Bundle of correspondence relating Connaught Collieries Ltd., mainly with the Companies Office giving lists of directors, returns and some correspondence between directors. Also some legal papers and correspondence in relation to the possible development of a mine at Barnameenagh, Co. Leitrim, which has “crow coal”, including deeds of assignments with the Gaffneys, correspondence with the Mining Board.
Bundle of correspondence, mainly company business associated with Connaught Collieries Ltd., Flynn & Lehany Coalmining Ltd. and a small amount relating to Denis Flynn Plant and Sales Ltd. Mainly with civil engineers, department officials and solicitors. Including proposals for the excavation of “crow coal” at Gubbarudda (1980-1981) and a copy letter from [John O'Hara] to An Taoiseach arranging a meeting to discuss the possibility of replacing imported coal with Arigna coal (7 Nov 1959).
Correspondence between John C. O’Hara and William Diamond on the setting up and running of Connaught Collieries Ltd., as well as some correspondence with the ESB. It shows the planning for the setting up and operation of the company.
Letters from Taoiseach’s office (19 Oct 1959) and to Mr Erskine Childers, Minister for Transport and Power from William Diamond, Director of Flynn & Lehany Coalmining Ltd. on the possibility of replacing imported industrial coal with Arigna Coal.
Correspondence between P Keenan Johnson, solr., Ballymote County Sligo and William Diamond asking him to expedite the sale of interests from Noone to Flynn, also copy letter to the Department of Industry and Commerce seeking their approval for the sale.
Correspondence between John C. O’Hara and various people on the possible development of the Barnameenagh Coalfield by Connaught Collieries Ltd.
Correspondence of Connaught Collieries Ltd. with various parties on the Barnameenagh Project, County Leitrim.
Letter from Vincent Leyden, Director Arigna Collieries Ltd., to William Diamond, suggesting they consider consolidating the Barnameenagh Property under one owner if they can agree the transfer of property.
Correspondence between various parties in relation to the setting up of Connaught Collieries Ltd.
Correspondence between various parties in relation to the setting up of Connaught Collieries Ltd.