Set of index cards giving a description of the townland of Glen, [An Gleann]. Included are descriptions of rock shelters (possibly Booley huts), Loch na h-uamain (the lake of the cave), Farawan Lake (the local pronunciation, Lough Nawarawaun on the OS maps), and Meall agus Caorán. Mike Gibbons, and Philomena and Tom Welsh of Cushatower are credited with providing some of the local information.
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Gleann Trasna, [Glentrasna]. Included are descriptions of Tobar Mhiuceanach, Loichín na hÁithe, Croc Ghleann Transna, Clochar na Spíocán, Loichín na Calgaí, Loch Ghleann Trasna, Loch na Spiorthe, Cnocán an Bhodaigh, Brocach an tSionnaigh, An Geata, and Aill an Ghlais. Localman Seán Neide Ó'Conghaile, and Paddy Folen of Scríb are credited as being local sources of information.
Set of index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of Gleann Mhac Muirinn [Glenicmurrin]. Part of the Martin Estate. A brief note on Holly Island and Rook Island, and on Lough Cloonelola, Lough Derreenacummer, and Loughcloonadoon.
An index card describing the townland of Gleann Chraois [Glencrees]. Features described on a card include a quaking bog, hornblende crystals have been found near Cashel Hill, and a couple of sheep shelters.
Set of index cards describing Gleann na Rod [Glenaruid]. Some speculation on the meaning of the placename derived from various sources. A note from Robert Simington's 'Books on Survey and Distribution' about the transfer of the lands of Glannarud from Ferdinando Follin to Richard Martin. A note on Loch Cruinn, or Glenaruidmore Lodge on the OS maps.
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.
Index card for the townland of Garrynagry, [Garraí na Graí].
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Garroman [An Gharmain]. The first card relays accounts from different histories of Galway about the residents of Garroman from the mid-nineteenth century. An account of a monastery in Garroman exists. Local features described include Glendollagh House, of which hardly a trace exists in the present day. A detailed history of its ownership is given on these cards. Gleann dá Loch, Loch an Aifrinn, Loch na mBreac Mór, Loch an Ghiolcaigh, Fairy Hill, Loch na Sáinne, Glendollagh Fishery, Lady Dudley's Nurse's Cottage, Imleach Bharr an tSrutháin, Imleach Láir, Imleach na Seamar, Garroman Lodge, the police barracks, lochán na meacan, loch uí mhainnín, loch an imligh eise, and Garroman lake are included in the descriptions. Local sources of information are local man Tom Joyce, Annie Joyce of Leitir Seanadh, Kevin Joyce, Martin O'Malley of Ballinafad, and Joe Mannion of Garroman.
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.