Typescript letter from novelist Siobhán Parkinson, Dublin, to Kilroy, with reference to a recent journey to China, and current work.
"Typescript letter from M. H. Mac an Ghoill (M H Gill and Son Ltd.), Dublin, to Donnchadh Ó Súilleabháin, Craobh na hAiséirghe; they are free to use the pamphlets published by Gill as specified as long as suitable acknowledgement is made [in Irish]."
Typescript letter from Major-General Aodh Mac Néill, organiser of An Tóstal , Bord Fáilte, Dublin, to G.A. Hayes-McCoy, Dublin, in thanks for the script of the third episode of the "Pageant of St. Patrick"; promising duplicates; asking him to contact the
Typescript letter from Lucy Kroll, literary agent, New York (US), to Thomas Kilroy. Originally enclosing a piece from the New York Times (not extant); suggesting he submit The O'Neill.
Typescript letter from Liz Frankel, Literary Associate at The Public Theater, New York, in thanks for sending them his play Henry (after Pirandello) . Praising the play for characters, story, and worthy adaptation, but regretting it does not suit their theatre just now.
Typescript letter from Joyce Cary, Oxford, to Mr. Kilroy, regretting that the journey would be impossible for health reasons.
Typescript letter from journalist Nell [McCafferty], Cork, to Kilroy, asking for more information on an upcoming event (28 February) and happy to be considered a "woman writer". "[Nuala] Ó Faoláin leaves me [awestruck] and silent, but I would travel the land to listen to her."
Typescript letter from [J.] Watters, Town Clerk, Galway Corporation, to G.A. Hayes-McCoy, Great Southern Hotel, Galway, and handwritten summary reply by Hayes-McCoy. The Corporation is planning to re-use railings taken from Eyre Square at University College; Hayes-McCoy requesting to use them for a section facing St. P[atrick's] Avenue were they to be scrapped.
Typescript letter from Geraldine Cook, literary editor, at publishing house Penguin Books Ltd, London (UK), to Thomas Kilroy, stating in reply that they will be very interested in reading any plays he might send, as well as a novel he is working on at the moment. [Other correspondence with Penguin Books is contained in the files relevant to specific novels and plays.]
Typescript letter from Enda McEvoy, Sunday Independent, to Thomas Kilroy, UCG. Enclosing printed call for submission of memorials about Gaelic games in St. Kieran's College, Kilkenny. Reminding him of his hurling prowess in the 1953 Leinster colleges' final against Roscrea; asking about recollections.