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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Derryeighter, [Doire Íochtair]. The Salt Lake, referred to in the Field Name Book Loch a t-Sáile, and Lough Athola on the OS map.

An index card describing the naming and pronunciation of the townland of Curhownagh, [Corrthamhnach].

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Creggoduff, [Creig an Duibh]. The Connemara Golf Club was established there in 1973, and there is a local story that someone once deposited gold in a lake, which then filled…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Callow, [An Caladh]. Included are descriptions of Lough Carrick, the Former National School where Dónal Ó'Fatharta taught, a note on Ó'Máille - the original Playboy of the…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of (An) Aill Bhreac, [Aillebrack]. Included among the set of cards are descriptions of Carraig an Lios (more familiar to locals as Carraig Áilis, or Ailice's rock, used as a…

Series of index cards describing each of the townlands within the Civil Parish of Ballindoon, [Baile an Dúine], which corresponds with the Roman Catholic Parishes of Clifden and Ballyconneely. St. Flannan of the noble Tuamonian blood is patron of…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Tullaghlumman More, [Tulach Lomáin Mhór]. Included are descriptions of Loch na Suthairí, Loch Seangach, Loch Scainimh, Loch Bólard, and Dúloch Mór and Beag. Tom McDonagh of…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Killymongaun, [Coill Uí Mhongáin]. Included are descriptions of the rock at Killymongaun, a grave which is rumoured locally to be that of "the man the curate shot"…

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 the townland of Faul, [Na Fáil]. Islandview House, Rabbit Island, and Coney's Folly (a note to say nothing visible on the ground, but describes what would be a good site for a folly). Rory…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Derrylea, [Doire Liath]. Included are descriptions of the Derrylea Mines, the Island Lough, Loch Fada, Joyce's Imleach, Derrylea Hill, and Loch an Arbhair are included in…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Derrycunlagh, [Doire Chunlaigh]. Included are descriptions of Loch na mBreac Dearg, Loch Thomáis Noel, the Trackway between Bog Road and Lough Derrycunlaghbeg, Na Creaga…

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…

Series of index cards describing townlands within the Civil Parish of Omey, [Iomaí], which comprises the Roman Catholic Parish of Clifden [An Clochán].

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Renvyle, [Rinn Mhaoile]. A note on the O'Halloran family of Renvyle, and a note referring to William Larminie's 'West Irish Folk Tales and Romances'.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ungwee, [Iong Gaoithe]. Several different spellings and versions of the names are included in the Field Name Books, including Iongaid, Ungbuide, Ongbuide yellow hill. Cards…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Tully More, [An Tulaigh Mhór]. Included are descriptions of the Coastguard Station, Tullymore Point, Trá na mBan, Tully Lough, the village of Tully, and Tullyroe.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Tullyconor, [Tulaigh Uí Chonchúir]. Included are description of Derrynasliggaun Lodge (Doirín na Sliogán), a list of the memorials in the Protestant Church at Aasleigh, and…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Tully Beg. [An Tulaigh Bheag]. Included are descriptions of Renvyle Church and graveyard (Church of Ireland), and a list of the graves there. Also a description of the…