Set 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 cemetery, 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.
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Bundouglas [Bun Dúghlaise], located at the mouth of the Black Stream, Douglas. Some notes from the auction of the Martin Estate in 1849, pointing out a possible contradiction with Griffith's Valuation. Fó na Slanntraí, and a note of a grave marked on the OS maps, but of which Tim Robinson can find no trace, are described. Local man Mr. Heanue is credited with providing some of the information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cashleen [Caislín], namely the Church of the Seven Daughters, and a Court Tomb, indicated on the OS maps as the Giant's Grave, and according to Tim Robinson's notes, is closer to being a portal tomb.
Set 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.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cloonederowen [Cluain Idir Dhá Abhainn]. A note about the distressed circumstances of Edward Láidir who died at this estate in 1749. The extraordinary size of his bones make them an object of wonder. A description of a stone row is also given, received from Mike Gibbon,
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.
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.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cnocnaraw [Cnoc na Rátha]. Descriptions are given of Crocnaraw, formerly known as Rockfield House, which was an orphanage run by Protestant clergymen known as The Forty Boys. Two white quartz boulders known as the Standing Stones, an enclosure, and Maam Green are also described. Mike Gibbons is credited as being a source of some of the information.