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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Binn Briain, measuring 2,276 feet, located between Tievebreen [Taobh Braoin], and Gleann Chóchan.

Set of index cards describing the townland of Tuaim Beola [Toombeola], drawing background information from Griffith's Valuation, and the Report of Commissioners of Public Instruction in 1835, which reported that a hedge school kept by Patrick…

Set of index cards describing the townland of Tullachlumman Beg [Tulach Lomáin Bheag], and two of its lakes: Loch na gCrann, and Loch na Sudairí. John King of Roundstone is credited with providing some of the information.

Set of index cards describing the townland of Tamhnach Bhán/Bán [Tawnaghbaun]. Included in the description are various local features including Loch Bheag, Garraí Pheadaí, Cnocán na hAibhne, Balla Bhannóg, Oileán Cois Fharraige, Aill na mBó, Garraí…

Set of index cards interpreting the name, and describing physical features in Barnanoraun [Barr na nÓrán]. Barnanoraun is located in both Moyrus and Omey Civil Parishes. Information from Griffiths Valuation is included, as well as a description of…

Set of index cards describing physical and historical features in Ballynahinch [Baile na hInse]. A note recounts that horse races used to take place in the townland. An overview of the ownership of Ballinahinch Castle from 1754 is included, from…

Set of index cards describing historical and physical features, particularly peaks, in Barnanang [Bearna na nEang]. Included is a description of a deserted cottage, Binn Bhán (between Barnanang and Gleninagh), Binn Fhraoigh (known among locals as…

Set of index cards describing physical features in Both Íseal, [Boheeshal]. A note to say the townland is not a Gaeltacht speaking area. Included are information about Loch Coirill, Cloch Coirill, and Criathrach Coirill. One card deals with…

Set of index cards describing the physical features of Killeen [An Cillín]. Part of the Ballynahinch Demesne, Killeen is located in Moyrus Civil Paris, and is within the Roman Catholic Parish of Roundstone. References from Griffith's Valuation, and…