Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardmore, [An Aird Mhóir]. Included are descriptions of Caladh Mór, the grave of a French sailor buried under rock almost 100 years ago, Duinín, Carraig na hOillaine, Sindile (an islet, Tim Robinson describes the profile as that of a beater, and includes a small sketch), Corrán, and a small cave known locally as 'Jack of the Lanterns'. Patrick Mullen (et al), and Mr. MacDonagh of Eyrephort are credited as being sources of some of the local information.
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardkyle, [Ardchoill]. Descriptions are given of Freaghillaun South (Freegh Island), Carraig Ghéar (Carrigeen South), Cuainin Garbh, Ross Beach, Poll na gColm (Ooeycolum on the OS maps), Glasoileán, Leac na mBó, Leac na Sronna, and Fruaigh Leathan. Some notes are included offering musings on the meanings of the different place names. Paddy Heanue of Letterbeg, and an old man who lives in the last cottage in Ardkyle are credited as providing some of the information therein. A note on a ruined megalith, 25 metres from a cliff ledge. A letter from Mike Gibbons (1988), is credited as being the source of some of the information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Arderoo, [Na hArd-doiriú]. Loch beag doire circe, Loch na bfaoileán, Loughbeg, Ardermore Lough, Loughfatha, Thullalthree Hill are some of the local features briefly described.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Ardderrynagleragh, [Ard-doire na gCléireach]. Included are descriptions of Ard Tóin le Gaoth, Loch Ard Doire, Loch an Ghadaí (where a sheep thief hid out), and a note from the Field Name Books Small Names Index. Seán Ned Ó'Conghaile of Gleann Trasna, M. Lynch of Bunscanniff, and Mrs. Kelly of Ashleann House are credited as being some of the local sources of information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardbear, [Aird Bhéarra]. Included are descriptions of Owenglen Falls, (the site of Daniel O'Connell's meeting in 1843, and home to a lodge which featured in 'The Quiet Man'). Ardbear Lake, Cuan Airdbéara (where some members of the Coney family resided), Creighton's Hill, Ardbear Bay oyster beds, Tobberbeggan Holy Well, Ardbear Monastery, an Orphanage, Clifden Monastery, Owenglin River, Dooneen (Dúinín), The Salt Lake, Clifden Community School, Ardbear House (once a hotel, and later a secondary school run by the Franciscans), Rockglen House, South Hill, Mallmore House (gives an overview of the colourful pasts of some of Meall Mór's residents), and Rushnacarra Lodge.
File of MS correspondence between Etienne Rynne and Jerry McMahon, regarding investigations around site at Ardagh cemetery, Limerick. includes map and aerial photograph of the cemetery.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardagh, [Ardach]. Included are descriptions of a megalithic tomb, earthworks, rock carvings, Derrywaking Lough, Mass Rock, the estate of P J Kendall, Ardagh House and Lodge, Ardagh Oyster Fishery, and Loch na Fiacaile. Paul Mohr who discovered the rock carvings, Professor Noel Wilkins' book, and the Connery brothers of Becaunín are all credited with providing information.
Material relating to the work of Árd Craobh, Connradh na Gaedilge
Correspondence between Michael Moore, Archaeologist within the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, later changing to Dúchas, and Tim Robinson. The first letter encloses a photocopy of the identification lists in the Recorded Monuments Register for the Burren (RMR), and explains the background of the RMR as arising from the 1994 National Monuments Act. Copy reply from Robinson encloses a list of the megalithic tombs and other monuments that he wishes to add to his revised Burren map, with a list of queries for Moore. Subsequent correspondence discusses these, and a souterrain at Ballygarran North in detail. (cMar-Dec 1998) c100pp;
Letter from Paul Gosling to Robinson putting him in contact with a Fanore based archaeologist who has details of fulachta fiadh and a wedge tomb for Robinson. Copy reply from Robinson. (4-6 Nov 1998) 2pp;
Two handwritten letters from Gordon D'Arcy to Robinson with information on a bronze age cairn near Poll an Bhallain (16 Jan-5 Aug 1998) 2pp;
Correspondence between Brendan and Cathy [O'Donoghue] and Tim Robinson. A fax from the O'Donoghues gives information on Stallions Field and Poll a' dhéint. A copy reply from Robinson commenting on these. Photocopies of maps with some additional features added in. Two photographs of Cappaghkennedy Wedge sent to Robinson from Brendan. (c6 Nov - 8 Dec 1998) 8pp and 2 photographs;
Fax from Michael Greene to Tim Robinson, marking Lios na nArd on his map, and enquiring about the Archaeological Historical Conference (8 Jan 1999) 1p;
Robinson's handwritten notes, a list of extra sites for his revised map, taken from the RMR (1998) 3pp.