A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Kilmeelickin [Béal Átha na mBreac/Coill Mhíolcon]. Included are a note on the O'Malley family, a detailed note on the history of the Chapel from its construction in 1840. The note includes a list of clergy there until the early 20th century. Also included are a brief description of D'al a Choltair, Marfaigh (a hilside with a line of cliffs), Binn Mhór, Béal Átha na mBreac, and a beehive quern. Kevin Joyve of Recess, Paul Gosling, and Nora Keane of Mám are credited as providing some of the information gathered for this townland.
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Killymongaun, [Coill Uí Mhongáin]. Included are descriptions of the rock at Killymongaun, a grave which is rumoured locally to be that of "the man the curate shot" (reference to An tAth Maoilre at Doire Bhrón, who shot a spy who tracked him down). Also described are Lough Kippaun, a Ringfort, Doire Bhrón, Waterloo Bridge, Curragh More, Clisham's Cliff, and Loch a Phéacháin. A letter from Paul Mohr in 1990, Rory Lavelle, and Ritchie Savage are credited with providing some of the local information.
File relating to excavations and investigation of Kiln and Urn burial near Kilwatermoy, Co. Waterford. Includes letters between Etienne Rynne, Joseph Raftery and Michael Ryan (both of the National Museum of Ireland); Prof. G.F. Mitchell of the Royal Society of Antiquaries, Ireland; John Waddell; a report on the object by Etienne Rynne (4 Aug 1967); drawings of the urn; black and white photographic prints, unlabelled, but perhaps of the excavation site; Offprint of article "The Early prehistory of Waterford" by Peter C. Woodman, from the 'Old Waterford Society', "Decies", May 1983.
Overview list of the following townlands within the Roman Catholic Parish of Killeen [An Cillín]. Robinson describes this as "The peninsula of An Cheathrú Rua, with Doire an Fhiach and Leitir Mucú, and Garomna and Leitir Mealláin islands). Cards include an Irish and English language rendition of each of the placenames. The following townlands are included.
An Cheathrú Rua Theas [Carrowroe South], An Cheathrú Rua Thiar [Carrowroe West], An Cheathrú Rua Thuaidh [Carrowroe North], Leitir Mucú [Lettermuckoo], Barr an Doire [Barraderry], An Caorán Beag [Keeraunbeg], Cladhnach [Clynagh], An Cnoc [Knock], Caolach [Creelogh], Doire an Fhéich [Derrynea], (with a note on the back mentioning Loch Uí Chadhain), Garomna [Gorumna Island], An Máimín [Maumeen] incldes a list of local lakes and points, and Tír an Fhia [Teernee].
Set of index cards describing the physical features of Killeen [An Cillín]. Part of the Ballynahinch Demesne, Killeen is located in Moyrus Civil Paris, and is within the Roman Catholic Parish of Roundstone. References from Griffith's Valuation, and pieces of information gathered from local residents are included here, as well as information from the Martin Estate Sale in 1849. Features described include Loch an Úcaire, Oileáin Rua, a crannóg, and St. Fechin's Holy Well.
Overview list of the following townlands within the Civil Parish of Kilcummin, Barony of Moycullen. The cards include the Irish and English language renditions of the townland names.
Ardderrynagleragh [Ard doire na gcléireach], Bunscanniff [Bun scainimh], Camas Íochtair [Camus Eighter], Camas Uachtair [Camus Oughter], Cill Bhriocáin [Kilbrickan], Cinn Mhara [Kinvarra], An Cnapach [Crappagh], Cnoc an Daimh [Knockadaw], Cnoc an Phréacháin [Knockaphreghaun], Cnoc na Gairfeann [Knocknagarrivhan], Daimhinish [Dinish], Dereenagusfoor [Doirín na gCos Fuar], Derrough North [Na Doiriú Thuaidh], Doire Bhrios [Derryvrusk], Doire Dhá Bhanbh [Derravoniff], Foirnis [Furnace], Formaoil [Formoyle], Gairfean [Garrivinnach], Glinn chatha [Glencoh], Gleann Mhac Muirinn [Glenicmurrin], Gleann Trasna [Glentrasna], Inis Mhic Cionaoith [Inchamakinna], An Leathchartúr [Halfcartron], Inis Oirc [Inisherk], Inis Mhic Cionaith [Inchamkinna], Lackavrea [Leac Aimhréidh], Leitir Mealláin [Lettermullen], Leitir Móir na Coille [Lettermore], Lurgan [Lorgán], Muiceanach Choille [Muckanaghkillew], Muiceanach Idir Dhá Sháile [Muckanaghederdauhaulia], Úráide [Oorid], Ros Céide [Roskeeda], Ros Muc, An Ros Rua [Rossroe Island], Seana Bhéartha [Shannavara], An Sean Bhaile [Shanvally], Seanana Feola [Shannaunnafeola], Snámh Bó [Snauvbo], An Turlach Mór [Turlough], An Turlach Beag [Turloughbeg], Na hUilinní [Illeny], and Cloon [An Chluani].
Overview list of the following townlands within the Civil Parish of Killannin. The cards include the Irish and English language renditions of the townland names.
Oileán Iarthach [Illauneeragh], Leitir Móir [Lettermore], Leitir Calaidh [Lettercallow], Inis Bearchain [Inishbarra], Eanach Mheáin [Annaghvaan], and Béal an Daingin [Bealadangan].
Letters between Etienne Rynne and Sean Kierse, regarding objects found in Killaloe by Kierse and who seeks advice from Rynne. Items include a stone fragment (dated to c. 1200) with black and white photographic print included. Also letter from Kierse to Rynne describing a find of twenty-nine '1916 pikes' which were hidden in a cave in Killaloe in 1917 and with other information described by Kierse. (1976)