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              UGA P/P120/1/1 · Sub-series
              Part of Personal

              Series of index cards describing each of the townlands within the Civil Parish of Moyrus, [Maíros/Magh Ruis], that are also within the Roman Catholic Parish of Roundstone [Cloch na Rón]. The Roman Catholic parish of Roundstone or Errisana lies to the North-West of Moyrus Civil Parish, and also comprises part of Omey Civil Parish.

              Aill na Caillí
              UGA P/P120/1/1/1 · Item
              Part of Personal

              Set of index cards describing the name, residents, geographical features, and monuments in Aill na Caillí [Aillenacally/Aillnacally]. Includes an account from a former resident that suggests the original name may have been Aill na Coille 'because of the little wood on the cliff'. Loch Mártain, the Holy Well, Cnocnán Mór, Cora Mór, The Pounds, Aill Mór, and The Green Island are all described. Peter Ward of Tuaim Beola [Toombeola] credited with providing some information.

              Aircín Beag
              UGA P/P120/1/1/2 · Item
              Part of Personal

              Set of index cards describing the name, residents, geographical features, and monuments in Aircín Beag [Arkeen Beg]. Descriptions of a double-arched bridge, the Mill Site, Loch Féilim (located between Aircín Beag and Doire Mhic Reoin), and the Aircíní included. Joe Nee of Tuaim Beola [Toombeola] credited with providing information.

              Aircín Mór
              UGA P/P120/1/1/3 · Item
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              Set of index cards describing geographical features, the naming, and the lore of Aircín Mór [Arkeen More]. Descriptions of Loch Reddington, Loch Thaidhg, Loch Fhamhnóg Fhraoi (referred to elsewhere as Lough Tromnóg Ree, and located between Aircín Mór and Doire Mhic Reoin), Dooloughaunarkeen, and Loch Oileáin Mhór. Paddy Linnane and his brother Francis of Roundstone are credited with providing information, and their speculation about 'an old woman or cailleach' who lived on an island on Loch Reddington is recorded here. [Possible reference to Aill na Caillí].

              Athry
              UGA P/P120/1/1/4 · Item
              Part of Personal

              Set of index cards describing the historical and geographical features of Athry [Atraí], as well as a poetical picture it inspired, called 'The Home of the Heron' by George Petrie. Described are a hump bridge, a photo of which is included in 'Croí Chonamara', Athry Lake, Port Arthur, Cnocán Bríd Ní Mháinnín, and Loch an Dá Oileáin. John Mannion of Garroman, and Willy O'Malley of Ballinafad are credited with providing information.

              Ballinafad
              UGA P/P120/1/1/5 · Item
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              Set of index cards describing monuments and historical buildings in Ballinafad [Béal an Átha Fada]. Included in the descriptions are the Canal Stage, the islands in Ballinahinch Lake, the Roman Catholic Chapel St. Joseph's, Ballinafad national school, Loch na Brocaí, Cosán an Aifrinn [The Stirabout Road], Hynes' Park, St. Andrew's Bay, and Lisnabrucka. Mr. and Mrs. Willie O'Malley of Ballinafad are credited as being the sources of some of this information. Includes an anecdote about Countess Markievicz's visit to Ballinafad in 1907.

              Barnanoraun
              UGA P/P120/1/1/6 · Item
              Part of Personal

              Set of index cards interpreting the name, and describing physical features in Barnanoraun [Barr na nÓrán]. Barnanoraun is located in both Moyrus and Omey Civil Parishes. Information from Griffiths Valuation is included, as well as a description of its marble quarries, a green marble altar, a hut site, cnoc dubh, and sruthán na seilide. Theresa and John Mannion of Barnanoraun are the sources of some of the information included.

              Ballynahinch
              UGA P/P120/1/1/7 · Item
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              Set of index cards describing physical and historical features in Ballynahinch [Baile na hInse]. A note recounts that horse races used to take place in the townland. An overview of the ownership of Ballinahinch Castle from 1754 is included, from the Martin family, to the Berridge family, the Indian cricketer Ranji Singhi, Dublin ship owning family the MacCormacks, the Irish Tourist Board, to Noel Huggard, who owned Ashford Castle. Some history of the construction of the castle is also provided. Local features in Ballynahinch that are described are St. Fechin's Well, Ballynahinch Fishery, the Carmelite monastery, the stables by the lake, the Piper's Cliff, the church lake and field, the hydroelectric plant, Gate Lodges, Bew island, Ballynahinch Bar, and the Black Gate. Also included is information about the 1849 auction of the Martin's land, as well as information about the Berridge Family and Ranji Singhi. Credited with providing information are N P Wilkins, Val O'Halloran, Phyllis O'Donoghue and her mother, Des Lally, Festy Nee and Gerry Nee. Sources credited include 'Letters from the West of Ireland', the 'Irish Farmers Gazette', and the Irish Architectural Archive.

              Barnanang
              UGA P/P120/1/1/8 · Item
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              Set of index cards describing historical and physical features, particularly peaks, in Barnanang [Bearna na nEang]. Included is a description of a deserted cottage, Binn Bhán (between Barnanang and Gleninagh), Binn Fhraoigh (known among locals as Binn Rí), Bencullagh (Binn Cailleach), Meacanach (always pronounced with a 't' at the end), and Maggie's Bench. Mrs Curley of Barnanang, and an un-named Barnanoraun man are credited with providing some of the information about Maggie's Bench.

              Both Íseal
              UGA P/P120/1/1/9 · Item
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              Set of index cards describing physical features in Both Íseal, [Boheeshal]. A note to say the townland is not a Gaeltacht speaking area. Included are information about Loch Coirill, Cloch Coirill, and Criathrach Coirill. One card deals with translations of the townland name. Also mentioned are Loch Pholl an Mhaide Giúse, Cloch Leathbhealaigh, and the Figure Eight (two lochs joined by a few yards of stream). Several hillocks are also described, Tulach Pheadair, Tulach Poirín, Tulach Glas, Liagan Mór/Beag, and Tulach Srutháinín. There is also a Loch Tulach Srutháinín, which appears as Loughaunemlagh on the OS maps. Loch an Fhraoigh, which appears as Lough Duff on the OS maps. Finally Clogher, and Loch an Clogher. Sources of information for Both Íseal were P. Joyce and his son Úraid, and Mr. O'Malley.