describing--Chluain--including--overgrown--providing--information--Ballinakill Civil Parish Ballynakill or Letterfrack Roman Catholic Parish
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 credited with providing some of the information.
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describing--Caisln--Daughters--indicated--according--Robinsons--Ballinakill Civil Parish Ballynakill or Letterfrack Roman Catholic Parish
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 closer to being a portal tomb.
describing--harbour--Nambrackkeagh--described--Ballinakill Civil Parish Ballynakill or Letterfrack Roman Catholic Parish
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.
describing--Bundouglas--Dghlaise--contradiction--Griffiths--Valuation--Slanntra--described--providing--information--Ballinakill Civil Parish Ballynakill or Letterfrack Roman Catholic Parish
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 contradiction with Griffith's Valuation. Fó na Slanntraí, and a note of a grave marked on the OS maps, but of which Tim Robinson can find no trace, are described. Local man Mr. Heanue is credited with providing some of the information.
describing--descriptions--NorthWest--cemetary--graveyard--Shanvallybeg--description--Connemara--Industries--alignment--Crockaunhigeen--providing--information--Ballinakill Civil Parish Ballynakill or Letterfrack Roman Catholic Parish
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 the Connemara Marble Industries where the film '2000 Light Years Away' was made, a stone alignment, and Crockaunhigeen (Cnocán Uí Uiginn). Gerry Joyce, and Mike Gibbons are credited with providing some of the information.
describing--Descriptions--Ooeyasconsa--Sconsa--bootlike--Ooeylaunlauraush--Ooeywaria--Bhradin--Megalithic--Childrens--traditional--Ceannans--beheading--Bundouglas--providing--information--Ballinakill Civil Parish Ballynakill or Letterfrack Roman Catholic Parish
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 Bróinge (Tim Robinson believes the cove may be named for its boot-like shape), Fó na Labhráis (Ooeylaunlauraush on the OS maps), Fó na Bhistí, Fuaigh an Duine Mhairbe (Ooeywaria on the OS maps), Binn Ghlais, Fó an Uisce, Fó an Bhradáin, Megalithic tombs close to the Children's Burial Ground, Lios (the site of the former Mission School), and the Shrine, which marks the traditional site of St. Ceannan's beheading. J O'Toole of Moyard, Mr. Heanue of Bundouglas, and Con Mullen of Ballynew are credited with providing some of the information.
describing--Robhartaigh--Attirowerty--ownership--townland--description--Ballinakill Civil Parish Ballynakill or Letterfrack Roman Catholic Parish
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 Martin estate, and a description of Traheen River.
describing--gCraobhach--Ardnagreevagh--descriptions--Freaghillaun--ringfort--Cathrach--Bhradin--Mhainnn--Chaislein--references--Connemara--information--townland--Ballinakill Civil Parish Ballynakill or Letterfrack Roman Catholic Parish
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, Cuainín Mór, Carraig an Bhradáin, Portín na Lachan, Fó Mhainnín, Aice, Ceann na Dumhaí, Cnocán na Sceithí, and Port an Chaisleáin. Several references are given to 'Hidden Connemara' as a source of information for this townland.
describing--Addergoole--Eadargil--descriptions--ownership--currently--Farmhouse--described--Addergoole--centuries--reclaimed--sawmill--Tullygwee--Glencorbet--Meacanach--Muckanaght--described--Ballinakill Civil Parish Ballynakill or Letterfrack Roman Catholic Parish
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 part of the Martin Estate, the property of the Barrow and Calcutta Jute Company, James P Joyce, and currently the property of the OPW. Kylemore Farmhouse and yard are also described, with some detail on Addergoole Farm in the 19th and 20th centuries (a model farm, in which bogland was reclaimed, and the site of a turbine which powered a local sawmill). Tullygwee Bridge (Tulaig Guide bridge over the Dawros River), Glencorbet, Meacanach (Muckanaght) are also described.
describing--Ardchoill--Descriptions--Freaghillaun--Carrigeen--Ooeycolum--Glasoilen--different--Letterbeg--providing--information--megalith--information--Ballinakill Civil Parish Ballynakill or Letterfrack Roman Catholic Parish
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 the OS maps), Glasoileán, Leac na mBó, Leac na Sronna, and Fruaigh Leathan. Some notes are included offering musings on the meanings of the different place names. Paddy Heanue of Letterbeg, and an old man who lives in the last cottage in Ardkyle are credited as providing some of the information therein. A note on a ruined megalith, 25 metres from a cliff ledge. A letter from Mike Gibbons (1988), is credited as being the source of some of the information.
