Ballinakill Civil Parish [Ballinakill or Letterfrack RC Parish]
Title
Dawrosmore
Description
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosmore [Damhros Mór]. Features described include Cnocán na Coille (where the mark of St. Ceannann's hand, clenched fist, and knee are to be found on its west side), the former Doctor's house (built c. 1895 and overlooking Bearna Dhearg Bay), Damhros (where oyster bays and pearl breeding mussels can be found), Dawros Bridge, Macalla, Ceapachaí, Carraig na Bearna, Bearna Dhearg, Carraig na bPlobóg (pollack), Cnoc an Iobra, the Hotel and Courthouse (originally Temperance Hotel, later Carson's, then O'Grady's), Oileán na nUan/Lamb's Island, Creggauns, and Steve's Lake. Local residents Joe Lydon, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Joyce are credited with providing some of the local information.
Resource Type
Still image
Publisher
University of Galway
Extent
15pp
Topic
Courthouse,Creggauns,Dawros More (Ireland : Townland),Cnocán na Coille,Damhros,Dawros Bridge,Macalla,Ceapachaí,Carraig na Bearna,Bearna Dhearg,Carraig na bPlobóg,Cnoc an Iobra,Lamb's Island,Steve's Lake