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This file consists of general correspondence and includes a letter to Seán MacMathúna from Michéal Ó Cinnéide TD Aire Gnóthaí Eachtra relating to possible use of drug Largactil in Long Kesh 2/2/1979; new CnaG president Gearóid Ó Cairealláin requesting interviews, including with BBC, on the use of Irish in programming, and with new Secretary of State Dr Mo Mowlam regarding the delegation meeting to discuss status and general position of Irish language in Northern Ireland (1990s); press release on Irish belonging to everyone in Northern Ireland in response to the controversy on bilingualism at Queens University (19/8/1997); correspondence from Conradh na Gaeilge president Dáithí Mac Cárthaigh to various departments in Northern Ireland in relation to the use of Irish.

Tag / Ref: G60/37/9/1

Series of letters from Henry F. Stock from various family members as well as friends and acquaintances.

Material in this file covers the period 1864-1909 and includes a postcard of Tomás Ó Coincheanainn, dressed in Mexican traditional dress 1890s; a certificate for Pádraig de Búrca from Coláiste na Mumhan, 1906; items relating to Richard Mulrennin 1864-76 including a letter offering a place in 1st year at the Catholic University, 1864 and a letter relating to a job interview, 1876; receipts and branch membership card 19th century, with a cover letter from 1991; postcards made from peat, from the late 19thc century with an unidentified stamp; Queen's Royal Theatre receipts 17th March 1905.

Tag / Ref: G60/5/1

Material in this file covers the period 1910 – 1920 and includes correspondence relating to Shane Leslie lecturing at University of Toronto, (1911-1912); Rev Fr Flanagan legal case versus Conradh na Gaeilge 1914 (case for counsel to advise jurists); Terence McSwiney cheque (26/03/1920); copies of letters / notes from Dartmoor Prison, Devon, England originally from ca. 1916; Patrick Pearse’s address at graveside of O'Donovan Rossa; letter from O'Donovan Rossa Funeral committee looking for funds for his funeral (1915); an invite to congress "Against Exclusion of Ulster" 1914; material relating to fundraising for Kate Barry and her testimonial 1917, 1918; Sinn Féin - Plebiscite on Irish Independence (20/01/1918); newspaper cuttings backed with plastic/tape relating to the 1916 rising, and an Evening Telegraph cutting relating to Dublin Lord Mayor, Alderman Thomas Kelly, being arrested and sent to Wormwood Scrubs, West London, England (04/02/1920).

Tag / Ref: G60/5/2

Material in this file covers the period 1921-1929 and includes a flyer "Subscriber to the First Load of the Republic of Ireland” no date; letter from An Craoibhín [Douglas Hyde] re members of CnaG having no other politics other than to go into Dáil, to promote Irish (10/5/1922); correspondence to Seán Ó Muirthuile Ard Rúnaí of CnaG and a cloth badge “Kasr-el =Nil Fruit Stall” for Mater Carnival Ballsbridge, Sep 1922.

Tag / Ref: G60/5/3

File of letters sent to Michael Rynne, concerning discussions around European political matters and the League of Nations; flyers and pamphlets from Italy; Letters from the Department of External Affairs from Sheila Murphy discussing department issues and work (Feb-Jul 1931). Letters from 1925 - 1927 discuss Rynne studying international law and corresponding to the Irish Delegation to the League of Nations (29 Mar 1925) Letter from Michael Tierney, writing from Ailesbury Road, Dublin, 23 Jan 193.

Also a letter from the Private Secretary to President of Ireland, Eamon De Valera, Marie O'Kelly, passing on thanks to Michael Rynne from President De Valera wishes to hopefully meet Michael Rynne in person to offer Christmas wishes soon. (22 Dec 1959)

Material in this file covers the period 1930-1939 and includes correspondence to Douglas Hyde from An MacLachlainn, Argyll (16/11/1935); letter from LaFayette Ltd requesting Hyde sit for new publication photograph, no date; letter from President of Ireland’s private secretary to Riobárd A. Braham, Secretary of the Ard-Chraobh thanking branch members for electing President de Valera as president of the branch but asking if they did not think it better to elect someone who would be in a position to attend more often (27/5/1937).

Tag / Ref: G60/G60/5/4

Material in this file covers the period 1940-1949 and includes general correspondence from Honorary General secretary and Secretary; copy of letter from Seán O'Casey to Walter Macken, then director of An Taibhdhearc in relation to royalties for Irish language version of the Plough and the Stars (04/11/1942); cards which accompanied wedding cake pieces sent by newly-weds (26/07/1943, 03/08/1944); copy of letter from Colonel His Highness Prince O'Brien of Thomond to president of CnaG 16/10/1948.

Tag / Ref: G60/5/5

Material in this file covers the period 1950-1959 and includes general correspondence to Donncha Ó Súilleabháin, General Secretary of CnaG; information on the Gaelic Societies of New York, and the International Congress of Celtic Studies 1959; programme for Cumann Carad na Gaedhilge 1954 anniversary celebration. Also includes some cuttings.

Tag / Ref: G60/5/6