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Garroman
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…
Garraunbaun
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,…
Gannoughs
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…
Gairfean
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…
Gabhlán Thiar
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…
Gabhla
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…
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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.
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Friar Island
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…
Fountainhill or Knockavilra
Set of index cards giving a description of the townland of Fountainhill or Knockavilra, [Cnoc an Bhiolra]. Robinson notes that Cnoc an Bhiolra can be translated as watergrass hill, or hill of the watercress. Included are descriptions of an Infant's…
Fough East
Index card relating to the townland of Foagh, [An Fhuathach Thoir]. Corrib Dale and Tobar na bhFaithe are described briefly as being features of this townland.
Formaoil
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Formaoil, [Formweel]. Included are descriptions of Abhainn Fhormaoil, Lough Carrickillawallia, Loch Doirín, the Zion Mór, Loch an Roisín (Lough Cloondola on the OS map), The Rack (a narrow…
Foorglass
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Foorglass, [Fothair Ghlas]. Included are descriptions of Oileán na Mionóige, Drain Fuar Glais (not located, but listed in the UCD folklore material), Loch Seáinín, and Loch…