Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Couravoughil [Corr an Bhachaill]. Included are descriptions of Wood's Field, Simon's Falls, a Megalithic Tomb, and Clifden Glen. Rory Lavelle is credited with providing some of the local information.
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Set of index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of Crappagh [An Chnapach], and Fraochoileán [Freaghillaun]. A note on the MacDonncha family, a landowner who owned a shop and several Hookers (some biographical information about the family). A note on the Comerfords, another land owning family in the area. Several local features are described, including An Clochar Ard, Crompán an Liamhán, Carraig Nóra Dhubh, Tóin na Crapaí, Fraochoileán Mór and Beag, Bealach Fraochoileáin, Leac Chathanach, Carraig na Mangach, Leaba Dhiarmuidín, Lochán na nIasc, An Garraí Mór, An tOileán Rua, An Buailtín, Smut an Chóirfairín, and Na Bruacha. Tom Folan and his father, and P. O'Maoilchiaráin are credited as being local sources of information.
Robinson,Tim,Folan,Tom,O'Maoilchiaráin,P.Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cregg, [An Chreig]. Included are descriptions of Lough Nahillion (na h-uillin), the Children's Burial Ground, Poll an Phíobaire, Corach, Aill na Síog, Aill Mhairtín, Eas Mór, Aill an 'Challenge', Keelogs, Tulaigh tSrutha, Marble Quarries, and Lower Cregg Falls. Rory Lavelle is credited with providing some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,Lavelle,RorySet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Creggoduff, [Creig an Duibh]. The Connemara Golf Club was established there in 1973, and there is a local story that someone once deposited gold in a lake, which then filled up with sand so that he couldn't find it, on the site of the golf course. Also included are descriptions of Corrach Mór, and Cannon Rock (the site of a 9-pound cannon carried by part of a wrecked vessel). Seán King of Ballyconnelly, and John O'Neill, the oldest resident of Aill Breac are credited with providing some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,King,Seán,O'Neill,JohnSet of index cards describing some of the features of the townland/island of Cruach na Caoile [Croaghnakeela Island], giving some information about the history of the island, its ownership, a fire in 1961, and other such information. Features described include Oileán na Cruaiche Mór, Bealach an Dá Oileán, Tanaí Bhairtle Bhaird, Leacrachaí Dearg, Maidhm an Urlair, Fú an Phréacháin, Tobar an Giolcaigh, Boilg Mhór and Boilg Bheag, Caorán na nGall, Duirling na nDruideachaí, Colbha, Bhin Mhór, Scathach na nGiúróg, Staighre Buí, and Fó na gCacannaí. M. King, Paitín MacDonagh of Roundstone, Noel King, and Martin Connolly credited with providing information.
Robinson,Tim,King,M.,MacDonagh,Paitín,Noel,Connolly,MartinSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cruagh Island (An Chruach). Included are descriptions of The Bills of Cruagh, Hermit's Cell, and a note on Cruagh including information from various secondary sources. Rory Lavelle and Mike Gibbons are credited with providing some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,Lavelle,Rory,Gibbons,MikeSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Crump Island [Oileán Dá Chruinne]. Background information and lore from various other sources is summarised on these cards, including a note about Blake of Renvyle and his boat on a visit to Oileán Dá Chruinne (Isle of the Shrine). An oratory and a romantic cemetary are to be found there, with headstones scuptured with crosses. A belief exists that any body interred here will be cast ashore. A letter written to Tim is also included here, with further information about Crump Island (known as Cramp by the resident).
Robinson,TimIndex cards relating to the townland of Cuanawillaun/Coonawilleen, [Cuan an Mhuilinn].
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