Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardbear, [Aird Bhéarra]. Included are descriptions of Owenglen Falls, (the site of Daniel O'Connell's meeting in 1843, and home to a lodge which featured in 'The Quiet Man'). Ardbear Lake, Cuan Airdbéara (where some members of the Coney family resided), Creighton's Hill, Ardbear Bay oyster beds, Tobberbeggan Holy Well, Ardbear Monastery, an Orphanage, Clifden Monastery, Owenglin River, Dooneen (Dúinín), The Salt Lake, Clifden Community School, Ardbear House (once a hotel, and later a secondary school run by the Franciscans), Rockglen House, South Hill, Malmore House (gives an overview of the colourful pasts of some of Meall Mór's residents), and Rushnacarra Lodge.
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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.
Robinson,Tim,Heanue,Paddy,Gibbons,MikeSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardmore, [An Aird Mhóir]. Included are descriptions of Caladh Mór, the grave of a French sailor buried under rock almost 100 years ago, Duinín, Carraig na hOillaine, Sindile (an islet, Tim Robinson describes the profile as that of a beater, and includes a small sketch), Corrán, and a small cave known locally as 'Jack of the Lanterns'. Patrick Mullen (et al), and Mr. MacDonagh of Eyrephort are credited as being sources of some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,Mullen,PatrickSet 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.
Robinson,TimSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ballinaboy, [Béal Átha na Bá]. Included are descriptions of a Monument to IRA men (a story of two men who were shot without warning during the Civil War at Marconi's Telegraphy Station), Ballinaboy House (property of Colonel Anthony Morris, and later the Kendall family, bought back by the Morris family in later years,) Loch Eidhneach, Ballinaboy Lodge, Loch an Phota, and the Alcock and Browne Memorial. P. de Courcy and Colonel Morris are credited with providing some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,Courcy,P. deSet of index cards describing monuments and historical buildings in Ballinafad [Béal an Átha Fada]. Included in the descriptions are the Canal Stage, the islands in Ballinahinch Lake, the Roman Catholic Chapel St. Joseph's, Ballinafad national school, Loch na Brocaí, Cosán an Aifrinn [The Stirabout Road], Hynes' Park, St. Andrew's Bay, and Lisnabrucka. Mr. and Mrs. Willie O'Malley of Ballinafad are credited as being the sources of some of this information. Includes an anecdote about Countess Markievicz's visit to Ballinafad in 1907.
Robinson,Tim,O'Malley,WillieOverview list of the following townlands within the Civil Parish of Ballindoon. Cards include an Irish and English language rendition of each of the placenames. The following townlands are included.Ailebrack [An Aill Bhreac], Ardagh [Ardach], Ballinaboy [Béal átha na Bá], Ballinaleama [Baile na Léime], Ballyconneelly [Baile Conaola], Beaghcaumeen [Beitheach Cháinín], Boolagare [An Bhuaile Ghéar], Bunowen Beg [Bun Abhann Beag], Callow [An Caladh], Creggoduff [Creig an Duibh], Curhownagh [Corrthamhnach], Derryeighter [Doire Íochtair], Derrigimlagh [Deirgimleach], Dolan [An Dólainn], Doothulla [Dumhaigh Shalach], Doonloughan [Dún Locháin], Drimmeen [An Droimín], Drinagh [Draighneach], Emlagharan [Imleach árann], Emlaghmore [Imleach mór], Foorglass [Fothair Ghlas], Keerhaun More [An Caorán Mór], Keerhaun North [An Caoran Thuaidh], Keerhaun South [An Caorán Theas], Knoc [An Cnoc], Leaghcarrick [An Liathcharraig], Lehid [Leithead], Mannin Beg [Manainn Bheag], Mannin More [Manainn Mór], Maum [An Mám], Munga [Na Monga], Pollrevagh [An Poll Riabhach], Shannanagower [Seanadh na nGabhar], Silverhill [Cnoc an Airgid], Slieveburke [Sliabh Búrca], and Truska [Troscaigh].
Robinson,TimSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ballyconneely, [Baile Conaola]. Included are descriptions of Colbha, Leitir Seasc, Carraig Chearc, Loch an Easaird, Loch Ceancóige, Ballyconneely Lodge (former residence of George O'Flaherty, nicknamed BoJo, now owned by the Guinness family), a note on the Keogh family, the Holy Family Church, Tóin Laigheall, Loch na mBreac Caoch, Aill Dhubh, Emlach, Loch na gCloch Scoilte, Crompán, Daily Hill, Aill Mhór, Ballyconneely Bog Road, Loch na gCrosán, Murlach, Goiriúin, Oileán na Tuí, and The Brandy and Soda Road (the summer visitor's name fo the Ballinaboy to Roundstone coast road). Festy Nee, Mark Conry, and Joe Joyce are credited with providing some of the information.
Robinson,Tim,Nee,Festy,Conroy,Mark,Joyce,JoeTwo index cards relating to the townland of Ballygally, [Baile an Ghallaigh]. A note on Sliggagh, or Shelly Land.
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