Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Killymongaun, [Coill Uí Mhongáin]. Included are descriptions of the rock at Killymongaun, a grave which is rumoured locally to be that of "the man the curate shot" (reference to An tAth Maoilre at Doire Bhrón, who shot a spy who tracked him down). Also described are Lough Kippaun, a Ringfort, Doire Bhrón, Waterloo Bridge, Curragh More, Clisham's Cliff, and Loch a Phéacháin. A letter from Paul Mohr in 1990, Rory Lavelle, and Ritchie Savage are credited with providing some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,Mohr,Paul,Lavelle,Rory,Savage,RitchieDoire Bhrón
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UGA P/P120/1/4/6/1
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Set of index cards giving a brief description of Tooraskeheen, [Tuar an Sceichín]. Included are a description and anecdote about King's Walls, with some of the information given to Robinson by Rory Lavelle. This King family were related to the Kings of Doire Bhrón.
Robinson,Tim,Mannion,John,Teresa