Series 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.
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32 Archival description results for Ireland
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Tooreena, [Tuairín Áithe]. Included are descriptions of Greenmount House, an unclassified megalithic tomb, the Giant's Grave, Marconi Station, Talamh Garbh River, Tulach Gaoithe, and Lín an Tuis. Mike Gibbons and Philip Coyne are credited with providing some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,Gibbons,Mike,Coyne,PhilipSet 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.
Robinson,TimSet of index cards giving a brief description of the townland of Streamstown or Barratrough, [Barr an tSrutha]. Included are descriptions of what Robinson describes as a "rather complicated megalith". He refers to a corresponding sketch in one of his notebooks.. Further descriptions are given of Toabh an Locha, the slab (a site for turf cutting), an early Christian rath, Loch Tanaí, Teampall Atha Deirg (the church of Athdearg), a note on Streamstown where there is a house known as Coney's, a waterfall, and a rookery. Also included are a brief description of Streamstown Bay, and Cloghalegaun. Mike Gibbons and Pappy Mannion are credited as being local sources of information.
Robinson,TimSet of index cards giving a brief description of the townland of Moorneen [Muirnín]. Included are descriptions of a megalith (a two chambered tomb, and a small accompanying sketch), the children's burial ground, the former coastguard station, and a note on Sellerna Bay.
Robinson,TimA 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.
Robinson,TimSet of index cards describing some of the local features of Lurgan or Shindilla, [An Lorgain nó Sindile]. A description of Teach na Síog is given, and an illustration of a possible megalith Robinson believes might be there. Nearby is Labbadermot, supposed to be the bed of Diarmuid. Summary descriptions of other local features include Loch an tSindile, Lurgan, the Constabulary Hut, a note on the Peakcocke family, An Teach Dóite (a barracks), Ardderry Lough, Scoil Mhuire, Maam Cross Station, and Maam Cross. Martin Lynch of Bunscanniff, and Mrs. Peacocke are credited as being local sources of information.
Robinson,Tim,Gibbons,Mike,O'Nualláin,Seán,Maguire,Billy,O'Malley,Jo,Joyce,PeterTwo index cards giving a brief description of the townland of Letternoosh, [Leitir Núis]. Included are a brief description of a megalith, and a small illustration. Mike Gibbons is noted as describing the megalith as a wedge tomb.
Robinson,TimSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Letterfrack, [Leitir Fraic]. Included are some information about the Graham estate, which spread into Letterfrack. Descriptions are provided of the Basket Industry, St. Joseph's Industrial School for Roman Catholic Boys, Bulóg, Connemara West Centre, Diamond Lodge, the Community Crafts Shop Centre and shop, Connemara National Park, Diamond Hill, Bun a Bacaí, Court Tomb, The Waterfall, The Bard's Den, and the Courthouse. An unidentified local park worker, and Mr. Mangan of Currywongaun are credited with providing some of the local information.
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