Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Log an Tairbh, [Luggatarriff]. Local features mentioned are Log an Réilleáin (described to Tim by a Tamhnach Bán man, but which he notes he was unable to locate), also a local history of Log an Tairbh and who lived there. Information from Griffith's Valuation notes "herd's house and land only" for this townland.
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Knocknahaw, [Cnoc na hÁithe]. Included are descriptions of Rossdue House (sometimes called Ivy Cliff Lodge), Tully Mountain Salmon Farm, Tomb located near the wreck of a ship trading from the West Indies, and Cooannafaha (Cuan na faitce or Fahy Harbour). A letter from M. Gibbons in 2002 is credited as being the source of some of the local information for this townland. Mrs. Lydon from Tooreen also had some information about Rossdue House.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Kylemore, [An Choill Mhóir]. Included are descriptions of Kylemore House Hotel (including references to various historical sources, and a brief outline of its ownership since it was constructed in 1785), Kylemore Fishery, Gleann Carbaid, Kylemore Woods, Binn Bhreac, Kylemore Lough, Holy Well, Benfree, Mám na Gaoithe, Mám na Scailpe, Kylemore National School, Gort an Roisín, Clochar, Taobh Bán, Mass Rock, Kylemore Pass Hotel, and the Roman Catholic Chapel. Professor Noel P Wilkins, Noel Kirby, and Leo McDonald are credited with providing some of the local information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Moyard, [Maigh Ard]. Included are descriptions of Ballynakill Church (Church of Ireland, the description includes a list of the Rectors from 1852), the Parochial School, and Tobardavin with grave.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Mullaghglass, [An Mullach Glas]. Included are descriptions of Fuaigh Ghainmheach (pronounced Fó Annie by some), Fuaigh an Duine, Fuaigh an Phréacháin, Lios, Fuaigh an gColm, Fuaigh an Fhíoruisce, Teach an Síog, Keeraun River, Mullaghglass, Poll an Ghainimh, Mullaghglass House, Mullaghglass River, Clachmhaoil, Fuaigh Mhór, and Cillín (the Infant's Burial Ground). Local man Paddy Hession, Mr Coy, and John Coyne are credited with providing some of the information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Pollacappul, [Poll an Chapaill]. Included are descriptions of Kylemore Castle/Abbey, Beannaí Mhóra, Lough Tauther, Duchrua, Kylemore Gardens, Culóg, and Kylemore Church and Mausoleum. Also included are a short biography of Mitchell Henry, a consulting surgeon in Middlesex Hospital, who represented Galway as an MP in the late nineteenth century. Also a short outline of relevant members of the Wilberforce family. A Mr. Mangan of Currywongan is credited with providing some of the local information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Roscrea, [Ros Cré]. Included are descriptions of the National School, and the nearby Moyard National School which opened in the late nineteenth century. Finally a description of a Standing Stone, 500 yards north west of Traheen Bridge
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Rosleague, [Ros Liag]. Included are descriptions of a history of Rosleague Manor Hotel, Standing Stones. Some information about the Browne family of Rosleague Manor Hotel (Rosleague House), who were related through marriage to the Twining family.