Topography
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topography of Cong and The Neale from Irish Tourist Association Survey, 1945
The outstanding features of the landscape of the Cong area are the lakes, Corrib and Mask, which are described in detail here. Numerous islands in the lakes are mentioned including Inchagoill, Ardillaun and Inishconga on Lough Corrib and Inishtocht, Inishgleasta, Inishmaine, Inishowen and Inishcoog on Lough Mask. The area to the east and north-east of Cong is described as relatively commonplace but with a wealth of archaeological and historical sites. This area is identified by Sir William Wilde in his writings as the scene of the battle of Moytura South, but the surveyor doubts the historical authenticity saying that Wilde’s claims “leave many puzzling uncertaintities”.
The headings for the survey are listed below. Clicking on the heading will open the relevant section in the survey.
Islands in Lough Corrib and Lough Mask