Set of index cards describing the local features of the townland of Seanach Dónaill/Seana Mhac Dónaill [Shannadonnell]. Included in the descriptions are Loch an Phíobaire, Cnoc Seanach Dónaill (the hill with two peaks called Na Béacáin), Loch Bharr an Easa (Lough Appeebera on the OS maps), Loch Seanach Dónaill, Loch na nGleannta Móra (Maumeenmaunragh Lough on the OS maps), and Loch na gCloch. M Coyne credited as being a local source of information.
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ard na gCraobhach [Ardnagreevagh]. Included are descriptions of Freaghillaun North, Lúibín an aill, Cathair (a ringfort), a forge, Bóithín na Cathrach, Carraig Léith, Cuainín Mór, Carraig an Bhradáin, Portín na Lachan, Fó Mhainnín, Aice, Ceann na Dumhaí, Cnocán na Sceithí, and Port an Chaisleáin. Several references are given to 'Hidden Connemara' as a source of information for this townland.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cashleen [Caislín], namely the Church of the Seven Daughters, and a Court Tomb, indicated on the OS maps as the Giant's Grave, and according to Tim Robinson's notes, is closer to being a portal tomb.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cloonederowen [Cluain Idir Dhá Abhainn]. A note about the distressed circumstances of Edward Láidir who died at this estate in 1749. The extraordinary size of his bones make them an object of wonder. A description of a stone row is also given, received from Mike Gibbon,
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cleggan [An Cloigeann]. Information from Griffith's Valuation about Frederick Twining of the famous tea family, who was the lessor of the land at the time. A note on the weekly market belonging to the manor of Bonowan. Included are descriptions of Fuaigle Móra, Fó Capall Fheilípe, Poll an Ghunna Mhóir, the Port Cove (sometimes known simply as Port), Fó na Sleanntrachaí, Cora Gharbh, Lough Natawny (located between Cleggan and Ballynew), Bun an tSrutháin, Fó na mBó, Fó Bheithe, Binn Bhuí, Fuaigh na gCailleach, Cleggan Tower, Lough Knockaunbaun, a Court Tomb, Tobar na Seacht nIníon, Fó Dhearg, Cleggan Bay, and Cleggan Point Light. Several local sources are credited with providing information, namely Joe O'Toole of Moyard, Mr. Heaslipp of Bundouglas, an elderly lady at Heanue's, and Mike Gibbons. Also included is a letter from Martin Hilliard received by Tim Robinson, and dated 29 October 1992. In the letter, Hilliard submits a possible correction on two points regarding Cleggan, namely the origin of the cottages beside Cleggan Strand, and a translation of Sheeauns/Na Siáin.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Culfin [Cúil Finn]. Included are description of Carraig an Bolg (Carrickabullog Rocks on the OS map), Leac Ancaire, Carraig Leathan, a bed outshot on a derelict thatched cottage, and Cuilfinn River
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosmore [Damhros Mór]. Features described include Cnocán na Coille (where the mark of St. Ceannann's hand, clenched fist, and knee are to be found on its west side), the former Doctor's house (built c. 1895 and overlooking Bearna Dhearg Bay), Damhros (where oyster bays and pearl breeding mussels can be found), Dawros Bridge, Macalla, Ceapachaí, Carraig na Bearna, Bearna Dhearg, Carraig na bPlobóg (pollack), Cnoc an Iobra, the Hotel and Courthouse (originally Temperance Hotel, later Carson's, then O'Grady's), Oileán na nUan/Lamb's Island, Creggauns, and Steve's Lake. Local residents Joe Lydon, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Joyce are credited with providing some of the local information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosbeg [Damhros Beag]. Included are descriptions of Ballinakill Harbour Oysters, where 20-30 people were employed in the late 19th century. The West of Ireland Oyster and Fish company collapsed a few years later, and the oyster beds were worn out by 1903. Roisín, a peninsula called Rushyhaughtily on the OS, and a description tracing the ownership of the lobster ponds there. Lochán Lí (Liath), Lugán Driseach, Líonadh Mór, Oileán Buí, Scóchaí, Doilín Garbh, Oileán Lachan, Roeillaun (Roe Island), Lochán an tSáile, and Cnocán na Beirtrí are also described. Professor Noel Wilkins of UCG, Jim Joyce and his wife are all credited with providing some of the local information.