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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Gleann Trasna, [Glentrasna]. Included are descriptions of Tobar Mhiuceanach, Loichín na hÁithe, Croc Ghleann Transna, Clochar na Spíocán, Loichín na Calgaí, Loch Ghleann Trasna, Loch na…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Glinn Chatha, [Glencoh]. Included are descriptions of Loch an Aonoileáin, Tobar Chuimín, Aill na Staileach, Stáisiún Gainte Scríb Rosmuc (a turf-burning electricity generating station…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of An Gort Mór, [Gortmore]. A brief note on the Garda Station, which was built on the site of the old Constabulary Barracks, and on the Chapel which was blessed by the Bishop of Galway Dr. de…

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 Inis Eilte/Inis Aillte, [Inisheltia]. Localed off Snámh Bó, Robinson notes there is one house on the island currently, no houses listed during the time of Griffith's Valuation.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Halfcartron, [An Leathchartúr ]. Included are descriptions of Coill Beag (an enclosed hill to the South East of Tullaghnakernishna Hill), and Loch Coill Bheag. A stream in the centre of…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Illeny, [Na hUillinní]. Cora Chonaill, Sruthán Buí, Loch na nUilleann, and An Doirín (a patch of pastorage around the only inhabited house in the townland), are briefly described in this…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Knockaphreaghaun, [Cnoc an Phréacháin]. Included are descriptions of Lough Appreaghaun (as it is spelled on the OS map. Mrs Kelly of Ashleam House pronouces it Loch a'fraocháin, and…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Lackavrea. [Leic Aimhréidh]. Included are descriptions of Loch an Oileáin, Mám Aodha, The Western Way, Abhainn Bheag, Bucán, Falmairc River, Aill na hUaighe, and Leckavrea House (now a…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Leitir Móir na Coille, [Lettermore]. Included are descriptions of na hÁitheanna, Cnocán an tSoiscéil, An Scailpín, Seana na Sagart, Na Briciúin, and Leaca Donna (so named because of the…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Log an Ime, [Lugganimma]. Included are descriptions of Private Forrestry, Seanadh Chearc, Loch an Chlochair, and Loch an Óir. Mr. Walsh of Muiceanach na Coille is credited as being a local…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Log an Oifrinn [Lugganaffrin]. Robinson notes the pronunciation is certainly as spelled, but local people suppose that Mass was read here during the Penal Times.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Muiceaneach Idir Dhá Sháile, [Muckanaghederdauhaulia]. Included are descriptions of An Droimín, An tSruthair, Crompán Beag, Barr na Cora, Cora na Gaoithe, Crompán Mór, An Crompán, Mulán…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Muiceanach Choille [Muckanaghkillew]. Included are descriptions of Doire na Bó, Loch Muiceanach, Cnocán na Laoi, Conga, and Loch Roisín. Helen Spellman, and local man, Mr Walsh are…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Bunnakill [Bun an Choill]. Included are brief descriptions of Bofin Lodge (a derelict 2-storey house known locally as Lyons's), and a note from the small names index about Tullan tanvaun.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Lurgan or Shindilla, [An Lorgain nó Sindile]. A description of Teach na Síog is given, and an illustration of a possible megalith Robinson believes might be there. Nearby is Labbadermot,…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Úraid, [Oorid]. A note on the O'Malley family who were are prominent here. A local story of a crock of gold, also mentioned in Mac Giollarnáth's 'Annála Beaga' is relayed here. Brief…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Ros Céide/Ros Cíde [Roskeeda]. Included are descriptions of Oileán an Mhada (Dog Island on the OS map. The bailiff over the oysterbeds once lived here), Aill Ghábháin, An Crompán Bréan,…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Ros Muc, [Rosmuck]. Included are descriptions of An Baile Thoir (located East of the chapel), An Siléar, Fraoch-Oileán Beag/Mór, An Baile Thiar (West of the chapel), Cladach-ó-Dheas, An…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of An Seanbhaile, [Shanvally]. Included are descriptions of Reilig Sheanadh Mhaoilín, and Crocán na Fola.