Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Knockaphreaghaun, [Cnoc an Phréacháin]. Included are descriptions of Lough Appreaghaun (as it is spelled on the OS map. Mrs Kelly of Ashleam House pronounces it Loch a'fraocháin, and associates it with the bilberries that grow on islands in the lake. Most people associate it with crows). Loch na Sailí, An Chailleaichín, Gleann na Coille, Loichín an tSionnaigh, Loch Domhain, Loch na mBreac Buí, and Cora na gCarrach are all local features of this townland that are given summary descriptions. Mrs Kelly, as well as Seán Neide O'Conghaile and Paddy Folen are credited as being local sources of information.
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Index card for the townland of Knockadough [Cnoc Aduaidh].
Series of notes about the local features of Knock [An Cnoc]. Included are brief descriptions of Roisín, Port Island and the story of Bosco's castle, Uaimh Chait, Inishlyon, Dumhach, Damhoileán (Ox Island), the Abbey, Gun Rock, Glasoileán, Carraig Ghlan, Poirtín an tSlucain, The Poirtíns, Loch an Teampaill, Rinnalee, Scoth Dúghort, Béal na Brád, Uaimh na bhFiach, Ooghacat (Uaim a chait), Uaimh an Raic, and Na Léithí. Paddy Halloran (boat), Paddy Murray, and an un-named local fisherman are credited as being local sources of information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Knock, [An Cnoc]. Included are a description of Carraig an Bholmáin, sometimes known as Stutter's Rock, with some accompanying information credited to Festy Conneely of Turlot. Malky and Mary Riley of Mannin Beg are also credited with providing information about the northern point, Scoth.
File includes material relating to knives and daggers excavated in various locations in Ireland. File includes black and white photographic print of leather sheath for single-edged weapon, Kilcumber, Co. Offaly (from National Museum of Ireland); TS report by Etienne Rynne on "A 16th or 17th Century Skean from the River Shannon at Corbally, Co. Limerick"; Manuscript research notes by Rynne, with drawings, of blades, knives, and their handles; Also TS correspondence between Etienne Rynne and others such as Stuart Maxwell, National Museum of Antiquities. Edinburgh (re. medieval Irish iron-knife/daggers); Joseph Raftery, National Museum of Ireland, Dublin, discussing the provenance of a decorated wooden dagger hilt from Tonybaun, Co. Mayo (1968); Raghnall O'Floinn, National Museum of Ireland, Dublin, re. iron dirk with carved wooden handle from Limerick (1979); Larry [ ], Limerick Museum (Feb 1986) Copy letter from C. Blair, Dept. of Metalwork, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, to Oliver Snoddy, National Museum of Ireland, Dublin, re. matching a dagger image (1977).
Manuscript notes and drawing of dimensions of gate-posts at Kiltullagh House, Co. Roscommon.
Index card for the townland of Kilroe West [Coill Rua Thiar].
Index card for the townland of Kilroe East [Coill Rua Thoir].