Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Currywongaun, [Corr Uí Mhongáin]. Included are descriptions of Cnocán Mór, Thornton's Hill, Fearsaí, The Plantation, and Marconi Station (three masts which lie on Currywongaun Hill).
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosmore [Damhros Mór]. Features described include Cnocán na Coille (where the mark of St. Ceannann's hand, clenched fist, and knee are to be found on its west side), the former Doctor's house (built c. 1895 and overlooking Bearna Dhearg Bay), Damhros (where oyster bays and pearl breeding mussels can be found), Dawros Bridge, Macalla, Ceapachaí, Carraig na Bearna, Bearna Dhearg, Carraig na bPlobóg (pollack), Cnoc an Iobra, the Hotel and Courthouse (originally Temperance Hotel, later Carson's, then O'Grady's), Oileán na nUan/Lamb's Island, Creggauns, and Steve's Lake. Local residents Joe Lydon, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Joyce are credited with providing some of the local information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosbeg [Damhros Beag]. Included are descriptions of Ballinakill Harbour Oysters, where 20-30 people were employed in the late 19th century. The West of Ireland Oyster and Fish company collapsted a few years later, and the oyster beds were worn out by 1903. Roisín, a peninsula called Rushyhaughtily on the OS, and a description tracing the ownership of the lobster ponds there. Lochán Lí (Liath), Lugán Driseach, Líonadh Mór, Oileán Buí, Scóchaí, Doilín Garbh, Oileán Lachan, Roeillaun (Roe Island), Lochán an tSáile, and Cnocán na Beirtrí are also described. Professor Noel Wilkins of UCG, Jim Joyce and his wife are all credited with providing some of the local information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Derryinver, [Doire Inbhir]. Included are descriptons of Fuaigh na gCaorach (Toirannageeragh on the OS), The Tulach, the Cist, Ardach, Crocán Stiofáin, Carraig Dhubh, Finn MacCumhail's Fingers (six standing stones), Doon/Doongill (site of a small ring fort), and Cluain Lárach. Local woman Mrs McDonagh, Michael Gannon, Mike Gibbons, and Patrick Nee are credited with providing information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Derryherbert [Doire Thoirbirt]. Included are descriptions of Lug a' Mhada and Tully Hill.
UntitledIndex card describing some of the local features of the townland of Derrylahan, [Doire Leathan]. Included are some information from Griffith's Valuation, and some refeences to other sources.
UntitledIndex card giving a list of references for the townland of Derrynacleigh, [Doire na Cloiche], namely the Congested Districts Board, the OS Field Name Books, Griffith's Valuation, and some information on pronunciation derived by Tim Robinson from speaking with local people.
UntitledSet 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.
UntitledSet 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.
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