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Set of index cards describing physical and historical features in Ballynahinch [Baile na hInse]. A note recounts that horse races used to take place in the townland. An overview of the ownership of Ballynahinch Castle from 1754 is included, from the Martin family, to the Berridge family, the Indian cricketer Ranji Singhi, Dublin ship owning family the MacCormacks, the Irish Tourist Board, to Noel Huggard, who owned Ashford Castle. Some history of the construction of the castle is also provided. Local features in Ballynahinch that are described are St. Fechin's Well, Ballynahinch Fishery, the Carmelite monastery, the stables by the lake, the Piper's Cliff, the church lake and field, the hydroelectric plant, Gate Lodges, Bew island, Ballynahinch Bar, and the Black Gate. Also included is information about the 1849 auction of the Martin's land, as well as information about the Berridge Family and Ranji Singhi. Credited with providing information are N P Wilkins, Val O'Halloran, Phyllis O'Donoghue and her mother, Des Lally, Festy Nee and Gerry Nee. Sources credited include 'Letters from the West of Ireland', the 'Irish Farmers Gazette', and the Irish Architectural Archive.

Set of index cards describing monuments and historical buildings in Ballinafad [Béal an Átha Fada]. Included in the descriptions are the Canal Stage, the islands in Ballinahinch Lake, the Roman Catholic Chapel St. Joseph's, Ballinafad national school, Loch na Brocaí, Cosán an Aifrinn [The Stirabout Road], Hynes' Park, St. Andrew's Bay, and Lisnabrucka. Mr. and Mrs. Willie O'Malley of Ballinafad are credited as being the sources of some of this information. Includes an anecdote about Countess Markievicz's visit to Ballinafad in 1907.

Set of index cards describing geographical features, the naming, and the lore of Aircín Mór [Arkeen More]. Descriptions of Loch Reddington, Loch Thaidhg, Loch Fhamhnóg Fhraoi (referred to elsewhere as Lough Tromnóg Ree, and located between Aircín Mór and Doire Mhic Reoin), Dooloughaunarkeen, and Loch Oileáin Mhór. Paddy Linnane and his brother Francis of Roundstone are credited with providing information, and their speculation about 'an old woman or cailleach' who lived on an island on Loch Reddington is recorded here. [Possible reference to Aill na Caillí].

Set of index cards describing the name, residents, geographical features, and monuments in Aill na Caillí [Aillenacally/Aillnacally]. Includes an account from a former resident that suggests the original name may have been Aill na Coille 'because of the little wood on the cliff'. Loch Mártain, the Holy Well, Cnocnán Mór, Cora Mór, The Pounds, Aill Mór, and The Green Island are all described. Peter Ward of Tuaim Beola [Toombeola] credited with providing some information.

Set of index cards describing the historical and geographical features of Athry [Atraí], as well as a poetical picture it inspired, called 'The Home of the Heron' by George Petrie. Described are a hump bridge, a photo of which is included in 'Croí Chonamara', Athry Lake, Port Arthur, Cnocán Bríd Ní Mháinnín, and Loch an Dá Oileáin. John Mannion of Garroman, and Willy O'Malley of Ballinafad are credited with providing information.

Set of index cards interpreting the name, and describing physical features in Barnanoraun [Barr na nÓrán]. Barnanoraun is located in both Moyrus and Omey Civil Parishes. Information from Griffiths Valuation is included, as well as a description of its marble quarries, a green marble alter, a hut site, cnoc dubh, and sruthán na seilide. Theresa and John Mannion of Barnanoraun are the sources of some of the information included.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Derrylea, [Doire Liath]. Included are descriptions of the Derrylea Mines, the Island Lough, Loch Fada, Joyce's Imleach, Derrylea Hill, and Loch an Arbhair are included in the descriptions. John Joyce of Emlaghmore, and Ritchie Savagh of Gowlan West are credited with providing the local information.

Set of index cards describing the name, residents, geographical features, and monuments in Aircín Beag [Arkeen Beg]. Descriptions of a double-arched bridge, the Mill Site, Loch Féilim (located between Aircín Beag and Doire Mhic Reoin), and the Aircíní included. Joe Nee of Tuaim Beola [Toombeola] credited with providing information.

Set of index cards describing the physical features, many of which are small islands, of Bun na hAbhann, [Bunnahown]. Descriptions are given of Oileán na gCaorach, Cora Sheáinín Mainnín (a northern point on the inlet), Tobar Muire, na Cairrgí Dubha, Barr na dTamhnach, Loch an Phoill Mhór, Corn Island, Loch an Tairbh Dhuibh, Oileán Aodha, Oileán Chamaill, Glasoileán Mór, Oileán Donn/Domhain, Oileán Gorm, Caladh Cam, Cruachnait (Croghnut on the OS maps), Rua-oileán, Leacht na bhfaoileán, and The Wire (a long natural causeway of rocks). Tim Robinson cites local sources as having helped wtih much of the information gathering, with particular mention of M. Clogherty, Anthony Ridge of Bun na hAbhann, Máirtín Ó'Catháin of Gabhla, Patrick King's son, and MacDara Green.

Set of index cards describing historical and physical features of Cashel [An Caiseal], as well as anecdotes about some of the local businesses. A note on the first card notes that Cashel is not part of the Gaeltacht area in Connemara. Descriptions are included of the Roman Catholic Church of St. James, the Zetland Hotel, Cashel House, Muing na Fola, Aill na gCapall, O'Loghlen's Pier, Mass Rock, Loch Gleann Cromáin, Loch Tan, Caiseal Árd, Cnoc na Mantróg, Cashel Fort, Tobar Chonaill, Glaise Feadha, Cnoc an Chaisil, and Meall an tSaighdiúra. Various literary and personal sources are credited with providing information. Those named include Willie O'Malley of Ballinafad and M. Canavan. Robinson has added information in as he discovered it, with multiple cards about Cashel House, the Zetland, and St. James' church spread out.