File includes material from production of "A Woman of No Importance" by Oscar Wilde, produced at the Gate Theatre, directed by Patrick Mason and designed by Joe Vaněk. Includes colour photographic prints of the set/stage during production, taken by Vaněk. Also an uncoloured sketch of the stage, titled "A Woman of No Importance Act I", drawn by Vaněk.
File with typescript of "A Woman of No Standing" adapted for television by Carolyn Swift from the short-story of the same name by Brendan Behan. Includes photocopy of the original published story by Behan.
Offprint of article by Etienne Rynne entitled "A Word-List from the Neighbourhood of Kilkerley, Co. Louth, from Journal of the County Louth Archaeological and Historical Society.
Photocopies of manuscript and typescript drafts of memorandum by [Brendan Duddy] for [Martin McGuinness], entitled 'A working paper' on a peace initiative to be made by the Ard Comhairle (Sinn Féin) - discussing the objective (placing the peace process in a European dimension), proposals (ceasefire and all-Ireland conference with special points on the Unionists), and ways to present the proposal to the Taoiseach, Charles Haughey. (With copy of caption by [Éamonn Downey], proposing author and date, also adding that according to Duddy this is an important paper for its pan- nationalist content, and that Duddy, DB [Denis Bradley] and 'Pony Man' were present during composition.) NOTE: the caption is restricted and not available for consultation.
A4 notebook containing handwritten notes for the book, including a list of potential chapters.
A4 size page with four colour photographs printed onto it. Those pictured include comedian Tommy Tiernan and other unnamed individuals.
Printed programme from "Aalst - A True Story" conceived, directed and designed by Pol Heyvaert and staged at the Project Arts Centre, Dublin. Presented by Victoria theatre. Includes "Fact and Fiction in Victoria's "Aalst" by Karen Vandevelde and text if interview with Pol Heyvaert entitled "Fine and Human Things, Interwoven with the Horrific". Also includes images and biographies of cast members.
Typed devotional poem, 'Abandonment', written by 'H.M.J.'
Copy of "The Abbey Theatre 1966 - 1976: A Commemorative Record".
Printed book entitled "Abbey One Hundred" published by the Abbey Theatre to mark its centenary of 1904 - 2004, providing a detailed account of all upcoming productions and related events at the Abbey Theatre throughout the year.