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This subseries consists of handwritten and typed research notes and relates mainly to Conradh na Gaeilge’s annual congress. It includes minutes for 1962, 1964 and 1965; article on 1959 Ard Fheis in "Feasta" and a list of references in An Claidheamh Soluis possibly relating to various congresses.

Tag / Ref: G60/24/3

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardagh, [Ardach]. Included are descriptions of a megalithic tomb, earthworks, rock carvings, Derrywaking Lough, Mass Rock, the estate of P J Kendall, Ardagh House and Lodge, Ardagh Oyster Fishery, and Loch na Fiacaile. Paul Mohr who discovered the rock carvings, Professor Noel Wilkins' book, and the Connery brothers of Becaunín are all credited with providing information.

File of MS correspondence between Etienne Rynne and Jerry McMahon, regarding investigations around site at Ardagh cemetery, Limerick. includes map and aerial photograph of the cemetery.

File of black and white photographic prints of the Ardagh Chalice - taken from various angles and including close-up images of the detail of the chalice.

File of assorted published material, press cuttings etc., used by Etienne Rynne as research material on the Ardagh Chalice.

Black and white photographs of the Ardagh Chalice, with close up images of detail of various parts and components. Also includes images of other items, such as a plain chalice, as part of the Ardagh Hoard, Ardagh, Co. Limerick.

File includes letters to Etienne Rynne from Marian Campbell, Metalwork Dept, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, attaching black and white photographic prints of the O'Dea Mitre and crook of the O'Dea Crozier. (Nov 1982); MS notes by Rynne on the Derrynaflan Chalice and Ardagh Chalice, from work by Michael Ryan; Letters from Jack [ ] at Glasgow Museums and Gallery, describing items of interest to Rynne from their collections (1964); detailed research notes by Rynne on the Ardagh Chalice and related metal objects such as bronze pins (1964); Some copied of published material researched by Rynne.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardbear, [Aird Bhéarra]. Included are descriptions of Owenglen Falls, (the site of Daniel O'Connell's meeting in 1843, and home to a lodge which featured in 'The Quiet Man'). Ardbear Lake, Cuan Airdbéara (where some members of the Coney family resided), Creighton's Hill, Ardbear Bay oyster beds, Tobberbeggan Holy Well, Ardbear Monastery, an Orphanage, Clifden Monastery, Owenglin River, Dooneen (Dúinín), The Salt Lake, Clifden Community School, Ardbear House (once a hotel, and later a secondary school run by the Franciscans), Rockglen House, South Hill, Mallmore House (gives an overview of the colourful pasts of some of Meall Mór's residents), and Rushnacarra Lodge.