Set of index cards describing geographical features, the naming, and the lore of Aircín Mór [Arkeen More]. Descriptions of Loch Reddington, Loch Thaidhg, Loch Fhamhnóg Fhraoi (referred to elsewhere as Lough Tromnóg Ree, and located between Aircín Mór and Doire Mhic Reoin), Dooloughaunarkeen, and Loch Oileáin Mhór. Paddy Linnane and his brother Francis of Roundstone are credited with providing information, and their speculation about 'an old woman or cailleach' who lived on an island on Loch Reddington is recorded here. [Possible reference to Aill na Caillí].
Files relating to the production of 'Aladdin and His Wonderful Dream Lamp, by Carolyn Swift and Fran Dempsey, staged at Liberty Hall Dublin, December 1975.
File of letters relating to the production of Aladdin and His Wonderful Dream Lamp. Includes letter from Carolyn Swift to Seamus Kelly of the Irish Times, with info and attached excerpts to promote the play; a typed and edited press release about the play; Letters from Swift to Louise Redmond, Mona O'Reilly, Una Boyle, Rosemary [ ], and Mary Algonquin, re. copyright of songs in the play; letter from Swift to John Wiston, Transport and General Workers Union, thanking him for supports on being able to produce the play at Liberty Hall (2 Feb 1976), telegrams, letters, and notes to Swift from Ronan Wilmot, Anne O'Dwyer, Michael Judge, James [ ], with general comments and good wishes about the show; Letter from Swift to Kevin Bourke Electrical Supplier, thanking him for support on supplies for the production and also offering in detail overview of the production response as it toured local schools and also to the juvenile St. Patrick's Wing of Mountjoy Prison. (10 Feb 1976); Letter to Swift from John Stephenson, Theatre Secretary at Project Arts Centre, inviting Swift to join a panel of play readers for scripts received at Project Arts Centre. Swift replies that she cannot take on such an unpaid role and outlines the poor conditions for writers and readers of the time (Jan 1976).
Manuscript and typed notes by Swift, with detailed planning and budgets for the production, local schools who might attend etc.
Files relating to the production of 'Aladdin and His Wonderful Dream Lamp, by Carolyn Swift and Fran Dempsey, staged at Liberty Hall Dublin, December 1975. Includes press cuttings with coverage of the play, reviews, interviews and photographs of cast and crew members including Carolyn Swift, Ingrid Craigie, Peter Caffrey and others.
File also includes printed poster for the production of the play.
Typed script for 'Aladdin and His Wonderful Dream Lamp', a Rock Musical in Two Acts. Includes handwritten detailed edits and annotations throughout by Carolyn Swift. File also includes various loose-leaf excerpts, songs, and pages from the script. staged at Liberty Hall, Dublin.
File of photographs from the Druid Theatre Production of Aladineen O'Druideen. Black and white and also colour photographs from the production, featuring Sean McGinley, Marie Mullen, Paul O'Neill and others
Contact sheet and corresponding negative sheet containing 15 images.
Photographs of Alan and Liz Quinn standing next to the statue of Biddy.
Photographs of a pier, and photographs of a horse in a field in Ros a Mhíl.
Alan Smale and Ethna Tinney. Printed programme from recital staged at Aula Maxima, University College Galway. Includes information on both musicians, a list of pieces performed and details of forthcoming events being staged by Music for Galway. File also includes TS press release issued by Music for Galway publicising the concert.