Telefax typescript letter signed by Eberhard Spiecker, barrister/ notary, Duisburg, Germany, to Albert Reynolds TD, Dáil Éireann: his wish concerning Róisín McAliskey was passed on to the Federal Chancellor; Spiecker has doubts that the talks organised for tomorrow with a representative of Sinn Féin will bring a solution. Quoting from an earlier correspondence he sent to Sinn Féin, regarding the IRA's position paper, and in particular three points that need addressing in the case of a new ceasefire (political prisoners abroad, emergency legislation, policing), but also decommissioning and an amnesty for prisoners. (This is the original telefax; marked 'private and confidential'.)
Telefax (1 p) and copy from 'R[obert]' to [Brendan Duddy] with a personal message for passing on to 'Mr Campbell' [Martin McGuinness]. Regretting the failure so far of his 'Board' to respond to 'your brave and straightforward offer'. The 'national chairman' [Secretary of State for Northern Ireland] has not been able to justify an affirmative reply. Assuring him that although their wheels turn too slowly, there is goodwill on both sides; advising against setting a deadline. (With a caption by [Éamonn Downey], referring to The Observer (5 December 1993) calling this the third 'Banking Message', and also referring to Sinn Féin's Setting the record straight .)
Telefax from [British government] to [Sinn Féin] confirming that the main problem had been the order of events. (With caption from [Éamonn Downey] referring to Setting the record straight where the item was dated 6 May.)
Telefax from [ ] to [ ] entitled 'Statements on political development': quoting from three statements made by Secretaries of State Peter Brooke, Sir Patrick Mayhew, and the joint declaration of Prime Minister Major and Taoiseach Reynolds, all expressing hope that in the case of a cessation of hostilities new avenues will be found for dialogue; the need for self-determination based on democratic principles.
Telefax entitled 'Secret' with a memorandum in eight points from, jointly and separately, the Taoiseach and the British Prime Minister, to [Provisional Republicans]. Stressing their commitment to co-operation at all levels to foster reconciliation and establish a new political framework; also to the report of the New Ireland Forum. (With a caption by [Éamonn Downey], referring to Sinn Féin's Setting the record straight where the text is withheld for its sensitivity, and dated 14 June. Telefax clearly marked 7 and 9 July; Downey refers to these as drafts.)
This subseries consists of correspondence, promotional material and cuttings relating to Telecom Éireann, and subsequently Eircom and ESAT telecommunication companies including in relation to their use of Irish, and provision of Irish language help services
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"Handwritten draft of song beginning ""Teirig-sa baile a cheunann sa gra"", index 188."
A set of index cards outlining briefly some of the local features of the townland of Teernakill South, [Tír na Cille Theas]. Included are descriptions of Binn Ramhar, Droichead an Easa (Shaughnessy's Bridge on the OS map), the Copper mines, a holy well, lake, and bridge, Tulachaí, Mám Aodha, Tír na Cille River, Aill na Lady, Corcóg, Log an tSamh, Bucán, Loigín Dóite, Meall, Binn Chaoinghí, Caobóg, Cúl an Easa, Na Cruic Breaca, and Binn Mhór. Will Crawford from Mám, Nora Keane, Mary Keane, Willy Sutcliffe, and a person identified as Lydon from Bun a Bhucáin are credited as being local sources of information.