Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Shannaunnafeola, [Seanadh na Feola]. Included are descriptions of Seana na Gréine, Corcogemore or Leckavrea Mountain, Log Shean na Feola, Log, Mullach Glas, Loch na mBreac Buí, Loch Sheana na Gréine, Coircín, Corcóg, Cruiscín, and Loch Fada are briefly described for this townland. Jo Keane of Maam, M. Lynch of Bunscanniff, Martin Joyce of Shannakeela, and Peter Joyce of Úraid are credited as being local sources of information.
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Seanabhán, [Shannawona]. An area of uninhabited blanket bog. Included are some notes from the Field Name Books' Small Names Index, and a brief description of Tor (Tower) Sheanadh Ceapóige, and also Loch Sheanabháin. Seán Neide Ó'Conghaile of Gleann Trasna is credited as being a local source of information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of Muiceanach Choille [Muckanaghkillew]. Included are descriptions of Doire na Bó, Loch Muiceanach, Cnocán na Laoi, Conga, and Loch Roisín. Helen Spellman, and local man, Mr Walsh are credited as being local sources of information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of Shannavara [Seanadh Bhéara]. Included are descriptions of Tamhnach Sheana Bhéara, and Loch Fada. Paddy Folen of Scríb, and the man from the last house in Úraid are credited as being local sources of information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of An Seanbhaile, [Shanvally]. Included are descriptions of Reilig Sheanadh Mhaoilín, and Crocán na Fola.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of An Turlach, [Turlough]. Included are descriptions of Teach an Phiarsaigh (Pádraig Pearse's cottage), An Príosún, Loch an Oileáin, Inver Lodge (some details of its inhabitants over the past couple of centuries), Bóithre na n-uaisle, Inver and Screebe Fishery, Abhainn Inbhear Beag, Invermore Fishery, Inverbeg Estate, Loch na Scailpe, Reilig Chill Eoin, Tamhnaigh Bhig, Loch Uachtar na hAibhne Gairbhe, Ro Dubh, An tSruthair Mhór, Loch Lathach na gCapall, An Crompán, Carraig Bhúi Thiar, Loch an Loigín Beag, Crompán an tSrutháin, Cnocán na Móna, Carraig an tSeagail, Carraig na Cruithneachta, Carraig na hEorna, Céibh an Oileáin, An tSruthair Mhór, An Chara Dhubh, Ros Locha, Crompán Aill an Mhianaigh, Lochán an Bhrandy, Loch an Aonoileáin, Loch an Éadain, Loch an Phaiste, Tigh Choilm Uí Ghaora, Bóithrín 'Feather', Loch Bhun na hEasc, Cnocán an Phiarsaigh, An Turlach, Loch Eiliúrach, An Caladh Caol, Inbhear Glasain, Bóithrín an Loigín, Bothar Cloch na Leachta, Carraic Loiscthe na Ceilpe, Nead na Cároige, An Aill Mhór, Loch Inbhear Mór, Loch Bun na hEasc, Loch Iochtar na hAbhna Gairbhe, Loch Inbhear Beag, Na Creigeáin, Loch na hAille Daraí, Abhainn Inbhear Mór, and Inbhear. Robinson indicates that he relied on a lot of local knowledge in compiling the information for An Turlach. He specifically mentions Seán Ó'Mainnín, Peter Joyce of Úraid, Mícheál Ó'Ní, and references Noel P Wilkins' book, and Colm O'Gaora's 'Mise'.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Snámh Bó, [Snauvbo]. So-named as a swimming place for cows, who used to graze on an island. Brief descriptions are given of Molán an Iarrainn, Dún Mánas, Céibh Shnámh Bó, Carraig Ghlas, Crompán Láibe, Oileán an Bhailín, Poll na Dúbhaí, An Crocán Corr, Bealach an tSnámha, Carraig na hEascainne, An Chara Dhubh, and Cora Dhún Mánas. Local man Piaras Ó'Conaire and Mícheál Breathnach are credited with providing some of the information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of An Turlach Beag, [Turloughbeg]. Included are brief descriptions of Tigh Mhaideo, Sáile Liath (a pub and chapel/school are located there. Robinson has included a rough illustration of its layout). Also included are brief descriptions of Loch an Turlaigh Bhig, Loch Salalaoi, An Crompán, Loichín Sheáin Fhada, Loch Pheadair Dhonncha, Gleann an Turlaigh, and Áth Leacach. Piarais Ó'Conaire is credited as being a local source of information.
UntitledA set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Bunnaviskaun [Bun an Mheascáin]. Included are descriptions of Gleann Glaise (Glengloosh River on the OS maps), Trínse, Cúlóg, Mioscán, Fraoch, Binn Bhán, Anacair, Fiacla Gorm, and Trínse Mór/Trínse Beag. M. Keane of Gleann Glais is credited as being a local source of information.
UntitledA set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Breenaun, [Na Braonáin]. Summary notes outlining the origin of the placename (a small fairy mount according to the OS Field Name Books), its proprietor at the time of Griffiths Valuation, and descriptions of a mass grave of famine victims, Log an Ime, a ruined Abbey, 3 steep mountains, and Breenaun Bridge. A detailed note on Sruthán an Leachta, local lore on the origin of the name 'Braonán', some illustrations of different headstones in the graveyard, and Leacan.
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