Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Creggoduff, [Creig an Duibh]. The Connemara Golf Club was established there in 1973, and there is a local story that someone once deposited gold in a lake, which then filled up with sand so that he couldn't find it, on the site of the golf course. Also included are descriptions of Corrach Mór, and Cannon Rock (the site of a 9-pound cannon carried by part of a wrecked vessel). Seán King of Ballyconnelly, and John O'Neill, the oldest resident of Aill Breac are credited with providing some of the local information.
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File includes text of remarks made by Kevin Boyle, Prof. of Law, University College Galway, at the incorporated Law Society Seminar on the Criminal Justice Bill at Blackhall Place, 26 Nov 1983 and with manuscript annotation by Boyle; further manuscript pa
Blueprint plan of the cross section of the Administration Building. The Architect is Arthur Page Brown. Drawn at a scale of 1/4 inch to 1 foot.
Blueprint plan showing a cross section view of the Festival Hall. The architect is Arthur Page Brown. Drawn at a scale of 8 feet to 1 inch.
Set of index cards describing some of the features of the townland/island of Cruach na Caoile [Croaghnakeela Island], giving some information about the history of the island, its ownership, a fire in 1961, and other such information. Features described include Oileán na Cruaiche Mór, Bealach an Dá Oileán, Tanaí Bhairtle Bhaird, Leacrachaí Dearg, Maidhm an Urlair, Fú an Phréacháin, Tobar an Giolcaigh, Boilg Mhór and Boilg Bheag, Caorán na nGall, Duirling na nDruideachaí, Colbha, Bhin Mhór, Scathach na nGiúróg, Staighre Buí, and Fó na gCacannaí. M. King, Paitín MacDonagh of Roundstone, Noel King, and Martin Connolly credited with providing information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cruagh Island (An Chruach). Included are descriptions of The Bills of Cruagh, Hermit's Cell, and a note on Cruagh including information from various secondary sources. Rory Lavelle and Mike Gibbons are credited with providing some of the local information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Crump Island [Oileán Dá Chruinne]. Background information and lore from various other sources is summarised on these cards, including a note about Blake of Renvyle and his boat on a visit to Oileán Dá Chruinne (Isle of the Shrine). An oratory and a romantic cemetery are to be found there, with headstones sculptured with crosses. A belief exists that any body interred here will be cast ashore. A letter written to Tim is also included here, with further information about Crump Island (known as Cramp by the resident).
Index cards relating to the townland of Cuanawillaun/Coonawilleen, [Cuan an Mhuilinn].
Three pieces, later included as chapters in 'The Last Pool of Darkness', marked Cúirt 2007. 'A Suspect Terrane', 'Faults', and 'Thinking on the Ocean's Edge'.
File of correspondence relating to a column called 'Camchuairt Chonamara'. This was an Irish language translation from Robinson's work, and was published in Cuisle magazine.
The correspondence is between Tim Robinson, Uinsionn Mac Dubhghaill and Diarmuid Johnson. Under discussion are translation, and a request from Johnson, the editor for Robinson to continue with the series with a specific focus on placenames throughout Ireland that contain a list of elements.
The magazine Cuisle can be found among the Library's print collections, use http://library.nuigalway.ie/ to consult the Library catalogue.