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Set of index cards describing some of the features of the townland of An Gabhlán Thoir, [Gowlan East]. Included in the descriptions are The New Lake (Lough Ennahower on the OS maps), Bóthar an Mhása Mhóir, the ruin of a Hatchery, Loch an Tamhnaigh,…

Set of index cards describing some of the features of the townland of Gabhla [Gowla]. Some historical information from Griffith's Valuation, and from the 1849 sale of the Martin Estate is included, which notes a salmon fishery was held by Daniel…

Set of index cards describing Gleann na Rod [Glenaruid]. Some speculation on the meaning of the placename derived from various sources. A note from Robert Simington's 'Books on Survey and Distribution' about the transfer of the lands of Glannarud…

Set of index cards describing some of the natural physical features of the townland of Glinsce [Glinsk]. Various sources are referenced giving insights into the origin of the placename, from Patrick Weston Joyce's 'The Origin and History of Irish…

Set of index cards describing some of the natural physical features of the townland of Glionnán/Gleannán [Glennaun]. Anecdotal information from the Annála Beaga, and reference to Ferdinando Follin [Feargananim Folan], the landowner in 1641, later…

Set of index cards describing some of the natural physical features of the townland of Inis Mhuscraí/Inis Múscraí [Inishmuskerry]. Some information on historical industry associated with this place, Annála Beaga notes it as a place of kelp making. …

Set of index cards describing some of the natural physical features of the townland of Leitir Deiscirt [Letterdeskert]. Gleann na Teorann, Cora na Rón, Cnoc Leitir Deiscirt, An Charraig Bhuí, Garraí an Altóir, and just east of that, Tobar na Seacht…

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…

Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of An Leathmhás [Halfmace]. A note on a hedge school a few yards from the shore, and a description given of Tobar Carraig an Mhaistire, the Mace Head Atmospheric Research Centre,…

Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Loch Conaortha [Loughaconeera]. Lough of the herd's dog, and a local story about how the townland got this name is relayed on the first card. Other features described include are…

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…

Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Loch an Bhuí [Loughawee]. Historical information from Griffith's Valuation is summarised, a note about Fernando Follin [Feargananim Folan] to say the land was disposed to Sir Thomas…

Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Maíros/ Maighros [Moyrus]. Several notes on the different formats and spellings of the townland's name. Some of the local features described include Forrest View House, Trá…

Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of An Más [Mace]. Features described include Carrig A Mungan, Béal an Mhása An Murlach, Céibh an Mhása (a pier shown on the OS maps), Loch an Phúca, Crompán na gCapall, An Fhuaigh, Na…

Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Muínis [Maínis on logainm.ie, translated into English as Mweenish Island]. Note about ambiguity between Moyrish and Muínis in Simington's 'Books of Survey and Distribution'. …

Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Oileán Máisean [Mason Island]. Included in the descriptions are Mulán na Srathrach/An tSrathair [Straddle Rock on the OS maps], Bealach na Srathrach, Trá an Éadain, Trá Bheirtreach,…

Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Oileán Mhic Dara/Cruach na Cara [St. Macdara's Island]. Summarised extracts from the Annála Beaga. Included in the descriptions are Ballaí an Díthreabhaigh, Carraig Uí Chaollaigh…

Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Roisín an Bholgáin [Rusheenyvulligan]. Included in the descriptions are Loch na Lannach, Liacán, Carraig na nIasc, Carraig Théagair, Leacracha Clann Philipe, Barr na Stocaí, Carraig…

Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Roisín an Chaltha [Roisín an Chalaidh on logainm.ie. English version is Rusheennacholla]. Included in the descriptions are Loch na Lannach, An Chora Rua, Roisín na gCapall, Lathach…

Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Roisín na Mainiach [Rusheennamanagh]. A list of references and a checklist giving further sources of information. Included in the descriptions are Droim na Loiche Duibhe, Carraig…