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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ballynew [An Baile Nua]. Descriptions are given of a 'pair of standing stones', Fuaigh an Sconsa (Ooeyasconsa on the OS maps, and known locally as Fo na Sconsaí), Fó na…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Baunoge, [An Bhánóg]. Included are descriptions of the local standing stone, located 400 years North-West of the cemetary, Baunoges graveyard, Shanvallybeg, a description of…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Bundouglas [Bun Dúghlaise], located at the mouth of the Black Stream, Douglas. Some notes from the auction of the Martin Estate in 1849, pointing out a possible…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Bunowen [Bun Abhann]. A note on Bun Abhann an Chuain (the mouth of the river of the harbour), and a note on Lough Nambrackkeagh are described.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cashleen [Caislín], namely the Church of the Seven Daughters, and a Court Tomb, indicated on the OS maps as the Giant's Grave, and according to Tim Robinson's notes, is…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cloon [An Chluain], including a copper mine, Lough Woongar (Loch Moin Gearr), Tuairín na Cloiche Finne, and an overgrown cave. Eileen O'Malley and Patrick Conroy are…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cloonederowen [Cluain Idir Dhá Abhainn]. A note about the distressed circumstances of Edward Láidir who died at this estate in 1749. The extraordinary size of his bones…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cleggan [An Cloigeann]. Information from Griffith's Valuation about Frederick Twining of the famous tea family, who was the lessor of the land at the time. A note on the…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cartron [An Cartún]. Included are a brief history of Cartron House and its ownership, and some information about the Scotch Firs planted on the estate. Also described are…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cnocnaraw [Cnoc na Rátha]. Descriptions are given of Crocnaraw, formerly known as Rockfield House, which was an orphanage run by Protestant clergymen known as The Forty…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Clooncree, [Cluain Crí]. St. Canannagh's well and a megalithic tomb are included in the description.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cloonlooaun [Cluain Luáin]. Included are descriptions of Fraochoileán, Gleanntán, Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Bríd (St. Brigid's National School, formerly known as Eagle's Nest…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Crump Island [Oileán Dá Chruinne]. Background information and lore from various other sources is summarised on these cards, including a note about Blake of Renvyle and his…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Culfin [Cúil Finn]. Included are description of Carraig an Bolg (Carrickabullog Rocks on the OS map), Leac Ancaire, Carraig Leathan, a bed outshot on a derelict thatched…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Curragh [An Currach]. Included are descriptions of Carraig na gCapall, Soul Island, Carraig na bPortán, Inishbroon, Renvyle Point, Bearna Bhuí, Carraig Ghéar, Carraig an…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Currywongaun, [Corr Uí Mhongáin]. Included are descriptions of Cnocán Mór, Thornton's Hill, Fearsaí, The Plantation, and Marconi Station (three masts which lie on…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosmore [Damhros Mór]. Features described include Cnocán na Coille (where the mark of St. Ceannann's hand, clenched fist, and knee are to be found on its west side), the…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosbeg [Damhros Beag]. Included are descriptions of Ballinakill Harbour Oysters, where 20-30 people were employed in the late 19th century. The West of Ireland Oyster…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Derryinver, [Doire Inbhir]. Included are descriptons of Fuaigh na gCaorach (Toirannageeragh on the OS), The Tulach, the Cist, Ardach, Crocán Stiofáin, Carraig Dhubh, Finn…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Derryherbert [Doire Thoirbirt]. Included are descriptions of Lug a' Mhada and Tully Hill.