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Correspondence between Caitlín Ní Fhearraigh, Rúnaí an Cumann Éigse agus Seanchais, Coláiste na hOllscoile, Gaillimh to Coiril Ó Mathúna, asking if there was any chance of the Taibhdhearc bringing a play to the Mayo Gaeltacht, suggesting a play of her own if they were looking for a play. Coiril replies that he will pass on the views of the Directors to her after they have considered her letter, and asks for a copy of the play so that they could consider it [in Irish].

Correspondence between Canon Hayes and Reverend John A. O'Brien, Notre Dame University, regarding Rev. O'Brien's solicitation of an article from Canon Hayes for the Vanishing Irish book. Includes a letter from Rev. O'Brien to Canon Hayes requesting Hayes to write an article plus a two-page list of suggestions for book contributors (20/10/1952, 3pp), and affirmative letter of response from Canon Hayes enclosing the (not attached) manuscript and asking Rev. O'Brien to speak at the upcoming Rural Week at the Diocesan College and University College Cork in August 1953 (14/11/1952, 2pp).

Correspondence between Charles McNeill and Stiophán Bairéad. Charles McNeill was brother of Eoin, and active as a writer and scholar in the Gaelic League, and later with the Irish Manuscripts Commission.

Newspaper clipping from Hibernia on the 20 March 1970, in which Proinsias Mac Aonghusa discusses the importance of freedom of speech with regard to a group of Maoists in Limerick. Newspaper clipping from Hibernia, letters to the Editor, including C. T. Morris's response to the Proinsias Mac Aonghusa article, 3rd April 1970. Newspaper clipping from Hibernia, letters to the editor, on 1st May 1970. A letter by Pádraig Ó Conchúir responding to C. T. Morris's comments the previous month. Discusses the lack of popular support for the LFM, and says the West cannot be won for England. Copy letter written in response to this by Christopher Morris in which he counters many of the points made.

Correspondence between Christopher Morris and M.A. Eissen, Registrar of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. Morris writes to Eissen in a letter dated 11 August 1970, requesting information on any literature available on the Belgian linguistic cases. In his reply on 19 August 1970, Mr. Eissen encloses stencilled texts of both judgements, which took place on 9 February 1967 and 23 July 1968, as well as the press releases issued by the court, and a list of relevant articles appearing in various books and periodicals. Mr. Morris responds to Mr. Eissen in a letter on 11 September 1970, thanking him for his response, and giving an overview of the Irish linguistic situation. He seeks advice on how to bring the matter to the attention of the European Court of Human Rights. Mr. Eissen responds on 23 September, advising he has forwarded Mr. Morris's letter to the Secretary of the Commission, as the Court cannot examine the case.

Correspondence between Ciarán Bairéad, Beechmount House, Turloughmore, Galway, and Coiril Ó Mathúna, asking if he could tell him when Canon Moran's translation of "The Bishop's Candlesticks" was staged. Coiril replies that it was staged on 11th & 12th of May, 1930 [in Irish].

Correspondence between Ciarán de Brún, 6 Páirc Bríde, Áth-Í, Co. Cill Dara, and Coiril Ó Mathúna, stating that they are interested in Gaelic drama in his school, and asks for advice on how to go about this. Coiril replies that he would like a little more detailed information before he could advise [in Irish].

Correspondence between Cluab de Ceabhasa, Ros Cathail, Uachtarárd, Co na Gaillimhe and Máirín Nic Alasdair, seeking to use the hall in the 10th November, this is refused as the actors will be in rehearsals [in Irish].

Correspondence between Coiril Ó Mathúna and agents of the English Theatre Guild Ltd., 75 Berwick St., London, looking for permission to stage "Hasty Heart" and "Cuckoos in the Hearth".

Correspondence between Coiril Ó Mathúna and An Caipt Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha, An Campa Míleacta, An Currach, Co. Cill Dara, relating to his appointment and resignation as a member of the Board of Directors. In acknowledging his resignation, the Board pay tribute to his work for the Taibhdhearc down through the years [in Irish].