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Fox cub, photographed in meadow, by Éamon de Buitléar, during his filming of wildlife documentaries.

Set of index cards giving a description of the townland of Friar Island, [Oileán na mBráthar]. Included are descriptions of Maol an tSrutha, and An Meall Thuaidh (pronouced 'Naltors' by local fishermen, possibly referring to both the northern…

Overview list of the following features of the townland of Inis Meáin [Inishmaan], beginning with the letter G. An Garraí Glas, Gob na Fearbhaigh, Gob an Chinn, Gort an Uisce Mór, Graibhín, Gleann an Iomair/Na hUmair, Gort Eoghain, Garraí Bhalla…

Overview list of the following features of the townland of Inis Oírr [Inisheer], beginning with the letter G. An Gleann, Gort Mhurchu, Gleann an Fhormna, Gort an Choirce, Gleann an Smóil, Garraí an Dúidín, and Gob an Chorráin. Johnny Ó'Donncha and…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cill Mhuirbhigh [Kilmurvy], beginning with the letter G.Gleainnín an Tairbh, Garraí Pheigín, Garraí Neid, Garraí Nó Buaile an Chlocháin, An Garraí, An Garraí Glas, Garraí…

Overview list of the following features of the townland of Eoghanacht [Onaght], beginning with the letter G. Goirtín an tSeabhaic, Garraí an 'Nowfurt' (as pronounced), Garraí an Charcair, An Guaire, An Garraí Dearg, Garraí Jacob, Gleann an Tobair,…

Overview list of the following features of the townland of Cill Éinne [Killeany], beginning with the letter G. Gleann Mór, Gort an Phluirín, An Gort Ard, Na Geataí Iarainn, Gort an Chochaill, An Gort Dearg, Garraí na gCrann, Garraí na Doibe, Goirtín…

Overview list of the following features of the townland of Eochaill [Oghil], beginning with the letter G. Gort Aille, Gort Uí Dhubháin, Gleann an Eibhinn, Gleann Bhrín, Garraí Seáin na Cruaraí, Geata Dearg, Gort Glas, and Gleann Bhrín.

Set of index cards describing some of the features of the townland of Gabhla [Gowla]. Some historical information from Griffith's Valuation, and from the 1849 sale of the Martin Estate is included, which notes a salmon fishery was held by Daniel…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of An Gabhlán Thiar, [Gowlan West]. A brief local history from 1798 is given, mentioning Fr. Myles Prendergast who joined the French in 1798, and his relationship with Richard…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Gairfean, [Garrivinnagh]. Included are summary descriptions of Tóin an Droma, Céibh Chaladh na Gairfean, Straidhp an Tae, Caladh na Leice, An Roisín, and Garafin House where three…

Set of index cards giving a description of the townland of Gannoughs, [Na Gainmheacha]. Included are a note about a possible boulder dolmen (a debate surrounds it), Clochar (a shingle beach), Barr an Roiín, and Carraig chullú (Carrickculloo on the…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Garraunbaun, [An Gearrán Bán]. A story is relayed about how the townland got its name, a white gelding. Features described include Ballinakill Chapel, Garraunbaun Doon,…

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…

Index card for the townland of Garrynagry, [Garraí na Graí].

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Glassillaun, [Glasoileán]. Included are descriptions of the Church site and a mass rock, a bed outshot, Oileán Mór, the Boat Quay, Carraig Ghlais Mhór/Bhig, Fuaigh Bharbh,…

Set of index cards describing Gleann na Rod [Glenaruid]. Some speculation on the meaning of the placename derived from various sources. A note from Robert Simington's 'Books on Survey and Distribution' about the transfer of the lands of Glannarud…

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.

Set of index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of Gleann Mhac Muirinn [Glenicmurrin]. Part of the Martin Estate. A brief note on Holly Island and Rook Island, and on Lough Cloonelola, Lough Derreenacummer, and…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Gleann Trasna, [Glentrasna]. Included are descriptions of Tobar Mhiuceanach, Loichín na hÁithe, Croc Ghleann Transna, Clochar na Spíocán, Loichín na Calgaí, Loch Ghleann Trasna, Loch na…