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 the title card for the Parish.
describing--SceirdScirde--possibly--Skerdbeg--descriptions--Leathrach--information--Moyrus Civil Parish Carna Roman Catholic Parish
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 as being a local source of information.
describing--MhuireSeana--logainmie--Shannawirra--descriptions--mBairadach--Bhodaigh--information--townland--Moyrus Civil Parish Carna Roman Catholic Parish
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 being a local source of information for this townland.
describing--DnaillSeana--Shannadonnell--descriptions--Phobaire--Bacin--Appeebera--nGleannta--Maumeenmaunragh--information--Moyrus Civil Parish Carna Roman Catholic Parish
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 an Easa (Lough Appeebera on the OS maps), Loch Seanach Dónaill, Loch na nGleannta Móra (Maumeenmaunragh Lough on the OS maps), and Loch na gCloch. M Coyne credited as being a local source of information.
describing--Rusheennamanagh--references--checklist--information--descriptions--bhFaoillen--Scainimh--Chliabhin--Mhaoillein--Ghlasoilein--Griffins--Eachrais--Tamhnacha--Chriogin--Scainimhe--includes--Hamilton--bhFraochg--Sheamuis--Criathrach--Chlochairn--GaskilForbes--Scainimhe--tSruthin--convent--fishing--providing--information--GorhamGuairim--Ceoinn--McDonncha--Moyrus Civil Parish Carna Roman Catholic Parish
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 na bhFaoilleán, An Murlach, An Troscán, Bóthar Scainimh, Ballaí an Chliabháin, Crompán Mhaoilleáin, Aill an Ghlasoileáin, Oileán Uí Ghríofa (Griffin's Islands on the OS maps), Céibh Aill Eachrais, Na Coiléir, Tamhnachaí, An Muing, Clochar na Pluide, Ard Choilm Mhóir, Loch an Chriogáin, Bóithrín Fanach, An Draein Mhór, Crompán Dubh, Oileán na cGaróg, Abhainn na Scainimhe, Tobar Muire (includes some local stories about this well), Cnocán Hamilton (Hamilton of Carna Lodge. This hillock is where he used to read his papers), An tOileán Fada, Cnocán an Iorla, Oileán na bhFraochóg (a round island on Loch Sídúch), Loch Dubh, Cnocán Sheamuis, Bóthair Shídúch, An Cnocán Mór, Loch an Chaolla, An Criathrach Mór, Bóthar an Chlochairín Bháin, Locb na Lannach, Gairdín Major Gaskil/Forbes, Loch na Scainimhe (Lough Skannive on the OS maps), Loch Sídúch (Lough Sheedagh on the OS maps), An Chora Dhóite, Oileán an Bhalla, Bun an tSrutháin, Teach an Mhajoir (local stories that he gave the site for the convent), and Crompán na bPeelers (where local guards were drowned while fishing). Several local sources are credited with providing information. These are namedas Josie Gorham/Guairim, Seán Ó'Ceoinín, a Bourke from Troscán, Micheál McDonncha, and Eoin Ó'Néill.
describing--logainmie--Rusheennacholla--descriptions--bPlears--Ceoinn--information--Moyrus Civil Parish Carna Roman Catholic Parish
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 na bhFód, An Chara Mhóir, and Step na bPílears. Seán Ó'Ceoinín credited as having been a local source of information.
describing--Rusheenyvulligan--descriptions--Thagair--Leacracha--gClochartach--Spiocin--hEirimiste--Pheadair--indicating--information--Moyrus Civil Parish Carna Roman Catholic Parish
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 na gClochartach, Carraig an Spiocáin, Carraig Choilm, Carraig na hEirimiste, Carraig Pheadair, Carraig an tSrutha, and Na Clocha Móra. The word 'local' is written at the top of several of the index cards, indicating local sources provided Tim Robinson with some of the information.
