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Report written by Oliver Reilly, National Organiser of Muintir na Tíre, on the results of an organising drive in County Clare over the latter portion of 1957. Reilly writes that 33 of the 47 parishes in Clare and 29 of the 37 parishes in the Diocese of Killaloe now have branches of Muintir na Tíre. He also advises on the result of a survey of the eight guildless Killaloe parishes and how they should be approached, and proclaims the Clare organising drive 'the best of all time'.

Report detailing the loss of a safe house in Corofin belong to the Republicans and the fact that the civilian population seemed to be informing on them to the Free State forces. Ammunition running low and several Cumann na mBan members arrested in response to the attack in Ballinasloe [see POL37/1/17]. Several men of IRA column 2 of the 1st Western Division also captured on Sunday 23 July 1922. Report written by Frank Barrett, O/C 1st Western Division.

Extract of report of O/C Laurence Smyth on the capture of his column, 1st Brigade, 1st Western Division (27 men) by Free State forces.

Frank Barrett O/C 1st Western Division to the C/S about the situation as it stands between the Free State forces and Republicans. Peadar O’Loghlin died from diabetes. Several officers of the West Clare Brigade captured. Dublin criminal serving with the Free State forces in Kerry. Western Divisions continue to engage Free State forces and the morale of the Republicans is good.

Report of I.R.A. O/C Frank Barrett 1st Western Division to the C/S. A funeral escort of a Free State soldier ambushed by Nationalists. Nationalists engage Free State troops only after Free State troops using the Red Cross as cover to commit acts of war. Captain of Free State troops captured and signed document stating the Nationalists good conduct and adherence to the rules of war. Report of Captain P.J. Hession H.Q. 3rd Battalion Regular forces (Free State) reporting about the engagement between his men and the I.R.A. Republicans at Gort.

Report on the 17-21 November 1997 hearing in the Berktay case prepared by Tony Fisher of the Kurdish Human Rights Project for Kevin Boyle. Fisher summarises the hearings, concluding that the police evidence was unconvincing, inconsistent, and showed evidence of a substantial cover-up. He outlines the next steps to be taken regarding the case, including the provision of full translation of all documentation produced by the Government to be provided by the KHRP to the Essex legal team, obtaining for further medical evidence concerning the consistency of Devrim Berktay's injuries with attempted suicide/escape, and the taking of measurements of the Berktay flat and balcony (see A44/43/1/16/10/3). (3 copies)

A communication from Frank Barrett, O/C 1st Western Division about the actions of a Republican prisoner which has caused a drop in morale (details not given). Mentions the possibility of negotiations between the Free State and Republicans. Undertakes to surrender if compromises are made.

Report of Frank Barrett, O/C 1st Western Division. Mentions the 'Deasy Document' and 'Document No. 2' and their effect on the general populace and the Republican men. The Republicans say that there is no longer any substantial difference in belief between the Free State and themselves worth continuing the fight.

A detailed report by Frank Barrett O/C 1st Western Division on the strength of the various Brigades under his command. Also lists the situation with engineering, publicity, civil administration, telegraphs and telephone, customs and excise, economic conditions and the financial positions of the various Brigades.

Report of Frank Barrett to the Adjutant General detailing his men engaging Free State forces between 6/11/22 and 12/11/22. Ambush by Republicans on Free State forces who were attempting a ‘round-up’. One Free State Officer killed and five wounded. Engagements between Republicans and Free State forces at Kilkee, Gower and Miltown Malbay as well as a bombing of a Free State patrol in Galway City.