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              558 Archival description results for Connacht

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              Cloonederowen
              UGA P/P120/1/3/11/1 · Item
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              Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cloonederowen [Cluain Idir Dhá Abhainn]. A note about the distressed circumstances of Edward Láidir who died at this estate in 1749. The extraordinary size of his bones make them an object of wonder. A description of a stone row is also given, received from Mike Gibbon,

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              Cleggan
              UGA P/P120/1/3/12/1 · Item
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              Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cleggan [An Cloigeann]. Information from Griffith's Valuation about Frederick Twining of the famous tea family, who was the lessor of the land at the time. A note on the weekly market belonging to the manor of Bonowan. Included are descriptions of Fuaigle Móra, Fó Capall Fheilípe, Poll an Ghunna Mhóir, the Port Cove (sometimes known simply as Port), Fó na Sleanntrachaí, Cora Gharbh, Lough Natawny (located between Cleggan and Ballynew), Bun an tSrutháin, Fó na mBó, Fó Bheithe, Binn Bhuí, Fuaigh na gCailleach, Cleggan Tower, Lough Knockaunbaun, a Court Tomb, Tobar na Seacht nIníon, Fó Dhearg, Cleggan Bay, and Cleggan Point Light. Several local sources are credited with providing information, namely Joe O'Toole of Moyard, Mr. Heaslipp of Bundouglas, an elderly lady at Heanue's, and Mike Gibbons. Also included is a letter from Martin Hilliard received by Tim Robinson, and dated 29 October 1992. In the letter, Hilliard submits a possible correction on two points regarding Cleggan, namely the origin of the cottages beside Cleggan Strand, and a translation of Sheeauns/Na Siáin.

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              Cartron
              UGA P/P120/1/3/13/1 · Item
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              Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cartron [An Cartún]. Included are a brief history of Cartron House and its ownership, and some information about the Scotch Firs planted on the estate. Also described are Baile na Cille, Cartron Island, and Ballynakill Chapel. Mrs. Goodbody and M. Gibbons are credited with providing some of the information.

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              Cnocnaraw
              UGA P/P120/1/3/14/1 · Item
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              Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cnocnaraw [Cnoc na Rátha]. Descriptions are given of Crocnaraw, formerly known as Rockfield House, which was an orphanage run by Protestant clergymen known as The Forty Boys. Two white quartz boulders known as the Standing Stones, an enclosure, and Maam Green are also described. Mike Gibbons is credited as being a source of some of the information.

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              Clooncree
              UGA P/P120/1/3/15/1 · Item
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              Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Clooncree, [Cluain Crí]. St. Canannagh's well and a megalithic tomb are included in the description.

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              Cloonlooaun
              UGA P/P120/1/3/16/1 · Item
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              Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cloonlooaun [Cluain Luáin]. Included are descriptions of Fraochoileán, Gleanntán, Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Bríd (St. Brigid's National School, formerly known as Eagle's Nest School on the Ordnance Survey maps). A stone alignment, the Mission School, Doire Loch, Loch Tí Finn (Loughaun on the OS maps), a Portal Tomb, Cairns, Lorga, Dóilín and Carraig an Dóilín, Gob an Chorráin, Maola Eoin Jack, Poll Cloch, Ruddy's Rocks, Carraig Máire Stíofáin, Garraí Ghainimh, and Lochán an Charraigín are all included in the descriptions. A letter from Mike Gibbons, and local knowledge are credited with providing some of the information.

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              Crump Island
              UGA P/P120/1/3/17/1 · Item
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              Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Crump Island [Oileán Dá Chruinne]. Background information and lore from various other sources is summarised on these cards, including a note about Blake of Renvyle and his boat on a visit to Oileán Dá Chruinne (Isle of the Shrine). An oratory and a romantic cemetary are to be found there, with headstones scuptured with crosses. A belief exists that any body interred here will be cast ashore. A letter written to Tim is also included here, with further information about Crump Island (known as Cramp by the resident).

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              Culfin
              UGA P/P120/1/3/18/1 · Item
              Part of Personal

              Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Culfin [Cúil Finn]. Included are description of Carraig an Bolg (Carrickabullog Rocks on the OS map), Leac Ancaire, Carraig Leathan, a bed outshot on a derelict thatched cottage, and Cuilfinn River

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              Curragh
              UGA P/P120/1/3/19/1 · Item
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              Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Curragh [An Currach]. Included are descriptions of Carraig na gCapall, Soul Island, Carraig na bPortán, Inishbroon, Renvyle Point, Bearna Bhuí, Carraig Ghéar, Carraig an Choismeig, An Fó Mhór, Fó Toby, Fóin Fada, Carraig an Ealtóg, Carraig Ramhar, Carraig Ard, Bearna na Gaoithe, Lochán Mór, Aill Mhór, Carraigíní, Carraig an Róist, Fó Mhurchí, Cuainín Bán, Cnocán na Ceilpe, Duirling ó Dheas, Cuainín Labhrais, Leac an tSleabhcáin, Carraig na nGasúr (used to be known as Carraig an Fhómhair, but was renamed after the drowning of six young boys fishing for pollack), An Leac Buí, Idir Dhá Mhaoil, Fó na Fola, Duirling ó Thuaidh, Maol Mór and Maol Beag, Cuanín an tSimléir, Three rocks (named An Lao, An Bhó, and An Tarbh), An Fóin, Carraig an Altóir, Aic an Altóir, Carraig an Bhallaigh Mhóir, An Fóin Fada, Taobh ó Thuaidh, Carraig Uí Garéadáin, Fó Glais, Fó na Rísigh, Béal Gearr, Cathair an Dúin, Cnoc na Síog, The Blake's Farm, and Stáid. Some of the information gathered for this placename was derived from Paddy Heanue of Letterbeg, the CW map, and Paddy Fitzpatrick.

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              Currywongaun
              UGA P/P120/1/3/20/1 · Item
              Part of Personal

              Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Currywongaun, [Corr Uí Mhongáin]. Included are descriptions of Cnocán Mór, Thornton's Hill, Fearsaí, The Plantation, and Marconi Station (three masts which lie on Currywongaun Hill).

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