Set of index cards describing the physical features of Cluain Aidhle [Cloonisle]. Descriptions given are of Gort Triomach, Cnocán na Ceártan, Garaí Mhary, Graves, Loch Shéamuisín Niaidh, The Buacáns, the Giant's Grave, the Green Gardens, Cnoc na Seitle, Lathach na Chaoráin, and Cnocán na gCorpr. Sources of information credited are a local person named Riley, Annie Conneely, and P. and A. Conneely.
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Typed, close to final drafts of the following chapters of 'Setting Foot on the Shores of Connemara & Other Writings'. Each chapter is preceded by a headnote that explains its origin. The headnote was not included in the final publication.
Three drafts of the Preface, 'Islands and Images', 'The View from Errisbeg', 'Crossing the Pass', 'Interim Reports from Folding Landscapes', 'A Connemara Fractal'.
An index card relating to the townland of Clooshgereen, [Cluais Chéirín].
Set of index cards describing the physical and historical features of Cloonnacartan [Cúil na Ceártan], as well as related anecdotes. The features described are Doire na nGabhar, Doire na Raithíní, Gurán, the Derryclare Marble Quarry, Cora Lú, Cora Mhór, Cora Láir, Béalógaí, Gabhlán, the Inagh Valley Inn, Loch na Tulaí Bige, and Hazel Lodge. Sources credited with providing information are Dela McAuley, PJ O'Loghlen, and Ambrose Joyce of the Connemara Marble Factory.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cloonlooaun [Cluain Luáin]. Included are descriptions of Fraochoileán, Gleanntán, Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Bríd (St. Brigid's National School, formerly known as Eagle's Nest School on the Ordnance Survey maps). A stone alignment, the Mission School, Doire Loch, Loch Tí Finn (Loughaun on the OS maps), a Portal Tomb, Cairns, Lorga, Dóilín and Carraig an Dóilín, Gob an Chorráin, Maola Eoin Jack, Poll Cloch, Ruddy's Rocks, Carraig Máire Stíofáin, Garraí Ghainimh, and Lochán an Charraigín are all included in the descriptions. A letter from Mike Gibbons, and local knowledge 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,