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David Owen Norris and Sonnerie Trio. Concert held at the Aula Maxima, National University of Ireland, Galway. Includes printed concert programme with details of works performed from Mendelssohn and also a biography of the musicians.

Material relates to case of David Reynolds (DR) who believed he was entitled to vote but was not on register. Voting age had been lowered to 18 and draft register was published in Dec 1972. DR sent in correction and was told he would appear on new register on 15 April 1973. However, DR wanted to vote in local elections in 28th Feb 1973 and claimed he had constitutional right to vote. Unclear whether case was successful. Solicitors: Dudley Potter, Counsel: Mary Robinson.

David Wehr. Printed programme from the recital held at the Aula Maxima, University College Galway. Includes details of works to be performed and biographical information on Wehr. (4 copies, 4 pp) File also includes draft TS press release issued by Music for Galway publicising the event and also photocopy of press cuttings of previous concerts from Wehr taken from the Guardian (U.K.) the Times (U.K.) The Daily Telegraph (U.K.) the Washington Post (U.S.A) Houston Chronicle (U.S.A.) and others. TS letter (photocopy) signed by Deirdre Stephens, P.R.O. of Music for Galway to 'Mr Carty' enquiring if a music critic from the Sunday Tribune would report on the concert. (8 Nov 1988)

Davide Franceschetti. File includes TS letter from Ann Fuller, Administrator of GPA Dublin International Piano Competition to Dr. Jane O'Leary of Music for Galway outlining the availability of the next winner of the GPA Dublin International Piano Competition, should Music for Galway be interested (7 Apr 1994) Copy of return letter (undated) from O'Leary to Fuller stating "We (M.F.G) are very eager to offer an engagement at the earliest possible time". Follow-on letter of reply from Fuller to O'Leary, outlining the performance fee for Franceschetti and availability dates for Enrico Pompili and Cedric Tiberghien (24 Aug 1994) TS letter from Niall Henehan, General Manager, Brennan's Yard Hotel to Madeleine Flanagan of Music for Galway confirming accommodation for Franceschetti (14 Oct 1994) File also includes checklist of duties in preparation for the Franceschetti concert and brief biography of Franceschetti.

Weekly staff reports from Dawn Beaumount on work completed as part of the Mainstream Rural Development Programme project in Muintir na Tíre.

Correspondence with Dawn Beaumount regarding her work on the Mainstream programme; includes staff conditions.

Expenses from Dawn Beaumount outlining expenses incurred completing work for the Mainstream Programme

Expenses from Dawn Beaumount outlining expenses incurred completing work for the Mainstream Programme.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosbeg [Damhros Beag]. Included are descriptions of Ballinakill Harbour Oysters, where 20-30 people were employed in the late 19th century. The West of Ireland Oyster and Fish company collapsed a few years later, and the oyster beds were worn out by 1903. Roisín, a peninsula called Rushyhaughtily on the OS, and a description tracing the ownership of the lobster ponds there. Lochán Lí (Liath), Lugán Driseach, Líonadh Mór, Oileán Buí, Scóchaí, Doilín Garbh, Oileán Lachan, Roeillaun (Roe Island), Lochán an tSáile, and Cnocán na Beirtrí are also described. Professor Noel Wilkins of UCG, Jim Joyce and his wife are all credited with providing some of the local information.