Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Silverhill, [Cnocán an Airgid]. Included are descriptions of Silverhill Lough, Fuach Donncha, and Trá Mhóir. John O'Malley of Ballyconneelly, and Jim O'Malley are credited as providing some of the local information.
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Slieveburke, [Sliabh Búrca]. Included are descriptions of The Doy Lough (Lough Aurickmore on the OS maps), a note on the small names index from the Field Name Books, and a note on Lough Agh/Loch Each (of the horses).
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Truska, [Troscaigh]. Included are descriptions of Fó Chait, Duirling an Chúir, the Shell Middens, and a Viking Age Farmstead and burials that overlook False Bay. Marky and Mary Riley of Mannin Beg, and Martin O'Malley of Roundstone remembering news that his father told him, are credited with providing some of the local information.
A note on Iorrus Mhór, where a beach known as Na Searra disappeared. Reference to Seán Mac Giollarnáth's 'Annála Beaga ó Iorras Aithneach'.
Two index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Aillenaveagh, [Aill na bhFiach]. A note from T Ó'Máille's 'An t-Iomaire Ruadh' about a meeting of the Volunteers here in 1920 after the burning of Clifden. Also included is a brief description of Log an Aifrinn from the Field Name Books.
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.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Atticlogh, [Áit Tí Cloch]. Included are a description of stones found locally in a bog, and a note about The Congo, a nickname given to the boglands opened up around the time of fighting in the Congo.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Attigoddaun, [Áit Tí Geadáin]. A note about (Tomáis) de Bhaldraithe about placenames that begin with Áit Tí, that a personal name usually follows. A note about a local stabdubg stone, and a credit to Mike Gibbons.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Aughrus Beg, [Eachros Beag]. Included are descriptions of Oileán Chaorach, Foiriúnach Thiar, Codú (Cuddoo Rock), Caoile Mhór, Loch an tSáile, Gazebo (a hill), Poll Tolladh/Poll Tulach, and a brief note on the Coneys who leased the area. Local man Conor Laffy is credited with providing some of the information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Aughrus More, [Eachros Mór]. Included is a brief description of a megalithic structure.