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- Collection: Tim Robinson's townland index for Connemara and the Aran Islands
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Cushatrower
Set of index cards describing the physical features of Cushatrower [Cois Treabhair], for the most part a series of lakes and hills. Included in the descriptions are Croc an 'ow', Cara Móra, Crocán na Scraith, Seanbhantraí, Loch Scailp, Loch Chait,…
Cloonbeg
Index card which summarises the returns from Griffith's Valuation, and gives information from the original 19th century ordnance survey map, and information from the corresponding Field Name Book, for Cloonbeg [Cluain Beag].
Cloonnacartan
Set of index cards describing the physical and historical features of Cloonnacartan [Cúil na Ceártan], as well as related anecdotes. The features described are Doire na nGabhar, Doire na Raithíní, Gurán, the Derryclare Marble Quarry, Cora Lú, Cora…
Derrynayglaun
Set of index cards describing the Stage House, and Log na Binne, a valley, in Doire na bhFlann [Derrynayglaun]. Local sources credited with providing information are Willie O'Malley and Pat Joyce of Gleann Clóchán.
Aircín Beag
Set of index cards describing the name, residents, geographical features, and monuments in Aircín Beag [Arkeen Beg]. Descriptions of a double-arched bridge, the Mill Site, Loch Féilim (located between Aircín Beag and Doire Mhic Reoin), and the…
Derryneen
Set of index cards describing features of Derryneen [Doire Fhinín], including Derryneen National School, the old road, and Derryneen Lough.
Derryvoreada
Set of index cards describing Cnoc Doire Bhó Riada, and the Derryvoreada national school, two prominent features in the townland of Derryvoreada [Doire Bhó Riada]. Local people from Tamhnach Mór and Leitheanach were sources of information.
Derryadd East
Set of index cards describing Loch na mBreac Mór and Loch na Coise, two features of the townland of Derryadd East [Doire Fhada Thoir]
Derryclare
Set of index cards describing some of the features of the townland Derryclare, [Doire an Chláir]. Descriptions are given of Derryclare Lodge, Eochair, Bencorr, Derryclare Butts, The Long Pool, Binn Doire Chláir, John's Bay, and Man's Island. …
Derryvealawauma
Set of index cards describing some of the physical features of Derryvealawauma [Doire Bhéal an Mháma]. Included in the descriptions are Cnoc Doire Bhéal an Mháma, Port an Dúín, Log Mhám Té, the Children's Burial Ground, Máméan, and Bun an Chnoic. A…
Derryvickrune
Set of index cards describing some of the physical features of Derryvickrune [Doire Mhic Reoin]. Descriptions are included of Lough Illaunwaun (Loc Oileán Amháin), Knocknafarderg Lough, a private forest in development, Lough Aleen, and Lough…
Doire Saileach
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Doire Saileach [Derrysillagh]. Cora Bheag, Cora Raithní, Cor na nOchur, and Cor na Craoibhe are the local geographical features that are described. Tom Conneely, Martin Folan, and Bailte…
Doire Fhada Thiar
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Doire Fhada Thiar [Derryadd West], a Gaeltacht area. Included in the descriptions are a note about the ruins of a Presbyterian Church, The Angler's Return (includes some notes on the…
Dún Riacháin
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Dún Riacháin [Doonreaghan], a Gaeltacht area. The features described include Cora Hara, Doon House (originally the home of the Hazell family), Aill an Eibhinn, the Cashel Training Centre,…
Emlaghdauroe
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Emlaghdauroe [Imleach Dhá Rú]. Some notes on the translation of the placename as the swamp of the two red cows. Descriptions of the Roman Catholic chapel (formerly a Protestant Church),…
Aircín Mór
Set of index cards describing geographical features, the naming, and the lore of Aircín Mór [Arkeen More]. Descriptions of Loch Reddington, Loch Thaidhg, Loch Fhamhnóg Fhraoi (referred to elsewhere as Lough Tromnóg Ree, and located between Aircín…
Gleann Chraois
An index card describing the townland of Gleann Chraois [Glencrees]. Features descried on a card include a quaking bog, horneblende crystals have been found near Cashel Hill, and a couple of sheep shelters.
Garroman
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…
Glengoaghan
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Glencoaghan [Gleann Chóchan]. Features described include a lime kiln, Mám na bhFonsaí (recorded as Mám na Uinsí or rim in some places), Lotaí, Tinteánaí, Trinsí, Binn Dubh…
Gleninagh
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Gleninagh [Gleann Eidhneach]. Features described are Binn an Eas, Gob na Gaoithe (Gubnagecha on Ordnance Survey), Mám Eidhneach, Binn Charrach, Scailp na gColm, Carrot Ridge,…
