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Telegram from her mother and father to Siobhán McKenna, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-on-Avon, wishing her luck.

Letter from Mrs. McKenna, Shantalla, Galway, to Siobhán McKenna, Arden Hotel, Stratford-on-Avon, thanking her for her letter and giving her news from Galway. Telling her that her father is busy with the Spring Exams, and that the nuns are building a house in Salthill. Ends by telling her to get plenty of rest if she can.

Application of Eóghan Mhic Cionnáith for the position of lecturer in Mathematics at University College Galway [in Irish].

Letter from [Eoghan McKenna], 1 University Road, Galway, to Siobhán, saying that he had spoken to Prof. Ó Briain about her letter, and they both agreed that Mr. Blythe should release her for a good film role for a few days. He also gives Liam’s views on possible translation she might do, saying that her choice of Metaux was very good, and will talk to her more on the MA when they meet. He comments that he wasn’t very happy when she left College but that he is now glad that she had “the courage of her convictions”.

Letter from Eoghan McKenna, University College Galway, to Siobhán saying that the house was very lonely at night without her. Gives news of College, discusses finances and looks forward to seeing her in Dublin [in Irish].

Letter from Eoghan McKenna to Siobhán, giving news of Don and her mother, and giving her news of the Peacock Theatre [in Irish].

Letter from Eoghan McKenna, Shantalla, to Nancy McKenna, on Nan MacCurtain coming for a while to help them, outlining the pressures he is under.

Letter from Eoghan McKenna, UCG, to Siobhán McKenna, saying that Nancy would be coming down soon, and that it is very lonely in the evenings now that their mother is confined to bed. Tells her of his work and of his plans to go to Longford the following day. He also gives news of Galway v Cork football match [in Irish].;

Letter from Eoghan McKenna, UCG to her daughter Siobhán, saying that her mother would like to see her, and while her spirit was strong her body is weakening. He had written to Quayle to if she could be released. Gives news of visits from the rest of the family. Tells Don Don to write to him and let him know how he is getting on [in Irish]. (Late 1952)