Cover note from Ann [ ] at Penguin Group UK enclosing a printed scan of his Connemara map.
Research and other material collected by Tim and Máiréad Robinson from a variety of sources in researching the writing and map work. It includes correspondence exchanging information and ideas, notes, photographs, sketches and copies of secondary readings.
Arrangement is broadly by subject area, there is some intersection between subjects and correspondents reflecting the inter-disciplinary nature of Robinson's research and writing. The related material field makes an effort to reflect this.
Letter from Stephen Walsh of Connemara Marble requesting assistance on a book about the marble, the history of the Martin's involvement, early anecdotes. A copy of the booklet. (2013).
Page of handwritten notes from Tim Robinson on Connemara marble.
Two press cuttings from Connacht Tribune on Connemara marble (1989 and 1998).
A file of documents on Connemara Marble received from Kevin Joyce in July 2005. Includes copies of news articles from 1922, a copy letter from [ ] Beadle to Mr Berridge (6 April 1922) on marble. A typed piece entitled 'Cathedral Marbles: Connemara Green' outlining a history of it.
Two posters advertising weekly events and evening talks on in Connemara National Park. One from 1995, and the other from 2003.
Photocopied letter from Prof Dr W G Mook to Dr M O'Connell, Botany , UCG enclosing results of samples, and preliminary comments. The samples relate to C14 dates from FRKII profile, and were taken from Connemara National Park. (Aug 1985).
Photocopy report 'Man and the Landscape', gives a basic outline of Connemara National Park for an AV show. Photocopied report 'The National Parks of Ireland' from the National Parks and Monuments Service (1984).
Site maps from Connemara National Park with edits and handwritten notes from Noel Kirby. Maps also included of the National Park holdings in Derrygimlagh and Boolagare, and in Slieveburk.
Ephemera - educational leaflets published by Connemara National Park, including the nature trails of Sruffaunboy and Ellis Wood. A programme for Conamara Bog Week 1989, Conamara Sea Week 1989, Faire - The Galway Coast Watch, an Activities Programme for 1991, blank postcards. One postcard written to Tim from Gabriel [Corey?], dated 2pm Wednesday 22 August [ ] letting him know an excavation is underway on Omey Island being led by Tadhg O'Keefe.
Three press cuttings from Irish Times and Connacht Tribune (1986-1992) relating to Connemara National Park.
Printed thesis by Eibhlín Ní Scannláin of Roinn na Tíreolaíochta, Coláiste na hOllscoile, Gaillimh. 'Landscape change in the Connemara National Park area since the early nineteenth century', a study commissioned by the Office of Public Works, Dublin, directed by Dr Mary Cawley, Dept of Geography, UCG.
Three pages of handwritten notes by Tim.
Includes lyrics of a song composed by Michael Cohen of Letterfrack, and exploration of glaciation, but also archaeology and forestry.
Two A4 notebooks 'Queries on Connemara placenames'.
Tim Robinson's draft notes, with information from T S Ó Máille, Angela Partridge, OS List 1986, and townlands not on OS lists - queries and responses from D Mac Giolla Easpaig.
Small file of correspondence discussing placenames with various people. Correspondents include:
Julian Reynolds, Zoology, Trinity College Dublin, deciphering the meaning of an inland lake 'Freangach', (1982);
Three sketch maps of the Maamturks area drawn for Tim Robinson by John Barlow (1985);
Peadar Ó Flatharta of Muintearas na nOileán on a project regarding school children collecting placenames (1986);
Professor Tomás Ó Máille seeking clarification on fuaighe / fuach / uaimh (c. 1987);
Margaret Connolly on caves near Cashel Hill (1987);
Kevin [Joyce] giving information about Garroman Lodge (1987);
Martin O'Connor about Caladh Thaidhg (1988);
Micheál Ó Conghaile about Bun na hAille and An Sruthán Buí;
Dónall MacGiolla an Easpaig clarifying spellings - relates to draft notes earlier in this folder (1986-1989);
Tomás de Bhaldraithe RIA (1989-1990);
Dave [ ] enclosing "The Merman", a poem that begins "...they were out fishin', Martin Hearne and Tom Keoghan (Big Tom)" (1990);
Paschal Conboy clarifying a point on his map 'Bun na Gee"(1995);
Ann D[ ] about Truska Beach;
Letter from Art Ó Maolfabhail to Col. Liam A Clancy on Beanna Beola (1980), provenance unclear.
Additional material including newspaper cuttings, tourist maps, and a sketch map of the parishes of Ross, Kilcummin and Killanin, (delicate, stuck together with sellotape).
Copy of a talk given by Stephanie Brookes of Errislannan Manor of the history of the pony in Connemara in 1997;
Press cuttings from Connacht Tribune and Irish Times on the Connemara Pony.
File relating to Connie O'Mara, who moved to Austria as a governess. She married twice, and titled Baroness on both occasions. Includes print out of biographical information; images taken by Etienne Rynne on a visit to the home in Austria of Baroness Herberstein (Connie O'Mara).