Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Gorteennaglogh, [Goirtín na gCloch]. Included are the story behind the song 'Amhráin Chlainne Gael', and descriptions of St. Patrick's National School, Tully Cross Chapel, , Gorteennaglogh enclosure, Gorteen Bay and Quay, Tully Cross, Ceartaí, and The Rape Hill, which is thought to refer to a rape field that was there in the time of the Blakes.
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Keelkyle, [Caolchoill]. The ruins of the house of Captain Máilleach can be seen from here. Included in the index cards are descriptions of Keelkyle Quay, Bulóg, the Standing Stone, Connemara Handcrafts (Quay House on the OS), Dooneenmore (with a tale of a dispute between fairy people about seaweed rights), Ballinakill Lodge, and the Graham family.
UntitledIndex card describing some of the local features of the townland of Gleninagh, [Gleann Eidhneach]. See also Roundstone Parish for descriptions of local feautres. One card is included here, giving references to more information about the townland.
UntitledSet 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.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Letterbeg, [Leitir Beag]. Included are descriptions of Breillín (a small projection of the cliff face in Cuigéal), Duirling na nGabhar, Scailp Nóra Ní Allúráin, Loch an Mháma, Carraig Leathan, Cuainín na nGabhar, Béal Bhráidoileán, Fó na Sáibhéiracht, Fó Jack, Fó Caol, Cuigéal, Trá Mhór/Trá Bheag, and Bráidoileán. Local man Paddy Hearne, and an unidentified local woman are credited with providing some of the information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Letterfrack, [Leitir Fraic]. Included are some information about the Graham estate, which spread into Letterfrack. Descriptions are provided of the Basket Industry, St. Joseph's Industrial School for Roman Catholic Boys, Bulóg, Connemara West Centre, Diamond Lodge, the Community Crafts Shop Centre and shop, Connemara National Park, Diamond Hill, Bun a Bacaí, Court Tomb, The Waterfall, The Bard's Den, and the Courthouse. An unidentified local park worker, and Mr. Mangan of Currywongaun are credited with providing some of the local information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Lettergesh East, [Leitir Geis Thoir]. Included are descriptions of Góra Mór, Binn Chuanna, Scailp na Caillí, Sruthán na Gains, Idir Aill, Barr na Cloiche Duibhe, Caher, Cluain, Poll an Ghaoith, Children's Burial Ground, Carraig an Tiompáin, Acha na nGabhar, Maolchnoc, and Lug na nEach. Credited with providing information are Jenny Conboy, Martin Welsh, and a Coyne from Seanaveag.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Lettergesh West, [Leitir Geis Thiar]. Included are descriptions of Port na Loinge, Fuaigh na Slinne, Bun na hAbhann, Gabhlán, Oileán Glas, Loch na Crapaí, Fuaigh na Cluanach, Binn Fhraoigh, Lough Acreragh, Suicín, Tobar Ghairdín, and Masóg (sometimes known as Weasel Rock, or Carraig an Easóg). Local man Mikey Welsh is credited with providing some of the information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Lettermore, [Leitir Móir]. A note about some standing stones called Liagain, possibly the remains of a pagan burial ground located here. Also described are Cillín (a children's burial ground), Carraig Ghlas (carrigeenyglassa on the OS), Letter Hill (Tully Mountain on the OS maps), Clochán Fada, and Tóin na Binne.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Letterettrin, [Leitir Eitreann]. Included are descriptions of The Short River (Owengar on the OS), Illaunroe and the Lodge (which dates back to around the time of Griffith's Valuation), Aill Thomaisín Coyne, Binn Mhór, and Lough Fee. Festy Mortimer of Rosroe, and Delia McDonncha are credited with providing some of the local knowledge.
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