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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Annaghvaan, [Eanach Mheáin]. Inis Loiste, Oileán a ghreasaide, Crompán Mór, and Cor na dtrachta are some of the local features briefly described.

A brief index card relating to the townland of Annaghbeg, [Coill an Eanaigh]. Includes a note from Griffith's Valuation.

Black and white photographic contact print of two men chatting while they wait to head out to the ferry in currachs at the beach on Inis Oírr.

Three men are holding a currach aloft on the seashore. Four more currachs, as well as more people, are visible in the background. Currachs are wooden framed boats covered in tanned leather. They are propelled by oars and are extremely light and fast.…

Two index cards relating to the townland of Ard, [An Aird]. A note on two islands within the townland, Illaunnagapple (Oileán na gCapall), and Inishgaunnaunmore (Inis gceannain mór).

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardagh, [Ardach]. Included are descriptions of a megalithic tomb, earthworks, rock carvings, Derrywaking Lough, Mass Rock, the estate of P J Kendall, Ardagh House and Lodge,…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardbear, [Aird Bhéarra]. Included are descriptions of Owenglen Falls, (the site of Daniel O'Connell's meeting in 1843, and home to a lodge which featured in 'The Quiet…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Ardderrynagleragh, [Ard-doire na gCléireach]. Included are descriptions of Ard Tóin le Gaoth, Loch Ard Doire, Loch an Ghadaí (where a sheep thief hid out), and a note from the Field Name…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Arderoo, [Na hArd-doiriú]. Loch beag doire circe, Loch na bfaoileán, Loughbeg, Ardermore Lough, Loughfatha, Thullalthree Hill are some of the local features briefly…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardkyle, [Ardchoill]. Descriptions are given of Freaghillaun South (Freegh Island), Carraig Ghéar (Carrigeen South), Cuainin Garbh, Ross Beach, Poll na gColm (Ooeycolum on…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardmore, [An Aird Mhóir]. Included are descriptions of Caladh Mór, the grave of a French sailor buried under rock almost 100 years ago, Duinín, Carraig na hOillaine, Sindile…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ard na gCraobhach [Ardnagreevagh]. Included are descriptions of Freaghillaun North, Lúibín an aill, Cathair (a ringfort), a forge, Bóithín na Cathrach, Carraig Léith,…

Two index cards relating to the townland of Ardvarna, [Ardbhearna]. A note relating to Griffith's Valuation, and on Ardvarna House.

At home III, Hexagon, Cartoor Beg, High Island (once home of Richard Murphy), summer 2006

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 some of the local features of the townland of Atticlogh, [Áit Tí Cloch]. Included are a description of stones found locally in a bog, and a note about The Congo, a nickname given to the boglands opened up around the time…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Attigoddaun, [Áit Tí Geadáin]. A note about (Tomáis) de Bhaldraithe about placenames that begin with Áit Tí, that a personal name usually follows. A note about a local…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Áit Tí Robhartaigh [Attirowerty]. The Field Name Books mention this is the site of the house of Roarty. Some notes about the ownership of the townland, dating back to the…

Two index cards relating to the townland of Audnasillagh, [ Aird na Saileach]. A note on islands within the townland.