Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Leitir Móir na Coille, [Lettermore]. Included are descriptions of na hÁitheanna, Cnocán an tSoiscéil, An Scailpín, Seana na Sagart, Na Briciúin, and Leaca Donna (so named because of the danger of the cliffs there). Seán Neide Ó'Conghaile of Gleann Trasna, and Paddy Folan of Scríb are credited as being local sources of information.
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Set 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.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of An Seanbhaile, [Shanvally]. Included are descriptions of Reilig Sheanadh Mhaoilín, and Crocán na Fola.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of An Turlach, [Turlough]. Included are descriptions of Teach an Phiarsaigh (Pádraig Pearse's cottage), An Príosún, Loch an Oileáin, Inver Lodge (some details of its inhabitants over the past couple of centuries), Bóithre na n-uaisle, Inver and Screebe Fishery, Abhainn Inbhear Beag, Invermore Fishery, Inverbeg Estate, Loch na Scailpe, Reilig Chill Eoin, Tamhnaigh Bhig, Loch Uachtar na hAibhne Gairbhe, Ro Dubh, An tSruthair Mhór, Loch Lathach na gCapall, An Crompán, Carraig Bhúi Thiar, Loch an Loigín Beag, Crompán an tSrutháin, Cnocán na Móna, Carraig an tSeagail, Carraig na Cruithneachta, Carraig na hEorna, Céibh an Oileáin, An tSruthair Mhór, An Chara Dhubh, Ros Locha, Crompán Aill an Mhianaigh, Lochán an Bhrandy, Loch an Aonoileáin, Loch an Éadain, Loch an Phaiste, Tigh Choilm Uí Ghaora, Bóithrín 'Feather', Loch Bhun na hEasc, Cnocán an Phiarsaigh, An Turlach, Loch Eiliúrach, An Caladh Caol, Inbhear Glasain, Bóithrín an Loigín, Bothar Cloch na Leachta, Carraic Loiscthe na Ceilpe, Nead na Cároige, An Aill Mhór, Loch Inbhear Mór, Loch Bun na hEasc, Loch Iochtar na hAbhna Gairbhe, Loch Inbhear Beag, Na Creigeáin, Loch na hAille Daraí, Abhainn Inbhear Mór, and Inbhear. Robinson indicates that he relied on a lot of local knowledge in compiling the information for An Turlach. He specifically mentions Seán Ó'Mainnín, Peter Joyce of Úraid, Mícheál Ó'Ní, and references Noel P Wilkins' book, and Colm O'Gaora's 'Mise'.
A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of An Cheathrú Gharbh, [Carrowgarriff]. Summary information from Griffith's Valuation, a note on the copper and lead mine used up until approximately the 1910's until it flooded out, a note on the Clement family who ran the lead mine during the 19th century, and a detailed note on Caisleán na Circe from the 13th century.
UntitledA set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Culliagh More [Coilleach Mhór]. A note on Áitin na Leanbh (a children's burial ground), located near the cottage of Sabina (Bina) McLochlainn. Other hillsides and grave stones are located in fields near her cottage, one said to be the grave of Fionn MacCumhall's wife Bána. A brief note on Taob na Moinge, and a credit to Arthur Joyce for information on this.
UntitledA set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Knockaunbaun, [Na Cnocáin Bhána]. Included are descriptions of Standing Stones (and a small illustration), Gleann Glaise, Eascaí, An Sruthán Mór, Sceilp, Binn Idir an Dhá Log, and Gleann Fhada. B. Lydon and M. Keane are credited as being local sources of information.
UntitledA 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).
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.
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