Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Oileán Mhic Dara/Cruach na Cara [St. Macdara's Island]. Summarised extracts from the Annála Beaga. Included in the descriptions are Ballaí an Díthreabhaigh, Carraig Uí Chaollaigh (Carrigaher more/beg on the OS maps), Léim an Leithe, An Fhuaigh Mhór, Oileán Muirileach/Oileán Beag Chruach na Cara, An Aill Bhuí, An Poll Gorm, Clochar an Fhrancaigh, Spout an Tairbh (a bull-sized square hole on the shore off the westernmost point. Various stories about how it got its name are included). Mulán na bhFeathach, An Geamaire, Mulán an Iascaigh, Lochán Cruach na Cara, Carraig Mánus Mór, An Fhuaigh Leanúnach, An Poll Gorm, Leac Mhadain, An Fhuaigh Bheag, Lochán Beag, Aill na hIomlachta, Sceirde Beag, Aill na mBrougheall, Log na gCadhan, na Foruin, Teampall Mhic Dara, and An Leac Dhearg (sometimes Leic Dheirg). T. and M. Giollamhairtín credited with giving some of the local information.
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Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Oileán Máisean [Mason Island]. Included in the descriptions are Mulán na Srathrach/An tSrathair [Straddle Rock on the OS maps], Bealach na Srathrach, Trá an Éadain, Trá Bheirtreach, Carraigh Dháimhiú, Tóin an Oileáin, Guaire na gCrámha, Aill na Croise, Garbhcharraig (Rough Rock on the OS maps), Carraig an Ghun (Gun Rock), Oileán Aimhréidh (Avery Island), Garraí na Cilleach (marked as a burial ground on the OS maps), Lochán an tSeanduine, Carraig an tSnámha, Loch na dTaibhsí, An tAircín, Béal an Tairsí, and Oileán an Chortha. Some local individuals are credited with providing some of the information given for this townland, namely Joe Casey, an O Cathasaigh (noted as Joe Casey's son), and Brian Skinner.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardkyle, [Ardchoill]. Descriptions are given of Freaghillaun South (Freegh Island), Carraig Ghéar (Carrigeen South), Cuainin Garbh, Ross Beach, Poll na gColm (Ooeycolum on the OS maps), Glasoileán, Leac na mBó, Leac na Sronna, and Fruaigh Leathan. Some notes are included offering musings on the meanings of the different place names. Paddy Heanue of Letterbeg, and an old man who lives in the last cottage in Ardkyle are credited as providing some of the information therein. A note on a ruined megalith, 25 metres from a cliff ledge. A letter from Mike Gibbons (1988), is credited as being the source of some of the information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Roisín an Bholgáin [Rusheenyvulligan]. Included in the descriptions are Loch na Lannach, Liacán, Carraig na nIasc, Carraig Théagair, Leacracha Clann Philipe, Barr na Stocaí, Carraig na gClochartach, Carraig an Spiocáin, Carraig Choilm, Carraig na hEirimiste, Carraig Pheadair, Carraig an tSrutha, and Na Clocha Móra. The word 'local' is written at the top of several of the index cards, indicating local sources provided Tim Robinson with some of the information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Seanach Dónaill/Seana Mhac Dónaill [Shannadonnell]. Included in the descriptions are Loch an Phíobaire, Cnoc Seanach Dónaill (the hill with two peaks called Na Béacáin), Loch Bharr an Easa (Lough Appeebera on the OS maps), Loch Seanach Dónaill, Loch na nGleannta Móra (Maumeenmaunragh Lough on the OS maps), and Loch na gCloch. M Coyne credited as being a local source of information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Roisín an Chaltha [Roisín an Chalaidh on logainm.ie. English version is Rusheennacholla]. Included in the descriptions are Loch na Lannach, An Chora Rua, Roisín na gCapall, Lathach na bhFód, An Chara Mhóir, and Step na bPílears. Seán Ó'Ceoinín credited as having been a local source of information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Na Sceirdí/Scéirde (possibly Skerdbeg]. Included in the descriptions are Leaba Sceirde, Na Scéirdí, Leathrach Mhóir Sceirde, Dún Ghudail, and Carraig an Mhíle. Noel King credited as being a local source of information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Seanadh Mhuire/Seana Bhuire on logainm.ie. [Shannawirra]. Included are descriptions of Loch an Bhroic Bhig, Tamhnach na mBairéadach, and Cnocán an Bhodaigh. M. Coyne credited as being a local source of information for this townland.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ballynew [An Baile Nua]. Descriptions are given of a 'pair of standing stones', Fuaigh an Sconsa (Ooeyasconsa on the OS maps, and known locally as Fo na Sconsaí), Fó na Bróinge (Tim Robinson believes the cove may be named for its boot-like shape), Fó na Labhráis (Ooeylaunlauraush on the OS maps), Fó na Bhistí, Fuaigh an Duine Mhairbe (Ooeywaria on the OS maps), Binn Ghlais, Fó an Uisce, Fó an Bhradáin, Megalithic tombs close to the Children's Burial Ground, Lios (the site of the former Mission School), and the Shrine, which marks the traditional site of St. Ceannan's beheading. J O'Toole of Moyard, Mr. Heanue of Bundouglas, and Con Mullen of Ballynew are credited with providing some of the information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ard na gCraobhach [Ardnagreevagh]. Included are descriptions of Freaghillaun North, Lúibín an aill, Cathair (a ringfort), a forge, Bóithín na Cathrach, Carraig Léith, Cuainín Mór, Carraig an Bhradáin, Portín na Lachan, Fó Mhainnín, Aice, Ceann na Dumhaí, Cnocán na Sceithí, and Port an Chaisleáin. Several references are given to 'Hidden Connemara' as a source of information for this townland.
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