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"Copy typescript letter from the secretary [Glúin na Bua], to the secretary, Department for Entertainments Tax (Cáin Shiamsa), asking permission to show the film ""Dawn"" in the Thurles National Cinema on two days at the end of the month [in Irish]."

"Copy typescript letter signed by George Gilmore, Howth, to the editor, ""Irish Times"", in agreeance with letter by John Robb; commenting on neo-Redmondism ruling Ireland and need for uniting working classes north and south."

"Copy typescript letter signed Dónal Mac Coitir, chairman, Pobal Chluain Tarbh, to Proinsias Mac an Bheatha, in thanks for his support of the Clontarf Éigse this year; outlining their efforts since 1980, the organisations involved, and their hopes for the following year [in Irish]."

"Copy typescript letter signed Séamas Ó Cathasaigh, ""Inniu"" (""Nuachtán Náisiúnta na nGael""), Dublin, to the Secretary, Department of the Gaeltacht, Dublin; offer from board of trustees of ""Inniu"" to publish an Irish newspaper, as advertised by the Department. Enclosing detailed breakdown of the newspaper team envisaged, printing and distribution, expenditure and projected income for the first year; arguing on basis of Inniu's forty years' experience and good record [in Irish]."

Copy typescript list of the duties and activities expected of a member of Óige na Buaidhe, under seven headings [in Irish].

Copy typescript memorandum by Brendan [Duddy] for Martin [McGuinness] and Gerry [Adams]. Asking them to reconsider their seemingly strong position, by emphasising with the Unionists whose only option it might be to stand and fight. (With a caption by Éamonn Downey, referring to original documents which differ only in style, and in one marginal comment.)

Copy typescript memorandum by Brendan [Duddy] to Martin [McGuinness, and also addressed to Gerry Adams]. Referring to his paper of 11 April 2001; discussing again the threat from the Real IRA and further splits (the death of David Caldwell), and from Loyalist groups; advocating effective measures to bridge the gap between advancing nationalism and retreating unionism. (With a caption by Éamonn Downey referring to the original documents which include earlier handwritten and typescript drafts. See POL35/484 for comments on the differences between drafts. Also marking that this paper ought to be seen in the light of an Irish Times article (2 August) and a B.B.C. radio programme (4 August), both concerning Denis Bradley and his views.)

Copy typescript message (6 pp, and copy) entitled 'Substantive response' from [British government] to [Sinn Féin], promising to begin talks a week after parliament reconvenes, if certain conditions regarding the ceasefire are met. Attaching firstly a 'procedural annex' on the proposed exploratory talks, and secondly the joint statement of Prime Minister and Taoiseach of 29 October. (With extensive caption and commentary by [Éamonn Downey] partly arising from an interview with Duddy on 10 February 2008; indicating Sinn Féin took this as a de facto response to their 10 May document; discussing at length predicament for them in receiving the 22 February/2 November 'bogus' message only then, and having to justify their own actions before the Provisional Army Council.)

"Copy typescript of letter by 'C. Ó G' to the editor of ""Inniu"", in response to an article by Proinsias Mac an Bheatha on gardening matters; corresponding to pp.68-69 of ""Mé féin agus an gairdín"" where the letter is presented as a friend's [in Irish]."

"Copy typescript poem with handwritten corrections by Proinsias Mac an Bheatha entitled ""Coimhthíoch"", beginning 'Tá mé I mo choimhthíoch i mo dhúiche féin...' [in Irish]."