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Leitir Mealláin
A large series of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Leitir Mealláin, [Lettermullan Island]. The villages on the island are listed as: An Teach Mór, Tóin á Mhása, Ceann Ghualaim, An Ard, Doire an Fhia, Cora Bhuí,…
Leitir Móir
An index card devoted to the townland of Leitir Móir, [Lettermore]. Leitir Móir and Leitir Caltha (Leitir Calaidh) are on the same island. Christopher St. George was the lessor at the time of Griffith's Valuation. A note on An Teach Mór, Inishbay,…
Leitir Móir na Coille
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…
Leitir Mucú
A large series of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Leitir Mucú, [Lettermuckoo]. Included are a brief note on the Parish maps, Loch Caranaí Mhóir, Loch Bharr an tSrutháin, Cnoc na Sceicha, Portaigh Sheana na…
Leitir Padhbram
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Leitir Padhbram, [Letterpibrum]. A couple of notes on historical ownership and leases in the townland derived from Griffith's Valuation, and Robert Simington's 'Books of Survey and…
Leitir Seanaidh
Set of index cards describing some of the features of Leitir Seanaidh [Lettershinna]. The title card explains some theories of local people on variations of the placename. These vary from Leitir Sionnaigh (fox), to Leitir Srannach (snoring). …
Leitir Seith
Set of index cards on Leitir Seith [Lettershea]. Musings on its translation, and a reference from 'Croí Chonamara' by Michael Gibbons.
Leitreach Árd
Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Leitreach Ard, [Letterard]. Information from Griffith's Valuation, and from the sale of the Martin Estate in 1849 about large tenants and ownership. A note in the pronunciation, to…
Leitrí
Set of index cards describing some of the features of Leitrí [Lettery]. Leitrí is the location of Benlettery Youth Hostel, and also the peak Binn Leitrí, sometimes known as Bindowglass [Bendouglas/Binn Dúghlais]. At the foot of the mountain is a…
Lemnaheltia
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Lemnaheltia, [Léim na hEilte]. Included are descriptions of Lackanbuddaghaun (also known as Finn Mac Cumhail's stone, or The Soothing Iron), Kylemore Bridge, Dean's Lodge,…
Lemonsfield / Lemonfield
Index card relating to the townland of Lemonsfield/Lemonfield, [An Chorr]. Páirc Leamhán in the Field Name Books. Illaunacreeva, Cnoc na Cabha, Eanach Clumhach, Oileán Brointín, Bilberry Island, Oileán Chainbhe, Inis Sean Bó, and Kilcomine are…
Letter
Index card for the townland of Letter, [Leitir].
Letter to Tim Robinson from Patrick Fennesy
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.
Letterbeg
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Letterbeg, [Leitir Beag]. Included are descriptions of Breillín (a small projection of the cliff face in Cuigéal), Duirling na nGabhar, Scailp Nóra Ní Allúráin, Loch an…
Letterbreckaun
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Letterbreckaun, [Leitir Breacáin]. Included are descriptions of Binn a Bhrioláin (the peak of Cnoc Fionnasclain), and Log na gCapall which is South of Mám Tuirc. A local…
Letterbrickaun
A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Letterbrickaun, [Leitir Breacáin]. Included are descriptions of the Church of St. Michael, the Keeloges, the former Presbytery built in 1876, the Michael Davitt Memorial…
Lettercraff
Index card relating to the townland of Lettercraff, [Leitir Creamha].
Lettercraffroe
Index card relating to the townland of Lettercraffroe, [Leitir Creamha Rua]. Leitir Creamh Ruadh in the Field Name Book.
Letterdeen
Set of index cards giving a briefdescription of the townland of Letterdeen, [Leitir Dín]. Included are a description of a standing stone, and of Loch an Chrainnrín (Lough Acranncreen on the OS map).