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Ballynahinch
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…
Ballynakill or Letterfrack
Overview list of the following townlands within the Roman Catholic Parish of Ballynakill or Letterfrack, which coincides with the Civil Parish of Ballynakill. The cards include the Irish and English language renditions of the townland…
Ballynew
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ballynew [An Baile Nua]. Descriptions are given of a 'pair of standing stones', Fuaigh an Sconsa (Ooeyasconsa on the OS maps, and known locally as Fo na Sconsaí), Fó na…
Bánrach Bhán (Theas)
Set of index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of Bánrach Bhán Theas [Banraghbawn South]. Included are brief descriptions of Loch na Bantraí, Loch an Aibhnín (which a local man called Loch na nOileán and Loch Uachtar), and…
Barnahallia
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Barnahallia, [Bearna Aille]. A note summarising information from Griffith's Valuation, the OS map, the Field Name Book, and the Martin Estate Sale of 1849.
Barnanang
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…
Barnanoraun
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…
Barr an Doire
Set of index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of Barr an Doire, [Barraderry]. The villages within this townland are Barr an Doire, Gleann Mór, and Caorán Mór. Included are descriptions of Teach Pobal Mhic Dara (which…
Barraderry
Index card describing some of the local features of the townland of Barraderry, [Barr an Doire].
Barrnatleva
Three index cards relating to the townland of Barrnatleva, [Barr na tSléibhe]. A note from Griffith's Valuation, and on Loughseecor.
Barrslievenaroy
A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Barrslievenaroy [Barrshliabh na Ráthadh], in the Roman Catholic parish of Leenane. At the time of Griffith's Valuation, its proprieter was the Provost of Trinity College…
Barrusheen
An index card relating to the townland of Barrusheen, [Barr Roisín].
Baunoge
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Baunoge, [An Bhánóg]. Included are descriptions of the local standing stone, located 400 years North-West of the cemetary, Baunoges graveyard, Shanvallybeg, a description of…
Baurabaun North
Index card describing some of the local features of the townland of Baurabaun North, [An Bhánrainn Bhán Thuaidh]. Loch a phaiste, Loch Uachtar Gleanna are some of the local features described.
Baurnagorteeny
Two index cards relating to the townland of Baurnagorteeny, [Barr na nGoirtíní]. A note from Griffith's Valuation, on Cnocán an iolna, and some notes on Robinson's understanding of the placename.
Beaghcauneen
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Beaghcauneen, [Beitheach Cháinín]. Included are descriptions of Loch na bPíopaí, Cloch Eidhneach, and Loch Fada (the site of a crannóg).
Bealnalappa
An index card relating to the townland of Bealnalappa, [Béal na Lappa].
Beitheach Chatha
Set of index cards describing some of the features of Beitheach Chatha [Beagha], including Loch Cnocán Corr, Loichín Dúloch, Loch Droinn an Locha, Loichín Caoch, and Loichín Tamhnach Beitheach Átha. Tomás Ó'Conghaile and M. Coyne credited as being…
Belleek
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Belleek, [Béal Leice]. Included are a note on the name, which can be explained by the natural bridge marked on the OS map. A note on Caladh Beag, Sloper cliffs, megalith,…
Benbreen '12 Bens' showing the results of the 'frost hammer'
View depicting steep sloping rocky mountain terrain. Welch's first love was natural history and this is evident by the caption where he wishes to draw the viewer's attention to the effect of glaciation on the rock face.