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Index card for the townland of Rosscahill, [Ros Cathail].

Index card for the townland of Rosscahill West, [Ros Cathail Thiar].

Index card for the townland of Seecon, [Suí Con].

Index card for the townland of Shanawoneen, [Seanadh Mhóinín].

Index card for the townland of Uggool, [Ogúil].

Index card for the townland of Wormhole, [Poll na bPéist].

Set of index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of Doire Choill, [Derrykyle]. Included are descriptions of Loch an Tairbh, and Caorán.

A letter to Tim Robinson from Patrick Fennessy about the townland name of Doirín na gCos Fuar, and the possibility that it refers to a tradition of stilt walking, a common practice in Co. Limerick until the 1920's.

Series of index cards relating to the Parish (island) of Inishbofin (Inis Bó Finne).

Series of notes about the local features of Middlequarter, [An Cheatrú Láir], a townland located on Inishbofin. The following are features that are given some attention. The local school, founded in 1890, the old Constabulary Barracks (Bofin…

Series of notes about the local features of Inishbofin, [Inis Bó Finne]. A note on the the ownership of Inishbofin, from the Earl of Clanrickard, to the Brownes of Westport, to the Englishman Cyril Allies. A note on how Inishbofin fared during the…

Series of notes about the local features of Westquarter [An Cheathrú Iarthach]. Included are descriptions (and story) of the Royal Oak Cove, Scáithín (a blessed well or spring), Doonmore, Capall (a prominent pointed rock), Loch Bó Finne, Dún…

Series of notes about the local features of Fawnmore, [An Fán Mór]. A note on Bishop's Rock which expands on the legend of how it came to be named, and the distortion of this story. Also described are South Beach, a small cashel, Dial Hill, Maolan…

Series of notes about the local features of Cloonamore, [Cluanach Mhór]. Included are descriptions of Caisleán a tully, Bellascoltaun, Damhoileán, Ooghanunsa (Uaig Funsa), Ardlea Cove, Loughnagrooaun, Doonduff, Leic Keever (Chaobhair), Leic Trá,…

Series of notes about the local features of Knock [An Cnoc]. Included are brief descriptions of Roisín, Port Island and the story of Bosco's castle, Uaimh Chait, Inishlyon, Dumhach, Damhoileán (Ox Island), the Abbey, Gun Rock, Glasoileán, Carraig…

Series of notes about the local features of Inishshark, [Inis Airc]. Some notes speculating on the origin of the the placeame. A note on Teampaill Leo, which forms part of the existing church there. Leaba Leo, Clochán Leo, Carraig Fhada, Fó na…

List of local features for the townland, and Civil Parish of Inis Meáin [Inishmaan]. Some introductory cards relating to Seanachas Inis Meáin. Robinson lists the local features which have related stories alphabetically, and there are no placename…

Overview list of the following features of the townland of Inis Meáin [Inishmaan], beginning with the letter A. Áit an Chnáimhín, Aill na nDréimní, Aill na Síog, and Aill an Fhéir.

Overview list of the following features of the townland of Inis Meáin [Inishmaan], beginning with the letter L.Loch na gCadhan (Lough Wirrabee on the OS map. Robinson notes that the name Loch Mhuirbhigh is not locally known), Leac na nGabhar, Loch…

Overview list of the following features of the townland of Inis Meáin [Inishmaan], beginning with the letter M.An Moinín Glas, Moinín na Ruaige, Muirbheabh Míl, and Manta (a low lying coast described as Moontiaugh on the OS. Some of the local…