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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cloonlooaun [Cluain Luáin]. Included are descriptions of Fraochoileán, Gleanntán, Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Bríd (St. Brigid's National School, formerly known as Eagle's Nest School on the Ordnance Survey maps). A stone alignment, the Mission School, Doire Loch, Loch Tí Finn (Loughaun on the OS maps), a Portal Tomb, Cairns, Lorga, Dóilín and Carraig an Dóilín, Gob an Chorráin, Maola Eoin Jack, Poll Cloch, Ruddy's Rocks, Carraig Máire Stíofáin, Garraí Ghainimh, and Lochán an Charraigín are all included in the descriptions. A letter from Mike Gibbons, and local knowledge are credited with providing some of the information.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Derryinver, [Doire Inbhir]. Included are descriptions of Fuaigh na gCaorach (Toirannageeragh on the OS), The Tulach, the Cist, Ardach, Crocán Stiofáin, Carraig Dhubh, Finn MacCumhail's Fingers (six standing stones), Doon/Doongill (site of a small ring fort), and Cluain Lárach. Local woman Mrs McDonagh, Michael Gannon, Mike Gibbons, and Patrick Nee are credited with providing information.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Garraunbaun, [An Gearrán Bán]. A story is relayed about how the townland got its name, a white gelding. Features described include Ballinakill Chapel, Garraunbaun Doon, McMurray's carpets, a Standing Stone (possibly the rock called Gearrán Bán), the Nursery, a court tomb, and Garraunbaun House. Mr Lydon of Tooreen, Mike Gibbons, and the Galway Archaeological Survey are credited as being sources of local information.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Lettergesh East, [Leitir Geis Thoir]. Included are descriptions of Góra Mór, Binn Chuanna, Scailp na Caillí, Sruthán na Gains, Idir Aill, Barr na Cloiche Duibhe, Caher, Cluain, Poll an Ghaoith, Children's Burial Ground, Carraig an Tiompáin, Acha na nGabhar, Maolchnoc, and Lug na nEach. Credited with providing information are Jenny Conboy, Martin Welsh, and a Coyne from Seanaveag.

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 Mháma, Carraig Leathan, Cuainín na nGabhar, Béal Bhráidoileán, Fó na Sáibhéiracht, Fó Jack, Fó Caol, Cuigéal, Trá Mhór/Trá Bheag, and Bráidoileán. Local man Paddy Hearne, and an unidentified local woman are credited with providing some of the information.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Lettermore, [Leitir Móir]. A note about some standing stones called Liagain, possibly the remains of a pagan burial ground located here. Also described are Cillín (a children's burial ground), Carraig Ghlas (Carrigeenyglassa on the OS), Letter Hill (Tully Mountain on the OS maps), Clochán Fada, and Tóin na Binne.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Lettershanbally, [Leitir Seanbhaile]. Included are descriptions of Gleann Uisce, and The Black Side. M and J O'Neill of Glencraff are credited with providing some of the information.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Salrock, [Salroc]. Some extracts from different sources describing the landscape of the townland, and a note about General Thompson, a veteran officer from Scotland who was resided there, and was zealous for the welfare of tenants. Features described include Lough Much, St. Roc's Roman Catholic Church, Salrock Cottage, Salrock House (where Alex. Thompson resided), Little Killery oyster beds, Cuan na Loinge, and Tóin na Leice. Festy Mortimer of Rosroe, and Professor Wilkins' book 'Ponds, Parks and Passes' are credited as being sources of some of the local information.

Index card relating to the townland of Tievegarriff, [An Taobh Garbh]. Brief information derived from Griffith's Valuation, and the relevant Field Name Book.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Tooreen, [An Tuairín]. Included are descriptions of Giant's Grave, an unclassified megalithic tomb, and the Old Clifden to Ballynakill road. Local man Mr. Lydon is credited with providing some of the information.