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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Doire Fhada Thiar [Derryadd West], a Gaeltacht area. Included in the descriptions are a note about the ruins of a Presbyterian Church, The Angler's Return (includes some notes on the…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Dún Riacháin [Doonreaghan], a Gaeltacht area. The features described include Cora Hara, Doon House (originally the home of the Hazell family), Aill an Eibhinn, the Cashel Training Centre,…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Emlaghdauroe [Imleach Dhá Rú]. Some notes on the translation of the placename as the swamp of the two red cows. Descriptions of the Roman Catholic chapel (formerly a Protestant Church),…

Set of index cards describing geographical features, the naming, and the lore of Aircín Mór [Arkeen More]. Descriptions of Loch Reddington, Loch Thaidhg, Loch Fhamhnóg Fhraoi (referred to elsewhere as Lough Tromnóg Ree, and located between Aircín…

An index card describing the townland of Gleann Chraois [Glencrees]. Features descried on a card include a quaking bog, horneblende crystals have been found near Cashel Hill, and a couple of sheep shelters.

Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Garroman [An Gharmain]. The first card relays accounts from different histories of Galway about the residents of Garroman from the mid-nineteenth century. An account of a monastery…

Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Glencoaghan [Gleann Chóchan]. Features described include a lime kiln, Mám na bhFonsaí (recorded as Mám na Uinsí or rim in some places), Lotaí, Tinteánaí, Trinsí, Binn Dubh…

Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Gleninagh [Gleann Eidhneach]. Features described are Binn an Eas, Gob na Gaoithe (Gubnagecha on Ordnance Survey), Mám Eidhneach, Binn Charrach, Scailp na gColm, Carrot Ridge,…

Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Inis Leacan [Inishlackan]. The ownership of the island is outlined from the 17th century, tracing its custodianship from the O'Flaherty clan, to the Blakes, the Broughton family…

Description of Cnoc na hUillinne, (a hill of the same name in An Uillinn Thoir), a prominent physical feature of An Uillinn Thiar [Illion West].

Set of index cards describing the physical features of An Uillinn Thoir [Illion East]. Included are a description of Cnoc na hUillinne (a hill of the same name exists in An Uillinn Thiar), Sruthán na bhFreachóg, Fiodán Dubh, Loch na hUillinne, Poll…

Set of index cards describing the physical features of Inis Ní [Inishnee]. Located in Moyrus Civil Paris, and the Roman Catholic Parish of Roundstone. Robinson explains that Inis Ní is divided into three islands by very high tides. From North to…

Set of index cards describing the physical features of Iorras Beag Thiar [Errisbeg West]. Located in Moyrus Civil Paris, and the Roman Catholic Parish of Roundstone. The features described include a series of rocks located close to the shorelines…

Set of index cards describing the physical features of Iorras Beag Thoir [Errisbeg East]. Located in Moyrus Civil Paris, and the Roman Catholic Parish of Roundstone. The features described include Aill na cGuinneog, Scailp an Tobac, Loch Beag, The…

Set of index cards describing the historical and geographical features of Athry [Atraí], as well as a poetical picture it inspired, called 'The Home of the Heron' by George Petrie. Described are a hump bridge, a photo of which is included in 'Croí…

Set of index cards describing the physical features of Leitir Daibhche [Letterdyfe]. Leitir Daibhche is located within the Roman Catholic Parish of Roundstone, and within Moyrus Civil Parish. Features described include Bartley's Bullock, an area…

Set of index cards describing the physical features of Leitheanach Theas [Lehanagh South]. Some description about the demarcation between Leigheanach Mór, Beag, and on the translation of the place name. Features described include Cnoc an Aoire, Red…

Set of index cards describing the physical features of Leitheanach Thuaidh [Lehanagh North]. Features described include Gabhal an tSrutháin, Loch Rua, Loch Leitheanach, within which is a wood island, An tOileán Mór, and Abhainn Leitheanach…

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…

Set of index cards on Leitir Seith [Lettershea]. Musings on its translation, and a reference from 'Croí Chonamara' by Michael Gibbons.