Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Glencoaghan [Gleann Chóchan]. Features described include a lime kiln, Mám na bhFonsaí (recorded as Mám na Uinsí or rim in some places), Lotaí, Tinteánaí, Trinsí, Binn Dubh (Bencollaghduff on the OS map), The Planted Island, a Children's Burial Ground (a photo of which is included in 'Croí Chonamara'), Bengower, An Sindile (an arable area rich in quartz, and with a lime kiln), Mám Dearg (between Binn Dubh and Binn Bhán), Aill an Torainn, the mines (possibly sulphur), Binn Gabhair, Cnoc Trasna, Loch Cúl an Drama, Log an tSabha, Mám na Gaoithe, Mám an Lotaigh, and Fonsaí Ghaineamh. Local sources credited with providing information include local man Pat Joyce, Dela McAuley and Martin O'Malley, William O'Brien of Lotaí, Mrs Leonard of Ballinahinch Lodge, and John Hynes of Gleann Chóchan. (See also Teivebreen/Taobh Braoin for a brief description of Binn Briain, located between the two townlands).
Robinson,Tim,Joyce,Pat,McAuley,Dela,O'Malley,Martin,O'Brien,William,Hynes,JohnMám na Gaoithe
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Kylemore, [An Choill Mhóir]. Included are descriptions of Kylemore House Hotel (including references to various historical sources, and a brief outline of its ownership since it was constructed in 1785), Kylemore Fishery, Gleann Carbaid, Kylemore Woods, Binn Bhreac, Kylemore Lough, Holy Well, Benfree, Mám na Gaoithe, Mám na Scailpe, Kylemore National School, Gort an Roisín, Clochar, Taobh Bán, Mass Rock, Kylemore Pass Hotel, and the Roman Catholic Chapel. Professor Noel P Wilkins, Noel Kirby, and Leo McDonald are credited with providing some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,Wilkins,Noel P.,Kirby,Noel,McDonald,Leo