Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosmore [Damhros Mór]. Features described include Cnocán na Coille (where the mark of St. Ceannann's hand, clenched fist, and knee are to be found on its west side), the former Doctor's house (built c. 1895 and overlooking Bearna Dhearg Bay), Damhros (where oyster bays and pearl breeding mussels can be found), Dawros Bridge, Macalla, Ceapachaí, Carraig na Bearna, Bearna Dhearg, Carraig na bPlobóg (pollack), Cnoc an Iobra, the Hotel and Courthouse (originally Temperance Hotel, later Carson's, then O'Grady's), Oileán na nUan/Lamb's Island, Creggauns, and Steve's Lake. Local residents Joe Lydon, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Joyce are credited with providing some of the local information.
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosbeg [Damhros Beag]. Included are descriptions of Ballinakill Harbour Oysters, where 20-30 people were employed in the late 19th century. The West of Ireland Oyster and Fish company collapsed a few years later, and the oyster beds were worn out by 1903. Roisín, a peninsula called Rushyhaughtily on the OS, and a description tracing the ownership of the lobster ponds there. Lochán Lí (Liath), Lugán Driseach, Líonadh Mór, Oileán Buí, Scóchaí, Doilín Garbh, Oileán Lachan, Roeillaun (Roe Island), Lochán an tSáile, and Cnocán na Beirtrí are also described. Professor Noel Wilkins of UCG, Jim Joyce and his wife are all credited with providing some of the local information.
Copy of poster from Dan Lowery's Theatre Varieties, Dame Street, Dublin, featuring Alberto, Premier Wizard of the word, the Queen of Kor, The Fisher Girl, Miss Violet Temple and so on.
Handwritten and two typescript drafts for chapter 21, the final chapter, of the book.
Handwritten draft of the section of the book dealing with 1896-7.
Handwritten draft of the section of the book dealing with 1896-7.
File of pen and ink drawings of characters, maps and buildings, as well as one or two posters associated with Dan Lowery's Music Hall for use in Eoghan's book on the subject.
Typescript draft of Dan Lowery with handwritten amendments and some rewrites.
"Typescript of ""Infinite Variety: Dan Lowery's Music Hall, 1879 - 1897"", with some notes and re-written sections."
"Rough notes relating to sources for ""Dan Lowery"", as well as proof-reading for ""Rogha an Fhile"", noting changes that need to be made."