Typescript monthly breakdown of accounts, income and expenditure, of Music for Galway relating to the period Sep 1990 to Aug 1991.
Typescript minutes of meetings of the committee of Music for Galway held on 19th Oct, 14 Sep, 1 Sep, 1 Jul, 3 Jun and 26 May. Agenda for meetings are included as are hand written notes. Also includes a summary assessment report on the 1992 Galway Arts Festival and MFG's participation in same: includes details of assessment, recommendations and information on ticket sales and income. Also includes typescript letter sent by and signed by Pádraig Ó hAoláin, Ceannaire Eolais, to Mary C. Cox of MFG. Letter is on headed paper of Údarás na Gaeltachta, Na Forbacha, Gaillimh, Éire. Letter is written in Irish. O hAoláin thanked Cox for the letter received about the concert in the Aula Maxima but O hAoláin was out sick at the time.
Typescript minutes of committee meetings of Music for Galway held on Jan 21, 4 Feb, Feb 25 and Apr 15, 2 Sep, 10 Sep, 23 Sep, 4 Nov, 3 Dec 1991. Documents include details of those present, apologies, matters arising, correspondence, accounts, Galway Arts Festival, current and future events and other events. These documents include some manuscript annotation. Also included is the Director's report, read at the Annual General Meeting of Music for Galway, 15 Apr.
Typescript minutes of committee meeting and annual general meeting of Music for Galway held 26 March 1990, 22 August 1990, 1 October 1990 and 5 November 1990. Minutes include agenda, details of venue of the meeting, attendance, apologies, Chairperson's report, discussion of specific events and other information
Typescript message (1 p and copy) from Sinn Féin to [the British government], entitled 'Response to 1 September communication'. Regretting rejection from their side of the substantial offer made, and also the government's upkeep of secrecy of the contact between them. Reiterating confidence that there is a basis for progress; mentioning engagement with John Hume. 'Sinn Féin remains committed to such a real peace process.' (With a caption by [Éamonn Downey] referring to Sinn Féin's [ Setting the record straight ].)
Typescript message from 'Mr. Brown' [Brendan Duddy] on behalf of the 'Mr. Campbells' [Martin McGuinness and Gerry Kelly] to 'Hill Samuel Bank' [British government]. Expressing disappointment about inadequate responses; pointing to their own inability to move further, with Hill Samuel assuming the right of veto on all aspects. (With a caption by [Éamonn Downey], referring to Sinn Féin's Setting the record straight ; also naming this 'another banking account'. The document is entitled 'Board'.)
Typescript message (2 pp) and copy from 'Mr. Brown' [Brendan Duddy] (written in third person) to [Hill Samuel Bank] and its associates. He has passed on the communication from 'Littlejohn' to 'Mr. Campbell, Bank of Ireland' [Provisional movement]. Complaining of Hill Samuel's lack of a consistent policy, and defending the actions of Bank of Ireland. Also pointing to serious deterioration of 'Mr. Big C''s health, excusing further prevarications. Calling the position 'an unacceptable disgrace'. (With a caption by [Éamonn Downey], stating this was addressed to the British government, sent via 'Fred'. Asking whether it is the 'second banking message' as according to The Observer (5 December 1993). The document was titled 'Hillsam'.)
Typescript memorandum (unsigned) entitled "Information on Micheál Cusack". Connection to Michael Cusack unclear: sketching connection between John and Brigid Mac Namara (siblings), Rath Corofin, and the Cusacks from Carron; Brigid marrying James Cusack. Advising on archival research to look into the Cusack's family history; mentioning that some of the Cusacks from Cooga Corofin [children of Brigid and James] emigrated to Australia and had a son a priest.
Typescript (computer print-out) memorandum by [Brendan Duddy], reporting on the present Royal Ulster Constabulary, its current structures, 'possibilities' for the future, and its culture. (Duddy's authorship may be deduced by style of document. Dating by reference to the upcoming publication of the Patten report.)
Typescript memorandum by [Brendan Duddy] on the problems of policing in Northern Ireland, and offering proposals for change; c. early 1970s. Advocating a two-tier set-up with a centralised police service (CID), and local Community Action Groups (CAG), the latter to deal with community problems and petty crime, and in conjunction with complaints bureaus, and people's tribunals - illustrating his ideas with the example of Derry. Submitting that 'in itself, prior to any British disengagement, the CAG is essential' (p.2); and 'The Irish Republican Army should assist the CAGs in all possible ways, with advice, financial support, intelligence etc. It should not attempt to manipulate the CAGs...'(p 3). (With a caption by [Éamonn Downey] suggesting a date before Secretary of State Roy Mason's tenure of office.)