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The British Problem by Desmond Fennell, subtitled 'a radical analysis of the present British troubles and of possible ways of ending them'.

The British Problem by Desmond Fennell, published by Sceptick Press.

Programme of Abbey Theatre production of "The Bribe" by Seumas O'Kelly and "The Workhouse Ward" by Lady Gregory

The core of the collection covers a period of twenty years (1972-1993) and relates to Brendan Duddy's agency in the peace process. The collection as a whole covers over thirty years (1968-2007) and includes his wider observations of the process. The papers consist of memoranda (including two diaries of 1975 and 1976), of correspondence, and of published items (press cuttings, pamphlets, reports, brochures). As regards his personal involvement, the archives reflect particularly the period of 1974-1976, the period of the hunger strikes of 1981 and 1981, and then the intense activity of 1993. After 1993, he served on the Northern Ireland Policing Board in 2006-2007. As regards Duddy's role as observer, there are press items and other publications in print on various issues regarding Northern Ireland, and interspersed in all sections A), B), and C), complementing the primary material. Duddy's offer of observations and advice to the Republicans after 1993 are arranged chronologically (A) and by name (B). His special interest in policing is served in C). Photographs (digital copies) add to this, in section D). The running commentary by Éamonn M. Downey provides some wider context, and also reflect Downey's own viewpoints and his wish to promote knowledge of Duddy's work. Interviews conducted with Brendan Duddy (D) provide background and context for the archives, on selected topics.

The Boys in the Band by Mart Crowley at the Olympia Theatre.

19 images on negative and 2 contact sheets.

Photograph of awards won by “The Boy from Mercury”, at the Premio Giffoni film festival in Italy.

Portrait photographs of writer and filmmaker, Martin Duffy.

15 images on negative and contact sheets.

Stills from 'The Boy From Mercury'. Up close shots of Rita Tushingham, who played May Cronin in the film, standing at a graveside. Photograph of Séamus Deasy, cinematographer. Hugh O’Conor, who played the character of Paul.

Continuation of photographs of Seán Mac Dhonncha.

Printed programme and flyer from the production of 'The Bower Wall', as part of the Druid Debut series, staged at Nun's Island Theatre, Galway. Programme includes brief overview of the play, images of cast members and description of the Druid Debut Series. Printed flyer and press release about the play issued by Druid Theatre also included.

The Border Campaign. 'The Border Campaign' was launched by the I.R.A. on 11 December 1956, and was officially ended on 26 February 1956. 'Operation Harvest', as the plan for campaign was named by the I.R.A. planners, began on the night of 11 December 1956 with attacks on a number of targets north of the border including radio transmitters, bridges, and a Territorial Army headquarters. The aim of the campaign was to end partition and established a 32 county republic. The vast majority of the operations carried out by the I.R.A. took place north of the border. The scale of violence during the campaign was at a far lower level than the post 1969 'Troubles'; it cost the lives of eight I.R.A. members, four Republican supporters and six Royal Ulster Constabulary members. The governments of both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland reacted to the campaign by introducing internment without trial. In the 1957 general election four Sinn Féin candidates including Ruairí Ó Brádaigh were elected to Dail Eireann. However they abstained from taking their seats. Ó Brádaigh was active in the I.R.A. during the campaign and was sentenced to six months in prison in 1957, after which he was interned without trial at The Curragh camp. He escaped and became Chief of Staff of the I.R.A. Following the end of interment in 1959 he was able to appear in public again. In the 1961 general election Ó Bradaigh failed to hold his seat. The material in this series doesn't relate directly to Ó Bradaigh's experiences during the campaign; some of it was apparently collected by him later. Some items in this series consists of statements issued on behalf of the Irish Republican Publicity Bureau by "J. McGarrity", which is in fact a nom de plume. Some statements issued under that name may have been written in part by Ruairí Ó Brádaigh.