A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Bunnaviskaun [Bun an Mheascáin]. Included are descriptions of Gleann Glaise (Glengloosh River on the OS maps), Trínse, Cúlóg, Mioscán, Fraoch, Binn Bhán, Anacair, Fiacla Gorm, and Trínse Mór/Trínse Beag. M. Keane of Gleann Glais is credited as being a local source of information.
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A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of An Cheathrú Gharbh, [Carrowgarriff]. Summary information from Griffith's Valuation, a note on the copper and lead mine used up until approximately the 1910's until it flooded out, a note on the Clement family who ran the lead mine during the 19th century, and a detailed note on Caisleán na Circe from the 13th century.
A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Griggins, [Na Grigíneacha]. Included are descriptions of Binn Uí Choinneáin, Joyce's River, a note on the Dún marking the site of one of the ancient churches of the area, Bothar na sean-shráinsighe, a note on Maam Country Knitwear run by Ann and Dennis Kindrick, and An t-Easáin. Mrs. Mary Keane of Maum East, and Michael Kyne of Maam West are credited with providing some of the local information.
A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Lee, [Na Lí]. Included are descriptions of Smuilc (a peak in the area), Mám na Lí, Taobh Dubh, Sruthán na Lí, the story Pádraig na mBan (a local man who took in destitute women and children), Log Taobh an Fhioruisce, Leic na bhFaol, An Cnocán Glas, Log na Groí, Aill an Phréacháin, Bearna an Mhaide, and Log Taobh Bán. Local man Tomás Ó'Catháin, and a Mr. Walsh are credited by Robinson as being some local sources of information for this townland.
A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Letterbrickaun, [Leitir Breacáin]. Included are descriptions of the Church of St. Michael, the Keeloges, the former Presbytery built in 1876, the Michael Davitt Memorial Hall (built in 1943, and once a school), Bay View, and Tobar Mhuire.
A set of index cards outlining briefly some of the local features of the townland of Maumgawnagh, [Mám Gamhna]. Included are a business card for Hans Werner Meis of the Maam Metal Recovery Company, and some information about the company.
A set of index cards outlining briefly some of the local features of the townland of Teernakill South, [Tír na Cille Theas]. Included are descriptions of Binn Ramhar, Droichead an Easa (Shaughnessy's Bridge on the OS map), the Copper mines, a holy well, lake, and bridge, Tulachaí, Mám Aodha, Tír na Cille River, Aill na Lady, Corcóg, Log an tSamh, Bucán, Loigín Dóite, Meall, Binn Chaoinghí, Caobóg, Cúl an Easa, Na Cruic Breaca, and Binn Mhór. Will Crawford from Mám, Nora Keane, Mary Keane, Willy Sutcliffe, and a person identified as Lydon from Bun a Bhucáin are credited as being local sources of information.
Series of index cards describing the townlands within the civil parish of Ross, and in the Roman Catholic Parish of Clonbur. The title card for the series gives an outline from the History of Tuam, Volume II, relating to the Roman Catholic Parish of Clonbur [An Fhairche], part of the Civil Parish of Ross.
Set of index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of Baile an tSléibhe [Ballintleva]. Included are a brief return from Griffith's Valuation indicating the Lessor to be Patrick Blake. A note on a quay at the former Coastguard's Station (Céibh an Station, also known as Céibh Teach an tSalann, and Céibh Ceann an Bhóthair), and Céibhín an Chalaidh.
Set of index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of Crappagh [An Chnapach], and Fraochoileán [Freaghillaun]. A note on the MacDonncha family, a landowner who owned a shop and several Hookers (some biographical information about the family). A note on the Comerfords, another land owning family in the area. Several local features are described, including An Clochar Ard, Crompán an Liamhán, Carraig Nóra Dhubh, Tóin na Crapaí, Fraochoileán Mór and Beag, Bealach Fraochoileáin, Leac Chathanach, Carraig na Mangach, Leaba Dhiarmuidín, Lochán na nIasc, An Garraí Mór, An tOileán Rua, An Buailtín, Smut an Chóirfairín, and Na Bruacha. Tom Folan and his father, and P. O'Maoilchiaráin are credited as being local sources of information.