A set of index cards outlining briefly some of the local features of the townland of Poundcartron, [Cartrún an Phóna]. Included are descriptions of Cúlóg, Tigh Bairín, Éadan Bán, Sián, a row of four milk-white quartz boulders known as Stone Row, and a Fulacht Fiadh.
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A set of index cards outlining briefly some of the local features of the townland of Raigh, [An Ráithe]. Included are the local explanation behind the name (that the sun only shines there for one season), and a note about Cnoc na Rátha, and Raigh Mountain (south of the village).
UntitledSeries of index cards describing the townlands within the civil parish of Ross. Robinson indicates that the parish of Ross is now divided into the Roman Catholic Parish of Leenane (Kilbride), and the Parish of Clonbur (Ross). A note with an explanation from the 'History of Tuam', about the history of Kilbride Parish. An A4 sheet with an extract from a piece about an orphanage in Aasleagh. A handwritten note is on the back, addressed to Tim from Nora Keane.
UntitledTwo index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of Drumsnauv, [Droim Snámha]. A description of Castlekirk and Doon House is included here, some of the information having come from Patrick Melvin of the Oireachtas Library in Dublin 2.
UntitledSet of index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of Moneenmore [An Móinín Mór]. Included are a note on the history of the Maam Hotel, Keane's Bar (the former site of the hotel), Meall an Mhaide, Binn Dubh, Court House, the former Fair Green, the former Post Office (where Willy Crawford lives now), and Maam Bridge.
UntitledA set of index cards detailing some of the local features within the Civil Parish of Ross (some of these are in Co. Mayo). Included are a note on the Anglican Episcopalian Church of St. John the Baptist, and its rector Robert McKeown. A detailed note is included of Magairlí an Deamhain (the peak Devilsmother). Aasleagh Falls (the site of the murder in the film 'The Field), Gleann na nÉan, Inishdegil. A note on the Baptismal Font in Aasleagh, dedicated to the beloved and esteemed memory of the Honorary David Plunkett who died in 1868, and a list of the memorials inside the Church at Aasleagh. Also a note on Eas Rua, Maumetrasna, Erriff River, and Aasleagh Lodge.
UntitledSet of index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of Baile an tSléibhe [Ballintleva]. Included are a brief return from Griffith's Valuation indicating the Lessor to be Patrick Blake. A note on a quay at the former Coastguard's Station (Céibh an Station, also known as Céibh Teach an tSalann, and Céibh Ceann an Bhóthair), and Céibhín an Chalaidh.
UntitledSet of index cards describing the name, residents, geographical features, and monuments in Aill na Caillí [Aillenacally/Aillnacally]. Includes an account from a former resident that suggests the original name may have been Aill na Coille 'because of the little wood on the cliff'. Loch Mártain, the Holy Well, Cnocnán Mór, Cora Mór, The Pounds, Aill Mór, and The Green Island are all described. Peter Ward of Tuaim Beola [Toombeola] credited with providing some information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing the name, residents, geographical features, and monuments in Aircín Beag [Arkeen Beg]. Descriptions of a double-arched bridge, the Mill Site, Loch Féilim (located between Aircín Beag and Doire Mhic Reoin), and the Aircíní included. Joe Nee of Tuaim Beola [Toombeola] credited with providing information.
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