File 5 - General correspondence relating to features on the map

23pp

Correspondence between Robinson and Brian V Mooney of the Burren Display Centre and Brian Vincent Fragrances. Robinson asks for details about the music centre, Burren Perfumery and Burren Centre for his map, and wishes to clarify the names Cahersavaun and Turrenneefa. Subsequent correspondence discusses the birth place of Michael Cusack, and distribution rights for the map. (9 Jan - 25 Aug 1976/7) 8pp;

Correspondence between Robinson and Conor McDermott of the Geological Survey, who is working on a drilling project in Kilfenora at the time of writing. McDermott gives some information on caves, and a copy reply from Robinson gives detail on his decision to use different textures on his map to represent limestone, shale and drift. (8 Mar - 13 Jul 1977) 5pp;

Copy letter from Robinson to Fr J Kelly, PP at Lisdoonvarna, seeking dates of foundation or dedication for 3 churches for his Burren map: Lisdoonvarna, Knockfinn and Toovarra. Handwritten reply from Fr Kelly with requested information. (30 Mar - 20 Jul 1977) 2pp;

Two handwritten letters to Robinson from Doreen [ ] with information of a Fountain that was gifted by the Right Honorable Henry, Baron of Annaly to the Public, dedicated in 1872. (Undated) 7pp.

Letter to Robinson from Séamus Coleman on the subject of a lime kiln. (Undated) 1p.

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