Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Clifden, [An Clochán]. Included are descriptions of Clifden Workhouse, Clifden Harbour, Methodist Chapel, Clifden District Hospital, the Former Church of Ireland School, the Parochial School, Moran's Lake, Quay House, the Showground, Cumann Lucht Capaillíní Chonamara, Millar's Connemara Tweeds Ltd, Clifden Racecourse, Fahy's Field in Dooneen, Bráideóg, Clifden Mill, Abhainn Glinn, Beach Road, Fr. Miley's Den, the Coach Works which belonged to the Eyre family, Croc na h'Eiglea, Cailleach na Luibhe, a note on the Black and Tans, a note on the Clifden missions, the Courthouse, Whelan Monument, the Convent of Mercy, Glenown Orphanage, Salt Lake Manor, Clifden Bay Hotel and a note on various other hotels in the area, and St. Joseph's Convent. Various sources are credited as providing information, including Rory Lavelle, T. Joyce, K. Villiers, a manuscript in Clifden Library, and Sr. Bernard of Clifden Hospital.
Robinson,Tim,Lavelle,Rory,Joyce,T.,Villiers,K.Courthouse
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosmore [Damhros Mór]. Features described include Cnocán na Coille (where the mark of St. Ceannann's hand, clenched fist, and knee are to be found on its west side), the former Doctor's house (built c. 1895 and overlooking Bearna Dhearg Bay), Damhros (where oyster bays and pearl breeding mussels can be found), Dawros Bridge, Macalla, Ceapachaí, Carraig na Bearna, Bearna Dhearg, Carraig na bPlobóg (pollack), Cnoc an Iobra, the Hotel and Courthouse (originally Temperance Hotel, later Carson's, then O'Grady's), Oileán na nUan/Lamb's Island, Creggauns, and Steve's Lake. Local residents Joe Lydon, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Joyce are credited with providing some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,Lydon,Joe,Joyce,Jim