A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Culliagh More [Coilleach Mhór]. A note on Áitin na Leanbh (a children's burial ground), located near the cottage of Sabina (Bina) McLochlainn. Other hillsides and gravestones are located in fields near her cottage, one said to be the grave of Fionn MacCumhall's wife Bána. A brief note on Taob na Moinge, and a credit to Arthur Joyce for information on this.
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Some notes on the townland of Glennagevlagh [Gleann na nGeimhleach]. Summary references to various sources which outline the proprieter of the townland over the course of the last two centuries. A note on Tóin an Mhása, Binn Gharbh, St. Joseph's Well, and Log an Fhia. Bina McLochlainn is credited with providing some of the local information.
A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Gowlaunlee, [Gabhlán na Lí]. Some summary notes from O'Donovan's name books, Griffith's Valuation, and the Placenames Department of the OS. Also included are summary descriptions of Birallate rath, Binn, Mám a Tuirc Móir, Gabhlain Ard, a note on the King Cottages (and Mr. King who was involved in the 1921 Munterowen ambush between the IRA and RIC), a note on Cillín (a children's burial ground), Anacair, Taobh Bán, Mám Ochóige, Mám Tuirc, and a detailed note on Pádraig Ó'Máille's cave (and a detailed sketch). The cave dates back to Spring 1918, and was used as a hideout by IRA leaders in the ensuing years.
A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Griggins, [Na Grigíneacha]. Included are descriptions of Binn Uí Choinneáin, Joyce's River, a note on the Dún marking the site of one of the ancient churches of the area, Bothar na sean-shráinsighe, a note on Maam Country Knitwear run by Ann and Dennis Kindrick, and An t-Easáin. Mrs. Mary Keane of Maum East, and Michael Kyne of Maam West are credited with providing some of the local information.
A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Kilmeelickin [Béal Átha na mBreac/Coill Mhíolcon]. Included are a note on the O'Malley family, a detailed note on the history of the Chapel from its construction in 1840. The note includes a list of clergy there until the early 20th century. Also included are a brief description of D'al a Choltair, Marfaigh (a hilside with a line of cliffs), Binn Mhór, Béal Átha na mBreac, and a beehive quern. Kevin Joyve of Recess, Paul Gosling, and Nora Keane of Mám are credited as providing some of the information gathered for this townland.
A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Knockaunbaun, [Na Cnocáin Bhána]. Included are descriptions of Standing Stones (and a small illustration), Gleann Glaise, Eascaí, An Sruthán Mór, Sceilp, Binn Idir an Dá Log, and Gleann Fhada. B. Lydon and M. Keane are credited as being local sources of information.
A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Lee, [Na Lí]. Included are descriptions of Smuilc (a peak in the area), Mám na Lí, Taobh Dubh, Sruthán na Lí, the story Pádraig na mBan (a local man who took in destitute women and children), Log Taobh an Fhioruisce, Leic na bhFaol, An Cnocán Glas, Log na Groí, Aill an Phréacháin, Bearna an Mhaide, and Log Taobh Bán. Local man Tomás Ó'Catháin, and a Mr. Walsh are credited by Robinson as being some local sources of information for this townland.