Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Addergoole, [Eadargúil]. Included are descriptions of the National Park lands, in which he traces the ownership of the land since after the Famine, during which time it was part of the Martin Estate, the property of the Barrow and Calcutta Jute Company, James P Joyce, and currently the property of the OPW. Kylemore Farmhouse and yard are also described, with some detail on Addergoole Farm in the 19th and 20th centuries (a model farm, in which bogland was reclaimed, and the site of a turbine which powered a local sawmill). Tullygwee Bridge (Tulaig Guide bridge over the Dawros River), Glencorbet, Meacanach (Muckanaght) are also described.
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Baunoge, [An Bhánóg]. Included are descriptions of the local standing stone, located 400 years North-West of the cemetary, Baunoges graveyard, Shanvallybeg, a description of the Connemara Marble Industries where the film '2000 Light Years Away' was made, a stone alignment, and Crockaunhigeen (Cnocán Uí Uiginn). Gerry Joyce, and Mike Gibbons are credited with providing some of the information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Bundouglas [Bun Dúghlaise], located at the mouth of the Black Stream, Douglas. Some notes from the auction of the Martin Estate in 1849, pointing out a possible contradiction with Griffith's Valuation. Fó na Slanntraí, and a note of a grave marked on the OS maps, but of which Tim Robinson can find no trace, are described. Local man Mr. Heanue is credited with providing some of the information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cloon [An Chluain], including a copper mine, Lough Woongar (Loch Moin Gearr), Tuairín na Cloiche Finne, and an overgrown cave. Eileen O'Malley and Patrick Conroy are credited with providing some of the information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cashleen [Caislín], namely the Church of the Seven Daughters, and a Court Tomb, indicated on the OS maps as the Giant's Grave, and according to Tim Robinson's notes, is closer to being a portal tomb.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Áit Tí Robhartaigh [Attirowerty]. The Field Name Books mention this is the site of the house of Roarty. Some notes about the ownership of the townland, dating back to the Martin estate, and a description of Traheen River.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Curragh [An Currach]. Included are descriptions of Carraig na gCapall, Soul Island, Carraig na bPortán, Inishbroon, Renvyle Point, Bearna Bhuí, Carraig Ghéar, Carraig an Choismeig, An Fó Mhór, Fó Toby, Fóin Fada, Carraig an Ealtóg, Carraig Ramhar, Carraig Ard, Bearna na Gaoithe, Lochán Mór, Aill Mhór, Carraigíní, Carraig an Róist, Fó Mhurchí, Cuainín Bán, Cnocán na Ceilpe, Duirling ó Dheas, Cuainín Labhrais, Leac an tSleabhcáin, Carraig na nGasúr (used to be known as Carraig an Fhómhair, but was renamed after the drowning of six young boys fishing for pollack), An Leac Buí, Idir Dhá Mhaoil, Fó na Fola, Duirling ó Thuaidh, Maol Mór and Maol Beag, Cuanín an tSimléir, Three rocks (named An Lao, An Bhó, and An Tarbh), An Fóin, Carraig an Altóir, Aic an Altóir, Carraig an Bhallaigh Mhóir, An Fóin Fada, Taobh ó Thuaidh, Carraig Uí Garéadáin, Fó Glais, Fó na Rísigh, Béal Gearr, Cathair an Dúin, Cnoc na Síog, The Blake's Farm, and Stáid. Some of the information gathered for this placename was derived from Paddy Heanue of Letterbeg, the CW map, and Paddy Fitzpatrick.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cleggan [An Cloigeann]. Information from Griffith's Valuation about Frederick Twining of the famous tea family, who was the lessor of the land at the time. A note on the weekly market belonging to the manor of Bonowan. Included are descriptions of Fuaigle Móra, Fó Capall Fheilípe, Poll an Ghunna Mhóir, the Port Cove (sometimes known simply as Port), Fó na Sleanntrachaí, Cora Gharbh, Lough Natawny (located between Cleggan and Ballynew), Bun an tSrutháin, Fó na mBó, Fó Bheithe, Binn Bhuí, Fuaigh na gCailleach, Cleggan Tower, Lough Knockaunbaun, a Court Tomb, Tobar na Seacht nIníon, Fó Dhearg, Cleggan Bay, and Cleggan Point Light. Several local sources are credited with providing information, namely Joe O'Toole of Moyard, Mr. Heaslipp of Bundouglas, an elderly lady at Heanue's, and Mike Gibbons. Also included is a letter from Martin Hilliard received by Tim Robinson, and dated 29 October 1992. In the letter, Hilliard submits a possible correction on two points regarding Cleggan, namely the origin of the cottages beside Cleggan Strand, and a translation of Sheeauns/Na Siáin.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cloonlooaun [Cluain Luáin]. Included are descriptions of Fraochoileán, Gleanntán, Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Bríd (St. Brigid's National School, formerly known as Eagle's Nest School on the Ordnance Survey maps). A stone alignment, the Mission School, Doire Loch, Loch Tí Finn (Loughaun on the OS maps), a Portal Tomb, Cairns, Lorga, Dóilín and Carraig an Dóilín, Gob an Chorráin, Maola Eoin Jack, Poll Cloch, Ruddy's Rocks, Carraig Máire Stíofáin, Garraí Ghainimh, and Lochán an Charraigín are all included in the descriptions. A letter from Mike Gibbons, and local knowledge are credited with providing some of the information.
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