Set of index cards describing some of the features of Leitrí [Lettery]. Leitrí is the location of Benlettery Youth Hostel, and also the peak Binn Leitrí, sometimes known as Bindowglass [Bendouglas/Binn Dúghlais]. At the foot of the mountain is a lake, where a fair was held. An anecdote from James Berry's 'Tale of the West of Ireland' is included.
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Set of index cards on Leitir Seith [Lettershea]. Musings on its translation, and a reference from 'Croí Chonamara' by Michael Gibbons.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the features of Leitir Seanaidh [Lettershinna]. The title card explains some theories of local people on variations of the placename. These vary from Leitir Sionnaigh (fox), to Leitir Srannach (snoring). Included in the descriptions are an account of Gleann Toircín, Na Cnocáin Glasa, Loch an Chnocáin Ghlais, Gleann Tuircín (where Daniel Bowden Smith, the retired Governor of Bengal came to live, and saved the lives of many local people during the Famine), Lake of the Six Islands, Clochar Éamainn/Réamainn Mhóir, Loch Clochar an tSionnaigh, Loch na gCapaill, Lough Nacrogy, Loch an Ghé, Loch na Lachaí Móra, Paddy Keane's Lake, Toole's Imleach, Lochán an Bhacaigh, Loch an Chuing, Scoilte Mór, Loch Coiscéim an tSionnaigh, Loch Lán Láir, Loch an Róisín, Loch na mBreac Caoch, Lough Clogherbowebartleymede [Loch Chlochar Bó Bhairtliméid], Loch na mBreac Láidir, Abhainn Gharbh, Loch an Logáin, Loch an Ghiolcaigh, Loch na bhFraochóg, Loch Cathaoir Íseal, Cnoc Leitir Srannach, Mannion's Lough, Cora an Ghadaí, Feaghroe Lough, Beitheach Gaibhnín, Loch Doirín Déid [Whitehillock Lough], and Loch na leigheog. Some local people are credited with providing information, namely local woman Annie Joyce, Jo Mannion of Garroman, Jo Creane, Seán Ó'Clóinín, John and Bríd Mannion of Leitir Seanadh, and Mike Coyne.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the features of Leitir Camsa [Lettercamus]. Included are descriptions of Cúil Loinge, Gleann Lín, Cnocán Martáin, Cnocán Mháim, Ruaileán, Ros na Muice, Quay Wallace (The Old Quay on the OS), The New Quay, and Criathrach an Lín. Sources credited with providing information include Joe Joyce of Ceannúr, Tom Conneely, Tom McDonagh, and Martin Folan of Doire Saileach.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the features of Lios Uachtair [Lissoughter]. Some information about Lissoughter Lodge given from various sources, including the Galway Vindicator newspaper, and from the sale of the Martin Estate in 1849. Features described include the Railway Hotel, the Marble Quarries, the chapel, Sraith Saileach, Abhainn Sraith Mhór, Tullywee Bridge, Sraith Mhór, Oileán an Phocaide, Béal Dhubh Camhsa (the mouth of the black causeway), Cnoc Lios Uachtair, Recess National School, the Methodist Mission Church, Recess Dance Hall, Macredy's Pool, Rose Cottage, Paddy Festy's, and Strasalliagh Lodge. Local people credited with providing information include Dr. Brian Davidson, John Pat Joyce, Feichín Ó'Tuathail, and Martin O'Malley of Garroman.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the features of Murvey [Muirbheach/Muirbhigh]. Included are descriptions of Murvey Wood, Na Fáinairí, Boilg Mór, Fuaigh na Críghe, Fuaigh Mhór, Trosc, Loch Caladh na nOileán, Murvey Copper Mine, the Little Beach, Grey Rock, Fuaigh na gColm, Scoil Mhuirbhigh, Meall, Fuaigh Scardáin, Cnoc Maoimh, the Limekiln, Loch na Caillí, Murvey Rock, Caladh Bháid, Murvey Lodge, Carraig Muirbhigh, The Fáinaire, and White Beach. Local sources credited with providing information include Tom McDonagh, Paddy McDonagh, Noel King a fisherman in Roundstone, Conroy, Joe King, and Joe Rafferty.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the features of Oiriulach [Oirbhealach/Ervallagh]. Features described include Creig Dú (Creggduff), Leave Mhaoil, Crompán, Grant's Lifting Stone, Foyle Harbour, Baile Robuck, Cloch na Rón (Roundstone Rock), and Ellistrum Lodge, where De Valera visited upon his release from prison. Local sources credited with providing information include John Morgan, Bernard O'Toole, Joe Rafferty, and Rosaleen Mills.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the features of An Ros Rua [Rosroe]. Robinson quotes local sources in summarising the history of the village in the 19th century, once quite a busy harbour, but declining as a village early into the Famine. Features described include the Rosroe Boat Harbour, a marsh North-West of Rosroe Lough called Muing Sanders, Cnocán Rí, Tamhnach Mór, The Lily Lake, Rosroe Bay, Bun a Trinse, Caladh Bháid Mhóir, Cora an Trá, The Poorhouse, Sruthair na Míoltóg, Cora an tSalainn, Loch Stiofáin Uí Mhongáin, Cora Phádraig, Cora Raithní, Loch Barr an Bhaile (where Marconi experimented with kites), and Locháin an Dubhaigh (The Mud Holes). Credited with providing information are Tom and Peter Conneely, Joe Joyce, Tom Conneely, and Joe Joyce.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the features of Seanadh Chaola [Shannakeela]. Some of the features described include Log an Iarainn, Eas Mór, Iomaire Bán, the Standing Stone, An Tinteán, Cloontippeen Bridge, Log Mór, Meall an Brocaí, Cluain tSoipín, Shannakeela Lake, Abhainn Bhuí, Droichead an Úcaire, and Log an Iarainn. John Barlow, Jo O'Malley, and Martin Joyce are credited with providing information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the features of Sraith Sháile, [Scrahallia], including Caorán, the Mass path (for Ballinafad Church), Altóir, and Gleann Mór.
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