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Set of index cards describing some of the local ecclesiastical, historical, and geographical features of Roundstone, [Cloch na Rón]. Background information sourced from Hardiman, and from the 1849 sale of the Martin Estate which covers the building…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of An Tamhnach Mhór [Tawnaghmore], namely Sraith na gCapall, and Garraí na Sceiche. An un-named local woman, and local man Feichín Ó'Tuathail are credited with providing information.

Set of index cards describing some of the features of Sraith Sháile, [Scrahallia], including Caorán, the Mass path (for Ballinafad Church), Altóir, and Gleann Mór.

Set of index cards describing some of the features of Seanadh Chaola [Shannakeela]. Some of the features described include Log an Iarainn, Eas Mór, Iomaire Bán, the Standing Stone, An Tinteán, Cloontippeen Bridge, Log Mór, Meall an Brocaí, Cluain…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of An Ros Rua [Rosroe]. Robinson quotes local sources in summarising the history of the village in the 19th century, once quite a busy harbour, but declining as a village early into the Famine. …

Set of index cards describing some of the features of Oiriulach [Oirbhealach/Ervallagh]. Features described include Creig Dú (Creggduff), Leave Mhaoil, Crompán, Grant's Lifting Stone, Foyle Harbour, Baile Robuck, Cloch na Rón (Roundstone Rock), and…

Set of index cards describing monuments and historical buildings in Ballinafad [Béal an Átha Fada]. Included in the descriptions are the Canal Stage, the islands in Ballinahinch Lake, the Roman Catholic Chapel St. Joseph's, Ballinafad national…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of Murvey [Muirbheach/Muirbhigh]. Included are descriptions of Murvey Wood, Na Fáinairí, Boilg Mór, Fuaigh na Críghe, Fuaigh Mhór, Trosc, Loch Caladh na nOileán, Murvey Copper Mine, the Little…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of Lios Uachtair [Lissoughter]. Some information about Lissoughter Lodge given from various sources, including the Galway Vindicator newspaper, and from the sale of the Martin Estate in 1849. …

Set of index cards describing some of the features of Leitir Camsa [Lettercamus]. Included are descriptions of Cúil Loinge, Gleann Lín, Cnocán Martáin, Cnocán Mháim, Ruaileán, Ros na Muice, Quay Wallace (The Old Quay on the OS), The New Quay, and…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of Leitir Seanaidh [Lettershinna]. The title card explains some theories of local people on variations of the placename. These vary from Leitir Sionnaigh (fox), to Leitir Srannach (snoring). …

Set of index cards on Leitir Seith [Lettershea]. Musings on its translation, and a reference from 'Croí Chonamara' by Michael Gibbons.

Set of index cards describing some of the features of Leitrí [Lettery]. Leitrí is the location of Benlettery Youth Hostel, and also the peak Binn Leitrí, sometimes known as Bindowglass [Bendouglas/Binn Dúghlais]. At the foot of the mountain is a…

Set of index cards describing the physical features of Leitheanach Thuaidh [Lehanagh North]. Features described include Gabhal an tSrutháin, Loch Rua, Loch Leitheanach, within which is a wood island, An tOileán Mór, and Abhainn Leitheanach…

Set of index cards describing the physical features of Leitheanach Theas [Lehanagh South]. Some description about the demarcation between Leigheanach Mór, Beag, and on the translation of the place name. Features described include Cnoc an Aoire, Red…

Set of index cards describing the physical features of Leitir Daibhche [Letterdyfe]. Leitir Daibhche is located within the Roman Catholic Parish of Roundstone, and within Moyrus Civil Parish. Features described include Bartley's Bullock, an area…

Set of index cards describing the historical and geographical features of Athry [Atraí], as well as a poetical picture it inspired, called 'The Home of the Heron' by George Petrie. Described are a hump bridge, a photo of which is included in 'Croí…

Set of index cards describing the physical features of Iorras Beag Thoir [Errisbeg East]. Located in Moyrus Civil Paris, and the Roman Catholic Parish of Roundstone. The features described include Aill na cGuinneog, Scailp an Tobac, Loch Beag, The…

Set of index cards describing the physical features of Iorras Beag Thiar [Errisbeg West]. Located in Moyrus Civil Paris, and the Roman Catholic Parish of Roundstone. The features described include a series of rocks located close to the shorelines…

Set of index cards describing the physical features of Inis Ní [Inishnee]. Located in Moyrus Civil Paris, and the Roman Catholic Parish of Roundstone. Robinson explains that Inis Ní is divided into three islands by very high tides. From North to…