Set 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.
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559 Archival description results for Connemara
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.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of Glinn Chatha, [Glencoh]. Included are descriptions of Loch an Aonoileáin, Tobar Chuimín, Aill na Staileach, Stáisiún Gainte Scríb Rosmuc (a turf-burning electricity generating station opened in 1957), Cora an Ghréa saí, Barr an Bhaile, Cora Chamais, Oileán na nGeabhróg, Oileán na nEach, and Carraig an Bhrandy. Tríosa Bean Uí Chonaire 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 Inis Eilte/Inis Aillte, [Inisheltia]. Localed off Snámh Bó, Robinson notes there is one house on the island currently, no houses listed during the time of Griffith's Valuation.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of Halfcartron, [An Leathchartúr ]. Included are descriptions of Coill Beag (an enclosed hill to the South East of Tullaghnakernishna Hill), and Loch Coill Bheag. A stream in the centre of the townland that Robinson calls Sruthán Mór is also described. Peter Joyce of Úráid is credited as being a local source of information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of Illeny, [Na hUillinní]. Cora Chonaill, Sruthán Buí, Loch na nUilleann, and An Doirín (a patch of pastorage around the only inhabited house in the townland), are briefly described in this set of cards. Séan Neide Ó'Conghaile of Gleann Trasna, and Paddy Foren of Scríb are credited as being local sources of information.
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 Lackavrea. [Leic Aimhréidh]. Included are descriptions of Loch an Oileáin, Mám Aodha, The Western Way, Abhainn Bheag, Bucán, Falmairc River, Aill na hUaighe, and Leckavrea House (now a ruin, also the site of a mill). Peakcocks, Mrs Barrett of Maam Cross, and M. Lynch 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.
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