An index card describing the naming and pronunciation of the townland of Curhownagh, [Corrthamhnach].
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A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Culliagh More [Coilleach Mhór]. A note on Áitin na Leanbh (a children's burial ground), located near the cottage of Sabina (Bina) McLochlainn. Other hillsides and grave stones are located in fields near her cottage, one said to be the grave of Fionn MacCumhall's wife Bána. A brief note on Taob na Moinge, and a credit to Arthur Joyce for information on this.
Robinson,Tim,Joyce,ArthurA set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Culliagh Beg [Coilleach Bheag]. Included are descriptions of Na hUltaí Beaga, Cuilleach, and the Joyce family in the 20th century.
Robinson,TimSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Culfin [Cúil Finn]. Included are description of Carraig an Bolg (Carrickabullog Rocks on the OS map), Leac Ancaire, Carraig Leathan, a bed outshot on a derelict thatched cottage, and Cuilfinn River
Robinson,TimIndex cards relating to the townland of Cuanawillaun/Coonawilleen, [Cuan an Mhuilinn].
Robinson,TimSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Crump Island [Oileán Dá Chruinne]. Background information and lore from various other sources is summarised on these cards, including a note about Blake of Renvyle and his boat on a visit to Oileán Dá Chruinne (Isle of the Shrine). An oratory and a romantic cemetary are to be found there, with headstones scuptured with crosses. A belief exists that any body interred here will be cast ashore. A letter written to Tim is also included here, with further information about Crump Island (known as Cramp by the resident).
Robinson,TimSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cruagh Island (An Chruach). Included are descriptions of The Bills of Cruagh, Hermit's Cell, and a note on Cruagh including information from various secondary sources. Rory Lavelle and Mike Gibbons are credited with providing some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,Lavelle,Rory,Gibbons,MikeSet of index cards describing some of the features of the townland/island of Cruach na Caoile [Croaghnakeela Island], giving some information about the history of the island, its ownership, a fire in 1961, and other such information. Features described include Oileán na Cruaiche Mór, Bealach an Dá Oileán, Tanaí Bhairtle Bhaird, Leacrachaí Dearg, Maidhm an Urlair, Fú an Phréacháin, Tobar an Giolcaigh, Boilg Mhór and Boilg Bheag, Caorán na nGall, Duirling na nDruideachaí, Colbha, Bhin Mhór, Scathach na nGiúróg, Staighre Buí, and Fó na gCacannaí. M. King, Paitín MacDonagh of Roundstone, Noel King, and Martin Connolly credited with providing information.
Robinson,Tim,King,M.,MacDonagh,Paitín,Noel,Connolly,MartinSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Creggoduff, [Creig an Duibh]. The Connemara Golf Club was established there in 1973, and there is a local story that someone once deposited gold in a lake, which then filled up with sand so that he couldn't find it, on the site of the golf course. Also included are descriptions of Corrach Mór, and Cannon Rock (the site of a 9-pound cannon carried by part of a wrecked vessel). Seán King of Ballyconnelly, and John O'Neill, the oldest resident of Aill Breac are credited with providing some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,King,Seán,O'Neill,John