Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Foher, [Fothair]. Included are descriptions of St. Joseph's Wall, Aill an Chapaill, Little Killery Adventure Centre, Little Killary (sometimes known as the Salrock Harbour), the Mission School, the Pass of Salrock, Salrock Church (a Protestant Church built c. 1840 by Alex Thomson. There are three plaques in the church dedicated to Captain Colin Browne Barber, Major Robert Heberden Barber, and Alex Thomson). Salrock Graveyard, and an adjacent Protestant Graveyard. A list of graves is provided in the index cards. Festy Mortimer of Rosroe is credited with providing some of the local information.
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Glassillaun, [Glasoileán]. Included are descriptions of the Church site and a mass rock, a bed outshot, Oileán Mór, the Boat Quay, Carraig Ghlais Mhór/Bhig, Fuaigh Bharbh, Carraig Ghéar, Carraig Lachaí, Oileán Liaim, the Camper headland by the harbour, Oileán an Uain, and Gob an Roisín/Glassillaun Point. Local man Peter Welsh, and a letter provided by Martin Joyce are credited as being sources of information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Keelkyle, [Caolchoill]. The ruins of the house of Captain Máilleach can be seen from here. Included in the index cards are descriptions of Keelkyle Quay, Bulóg, the Standing Stone, Connemara Handcrafts (Quay House on the OS), Dooneenmore (with a tale of a dispute between fairy people about seaweed rights), Ballinakill Lodge, and the Graham family.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Letterfrack, [Leitir Fraic]. Included are some information about the Graham estate, which spread into Letterfrack. Descriptions are provided of the basket industry, St. Joseph's Industrial School for Roman Catholic Boys, Bulóg, Connemara West Centre, Diamond Lodge, the Community Crafts Shop Centre and shop, Connemara National Park, Diamond Hill, Bun a Bacaí, Court Tomb, The Waterfall, The Bard's Den, and the Courthouse. An unidentified local park worker, and Mr Mangan of Currywongaun are credited with providing some of the local information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Letterettrin, [Leitir Eitreann]. Included are descriptions of The Short River (Owengar on the OS), Illaunroe and the Lodge (which dates back to around the time of Griffith's Valuation), Aill Thomaisín Coyne, Binn Mhór, and Lough Fee. Festy Mortimer of Rosroe, and Delia McDonncha are credited with providing some of the local knowledge.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Log an Tairbh, [Luggatarriff]. Local features mentioned are Log an Réilleáin (described to Tim by a Tamhnach Bán man, but which he notes he was unable to locate), also a local history of Log an Tairbh and who lived there. Information from Griffith's Valuation notes "herd's house and land only" for this townland.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ross, [An Ros]. Features described include Carraigín, and the Coastguard Station. Some information is given about Ross House, including a brief history of its ownership, and an illustration of its coat of arms which can be found above the archway in the barracks yard. Mr. Lydon of Tooreen is credited as being one local source of information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Shanaveag, [Seanadh Mheidhg]. Included are descriptions of Shanaveag River, Loch an Eibhinn (Lough Anivan on the OS, and better known locally as Loch an tSasanaigh. The lake is located close to The Ivy Cliff), and Marconi Station (on the western flank of Currywongaun Hill). Philip Coynes, an octogenarian, is credited as providing some of the local information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Shanboolard, [An tSeanbhuaile Ard]. One index card deals with the Acheson family who lived locally. Also described are Shanboolard Hall, and two puffing holes.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of An Gabhlán Thiar, [Gowlan West]. A brief local history from 1798 is given, mentioning Fr. Myles Prendergast who joined the French in 1798, and his relationship with Richard Martin (Humanity Dick). Brief descriptions are given of Gowlan Lough and Gowlan Hill. Liam Ward, a fishery officer from Clifden, and Ritchie Savage of Gowlan West are credited with providing the information.