Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Gleann Trasna, [Glentrasna]. Included are descriptions of Tobar Mhiuceanach, Loichín na hÁithe, Croc Ghleann Transna, Clochar na Spíocán, Loichín na Calgaí, Loch Ghleann Trasna, Loch na Spiorthe, Cnocán an Bhodaigh, Brocach an tSionnaigh, An Geata, and Aill an Ghlais. Localman Seán Neide Ó'Conghaile, and Paddy Folen of Scríb are credited as being local sources of information.
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559 Archival description results for Connemara
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Formaoil, [Formweel]. Included are descriptions of Abhainn Fhormaoil, Lough Carrickillawallia, Loch Doirín, the Zion Mór, Loch an Roisín (Lough Cloondola on the OS map), The Rack (a narrow place on the river between two lakes. The manager of the fishery had a sluice he would open to encourage salmon), Loch Fhormaoil, Holy Well, Formoyle Lodge, Loch an Chriathraigh, and Cnoc Fhormaoil. Mr. Walsh of Muireanach na Coille, Helen Spellman, and Matthew Costelloe of Formaoil are credited as being local sources of information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of Doire Bhriosc, [Derryvrisk]. Included are descriptions of Caorán, Tobar Phádraic, Doirín, Loch Sheana na Siongán, and Droichidín na Circe Fraoigh. An un-named man in Leitir More na Coille, Paddy Folen of Scríb, and Peter Flaherty of Camas are credited as being local sources of information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of Derreennagusfoor, [Doire na gCos Fuar]. A note on the origin of the name. A local story has it that a herd hand went into the woods there, and was killed and eaten by a bull. All they found of him was his boots with the feet still in them. Brief descriptions are given of the sulphur mine, and the infant's burial ground. Paddy Folan of Scríb is credited as being a local source of information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of An Gort Mór, [Gortmore]. A brief note on the Garda Station, which was built on the site of the old Constabulary Barracks, and on the Chapel which was blessed by the Bishop of Galway Dr. de Brún in 1944. Brief desriptions of Cnoc an Ghoirt Mhóir, Loch na Scailpe, and Gairmscoil na bPiarsach.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of Gairfean, [Garrivinnagh]. Included are summary descriptions of Tóin an Droma, Céibh Chaladh na Gairfean, Straidhp an Tae, Caladh na Leice, An Roisín, and Garafin House where three generations of Connerys lived.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of Derrough North, [Na Doiriú Thuaidh]. A brief description is given of Loch Dhoire Shalach, the Causeway Lakes, and An Easléim.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of Knockaphreaghaun, [Cnoc an Phréacháin]. Included are descriptions of Lough Appreaghaun (as it is spelled on the OS map. Mrs Kelly of Ashleam House pronouces it Loch a'fraocháin, and associates it with the bilberries that grow on islands in the lake. Most people associate it with crows). Loch na Sailí, An Chailleaichín, Gleann na Coille, Loichín an tSionnaigh, Loch Domhain, Loch na mBreac Buí, and Cora na gCarrach are all local features of this townland that are given summary descriptions. Mrs Kelly, as well as Seán Neide O'Conghaile and Paddy Folen are credited as being local sources of information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of Leitir Móir na Coille, [Lettermore]. Included are descriptions of na hÁitheanna, Cnocán an tSoiscéil, An Scailpín, Seana na Sagart, Na Briciúin, and Leaca Donna (so named because of the danger of the cliffs there). Seán Neide Ó'Conghaile of Gleann Trasna, and Paddy Folan of Scríb are credited as being local sources of information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of Muiceaneach Idir Dhá Sháile, [Muckanaghederdauhaulia]. Included are descriptions of An Droimín, An tSruthair, Crompán Beag, Barr na Cora, Cora na Gaoithe, Crompán Mór, An Crompán, Mulán Dhiarmuid, and Cara na gCaorach.
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