Gowlaunlee
Item
Title
Gowlaunlee
Description
A set of index cards outlining some of the local features of the townland of Gowlaunlee, [Gabhlán na Lí]. Some summary notes from O'Donovan's name books, Griffith's Valuation, and the Placenames Department of the OS. Also included are summary descriptions of Birallate rath, Binn, Mám a Tuirc Móir, Gabhlain Ard, a note on the King Cottages (and Mr. King who was involved in the 1921 Munterowen ambush between the IRA and RIC), a note on Cillín (a children's burial ground), Anacair, Taobh Bán, Mám Ochóige, Mám Tuirc, and a detailed note on Pádraig Ó'Máille's cave (and a detailed sketch). The cave dates back to Spring 1918, and was used as a hideout by IRA leaders in the ensuing years.
Gowlaunlee.
Format
14pp
Identifier
nuigalway:2780
ead-unitid: p120_1_8_12
Relation
Tim Robinson
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Subject
outlining--Gowlaunlee--ODonovans--Griffiths--Valuation--Placenames--Department--descriptions--Birallate--Munterowen--childrens--Milles--Ross Civil Parish Leenane Roman Catholic Parishes