Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Tooreena, [Tuairín Áithe]. Included are descriptions of Greenmount House, an unclassified megalithic tomb, the Giant's Grave, Marconi Station, Talamh Garbh River, Tulach Gaoithe, and Lín an Tuis. Mike Gibbons and Philip Coyne are credited with providing some of the local information.
Robinson,Tim,Gibbons,Mike,Coyne,PhilipMegalithic monuments
17 Archival description results for Megalithic monuments
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Tooreen, [An Tuairín]. Included are descriptions of Giant's Grave, an unclassified megalithic tomb, and the Old Clifden to Ballynakill road. Local man Mr. Lydon is credited with providing some of the information.
Robinson,TimSet of index cards giving a brief description of the townland of Streamstown or Barratrough, [Barr an tSrutha]. Included are descriptions of what Robinson describes as a "rather complicated megalith". He refers to a corresponding sketch in one of his notebooks.. Further descriptions are given of Toabh an Locha, the slab (a site for turf cutting), an early Christian rath, Loch Tanaí, Teampall Atha Deirg (the church of Athdearg), a note on Streamstown where there is a house known as Coney's, a waterfall, and a rookery. Also included are a brief description of Streamstown Bay, and Cloghalegaun. Mike Gibbons and Pappy Mannion are credited as being local sources of information.
Robinson,TimSet of index cards giving a brief description of the townland of Moorneen [Muirnín]. Included are descriptions of a megalith (a two chambered tomb, and a small accompanying sketch), the children's burial ground, the former coastguard station, and a note on Sellerna Bay.
Robinson,TimSet of index cards describing some of the local features of Lurgan or Shindilla, [An Lorgain nó Sindile]. A description of Teach na Síog is given, and an illustration of a possible megalith Robinson believes might be there. Nearby is Labbadermot, supposed to be the bed of Diarmuid. Summary descriptions of other local features include Loch an tSindile, Lurgan, the Constabulary Hut, a note on the Peakcocke family, An Teach Dóite (a barracks), Ardderry Lough, Scoil Mhuire, Maam Cross Station, and Maam Cross. Martin Lynch of Bunscanniff, and Mrs. Peacocke are credited as being local sources of information.
Robinson,Tim,Gibbons,Mike,O'Nualláin,Seán,Maguire,Billy,O'Malley,Jo,Joyce,PeterTwo index cards giving a brief description of the townland of Letternoosh, [Leitir Núis]. Included are a brief description of a megalith, and a small illustration. Mike Gibbons is noted as describing the megalith as a wedge tomb.
Robinson,TimA set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Leenaun, [An Líonán]. Included are descriptions of Poll na bPortán, Cor na hAille, Leenane Hotel (formerly Inn), Eas Mór, An tIomaire Rua, Líonán, Iomaire an Líonáin, Loigín, Coirí Dubh, Leacan, Baile Ard, Leac Dearg, Meall Dubh, Megaliths, Meall Dubh, Leenaun Hill, Briseadh Mór, Barr na Coille, Béal na Coille, Leenaun, Doire Shíorda, Killary Harbour, Eas Dubh, a note on the Killary Fish Farming Shellfish Training Programme, Killary Lodge, King's Pier, and Leacht Uí Fathacháin. A letter from Mike Gibbons in 1989, Richard King of Leenane, John Coyne, and M. O'Toole are credited by Robinson as giving some of the information for this townland.
Robinson,Tim,Gibbons,Mike,King,Richard,Coyne,John,O'Toole,M.Set of index cards giving a description of the townland of Knockavally, [Cnoc an Bhealaigh]. Included are a rough sketch of Knockavalley wedge (dated 26 July '06), The Three Stones (a megalith, includes a small sketch), and Kingstown Church.
Robinson,TimSet of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Glencraff, [Gleann Creamha]. Included are descriptions of Aill an Ghabhair, Gabhlóg Struthán Mór, Clochán na Bean Sí, Sruthán Mór, Anacair, Children's Burial Ground, Lug na Coille, Eas Dubh, Doirín, Lug an Fhia, Ceannáin Bhán, Cloch an Domhnaigh, Búcán, Cnocán an Iolra, Aill an Iolra, The Glen River, Pulófra, Megalithic Tombs, the Holy Well (which is locally associated with a St. Craff), Cloichín, and Easca Riabhach. Michael O'Néill and Chris O'Néill are credited with providing the information.
Robinson,Tim,O'Neill,Michael,Chris