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Series of index cards describing each of the townlands within the Civil Parish of Moyrus, [Maíros/Magh Ruis], that are also within the Roman Catholic Parish of Carna.

Set of index cards describing some of the history of Iorrus Aithneach [Iorras Aintheach], and how its local people have survived of the past few hundred years. A mill, and working the sea were its residents' two main occupations, with some seasonal…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of An Aird Mhóir [Ardmore], including Loch an Treana, Aill na bhFreangach (spotted dog fish), Loch na Sáinnem An Maoilín, An Trá Bhiú, Oileán Meáin, Trá Davis, Carraig Bhríd Ní Churraíon, Carraig…

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…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of An Aird Thiar [Ard West]. Included in these descriptions are information about Loch an Dúigh, An Cainéal, Áit an tSeanbhaile, Caorán na hAirde, Cathaoire Sheáin a Chóta, Aill Shalaoí, Roisín na…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of Bior/Oileán Biorach. There are two islands Bior Beag and Bior Mór [Birbeg and Birmore]. Including in the descriptions are Carraig Shiobhán Uí Bheara, Na Biolla/Na Briolla, Béal na gCleasach,…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of Caladh Fhínse [Caladh Mhaínse/Callowfinish], including Loch Troscán, Trá Mhór Caladh Fhínse, Droim Shíodúch, Cnoc Chaladh Fhinse, Aill Dubh, An Chara, Oileán an Cháca, An Tulach Bhuí, Cébh an…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of An Aird Thoir [Aire an Chaisleáin/Ard East]. Features described include Caisleán na hÁirde (Ard Castle on the OS maps), Tobar Cholm Cille, Caladh Cam, Carroll's Aquaculture (a salmon processing…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of Caladh an Chnoic [Callancruck]. Included are descriptions of Oileán na Faide, Loch Cnocán na Mná Mairbhe, Loch an Bhealaigh (Lough Knocknabrocky on the OS map), Cnoc na gCreag, Loch an…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of the townland of Carna. Description of Annála Beaga, a pub built by a priest, which later sold fishing gear. Included in the descriptions are the RIC Barracks (a fellow of the ruined barracks in…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of the townland of An Coillín [Cuilleen]. Included in the descriptions are Mass Rock, Tóin Naigín, Caladh Mhacaí, Gleann an Tobair, a cave sometimes known as Poll an Phíobaire, An Choraínn, Abhainn…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of the townland of Cill Chiaráin [Kilkieran]. One card summarising information from the Irish Wasteland Improvement Society. Features described include An Gleann Mór, Glenmore House (a history of…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of the townland of An Cnoc Buí [Knockboy]. Included are descriptions of Loch na hAircín (sometimes known as the Black Lake, sometimes as the Runt Pig), the Forest Lodge and Forestry, An Cnoc Buí,…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of the townland/island of Cruach na Caoile [Croaghnakeela Island], giving some information about the history of the island, its ownership, a fire in 1961, and other such information. Features…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of the townland of Coill Sáile [Kylesalia]. Features described include Carraig an Chomair, Crompán Choille Sáile, Sruthán na mBrácaí, An Chara Dhubh, Flannery Bridge, Cloch na dTaibhsí, An Garraí…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of the townland of Dúleitir Thiar [Dooletter West], including Loch Throiscín, Loch Dhúleitir, Loch na dTulach, Loch an Áiléir, Tamhnach Ruaidí, Loch Dubh, Loch Dhuleitir Beag, Cloch an Mhíle,…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of the townland of Doire Iorrais [Derryrush]. Included in the descriptions are Loch an Bhaile, Reilg na bPáistí (more commonly known as An Chill Bheag), An Liocáin Mór and An Liocáin Beag, Bóthar na…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of the townland of Dú Leitir Thoir [Dooletter East]. Included in the descriptions are Cora na bPeelers (includes story about its name and the ghosts who haunt it), Cnoc Dhúleitir, Loch Fhada…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of the townland of Dumhaigh Ithir [Dooyeher]. Some notes describing the naming and history of Dumhaigh Ithir, and a note to say the storyteller Seán MacCon Ríog was born here. Included in the…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of the townland of Fínis [Finish Island]. Some information from the Field Name Books, and derived from local lore about there being a burial ground for children and strangers in the centre of the…