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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Aille, [Na hAille]. Notes are included on Gannaidh na ceanta, Dooletter, Tievegarriff, Ballyfanagh, Bun na sruthbhán, Clochar Canóig, Sruthán Buidhe, Eighternaaylle and Callowmore.

A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of An Cheathrú Gharbh, [Carrowgarriff]. Summary information from Griffith's Valuation, a note on the copper and lead mine used up until approximately the 1910's until it flooded out, a note on the Clement family who ran the lead mine during the 19th century, and a detailed note on Caisleán na Circe from the 13th century.

A set of index cards describing some of the local features and the history of the townland of An Cnoc [Knock]. Brief notes describing Cnoc Chathail Óig (the son of the captain of a Spanish boat, and who's descendents now live in Poll Uí Mháirtín. Also a note on Loughaunwillin, which is on the OS map, but which hardly exists nowadays. A note on Corrán an Chnoic, Caladh Feamainne Deirge, Na Bruacha, and An Caladh Beag.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of An Gort Mór, [Gortmore]. A brief note on the Garda Station, which was built on the site of the old Constabulary Barracks, and on the Chapel which was blessed by the Bishop of Galway Dr. de Brún in 1944. Brief desriptions of Cnoc an Ghoirt Mhóir, Loch na Scailpe, and Gairmscoil na bPiarsach.

An index card devoted to the townland of An Leathchartúr, [Cartron]. A reference to Griffith's Valuation, Patrick Blake was the occupier in fee on the land at the time.

A set of index cards describing some of the local features and the history of the townland of An Máimín, [Maumeen]. Brief descriptions are given of the following features, Abhainn an Damba, Cloch na Scíthe, Gort an Mhoill, Caladh na Leice, An Léana, a note on the Abbey, An Muileann, An Roisín, Cuan an Mhuilinn, Gleann an Dreoilín, Nead na Gé, Clochar na dTaibhsí, Loch an Ghainimh, Tobarín Ghleann an Uisce, Loch an Mhuilinn, Tobairín an Átha Leacaigh, Leoghoill, Geabhróg, Cnocán an Aifrinn, Oileán Ros na nEas, Aill na Cora, Muiltín an Oileáin, Cloch an Troughlic (phonetic spelling), Cora Gaineamh, Lois an Druim, An Clár, Geabhróg, An Cartúr, An Meall Glas, Droim, Máimín ó Thuaidh, Loch Bran, Loch na gCeann, Droichid Carraig an Lugáin, Poll na gCearc, Gleann Trasna, Cnoc an tSáilín, Seana Luinn, Céibh an Mháimín, Loch Gleann an Uisce, a note on Pádraig Ó'Clochartaigh, Seanachomh-Mheas, Poll Uí Mhuirinn, Carraig na mBan, Na h Uaimíní, Oileán na bPéarlarach, Céibh an tSáilín, Sáilín, An Talamh Bán, Cara Bheag, Crompán na nUaimíní, Crompán na Muice, Tobairín Carraig Mhurchú, An Portach, Dúlracht, Carraig an Dúthracht, Caladh Bhulustruin, Léim an Ghabhair, An Crompord, Loch Baile na Cille, Loch Tomás, Liochín an Dúigh, Sruthán idir Dhá Shliabh, Garraí an Cheannaí, Cara Uí Mháille, An Maoilín, Cnocán an Chuainín, Tobar na Sceirthí, Carraig Uí Chaonagh, An Chora Rua, Cloch na Fionnóige, Loch an Phúca, An Bhuailteach, Cora Dhónaill, An tAircín, Loch na Fionnóige, Cora na Cleithe, Lochán na Chuana, Carraig na nGall, Poll na hAille Móire, Aill Mhór an Droma, An Máimín, Baile na Cille, Loch Bhaile na Cille, Cloch an Tortáin, Loch Hoibeard, An Seanbhaile, the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Loch an Bhalla, Gleann Bhailís, and Oileán an Anama. Pádraig Ó'Cualáin is credited as being a local source of information.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of An Uillinn, [Illion]. Included are descriptions of Cnoc na hUilleann, and a reference to the Field Name Books small names index.

A brief index card relating to the townland of Annaghbeg, [An tEanach Beag]. Includes a note from Griffith's Valuation.

Two index cards relating to the townland of Ard, [An Aird]. A note on two islands within the townland, Illaunnagapple (Oileán na gCapall), and Inishgaunnaunmore (Inis gceannain mór).

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardbear, [Aird Bhéarra]. Included are descriptions of Owenglen Falls, (the site of Daniel O'Connell's meeting in 1843, and home to a lodge which featured in 'The Quiet Man'). Ardbear Lake, Cuan Airdbéara (where some members of the Coney family resided), Creighton's Hill, Ardbear Bay oyster beds, Tobberbeggan Holy Well, Ardbear Monastery, an Orphanage, Clifden Monastery, Owenglin River, Dooneen (Dúinín), The Salt Lake, Clifden Community School, Ardbear House (once a hotel, and later a secondary school run by the Franciscans), Rockglen House, South Hill, Malmore House (gives an overview of the colourful pasts of some of Meall Mór's residents), and Rushnacarra Lodge.