Set 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.
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Set 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.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Derryinver, [Doire Inbhir]. Included are descriptons of Fuaigh na gCaorach (Toirannageeragh on the OS), The Tulach, the Cist, Ardach, Crocán Stiofáin, Carraig Dhubh, Finn MacCumhail's Fingers (six standing stones), Doon/Doongill (site of a small ring fort), and Cluain Lárach. Local woman Mrs McDonagh, Michael Gannon, Mike Gibbons, and Patrick Nee are credited with providing information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Derryherbert [Doire Thoirbirt]. Included are descriptions of Lug a' Mhada and Tully Hill.
UntitledIndex card describing some of the local features of the townland of Derrylahan, [Doire Leathan]. Included are some information from Griffith's Valuation, and some refeences to other sources.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Glassillaun, [Glasoileán]. Included are descriptions of the Church site and a mass rock, a bed outshot, Oileán Mór, the Boat Quay, Carraig Ghlais Mhór/Bhig, Fuaigh Bharbh, Carraig Ghéar, Carraig Lachaí, Oileán Liaim, the Camper headland by the harbour, Oileán an Uain, and Gob an Roisín/Glassillaun Point. Local man Peter Welsh, and a letter provided by Martin Joyce are credited as being sources of information.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Gorteennaglogh, [Goirtín na gCloch]. Included are the story behind the song 'Amhráin Chlainne Gael', and descriptions of St. Patrick's National School, Tully Cross Chapel, , Gorteennaglogh enclosure, Gorteen Bay and Quay, Tully Cross, Ceartaí, and The Rape Hill, which is thought to refer to a rape field that was there in the time of the Blakes.
UntitledSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Keelkyle, [Caolchoill]. The ruins of the house of Captain Máilleach can be seen from here. Included in the index cards are descriptions of Keelkyle Quay, Bulóg, the Standing Stone, Connemara Handcrafts (Quay House on the OS), Dooneenmore (with a tale of a dispute between fairy people about seaweed rights), Ballinakill Lodge, and the Graham family.
UntitledIndex card describing some of the local features of the townland of Gleninagh, [Gleann Eidhneach]. See also Roundstone Parish for descriptions of local feautres. One card is included here, giving references to more information about the townland.
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