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File of correspondence between Joe Burke of the Leitrim Céilí Band and local organisers of dances particularly in County Galway, but also in ten other counties - arranging bookings; many offering congratulations following the band winning the All-Ireland championship in Thurles in early May. Including letters from Pádraig Ó Maoileoin (Miltown Malbay, Laichtín Naofa Céilí Band 22 May) and from Kitty Lennane (Ennis, Kilfenora Céilí Band 18 June) both recommending the band to work with James O'Neill's record company; invitation by National Commemoration Committee to Wolfe Tone Commemoration céilí (Dublin 27 May).

File of correspondence between Joe Burke, Paddy [Dooley], and Padden [Downey] of the Leitrim Céilí Band and local organisers of dances particularly in County Galway, but also in seven other counties, and in London (Cricklewood, Leytonstone) - asking quotations and arranging performances. Among these a series of performances by Gael-linn in Conamara. Including receipt and bill from Walton's (Dublin) and "Nuachtán Gael" (Dublin). Also including letter from the Association of Irish Traditional Musicians (Dublin 6 and 12 August) warning that if the band members are not members of the union, they cannot perform with another band that is; letter from Tommy Hennessy, M.C. (Dublin 15 August) offering his services; private letter from Fr Dan Lyons (Pallaskenry) requesting a simple recording of music. Typical fee agreed for a performance 19-10 (Birr 23 September).

File of correspondence between Joe Burke, Paddy [Dooley], and Padden [Downey] of the Leitrim Céilí Band and local organisers of dances particularly in County Galway, but also in seven other counties, and in London (Cricklewood, Leytonstone) - asking quotations and arranging performances. Among these a series of performances by Gael-linn in Conamara. Including receipt and bill from Walton's (Dublin) and "Nuachtán Gael" (Dublin). Also including letter from the Association of Irish Traditional Musicians (Dublin 6 and 12 August) warning that if the band members are not members of the union, they cannot perform with another band that is; letter from Tommy Hennessy, M.C. (Dublin 15 August) offering his services; private letter from Fr Dan Lyons (Pallaskenry) requesting a simple recording of music. Typical fee agreed for a performance 19-10 (Birr 23 September).

File of letters from James O'Neill of Dublin Records, Long Island (United States of America) to Joe Burke; introducing his company as one that has done recordings with the Kilfenora and Tulla Céilí Bands and many individuals, and urging the Leitrim Céilí Band to engage in a record contract with him on foot of their winning the All-Ireland championship. Outlining requirements for recording in Dublin, and terms of contract specifying that Burke himself record some tracks solo; listing tracks required ( 5 per person, 10 for Burke, expenses for Dublin). Eventually disappointment with the Nealon studios, further recording in London in November, and his satisfaction with both sets of recording. Stating his friend Harry McGuirk may bring the band to New York for St. Patrick's Day 1960. Warning him against a Dublin record company.

File of correspondence between Joe Burke of the Leitrim Céilí Band and local organisers of dances or members of public, particularly in County Galway, but also in Westmeath (Mullingar), Clare (Ennis), Tipperary (Nenagh), Roscommon (Strokestown), Leitrim (Carrick-on-Shannon), and also Yorkshire (organising locally and for London). Also including a list of 32 céilí bands issued by the Association of Irish Traditional Musicians; press cutting with advertisement for a band for Easter; letter from James O'Connor (Huddersfield, no date) promising to organise performances, depending on a London club date, stating that many bands are heading over for Lent.

File of correspondence between Joe Burke of the Leitrim Céilí Band and local organisers of dances and members of the public, particularly in County Galway, but also in eight other counties - requesting quotations and arranging performances; general appreciation of Burke and of the band. Including dances organised by the National Farmers' Association (Doora 1 February) and by the local G.A.A. (Portroe 23 February); Raidio Éireann (23 February Dublin) asking for some information on the band for publicity for their 'Coirmcheol na Féile'. Arrangements for playing the Hibernian Ballroom, Dublin, once a month (Dundrum 6 January). Also including letter from James O'Neill (New York 26 February) on forthcoming American tour of the band, dates not yet fixed, organised by Harry McGurk; warning him against offers from N.Y. record companies.

File of correspondence between Joe Burke of the Leitrim Céilí Band and local organisers of dances, particularly in County Galway, but also in seven other counties - asking for quotations and making bookings; also some other items generally concerning music events, and the music business. Including dances planned for a Pioneer Social (Ardrahan 19 May), a G.A.A. dance (Lixnaw 10 May); competitions entered at the Fleadh Cheoil (Boyle 4-6 June) by the Leitrim Céilí Band but also by the Paddy Carty Trio, and the Tony Molloy Trio. Including also letters demanding return of cups won in 1959 (Longford/ Boyle, 27 April, 2 May). Further including letters from James O'Neill (30 April New York) dealing with the recent recording made by a certain Costello which were meant for a radio show but not for making a record.

File of correspondence between Joe Burke of the Leitrim Céilí Band and local organisers of dances, particularly in County Galway, but also in eleven other counties, and London (Cricklewood) - asking for quotations and making bookings; also some other items generally concerning music events, and the music business. Including booking for the CCE fleadh held in Birr (20 June); an advertisement for Patricia Coughter, ballad singer (9 June Castlebar) as a potential 'guest artiste'; letter from S. O'Connor (Ballymacelligott 24 June) commenting on their performance in Ballyheigue and advising on how to improve the band (e.g. additions of saxophone and of female vocalist); invitation from An tOireachtas (Dublin 28 July) to participate in their competitions. Also including letter from James O'Neill (New York 18 July) asking whether the band had reached an agreement with Costello; promising to seek legal action over the multi-artist record produced by him.

File of correspondence between Joe Burke of the Leitrim Céilí Band and local organisers of dances, particularly in County Galway, but also in ten other counties, and England (Yorkshire) - asking for quotations and making bookings; also some other items generally concerning music events, and the music business. Including arrangement for concert at the Galway Fleadh Ceoil (Tuam 1 September); letter from Sweeney's travel agency (Dublin 12 August) arranging for flights to be paid by the London dance club; competition entry for Joe Burke to An tOireachtas (20 October Dublin). Also including letter from James O'Connor (Huddersfield 17 October) inviting them to play in his 'town' where 'we have all the Gaelick speaking People from Galway who no doubt would love to hear you'.

File of correspondence between Joe Burke of the Leitrim Céilí Band and local organisers of dances, particularly in County Galway, but also in six other counties and England (Yorkshire) - asking for quotations and making bookings. Including plans for a Macra na Feirme -concert (Loughrea 2 November) also to feature the Gael-linn Cabaret; Gael-linn (Dublin 24 November) regretting the Macushla Ballroom is being fought over at the Congress of Irish Unions by the Federation of Musicians who don't permit Association [of Irish Traditional Musicians] to play there. Also including a series of letters from James O'Connor (Huddersfield, Yorkshire 22 November - 28 December) planning for performances there, in Birmingham, and London, stating that he is working on this with a priest. Fees for the band of 20/ night (asking price in Ballaghaderreen) and 25 (agreed for London).