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              17 Archival description results for Connacht

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              Ardagh
              UGA P/P120/1/5/2/1 · Item
              Part of Personal

              Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardagh, [Ardach]. Included are descriptions of a megalithic tomb, earthworks, rock carvings, Derrywaking Lough, Mass Rock, the estate of P J Kendall, Ardagh House and Lodge, Ardagh Oyster Fishery, and Loch na Fiacaile. Paul Mohr who discovered the rock carvings, Professor Noel Wilkins' book, and the Connery brothers of Becaunín are all credited with providing information.

              Robinson,Tim,Mohr,Paul,Wilkins,Noel
              Ardkyle
              UGA P/P120/1/3/1/1 · Item
              Part of Personal

              Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardkyle, [Ardchoill]. Descriptions are given of Freaghillaun South (Freegh Island), Carraig Ghéar (Carrigeen South), Cuainin Garbh, Ross Beach, Poll na gColm (Ooeycolum on the OS maps), Glasoileán, Leac na mBó, Leac na Sronna, and Fruaigh Leathan. Some notes are included offering musings on the meanings of the different place names. Paddy Heanue of Letterbeg, and an old man who lives in the last cottage in Ardkyle are credited as providing some of the information therein. A note on a ruined megalith, 25 metres from a cliff ledge. A letter from Mike Gibbons (1988), is credited as being the source of some of the information.

              Robinson,Tim,Heanue,Paddy,Gibbons,Mike
              Aughrus More
              UGA P/P120/1/6/6/1 · Item
              Part of Personal

              Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Aughrus More, [Eachros Mór]. Included is a brief description of a megalithic structure.

              Robinson,Tim
              Ballynew
              UGA P/P120/1/3/5/1 · Item
              Part of Personal

              Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ballynew [An Baile Nua]. Descriptions are given of a 'pair of standing stones', Fuaigh an Sconsa (Ooeyasconsa on the OS maps, and known locally as Fo na Sconsaí), Fó na Bróinge (Tim Robinson believes the cove may be named for its boot-like shape), Fó na Labhráis (Ooeylaunlauraush on the OS maps), Fó na Bhistí, Fuaigh an Duine Mhairbe (Ooeywaria on the OS maps), Binn Ghlais, Fó an Uisce, Fó an Bhradáin, Megalithic tombs close to the Children's Burial Ground, Lios (the site of the former Mission School), and the Shrine, which marks the traditional site of St. Ceannan's beheading. J O'Toole of Moyard, Mr. Heanue of Bundouglas, and Con Mullen of Ballynew are credited with providing some of the information.

              Robinson,Tim,O'Toole,J.,Mullen,Con
              Clooncree
              UGA P/P120/1/3/15/1 · Item
              Part of Personal

              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.

              Robinson,Tim
              Couravoughil
              UGA P/P120/1/6/17/1 · Item
              Part of Personal

              Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Couravoughil [Corr an Bhachaill]. Included are descriptions of Wood's Field, Simon's Falls, a Megalithic Tomb, and Clifden Glen. Rory Lavelle is credited with providing some of the local information.

              Robinson,Tim,Lavelle,Rory
              Derreen
              UGA P/P120/1/6/19/1 · Item
              Part of Personal

              Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Derreen. Included are descriptions of a Megalithic Tomb and nearby ringfort. A small doodle is also included. A note on the card indicates Tim visited this in 1989.

              Robinson,Tim
              Glencraff
              UGA P/P120/1/3/32/1 · Item
              Part of Personal

              Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Glencraff, [Gleann Creamha]. Included are descriptions of Aill an Ghabhair, Gabhlóg Struthán Mór, Clochán na Bean Sí, Sruthán Mór, Anacair, Children's Burial Ground, Lug na Coille, Eas Dubh, Doirín, Lug an Fhia, Ceannáin Bhán, Cloch an Domhnaigh, Búcán, Cnocán an Iolra, Aill an Iolra, The Glen River, Pulófra, Megalithic Tombs, the Holy Well (which is locally associated with a St. Craff), Cloichín, and Easca Riabhach. Michael O'Néill and Chris O'Néill are credited with providing the information.

              Robinson,Tim,O'Neill,Michael,Chris
              Knockavally
              UGA P/P120/1/6/36/1 · Item
              Part of Personal

              Set of index cards giving a description of the townland of Knockavally, [Cnoc an Bhealaigh]. Included are a rough sketch of Knockavalley wedge (dated 26 July '06), The Three Stones (a megalith, includes a small sketch), and Kingstown Church.

              Robinson,Tim
              Leenaun
              UGA P/P120/1/8/17/1 · Item
              Part of Personal

              A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Leenaun, [An Líonán]. Included are descriptions of Poll na bPortán, Cor na hAille, Leenane Hotel (formerly Inn), Eas Mór, An tIomaire Rua, Líonán, Iomaire an Líonáin, Loigín, Coirí Dubh, Leacan, Baile Ard, Leac Dearg, Meall Dubh, Megaliths, Meall Dubh, Leenaun Hill, Briseadh Mór, Barr na Coille, Béal na Coille, Leenaun, Doire Shíorda, Killary Harbour, Eas Dubh, a note on the Killary Fish Farming Shellfish Training Programme, Killary Lodge, King's Pier, and Leacht Uí Fathacháin. A letter from Mike Gibbons in 1989, Richard King of Leenane, John Coyne, and M. O'Toole are credited by Robinson as giving some of the information for this townland.

              Robinson,Tim,Gibbons,Mike,King,Richard,Coyne,John,O'Toole,M.