A set of index cards outlining briefly some of the local features of the townland of Poundcartron, [Cartrún an Phóna]. Included are descriptions of Cúlóg, Tigh Bairín, Éadan Bán, Sián, a row of four milk-white quartz boulders known as Stone Row, and a Fulacht Fiadh.
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A set of index cards outlining briefly some of the local features of the townland of Raigh, [An Ráithe]. Included are the local explanation behind the name (that the sun only shines there for one season), and a note about Cnoc na Rátha, and Raigh Mountain (south of the village).
Two index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of Drumsnauv, [Droim Snámha]. A description of Castlekirk and Doon House is included here, some of the information having come from Patrick Melvin of the Oireachtas Library in Dublin 2.
Set of index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of Moneenmore [An Móinín Mór]. Included are a note on the history of the Maam Hotel, Keane's Bar (the former site of the hotel), Meall an Mhaide, Binn Dubh, Court House, the former Fair Green, the former Post Office (where Willy Crawford lives now), and Maam Bridge.
A set of index cards detailing some of the local features within the Civil Parish of Ross (some of these are in Co. Mayo). Included are a note on the Anglican Episcopalian Church of St. John the Baptist, and its rector Robert McKeown. A detailed note is included of Magairlí an Deamhain (the peak Devilsmother). Aasleagh Falls (the site of the murder in the film 'The Field), Gleann na nÉan, Inishdegil. A note on the Baptismal Font in Aasleagh, dedicated to the beloved and esteemed memory of the Honorary David Plunkett who died in 1868, and a list of the memorials inside the Church at Aasleagh. Also a note on Eas Rua, Maumetrasna, Erriff River, and Aasleagh Lodge.
Set of index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of Baile an tSléibhe [Ballintleva]. Included are a brief return from Griffith's Valuation indicating the Lessor to be Patrick Blake. A note on a quay at the former Coastguard's Station (Céibh an Station, also known as Céibh Teach an tSalann, and Céibh Ceann an Bhóthair), and Céibhín an Chalaidh.
Set of index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of An Cheathrú Rua Theas, [Carrowroe South]. A brief note on secondary sources, including Griffith's Valuation, Simington, and Mackenzie's 18th century maritime survey map. A note on Fr. Conroy, the local curate in Carraroe and Lettermullen at the turn of the 20th century. Fr. Conroy wrote several pieces for the Freeman's Journal on evictions in the Kirwan Estate. A note on the Old Barracks, the first slated building in the area, built in 1842, where Bob Quinn made his film 'Poitín'. Tigh Nan Dooley, a day centre for severely mentally handicapped children which was founded in 1977. Other local features described include Loch Scailp Dhónail, Cloch an tSeóil, Clochar an tSagairt (marking the grave of local curate Fr. Roche, and the story of how he died), Loch na gCaisle, Trá an Dóilín, An Meall Mór, Bóthar an Dóilín, Lochán Láibe, Crompán Chloch Chormaic, An Charraig Mhóir, Cnocán na mBáirneach, Poll na nGabhar, An Léana Fionn (a former soup kitchen), Loch na Mionnán, An Ing Chaol, Na Muiltíní, An Meall Glas, Trá an Ghlasoileáin, Caladh na Teorann, Barr na Cora, Céibhín na Mine, An Crompán Sliogánach, Crompán an Fhir Bháite, Céibh an Dóilín, Caladh Mhaide, Caladh an Uisce, Caladh na Móna, Tobairín an Mhulláin (local people visit the well to get a sign about the wellbeing of loved ones abroad), An Meall Mór, An Brocha, Crompán Johnny, Crompán na mBád, Carraig Úna, Gob na hAille Oibhéala, An Crompán Mór, Na Caisle, Baile na Ronna, An Droighne, Cora na Ronna, Caladh na Teorann, Óstán Cheathrú Rua, an Bóthar Buí, agus Trá na bPáistí. Several people are credited as being sources of information, including Máirtín J. Ó'Connor, Laillí de Buitléar, Peadair Tommy, and Matt O'Donall.
Set of index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of An Cheathrú Rua Thiar [Carrowroe West]. Local features described include Bóthar na Scrathóg, Cuan na Loinge, Loch Each an Ghadaí, Loch an Tuairín, Cuan Tuairín, An tOileán Rua, An Crompán Carn, Loch Fhada, An Tamhnach, Tobar Maonh Thomais, Loch Bheag, Tuairín Mín, An Srutháin, Loch na Croimine, An Priosún (an islet west of Illaunroe, so called because it is easy to get caught there at high tide), and an tOileán Raithní. Peter McDonagh credited as being a local source of information.
Set of index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of An Cheathrú Rua Thuaidh[Carrowroe North]. A note on the Carraroe Riots (at the centre of agrarian unrest in 1880), Caladh Thaidhg (and some biographical information about Tadhg Ó'Catháin), Céibh Doire Uí Fhathartaigh Mór, Crompán an Aill Mhóir, Corrántaí, Leacht an tSapair, Cuan Tuairín, Céibh Doire Uí Fhatharta Beag, An Chara, An Meall, Cladach Chuilleáin, Carraig an Liagáin, Caorán an Tuairín, Loch an Bhric Mhóir, Cora na Móna, Doire Uí Fhathartaigh, Cuilleán, Aill an Chiardhubháinigh, Loch na Tamhnaí Móire, Carraig an Ime (where local people cut seaweed), Tuarín Garbh, Na Lathaí Dubha, Loch na Tamhnaí, Loch na Cora Dóite, Tamhnach Thomais Fhada, Cloch na Toirní, Na Portaigh, Loichín na Meacan, Loch Leacrach, Cora na bPáistí, Loch Gleann an Fhir Mhairbh, Oileán an Phriosúin, Crompán an Ghainimh, Caladh na Siongán, Teach an tSalainn, and Loichínna Scailpe. Micheál Ó'Máille, Peadair Lambe, Liam McDonncha, and Bean MhicDonncha are credited as being local sources of information.