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- Collection: Tim Robinson's townland index for Connemara and the Aran Islands
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An Leathmhás
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of An Leathmhás [Halfmace]. A note on a hedge school a few yards from the shore, and a description given of Tobar Carraig an Mhaistire, the Mace Head Atmospheric Research Centre,…
Loch Conaortha
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Loch Conaortha [Loughaconeera]. Lough of the herd's dog, and a local story about how the townland got this name is relayed on the first card. Other features described include are…
Leitir Padhbram
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Leitir Padhbram, [Letterpibrum]. A couple of notes on historical ownership and leases in the townland derived from Griffith's Valuation, and Robert Simington's 'Books of Survey and…
Loch an Bhuí
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Loch an Bhuí [Loughawee]. Historical information from Griffith's Valuation is summarised, a note about Fernando Follin [Feargananim Folan] to say the land was disposed to Sir Thomas…
Maíros
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Maíros/ Maighros [Moyrus]. Several notes on the different formats and spellings of the townland's name. Some of the local features described include Forrest View House, Trá…
An Más
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of An Más [Mace]. Features described include Carrig A Mungan, Béal an Mhása An Murlach, Céibh an Mhása (a pier shown on the OS maps), Loch an Phúca, Crompán na gCapall, An Fhuaigh, Na…
Muínis
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Muínis [Maínis on logainm.ie, translated into English as Mweenish Island]. Note about ambiguity between Moyrish and Muínis in Simington's 'Books of Survey and Distribution'. …
Oileán Máisean
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Oileán Máisean [Mason Island]. Included in the descriptions are Mulán na Srathrach/An tSrathair [Straddle Rock on the OS maps], Bealach na Srathrach, Trá an Éadain, Trá Bheirtreach,…
Oileán Mhic Dara / Cruach na Cara
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Oileán Mhic Dara/Cruach na Cara [St. Macdara's Island]. Summarised extracts from the Annála Beaga. Included in the descriptions are Ballaí an Díthreabhaigh, Carraig Uí Chaollaigh…
Roisín an Bholgáin
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Roisín an Bholgáin [Rusheenyvulligan]. Included in the descriptions are Loch na Lannach, Liacán, Carraig na nIasc, Carraig Théagair, Leacracha Clann Philipe, Barr na Stocaí, Carraig…
Roisín an Chaltha
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Roisín an Chaltha [Roisín an Chalaidh on logainm.ie. English version is Rusheennacholla]. Included in the descriptions are Loch na Lannach, An Chora Rua, Roisín na gCapall, Lathach…
Roisín na Mainiach
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Roisín na Mainiach [Rusheennamanagh]. A list of references and a checklist giving further sources of information. Included in the descriptions are Droim na Loiche Duibhe, Carraig…
Seanach Dónaill / Seana Mhac Dónaill
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Seanach Dónaill/Seana Mhac Dónaill [Shannadonnell]. Included in the descriptions are Loch an Phíobaire, Cnoc Seanach Dónaill (the hill with two peaks called Na Béacáin), Loch Bharr…
Seanadh Mhuire
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Seanadh Mhuire/Seana Bhuire on logainm.ie. [Shannawirra]. Included are descriptions of Loch an Bhroic Bhig, Tamhnach na mBairéadach, and Cnocán an Bhodaigh. M. Coyne credited as…
Na Sceirdí / Scéirde
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Na Sceirdí/Scéirde (possibly Skerdbeg]. Included in the descriptions are Leaba Sceirde, Na Scéirdí, Leathrach Mhóir Sceirde, Dún Ghudail, and Carraig an Mhíle. Noel King credited…
03 - Ballinakill Civil Parish [Ballinakill or Letterfrack RC Parish]
Series of index cards describing each of the townlands within the Civil Parish of Ballynakill, [Baile na Cille], which comprises the Roman Catholic Parish of Ballynakill or Letterfrack. A note about the smuggler Paddy O'Malley, with references on…
Ardkyle
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardkyle, [Ardchoill]. Descriptions are given of Freaghillaun South (Freegh Island), Carraig Ghéar (Carrigeen South), Cuainin Garbh, Ross Beach, Poll na gColm (Ooeycolum on…
Addergoole
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Addergoole, [Eadargúil]. Included are descriptions of the National Park lands, in which he traces the ownership of the land since after the Famine, during which time it was…
Ardnagreevagh / Ard na gCraobhach
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ard na gCraobhach [Ardnagreevagh]. Included are descriptions of Freaghillaun North, Lúibín an aill, Cathair (a ringfort), a forge, Bóithín na Cathrach, Carraig Léith,…
Attirowerty
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Áit Tí Robhartaigh [Attirowerty]. The Field Name Books mention this is the site of the house of Roarty. Some notes about the ownership of the townland, dating back to the…
