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File relating to commemorative activities to mark the journey to Galway in 1477 by Christopher Columbus and its impact of Columbus' later journey to America. Includes letter from Professor Colm Ó hEocha, President of University College Galway (NUIG) seeking expressions of interest to events at UCG to mark the event; Letters between Rynne and others discussing the discovery of America and notes by Rynne on the subject. Also press cuttings of letters to the press on the topic.

Material in this subseries relates to various Conradh na Gaeilge commemorations and includes correspondence, minutes, photographs, press releases, posters and items of clothing such as cloth badges.

Tag / Ref: G60/16/1

Material in this subseries relates to various commemorations and includes correspondence, programmes, booklets, flyers, cuttings and minutes.

G60/17/3/1 includes material relating to the Thomas Davis and Young Ireland centenary commemorations, 1945, and the 75th anniversary of the Ballyseedy Massacre, 1998. The subsequent four files contain material relating to the 50th, 75th and 100th anniversaries of the 1916 Easter Rising.

Tag / Ref: G60/17/3

Documents include Sunday Independent cutting with image of the funeral procession of Sean South, 6 Jan 1957; cover page of Times Pictorial, Vol. 75, no 3,956, week ending 23 April 1949, with image of young boys in the GPO looking at statue of Cu Chulann. Pictured in background is [Michael Rynne], and other assorted press cuttings regarding Irish historical matters.
Also an edition of "Six Counties: A News Sheet", Series 2, No. 15, 16 Feb 1953. "Government Policy on Partition, Cause of Irish Unity in Britain and Newfoundland Argument Controverted."
Issue of "Missi", a [French] tourism magazine with a special issue on Ireland, Summer 1962.

File of press cuttings regarding Irish history and revolutionary matters as addressed in the national press in Ireland. Includes cutting of image of Taoiseach Seán Lemass inspecting a guard of honour of the [2nd Battalion], Dublin Brigade, Old I.R.A., before the Michael Collins Commemoration Mass, Dublin Castle. Michael Rynne is pictured within the review party. (Evening Herald 21 Jun 1965);
Letters signed by Michael Rynne and also signed as 'Old I.R.A. National Army', corresponding to the press regarding commemoration of Michael Collins (Jan - Jul 1966); letters (with aerial image) of Collins Barracks in Cork; letters re. casement Aerodrome; letters re. new tote Jackpot All Combination Ticket".

File of press cuttings and letters to the press regarding the wording around an image published in the Irish times (4 April 1968) which when published was captioned "De Valera reviewing anti-Treaty I.R.A. units". Michael Rynne writes to correct this description to say "President de Valera Reviewing General Michael Brennan's East Clare Brigade of the Irish Volunteers and dates the photograph to 4 Dec 1921 and adds that he himself is present in the image. Numerous other letters and conversations around the image are present. The image was often published with other captions and copies of same are included.

Includes letters to and within the press concerning Irish history, revolutionary Ireland and commemorations. Includes letters o na plea for official Michael Collins stamp (Jul 1971); Letters regarding role of Seán Mac Stíofáin (Apr 1972); Irish politics and Dr. Noel Browne (Jun 1972); Re. design for a Michael Collins/Arthur Griffith seal (Jul 1971) and other matters.
Postcard from Etienne Rynne to Michael Rynne, 12 Apr 1969, "How do you like this card? The colours of the banner seem to have been printed in reverse order!" - Postcard features [painted image] of Free State troops marching out of Beggars Bush Barracks, Dublin. Titled "1916 Commemoration Souvenir."
Includes a postage-stamp sized commemorative illustration, with MS caption by Etienne Rynne, "IRA Label c. 1970". Figure is of an individual in uniform waving the tricolour with the GPO in flames in the background.

Includes letters to and within the press concerning Irish history, revolutionary Ireland and commemorations. Includes letters regarding the retirement of President Éamon de Valera; the national anthem; Childers and the Asgard, Ernest Blythe and other matters.

Includes letters to and within the press concerning Irish history, revolutionary Ireland and commemorations. Includes letters on W.B. Yeats and Fascism (Aug 1974); Divorce, annulments and legal matters and other topics.

Includes letters to and within the press concerning Irish history, revolutionary Ireland and commemorations. Includes letters discussions on reconciliation in Irish History (1978); the declaration of the Irish Republic (Apr 1979), Conor Cruise O'Brien and other matters of Irish politics and history.