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Holograph letter from Colin Teevan, London (UK), to Kilroy, sending him a play, asking for his comments. [Play not extant.]

Typescript letter signed by Colm Tóibín, Dublin, to Kilroy. He has mentioned Kilroy's new novel to editors Peter Straus (Picador) and Neil Belton (Cape) - characterising both men, and encouraging him to send it to them.

Typescript note signed by novelist John Updike, Massachusetts (US), to Kilroy, regretting he cannot attend the George Moore celebration because of its timing in July. (Postal stamp provides date.)

Printed card with handwritten good wishes from writer Michael [Viney] and Edna, [County Mayo] with drawing of a peregrine falcon and poem "Peregrine".

Holograph note from writer Niall Williams [ ], to Kilroy. Originally enclosing his play, grateful he will look at it - explaining it is owned by the Abbey, and that it deals largely with faith.

Telefaxed letter from theatre director Richard Eyre, Royal National Theatre, London (UK), to Kilroy. Regretting he is wary of tackling Woyzeck at his theatre, though finding it "an extraordinary piece that somehow prefigures the whole of the 20th century".

Holograph letter from actor Gabriel Fallon, Dublin, to Kilroy. Clearing up a misunderstanding; looking forward to reading his play, and encouraging him in his writing: "Don't be too hard on yourself. Take your time. Remember, we are already living in eternity."

Holograph letter from theatre director, broadcaster and academic Christopher Fitzsimon, Dublin, to Kilroy. Proposing a "performance" based on Swift's Lemuel Gulliver, to be written by Kilroy, and to tour Ireland; it was conceived by Fitzsimons and by David Collins, artistic director at the Project Arts Centre.

Holograph card from Garry Hynes [ ] to Kilroy; she will dispose of the play; hoping to meet in Dublin or Galway.