Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Halfcartron, [An Leathchartúr ]. Included are descriptions of Coill Beag (an enclosed hill to the South East of Tullaghnakernishna Hill), and Loch Coill Bheag. A stream in the centre of the townland that Robinson calls Sruthán Mór is also described. Peter Joyce of Úráid is credited as being a local source of information.
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A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Griggins, [Na Grigíneacha]. Included are descriptions of Binn Uí Choinneáin, Joyce's River, a note on the Dún marking the site of one of the ancient churches of the area, Bothar na sean-shráinsighe, a note on Maam Country Knitwear run by Ann and Dennis Kindrick, and An t-Easáin. Mrs. Mary Keane of Maum East, and Michael Kyne of Maam West are credited with providing some of the local information.
A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Gowlaunlee, [Gabhlán na Lí]. Some summary notes from O'Donovan's name books, Griffith's Valuation, and the Placenames Department of the OS. Also included are summary descriptions of Birallate rath, Binn, Mám a Tuirc Móir, Gabhlain Ard, a note on the King Cottages (and Mr. King who was involved in the 1921 Munterowen ambush between the IRA and RIC), a note on Cillín (a children's burial ground), Anacair, Taobh Bán, Mám Ochóige, Mám Tuirc, and a detailed note on Pádraig Ó'Máille's cave (and a detailed sketch). The cave dates back to Spring 1918, and was used as a hideout by IRA leaders in the ensuing years.
Index card giving a description of the townland of Gortrummagh, [An Gort Dromach]. A coastguard station and boathouse are briefly described on this index card, along with a note stating it was once part of the D'Arcy estate.
Set of index cards relating to the townland of Gortrevagh, [An Gort Riabhach].