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"1942 Conradh na Gaeilge conference: File of correspondence from Séamus Mac Conglinne, Conradh na Gaeilge, with invitation to the next conference ( 24-25 October 1942) and related notes by [Proinsias Mac an Bheatha] concerning business, and points raised by members of Craobh na nAiséirghe; containing agenda and minutes of the 1941 conference as circulated by the League. [in Irish]"

"A patron's point of view: Two typescript letters with handwritten corrections signed Pádraig Mac Giolla Ruaidh, London, to Editor [""Inniu""]. Detailed discussion of state of Irish newspapers now that ""Amárach"" has begun publishing - commenting on well-wishes by Mac an Bheatha for their benefit; advising that the status quo be surveyed not merely by the rather ineffective Bord na Gaeilge but by querying regularly particular members of the Irish-speaking communities, listing for instance the Gaeltacht families, Club na bhFiann, Cumann na Sagart. Writer asks not to publish letters; enclosing other matter (not extant) [in Irish]"

Black and white photograph portrait of gentleman in older middle age, laughing.

Black and white postcards depicting St. Patrick's, Armagh, and Ballysaggart Lake, Dungannon.

"Bound volume (c.140 pp) containing weekly attendance lists for the evening classes in Irish and sports events held for girls by Glún na Buaidhe. Early on lists of activities participated in by members, signed by Eilís Ní Bhroin, accompanied by council minutes of meetings particular to the youth movement; later merely roll, address and date of birth of members. Enclosing file of notes with further membership names, painted logos; also enclosing two lists of meetings chaired by M. de Poire and E. Ní Chearnaigh. [in Irish]"

"Bound volume (c.40 pp) containing minutes of the fortnightly meetings of business members (baill ghníomhacha) of Glúin na Bua; signed by [those presiding] including S. Ó Cathasaigh, P. Ó Drisceoil; first meeting discussing financial problems and the future of the English paper published by them (a third used and some dates of meetings left blank). Enclosing file of three [draft] minutes March - May 1947 and undated. Also enclosing letter from Inspector of Taxes to Glúin na Bua, reminder asking for list of employees. [in Irish]"

"File of correspondence (original and copy/ draft) between Proinsias Mac an Bheatha and Cardinal Ó Fiaich, mostly concerning the closure of ""Inniu"" and the financial difficulties arising from it: Ó Fiaich regrets his intervention with the Taoiseach is unlikely to help solving the problems with the debts, detailing his doubts and explaining there is 'no love lost' between them since an interview Ó Fiaich gave to RTE last year; in December Mac an Bheatha explains that at least some governmental help is forthcoming for the rent but that FNT is still in grave danger. Also personal comments about Mac an Bheatha's writing for the ""Irish News"" and ""Lá"", about the synod that Ó Fiaich attends in Rome [in Irish]."

Cardinal Ó Fiaich: file of documents concerning Tomás Ó Fiaich, with the booklet for his archiepiscopal ordination, press cuttings and liturgical leaflet regarding his death and burial.

"Collaboration for radio programme on Donegal writers: file of correspondence between Nollaig Mac Congáil, U.C.G. and Proinsias Mac an Bheatha, Dublin; mostly concerning invitation in October 1988 to Mac an Bheatha to write general piece on the writers of Donegal (in Irish and English) to be used for a programme on Raidió na Gaeltachta, and to be subsequently published, and arrangements for both lecture and essay- enclosing list of proposed 20 chapters; also further discussion of MacCongáil's planned publication of list of MacGrianna's opus -wishing to move on to do the same for Máire's work for his anniversary in 1989; Mac an Bheatha sending essay previously thought lost ""Aisling aibeail Uí Ire""; publishing ""Dá mbíodh ruball ar an éan"" in An tUltach. [in Irish]"

"Cooperation between ""Inniu"" and ""Comhar"": File of correspondence between [Ciarán Ó Nualláin editor of ""Inniu""] and Seán Ó hÉigeartaigh of the magazine ""Comhar"", Rathgar, Dublin, with reply letter; agreeing on running advertisements in both papers to promote the other. Inniu permits a certain draft to be republished, glad that a certain letter writer is being countered. Ó hÉigeartaigh praises ""Inniu"", particularly the ""propaganda"" which is much stronger and more effective than what they are used to from Conradh na Gaeilge; believing that co-operation between the publications will be essential. [in Irish]"