File of manuscript and typescript letters both to and from Michael Rynne in his capacity of Irish Ambassador to Spain. Letters largely between Michael Rynne and Con Cremin of the Department of External Affairs, Dublin. The letters discuss the structure, work and roles of the Department and its various positions; Letter from Sean T. Ó Ceallaigh, President of Ireland, Dec 1957; Letters between Rynne and William E. Kerrish, regarding his speaking engagements entitled "Religion in Action in an Atomic Age", an address for parish societies, clubs, forums and fraternal organizations (Nov 1957); Letters between Rynne and Dr. Paul O'Higgins, Cambridge University regarding international law. (1958)
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File of manuscript and typescript letters both to and from Michael Rynne in his capacity of Irish Ambassador to Spain. Letters include from Rynne to Jack Molloy, Assistant Secretary, Department of External Affairs, Dublin, regarding notes from discussions regarding the abolition of visas for travel between Spain and Ireland (18 Apr 1959); Letters between Rynne and Con Cremin, Department of External Affairs, discussing particulars of Rynne's discussed retirement from Madrid (Nov 1960); Further correspondence between Rynne and Cremin discussing terms and timing of Rynne's retirement and other Department work of External Affairs.
File of manuscript and typescript letters both to and from Michael Rynne following his retirement as Irish Ambassador to Spain. Rynne is now based back in Dublin. Letters include to Rynne from the Irish Consul in Barcelona, regarding an illuminated manuscript, the "Ultonia" manuscript (Fen 1964); Letter from Marie O'Kelly, Personal Secretary to the President of Ireland, Éamon de Valera, thanking Rynne for lending him a photograph of "an interesting event" taken in 1921 and "for helping him to recall and reconstruct the happenings of the morning of the 6th December, 1921. (at Strand House, Limerick) (20-25 Sep 1963); Letter from Rynne to Thomas P. Glynn, Co-Ordinating Officer, Hotel Services, Bórd Fáilte Éireann, Dublin, discussing tourism development and hotels in Ireland. (20 Sep 1963)
Correspondence received relating to community alert and work being done by Community Councils; adverts for safety products.
Copies of correspondence and report prepared by Col Éamon de Buitléar on the State of Irish in Oglaigh na hÉireann, recommending the publication of a military guide in Irish and proper translation services.
Three copies of a letter sent to Mrs. Betty Jones referring to a misunderstanding that arose when they met earlier in the month. Requests answers to three questions on the subject of her or her husband's involvement with any language organisations. In her response, her husband is identified as Brian Ó Baoill, and she answers the questions, admitting some embarrassment on her part, but stating that she has no involvement in Irish language organisations, and agrees with the Language Freedom Movement's aims. Finally, two copies of a response from Mr. Morris acknowledging her letter, and enclosing an application form.
"Correspondence between F.J. Jaffrennou and Stiophán Bairéad, discussing Irish and Breton matters. Born in 1879, Francois-Joseph-Claude Haffrennou was a Breton language writer and editor, as well as a Breton nationalist. He was also known by the name ""Tadir"", and was one of the pioneers of the Breton autonomist movement."
Letter from Séamus Barry to Christopher Morris regarding the possibility of arranging a debate on the Irish language. He explains that his Society would be happy to arrange such a debate in the future, but refers to the belief among some members of the Society that the Language Freedom Movement previously declined an invitation to speak at the college. In Christopher Morris's reply, he thanks him for agreeing to consider a language debate, and assures him that the LFM had never declined such an invitation. Mr. Morris asks Mr. Barry to look into this matter, and to clear any confusion up.
Correspondence between Tomas Ua Conceanainn and Stiophán Bairéad. Born on Inis Mhean he was educated in the Patrician School in Galway. Went to the States with his brother 0n 1885, he returned thirteen years later, becoming one of the organisers for the Gaelic League. He accompanied Douglas Hyde on his tour of America in 1906, and remained Ard-Timire of Connradh until 1911.
Correspondence with Christine Martindale regarding the post of Community Adviser