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Assorted printed research maps of mainly Inis Mór and Dún Aengus.

Assorted press cuttings from local (Galway) and national press featuring coverage related to archaeological and historical evidence of the Aran Islands and Dún Aengus.

File of assorted published articles and copies of excerpts from journals, books and magazines kept by Etienne Rynne and which relate to the Aran Islands, forts and Dún Aengus. Includes an offprint of "Who Built Dún Aengus" by John P. Dalton from the Galway and Archaeological and Historical Society Journal, Vol. XIV, 1928-1929.

File relating to excavations taken at ''Dermot and Grainne's Bed' - a megalithic tomb at Greenwood, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo. Includes a TS report on the site by Etienne Rynne; photographs and map excerpt of the area; Correspondence between Etienne Rynne and the site archaeologist (John Sheehan) and the National Monuments Board regarding application for a site excavation license. A report on the wedge tomb excavation by John Sheehan and other general correspondence regarding the site. Also press cuttings of news coverage of the dig.

File includes manuscript report on site visit and research on monastic site, cemetery at Moyne, near Shrule, Co. Mayo. Also correspondence between Rynne and also with other bodies including Mayo County Council, An Taisce, The Office of Public Works and individuals such as Dr. Mervyn Clarke, discussing the land and site condition of the graveyard at Shrule. Also colour photograph of a carved stone at the site. Offprint of article "Excavation at Moyne Graveyard, Shrule, Co. Mayo" by Conleth Manning. from Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy, Vol. 87., C., No. 3.

Files of documents relating to the history, heritage and archaeological excavation at St. Mary's Carmelite Abbey, Ballinasmalla, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
File 1 includes a published booklet on the history of St. Mary's Abbey written by Stephen Josten, O[rder]. Carm[elite]. (1984). Also includes some Manuscript drawn maps and site drawings of the Abbey by Etienne Rynne; colour photo of a carved stone at Strade Abbey, Co. Mayo; a copy of the 1985 'Golden Jubilee' issue of the Knock Shrine calendar; an outsize blueprint of 'Landscape Improvements at Ballinsmula Abbey, Claremorris."
Files 2-3 - Correspondence between Etienne Rynne and Stephen Josten, O[rder]. Carm[elite]. Josten encloses multiple items with his letters, such as copies of Abbey and parish newsletters, press cuttings, material and pamphlets, images of former Carmelite order members and related objects in discussion around the history of the Abbey.
File 4 contains further correspondence with assorted individuals regarding investigations and archaeological work at St. Mary's Abbey and includes letters from Senator Jim Higgins; P.J. Morley T.D.; Also copy minutes of the conservation committee of Ballinasmalla Abbey (St. Mary's).

Manuscripts card and page of drawing/sketch of items related to a site at Ballyhaunis Golf Course, Co. Mayo. Excerpt of OS site map also included.

Typescript draft of archaeological study of Moytura, Cong, Co. Mayo.

TS report by Etienne Rynne describing a souterrain discovered while ploughing near Shrule, Co. Mayo. Also includes correspondence between the land-owner and Rynne regarding the site.