describing--DaraCruach--Macdaras--Summarised--descriptions--Dthreabhaigh--Chaollaigh--Carrigaher--MuirileachOilen--Fhrancaigh--bullsized--westernmost--included--bhFeathach--Geamaire--Iascaigh--Leannach--hIomlachta--mBrougheall--sometimes--Giollamhairtn--information--Moyrus Civil Parish Carna Roman Catholic Parish
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 (Carrigaher more/beg on the OS maps), Léim an Leithe, An Fhuaigh Mhór, Oileán Muirileach/Oileán Beag Chruach na Cara, An Aill Bhuí, An Poll Gorm, Clochar an Fhrancaigh, Spout an Tairbh (a bull-sized square hole on the shore off the westernmost point. Various stories about how it got its name are included). Mulán na bhFeathach, An Geamaire, Mulán an Iascaigh, Lochán Cruach na Cara, Carraig Mánus Mór, An Fhuaigh Leanúnach, An Poll Gorm, Leac Mhadain, An Fhuaigh Bheag, Lochán Beag, Aill na hIomlachta, Sceirde Beag, Aill na mBrougheall, Log na gCadhan, na Foruin, Teampall Mhic Dara, and An Leac Dhearg (sometimes Leic Dheirg). T. and M. Giollamhairtín credited with giving some of the local information.
describing--descriptions--SrathrachAn--tSrathair--Straddle--Srathrach--Bheirtreach--Dhimhi--Garbhcharraig--Aimhridh--tSeanduine--dTaibhs--individuals--providing--information--townland--Cathasaigh--Moyrus Civil Parish Carna Roman Catholic Parish
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, Carraigh Dháimhiú, Tóin an Oileáin, Guaire na gCrámha, Aill na Croise, Garbhcharraig (Rough Rock on the OS maps), Carraig an Ghun (Gun Rock), Oileán Aimhréidh (Avery Island), Garraí na Cilleach (marked as a burial ground on the OS maps), Lochán an tSeanduine, Carraig an tSnámha, Loch na dTaibhsí, An tAircín, Béal an Tairsí, and Oileán an Chortha. Some local individuals are credited with providing some of the information given for this townland, namely Joe Casey, an O Cathasaigh (noted as Joe Casey's son), and Brian Skinner.
describing--logainmie--translated--ambiguity--Simingtons--Distribution--descriptions--Feithearnach--Blaodha--causeway--Ghainimh--Tillirn--Leathrach--Dhiarmaid--gCathasach--Bheiglach--Ardskillan--Bhartha--Mhuinigh--ArdThr--Liamhin--Dheiscirt--daughters--tSruthair--Ghainimh--Corainneacha--Mheaircn--indicating--community--knowledge--spellings--compiling--information--individuals--credited--including----Chonamra--Moyrus Civil Parish Carna Roman Catholic Parish
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'. Included are descriptions of Feithearnach, Carraig na Blaodhaí, a detailed note on the Estate of Colonel Nolan, sitting MP for North Galway. An Chreig Mhóir, An Sián, a causeway, Trá na mBád, An Cuainín, Muc Ghainimh, Maidhm Mhairtín Thaidhg, Crompán an Chúir, Stupóg an Táilliúrn, Leathrach na mBran (a fishing spot), Leaba Dhiarmaid, Bhéard na gCathasach. An Cuan Mór, Poll an Chora, Aill Chaltha an Aifrinn, Aircín an Mhaide Rámhair, Rinn Bheiglach, Ardskillan, Cibh an Bhéartha, Trá na Dumhaí Bige, Trá Fhada, Leic an Mhuinigh, An Ard-Thrá, Maidhin Mhicil Bhuí, An Garraí Mór, Mweenish Lodge, Carraig an Gharraí Aird, Oileán Lachan (Duck Island on the OS maps), An Dumhach Fhionn, An Aircín Thoir, An tSáilín, Oileán an Chara, Aircín Thiar, Crompán an Liamháin, Tóin Roisín, Trá an Bhoilg, Trá Dheiscirt, An Trá Mhóir, Tobar Cholm Cille, Mac Con Iomaire, Tobar na Seacht nIníon (well of the seven daughters on the OS maps), Loch Varáin, Carraig na mBan, Inis tSruthair, Tonn Uí Floinn, Tóin Ghairbh, An Meall Rua, Cartúr, Portach Mhuínse, Carraig na bPortán, Tobar Cholm Cille, Garraí na nGéabha, Leic na Gharraí Ghainimh, Bóithrí na Trá, Na Corainneacha, Leic na Cora, Coréal Mheaircín, and Clochar an Mhadra Uisce. The word 'local' is written on several of the index cards, indicating that Tim Robinson would have spoken with members of the community, and taken their knowledge of places and spellings in compiling this information. Two individuals are named, Sgt. P O Conaola, and M King of Inis Ní. Several other sources are credited, including Brother Conal Thomas's book 'The Land for the People: The United Irish League and Land Reform in North Galway, 1898-1912', Liosta Focal, Chroí Chonamra, and Nimmo's 1825 map.