Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of An Leathmhás [Halfmace]. A note on a hedge school a few yards from the shore, and a description given of Tobar Carraig an Mhaistire, the Mace Head Atmospheric Research Centre, Cuainín na Bothóige (an account of a tragic incident that took place in its history), Oileán an Bhromaigh (Colt Island on the OS maps), Duirling na Spáinneach (where an Armada ship wrecked), Ceann Mása (Mace Head), An Dhitheallach, Campainn, Liath Brás (referred to as Lebros Rock on the 19th century maps), and Cuan an Leath Mhás. UCG lecturers Dr. Gerard Jennings, Dr. T C O'Connor, and Dr. A. F. Roddy, who are associated with the Mace Head Atmospheric Research Centre provided some of the information, and T. P. Kilfeather's Book 'Ireland, Graveyard of the Spanish Armada' is also a quoted source of information for this townland.
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Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Loch Conaortha [Loughaconeera]. Lough of the herd's dog, and a local story about how the townland got this name is relayed on the first card. Features described include a large limekiln, and the local national school, Scoil Colmcille which closed in 1955. Other physical features described include Cosán an Railway (used by workmen on the Galway-Clifden railway near Recess), Loch Conaortha (home of storyteller Seán Ó'Briain and the lough from which the townland derives its name), An Corrach, Aill na gCapall, Céibh Aill na dTornóg, Céibh an Dóilín, Cora an Chropáin, Móinín an tStrutháin, na Tamhnacha, An Éasca Chaol, na Snáthaidí, Crompán an Locha, Barr an Bhaile, Na Sruthracha/Na Srúilleacha, the village of Róisín, Colpa an Stoca, An Ghualainn Bhuí, Binn an Ghabhair (the shoulder and cliff of Cnoc Mordáin), An Anacair, and Béal an Mháma. Pat Sullivan of Coill Sáile, P MacDonncha, and an un-named neighbour of local man Pat Mór are credited with providing information.
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Leitir Padhbram, [Letterpibrum]. A couple of notes on historical ownership and leases in the townland derived from Griffith's Valuation, and Robert Simington's 'Books of Survey and Distribution'. Features described include Loch na Tulaí Buí (Collhanigra Lough on the OS maps), Loichiní Bharr an Chroic, Locha Poibruim, and Cloch an Chlochair. Seán Ó'Ceoinín, and Eoin Ó'Néill are credited as being sources of information.
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Loch an Bhuí [Loughawee]. Historical information from Griffith's Valuation is summarised, a note about Fernando Follin [Feargananim Folan] to say the land was disposed to Sir Thomas Meredith in 1641. Features described include Loch na Circe Fraoigh, Cnocán an Aifrinn (a hair-raising anecdote about how it got its name relayed to Tim Robinson by various local people, and with little variation), Cnoc Mordáin, and Loch an Bhuí. M. Coyne and Tom Festy are credited with providing some of the information.
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 the friar Raghnall), 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' (middlemen, or lightly armed foot soldiers) 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.
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 century map and un-named local sources of information, Seán McDonncha is credited with providing some of the local information.
Set 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.
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Oileán Máisean [Mason Island]. Included in the descriptions are Mulán na Srathrach/An tSrathair [Straddle Rock on the OS maps], Bealach na Srathrach, Trá an Éadain, Trá Bheirtreach, Carraigh Dháimhiú, Tóin an Oileáin, Guaire na gCrámha, Aill na Croise, Garbhcharraig (Rough Rock on the OS maps), Carraig an Ghun (Gun Rock), Oileán Aimhréidh (Avery Island), Garraí na Cilleach (marked as a burial ground on the OS maps), Lochán an tSeanduine, Carraig an tSnámha, Loch na dTaibhsí, An tAircín, Béal an Tairsí, and Oileán an Chortha. Some local individuals are credited with providing some of the information given for this townland, namely Joe Casey, an O Cathasaigh (noted as Joe Casey's son), and Brian Skinner.
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Oileán Mhic Dara/Cruach na Cara [St. Macdara's Island]. Summarised extracts from the Annála Beaga. Included in the descriptions are Ballaí an Díthreabhaigh, Carraig Uí Chaollaigh (Carrigaher more/beg on the OS maps), Léim an Leithe, An Fhuaigh Mhór, Oileán Muirileach/Oileán Beag Chruach na Cara, An Aill Bhuí, An Poll Gorm, Clochar an Fhrancaigh, Spout an Tairbh (a bull-sized square hole on the shore off the westernmost point. Various stories about how it got its name are included). Mulán na bhFeathach, An Geamaire, Mulán an Iascaigh, Lochán Cruach na Cara, Carraig Mánus Mór, An Fhuaigh Leanúnach, An Poll Gorm, Leac Mhadain, An Fhuaigh Bheag, Lochán Beag, Aill na hIomlachta, Sceirde Beag, Aill na mBrougheall, Log na gCadhan, na Foruin, Teampall Mhic Dara, and An Leac Dhearg (sometimes Leic Dheirg). T. and M. Giollamhairtín credited with giving some of the local information.
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Roisín an Bholgáin [Rusheenyvulligan]. Included in the descriptions are Loch na Lannach, Liacán, Carraig na nIasc, Carraig Théagair, Leacracha Clann Philipe, Barr na Stocaí, Carraig na gClochartach, Carraig an Spiocáin, Carraig Choilm, Carraig na hEirimiste, Carraig Pheadair, Carraig an tSrutha, and Na Clocha Móra. The word 'local' is written at the top of several of the index cards, indicating local sources provided Tim Robinson with some of the information.