File includes assorted research notes, copy published documents etc. regarding sites in Co. Clare, (and also Co. Limerick) mostly relating to grave slabs but other sites/objects also. Letters present to/From Rynne and Feakle Development Association, Limerick County Library; Joseph Raftery, Keeper of Irish Antiquities, National Museum of Ireland; Notes by Rynne on archaeology of Kilfenora; Limerick Museum and re. Askeaton Abbey grave stones. Also press cuttings of local and national press re. news of cultural and heritage issues in Clare and Limerick.
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cnocnaraw [Cnoc na Rátha]. Descriptions are given of Crocnaraw, formerly known as Rockfield House, which was an orphanage run by Protestant clergymen known as The Forty Boys. Two white quartz boulders known as the Standing Stones, an enclosure, and Maam Green are also described. Mike Gibbons is credited as being a source of some of the information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Cnoc na Gairfine [Knocknagarrivhan]. Included are descriptions of Loch na Gairfine, Loch na bhFreangach, Loch an Damba, and Loch na hAille. Peter Flaherty, and Mr. Walsh of Muic na Coille are credited with providing some of the local information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Cnoc an Daimh, [Knockadav]. Robinson offers a translation of Hill of the Ox, derived from the Ordnance Survey Field Name Books. Included are descriptions of Loch na hEasléime, Tmnach Lug na gCléireach, the Old Road to Derrough North, Tobar Beannaithe, Cara Throiscín, An Leacht/Leachta Labhráis, An Tall Darach, a note on the Salmon Hatchery (one of the earliest in Ireland), Loch Bhallaí Mhongáin, Loichín Nora Ní Niaidh, Seana Mhac Conraoí, Loichín Bharr an Éadain, Loch an Fhraoigh, Aill an Chliabhraigh, Barr na dTamhnachaí Bána, Criogán na Seithe, An Draem Bhoiste, Binn Ard Loch an Daimh, Log na gCleireach, and Garraí Ruaidí. Paddy Folan of Scríb, and Paddy Joyce of Úraid are credited as being local sources of information.
Material from knitwear company, Cniotáil Inis Meáin advertising their new collection, inspired by Tim Robinson's writings. The company is run by Áine and Tarlach de Blácam. Tim encloses a piece he has written for them on the company's 21st birthday. Some newspaper cuttings featuring their collections, and advertising material is also included.
Correspondence relating to support or non-support of the Club 1500 draw. Details names of subscribers and the cancellation of the draw.
Set of index cards describing the physical features of Cluain Aidhle [Cloonisle]. Descriptions given are of Gort Triomach, Cnocán na Ceártan, Garaí Mhary, Graves, Loch Shéamuisín Niaidh, The Buacáns, the Giant's Grave, the Green Gardens, Cnoc na Seitle, Lathach na Chaoráin, and Cnocán na gCorpr. Sources of information credited are a local person named Riley, Annie Conneely, and P. and A. Conneely.
Typed, close to final drafts of the following chapters of 'Setting Foot on the Shores of Connemara & Other Writings'. Each chapter is preceded by a headnote that explains its origin. The headnote was not included in the final publication.
Three drafts of the Preface, 'Islands and Images', 'The View from Errisbeg', 'Crossing the Pass', 'Interim Reports from Folding Landscapes', 'A Connemara Fractal'.
An index card relating to the townland of Clooshgereen, [Cluais Chéirín].