Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardkyle, [Ardchoill]. Descriptions are given of Freaghillaun South (Freegh Island), Carraig Ghéar (Carrigeen South), Cuainin Garbh, Ross Beach, Poll na gColm (Ooeycolum on the OS maps), Glasoileán, Leac na mBó, Leac na Sronna, and Fruaigh Leathan. Some notes are included offering musings on the meanings of the different place names. Paddy Heanue of Letterbeg, and an old man who lives in the last cottage in Ardkyle are credited as providing some of the information therein. A note on a ruined megalith, 25 metres from a cliff ledge. A letter from Mike Gibbons (1988), is credited as being the source of some of the information.
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ballynew [An Baile Nua]. Descriptions are given of a 'pair of standing stones', Fuaigh an Sconsa (Ooeyasconsa on the OS maps, and known locally as Fo na Sconsaí), Fó na Bróinge (Tim Robinson believes the cove may be named for its boot-like shape), Fó na Labhráis (Ooeylaunlauraush on the OS maps), Fó na Bhistí, Fuaigh an Duine Mhairbe (Ooeywaria on the OS maps), Binn Ghlais, Fó an Uisce, Fó an Bhradáin, Megalithic tombs close to the Children's Burial Ground, Lios (the site of the former Mission School), and the Shrine, which marks the traditional site of St. Ceannan's beheading. J O'Toole of Moyard, Mr. Heanue of Bundouglas, and Con Mullen of Ballynew are credited with providing some of the information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Glencraff, [Gleann Creamha]. Included are descriptions of Aill an Ghabhair, Gabhlóg Struthán Mór, Clochán na Bean Sí, Sruthán Mór, Anacair, Children's Burial Ground, Lug na Coille, Eas Dubh, Doirín, Lug an Fhia, Ceannáin Bhán, Cloch an Domhnaigh, Búcán, Cnocán an Iolra, Aill an Iolra, The Glen River, Pulófra, Megalithic Tombs, the Holy Well (which is locally associated with a St. Craff), Cloichín, and Easca Riabhach. Michael O'Néill and Chris O'Néill are credited with providing the information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardagh, [Ardach]. Included are descriptions of a megalithic tomb, earthworks, rock carvings, Derrywaking Lough, Mass Rock, the estate of P J Kendall, Ardagh House and Lodge, Ardagh Oyster Fishery, and Loch na Fiacaile. Paul Mohr who discovered the rock carvings, Professor Noel Wilkins' book, and the Connery brothers of Becaunín are all credited with providing information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Tooreen, [An Tuairín]. Included are descriptions of Giant's Grave, an unclassified megalithic tomb, and the Old Clifden to Ballynakill road. Local man Mr. Lydon is credited with providing some of the information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Aughrus More, [Eachros Mór]. Included is a brief description of a megalithic structure.
UntitledSet 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.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Derreen. Included are descriptions of a Megalithic Tomb and nearby ringfort. A small doodle is also included. A note on the card indicates Tim visited this in 1989.
UntitledSet of index cards giving a description of the townland of Knockavally, [Cnoc an Bhealaigh]. Included are a rough sketch of Knockavalley wedge (dated 26 July '06), The Three Stones (a megalith, includes a small sketch), and Kingstown Church.
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