Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Foorglass, [Fothair Ghlas]. Included are descriptions of Oileán na Mionóige, Drain Fuar Glais (not located, but listed in the UCD folklore material), Loch Seáinín, and Loch Seanchrois. Matthew McHugh of Doohulla, and two un-named local men are credited with providing some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,McHugh,MatthewIreland
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Set of index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of Foirnis, [Furnace Island]. Once a hub of poitín production, until two men tragically drowned on their way back from Oileán Dá Bruitneog. Brief descriptions are included of Crompán na Teorann, Tobar Cholm Cille, Crompán an Mhaide Mhóir, Cuan Chaisín, Oileán Chaisín, Oileán an Arbhair, Céibh Nua, Céibhín Choilín, Lochán na bhFroganna, Aill Chuigéal Bheag, Leic an Chlíarach, Balla Shadhbh, Cnocán an Rúscaire, Garbhcharraig, Aill na Máistreás, Cnocán an Phréachán, Crocán Dóite, Tigh Bhridín Uí Dhireáin, Aill Chaisín, An Dumhaigh, Crompan Spáinneach, Coisméig na Caillí, Clochar na bPáistí, Crompán na Dumhaí, Bealach Leithéan, and An Chuigéal Bheag. P. de Bhaldraithe, P. O'Maoilchiaráin, and Tom Folan are credited as providing some of the information for this townland.
Robinson,Tim,Bhaldraithe,P. de,O'Maoilchiaráin,P.,Folan,TomSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Foher, [Fothair]. Included are descriptions of St. Joseph's Wall, Aill an Chapaill, Little Killery Adventure Centre, Little Killary (sometimes known as the Salrock Harbour), the Mission School, the Pass of Salrock, Salrock Church (a Protestant Church built c. 1840 by Alex Thomson. There are three plaques in the church dedicated to Captain Colin Browne Barber, Major Robert Heberden Barber, and Alex Thomson). Salrock Graveyard, and an adjacent Protestant Graveyard. A list of graves is provided in the index cards. Festy Mortimer of Rosroe is credited with providing some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,Mortimer,FestySet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Fionasclainn, [Finnisglin]. Some references are given, and local features described include Lough Inagh, Cnoc Fionasclainn, Binn idir Dhá Log, Lough Inagh Fishery, and Inagh Lodge (a fishing lodge of the Berridges). Feichín Ó'Tuathail, and Professor Wilkins from UCG are credited with providing some of the information.
Robinson,Tim,Wilkins,Noel,Ó'Tuathai,FeichínSet of index cards describing some of the features of the townland of Fínis [Finish Island]. Some information from the Field Name Books, and derived from local lore about there being a burial ground for children and strangers in the centre of the island. Included in the descriptions are Trá Theach na Scoile, Tóin an Oileáin, An Gearrán, Carraig Bháird, Mullán an Róin, Trá na Leaca, Na hAnlacain, Béal na Trá, An Trá Mhóir, Trá na Muice, Trá an Uisce, Trá Bhun an Chlaí, Trá Dhubháinín, An Mhuic Ghainimh, Carraig Sheáin Uí Fheinne, Carraig Chrochúif, Carraig Éamainn, An Mhuc Ghainimh (referred to as 'Feenish Spit' on an Admiralty Chart), An Leachta, Carraig an tSeoigigh (Joyce's rock), Cora Phádraic Con Rí, Trá Thulach Thirin, An Clo' Bhuaile, Trá Bheag, Céibh an Chalaidh Mhóir, Trá na bhFataí Biata, Bóthar na Scoláire, Trá na Mumhan (a possible reference to settlers from Co. Clare), Leacracha Mhuintir Churraidhin (named after three Cill Chiaráin men who drowned), Poll na Sean-toinne, and Tobar Cholm Cille (an anecdote from Coilín MacDonncha included here, in Irish). Some local people credited with provding information, these are named as Coilín MacDonncha, S Ó'Ceoinín, P de Búrca, and E. Ó'Néill.
Robinson,Tim,MacDonncha,Coilín,Ó'Ceoinín,S.,Búrca,P. de,Ó'Néill,E.Overview list of the following features of the townland of Inis Oírr [Inisheer], beginning with the letter U.Na hUmair, and An tUlán Dubh. Johnny Ó'Donncha and Micheál Ó'Conghaile are credited as being local sources of information.
Robinson,Tim,Ó'Donncha,Johnny,Ó'Conghaile,MicheálOverview list of the following features of the townland of Inis Oírr [Inisheer], beginning with the letter T. Tobar na Linne, Tobar na Leice, Tracht Each, Trách Míl, Teach Smith, Tobar na Bróige, An Turlach, Teampall Chaomháin, Teampall Cholmain, Tobar an Asail, An Tuar, Tobar Éinne, Trá (or Trácht) Caorach. Johnny Ó'Donncha, Dara Ó'Conaola, Pádraic Griofa, and J. F. Ó'Catháin are credited as being local sources of information.
Robinson,Tim,Ó'Donncha,Johnny,Ó'Conaola,Dara,Griofa,Pádraic,Ó'Catháin,J. F.Overview list of the following features of the townland of Inis Oírr [Inisheer], beginning with the letter S. Scailp an Tairséir, Suíochán na Naomh, Signal Tower, An tSrúill, An Storan, Scailp 'Bhrady', Scailp an Bháid Mhóir, An Screigín, and An Sé Phinge. Micheál Ó'Conghaile, John Francis Kane, and Johnny and Bríd Ó'Donncha are credited as being local sources of information.
Robinson,TimOverview list of the following features of the townland of Inis Oírr [Inisheer], beginning with the letter R. Róidín an Aill Mhór, Róidín Ghort Liam, An Rian, Róidín an Phump, Róidín an Chimín Beag, Róidí Chreig an Tí, Róidí Buaile an Ghamhna, Róidín an tSeachtú Cuid, and Reilig Póil are briefly described. Micheál Ó'Conghaile, Johnny ÓDonncha, and Bean Uí Chatháin are credited as being local sources of information.
Robinson,Tim,Ó'Conghaile,Micheál,Ó'Donncha,Johnny,Chatháin,Bean Uí