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The writer and dramatist was born and educated in Galway city. As a young man he was an actor with the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. During his time in Galway he took part in many productions at Galway's Gaelic theatre An Taibhdhearc. His Rain on the Wind a love story set in the famous Claddagh Fishing Village was initially banned in Ireland. He is remembered for his many novels the most famous of which is his historical trilogy Seek the Fair Land, The Silent People and The Scorching Wind. His also wrote the delightful children's adventure story The Flight of the Doves which was made into a film. He was artistic director from 1939 to 1948, before a stint in the Abbey Theatre, after which he concentrated on writing. He died in 1967.

Various receipts relating to the work of the Taibhdhearc.

Typescript of accounts showing receipts and expenditure for 1928, as well as liabilities.

Typescript copies of accounts showing receipts and expenditure for the Taibhdhearc from August to February, as well as outstanding liabilities [in Irish].

Typescript draft with amendments of the proposed lease between the Galway Theatre company and the Augustinian Fathers.

Typed list of actors available for the play. He also includes a copy of the drama, which he would like back in a few days [in Irish].

Letter from P O Ruairc, 1 Sraid Howard, Rinn-Muirfean, Áth Cliath to the Secretary, stating that he wishes to get his translations of "Eimer & Yvonne" and "Julius Caesar" back from them [in Irish].

Typed letter from P O Ruairc, 1 Sraid Howard, Rinn Muirfean, to 'A Chara' requesting the return of a script. He includes copies of correspondence between himself and Earnan de Blaghd, Amharclann na Mainistreac, about the script. O Ruairc gave the script to the Taibhdhearc and he wants it back as the Abbey are looking for it. [in Irish]

Two letters from The Arts Council to Sinead Ui Allurain, Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe, relating to a grant of £2,200. [in Irish and English]