Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Fionasclainn, [Finnisglin]. Some references are given, and local features described include Lough Inagh, Cnoc Fionasclainn, Binn idir Dhá Log, Lough Inagh Fishery, and Inagh Lodge (a fishing lodge of the Berridges). Feichín Ó'Tuathail, and Professor Wilkins from UCG are credited with providing some of the information.
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Foher, [Fothair]. Included are descriptions of St. Joseph's Wall, Aill an Chapaill, Little Killery Adventure Centre, Little Killary (sometimes known as the Salrock Harbour), the Mission School, the Pass of Salrock, Salrock Church (a Protestant Church built c. 1840 by Alex Thomson. There are three plaques in the church dedicated to Captain Colin Browne Barber, Major Robert Heberden Barber, and Alex Thomson). Salrock Graveyard, and an adjacent Protestant Graveyard. A list of graves is provided in the index cards. Festy Mortimer of Rosroe is credited with providing some of the local information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Garraunbaun, [An Gearrán Bán]. A story is relayed about how the townland got its name, a white gelding. Features described include Ballinakill Chapel, Garraunbaun Doon, McMurray's carpets, a Standing Stone (possibly the rock called Gearrán Bán), the Nursery, a court tomb, and Garraunbaun House. Mr Lydon of Tooreen, Mike Gibbons, and the Galway Archaeological Survey are credited as being sources of local information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Glassillaun, [Glasoileán]. Included are descriptions of the Church site and a mass rock, a bed outshot, Oileán Mór, the Boat Quay, Carraig Ghlais Mhór/Bhig, Fuaigh Bharbh, Carraig Ghéar, Carraig Lachaí, Oileán Liaim, the Camper headland by the harbour, Oileán an Uain, and Gob an Roisín/Glassillaun Point. Local man Peter Welsh, and a letter provided by Martin Joyce are credited as being sources of information.
Set 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.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Gorteennaglogh, [Goirtín na gCloch]. Included are the story behind the song 'Amhráin Chlainne Gael', and descriptions of St. Patrick's National School, Tully Cross Chapel, , Gorteennaglogh enclosure, Gorteen Bay and Quay, Tully Cross, Ceartaí, and The Rape Hill, which is thought to refer to a rape field that was there in the time of the Blakes.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of An Uillinn, [Illion]. Included are descriptions of Cnoc na hUilleann, and a reference to the Field Name Books small names index.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Kanrawer, [An Ceann Ramhar]. Included are descriptions of Tobar na Seacht nIníon, Rinn Mhil (a castle), Rinn Mhaoil, Poincéir, Leac an Phoincéir, Lorga, Dóchaoil, Leac an Phíaire, Lochán Céilia, Cuainín na Céibhe, Dall a'Gharbh, Fó an Asail, Cnainín Garbh, Port Láirge, Fó Mhairéid, and Fó Chaití.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Keelkyle, [Caolchoill]. The ruins of the house of Captain Máilleach can be seen from here. Included in the index cards are descriptions of Keelkyle Quay, Bulóg, the Standing Stone, Connemara Handcrafts (Quay House on the OS), Dooneenmore (with a tale of a dispute between fairy people about seaweed rights), Ballinakill Lodge, and the Graham family.