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Cnocnaraw
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…
Clooncree
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.
Cloonlooaun
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…
Crump Island
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…
Culfin
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…
Curragh
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…
Currywongaun
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…
Dawrosmore
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…
Dawrosbeg
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…
Derryinver
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…
Derryherbert
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.
Derrylahan
Index card describing some of the local features of the townland of Derrylahan, [Doire Leathan]. Included are some information from Griffith's Valuation, and some refeences to other sources.
Derrynacleigh
Index card giving a list of references for the townland of Derrynacleigh, [Doire na Cloiche], namely the Congested Districts Board, the OS Field Name Books, Griffith's Valuation, and some information on pronunciation derived by Tim Robinson from…
Dooneen
Index card giving information on the origin of the townland of Dooneen, [An Dúinín].
Fionasclainn
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Fionasclainn, [Finnisglin]. Some references are given, and local features described include Lough Inagh, Cnoc Fionasclainn, Binn idir Dhá Log, Lough Inagh Fishery, and Inagh…
Foher
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Foher, [Fothair]. Included are descriptions of St. Joseph's Wall, Aill an Chapaill, Little Killery Adventure Centre, Little Killary (sometimes known as the Salrock Harbour),…
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,…
Glassillaun
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,…
Glencraff
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Glencraff, [Gleann Creamha]. Included are descriptions of Aill an Ghabhair, Gabhlóg Struthán Mór, Clochán na Bean Sí, Sruthán Mór, Anacair, Children's Burial Ground, Lug na…
Gleninagh
Index card describing some of the local features of the townland of Gleninagh, [Gleann Eidhneach]. See also Roundstone Parish for descriptions of local feautres. One card is included here, giving references to more information about the townland.