Letter from Mrs. McKenna, Shantalla, Galway, to her daughter Siobhán, giving her news, and that she is glad to hear that she is happy. She is trying to stop Eoin from going with the Sigerson team to Dublin as he is only just recovering from a bad cold. Asks what she wants done with her ration coupons? She says that all of Galway saw her in the Abbey and people tell her she should be very proud of her. "I am proud of her always since I first laid eyes on her". Tells her to be sure to eat enough and gives her news of friends.
Letter from her mother to Siobhán McKenna, hoping that she is well and not missing Denis too much, with Joan and Denis Beag probably keeping her busy. She says she still can’t get used to her being a mother. Gives family news and thanks her for her letter.
Letter from her mother, Shantalla, to Siobhán McKenna, discussing Nancy’s health. Gives news of Don Don who is staying with her, ahead of the new nurse. She says that they are all following her work closely, especially Don.
Letter from Mrs McKenna to her daughter, giving her news, and that she had started using the walker. Also says that they had got a lorry-load of turf, and that between the two things Don had had a very exciting day. Givers her news of family and friends.
Letter from Mrs. McKenna to her daughter, Siobhán, thanking her for her letter and hoping that she is well. Gives news of her friends and that Don is great company for her, and that he got his throat blessed on the previous Friday.
Letter from Mrs. McKenna to her daughter, Siobhán, wondering about her accommodation and if she was getting enough food there. Ends by giving an update on her own health.
Letter from Mrs. McKenna to her daughter, Siobhán, wondering about her accommodation and if she was getting enough food there. Ends by giving an update on her own health.
Letter from Mrs. McKenna to her daughter Siobhán giving her Nancy’s news. She is glad to hear that Don is going to be with her and gives news of a day-trip she had to Barna. Gives news of the rest of the family.