Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Dún Riacháin [Doonreaghan], a Gaeltacht area. The features described include Cora Hara, Doon House (originally the home of the Hazell family), Aill an Eibhinn, the Cashel Training Centre, Log an Iarainn, Caladh Mharcuis, and Fox Island. Tom Conneely was a local source who provided some of the information relating to this townland. Tom McDonagh of Tamhnach Bán told a story of a fox and a limpet in connection with the naming of Fox Island.
Robinson,Tim,Conneely,Tom,McDonagh
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UGA P/P120/1/1/28/1
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UGA P/P120/1/9/2/1
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Two index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of Drumsnauv, [Droim Snámha]. A description of Castlekirk and Doon House is included here, some of the information having come from Patrick Melvin of the Oireachtas Library in Dublin 2.
Robinson,Tim,Melvin,Patrick
UGA P/P120/1/6/22/1
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Set of index cards giving a description of the townland of Doon, [An Dún]. Included are descriptions of Doon House, which was demolished c. 1975. Also Caisleán an Dúna, and Tulach. Peter and Ann Molloy of Cushatrough are credited with providing some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,Molloy,Peter,Ann