Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Maíros/ Maighros [Moyrus]. Several notes on the different formats and spellings of the townland's name. Some of the local features described include Forrest View House, Trá Mhaighrois, Fraochoileán (Freaghillaun on the OS maps), Carraigh Raghnaill and Leathreach Raighnaill (an anecdote about how it is haunted by the hound of a friar), Garbh Charraig, Reilig Mhaighrois, Sruthán Sianach/Tobar Sianach (Toberskeenagh Holy Well on the OS maps), Roisín a tSamha, Cibh an Droighne, Portach Mhaighrois, Abhainn an Mhuilinn (which marks the border between Maighros and An Coillín), Inis Bigir (Bigger's Island on the OS maps). A note in Seán Mac Giollarnath's 'Annála Beaga an Iorras Aitheanta' about buried treasure left there by a 'ceithearnach' (possibly a peasant) from Dumhaigh Ithir. A note about the ruins of the Mission School and Parsonage, which was also the site of a church in the past, but no trace of the church remains. A few graves are to be found, most notably that of Archibald Thomas Hamilton (see Leitir Seanaidh). Various local sources informed the information gathered on this placename, as indicated by the word 'local' on many cards.
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Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of An Más [Mace]. Features described include Carrig A Mungan, Béal an Mhása An Murlach, Céibh an Mhása (a pier shown on the OS maps), Loch an Phúca, Crompán na gCapall, An Fhuaigh, Na Roisíní, An Damba, and Barr an Mhulaigh. As well as Nimmo's 19th cntury map and un-named local sources of information, Seán McDonncha is credited with providing some of the local information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Muínis [Maínis on logainm.ie, translated into English as Mweenish Island]. Note about ambiguity between Moyrish and Muínis in Simington's 'Books of Survey and Distribution'. Included are descriptions of Feithearnach, Carraig na Blaodhaí, a detailed note on the Estate of Colonel Nolan, sitting MP for North Galway. An Chreig Mhóir, An Sián, a causeway, Trá na mBád, An Cuainín, Muc Ghainimh, Maidhm Mhairtín Thaidhg, Crompán an Chúir, Stupóg an Táilliúrn, Leathrach na mBran (a fishing spot), Leaba Dhiarmaid, Bhéard na gCathasach. An Cuan Mór, Poll an Chora, Aill Chaltha an Aifrinn, Aircín an Mhaide Rámhair, Rinn Bheiglach, Ardskillan, Cibh an Bhéartha, Trá na Dumhaí Bige, Trá Fhada, Leic an Mhuinigh, An Ard-Thrá, Maidhin Mhicil Bhuí, An Garraí Mór, Mweenish Lodge, Carraig an Gharraí Aird, Oileán Lachan (Duck Island on the OS maps), An Dumhach Fhionn, An Aircín Thoir, An tSáilín, Oileán an Chara, Aircín Thiar, Crompán an Liamháin, Tóin Roisín, Trá an Bhoilg, Trá Dheiscirt, An Trá Mhóir, Tobar Cholm Cille, Mac Con Iomaire, Tobar na Seacht nIníon (well of the seven daughters on the OS maps), Loch Varáin, Carraig na mBan, Inis tSruthair, Tonn Uí Floinn, Tóin Ghairbh, An Meall Rua, Cartúr, Portach Mhuínse, Carraig na bPortán, Tobar Cholm Cille, Garraí na nGéabha, Leic na Gharraí Ghainimh, Bóithrí na Trá, Na Corainneacha, Leic na Cora, Coréal Mheaircín, and Clochar an Mhadra Uisce. The word 'local' is written on several of the index cards, indicating that Tim Robinson would have spoken with members of the community, and taken their knowledge of places and spellings in compiling this information. Two individuals are named, Sgt. P O Conaola, and M King of Inis Ní. Several other sources are credited, including Brother Conal Thomas's book 'The Land for the People: The United Irish League and Land Reform in North Galway, 1898-1912', Liosta Focal, Chroí Chonamra, and Nimmo's 1825 map.
UntitledSet 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.
UntitledSet 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 Baunoge, [An Bhánóg]. Included are descriptions of the local standing stone, located 400 years North-West of the cemetary, Baunoges graveyard, Shanvallybeg, a description of the Connemara Marble Industries where the film '2000 Light Years Away' was made, a stone alignment, and Crockaunhigeen (Cnocán Uí Uiginn). Gerry Joyce, and Mike Gibbons are credited with providing some of the information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cloon [An Chluain], including a copper mine, Lough Woongar (Loch Moin Gearr), Tuairín na Cloiche Finne, and an overgrown cave. Eileen O'Malley and Patrick Conroy are credited with providing some of the information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cleggan [An Cloigeann]. Information from Griffith's Valuation about Frederick Twining of the famous tea family, who was the lessor of the land at the time. A note on the weekly market belonging to the manor of Bonowan. Included are descriptions of Fuaigle Móra, Fó Capall Fheilípe, Poll an Ghunna Mhóir, the Port Cove (sometimes known simply as Port), Fó na Sleanntrachaí, Cora Gharbh, Lough Natawny (located between Cleggan and Ballynew), Bun an tSrutháin, Fó na mBó, Fó Bheithe, Binn Bhuí, Fuaigh na gCailleach, Cleggan Tower, Lough Knockaunbaun, a Court Tomb, Tobar na Seacht nIníon, Fó Dhearg, Cleggan Bay, and Cleggan Point Light. Several local sources are credited with providing information, namely Joe O'Toole of Moyard, Mr. Heaslipp of Bundouglas, an elderly lady at Heanue's, and Mike Gibbons. Also included is a letter from Martin Hilliard received by Tim Robinson, and dated 29 October 1992. In the letter, Hilliard submits a possible correction on two points regarding Cleggan, namely the origin of the cottages beside Cleggan Strand, and a translation of Sheeauns/Na Siáin.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cartron [An Cartún]. Included are a brief history of Cartron House and its ownership, and some information about the Scotch Firs planted on the estate. Also described are Baile na Cille, Cartron Island, and Ballynakill Chapel. Mrs. Goodbody and M. Gibbons are credited with providing some of the information.
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