Cover note from Ann [ ] at Penguin Group UK enclosing a printed scan of his Connemara map.

Copy typed letter from Tim to Dr Michael O'Connell, asking him to review a chapter from the book in light of O'Connell's findings in NW Connemara, and their applicability to Roundstone Bog. (4 Apr 2003) 1p;

A handwritten letter from Jim [James White], Department of Botany at UCD to Robinson. The letter refers to an earlier email from Robinson, and gives advice on taxonomies, referring to the Braun-Blanquet system. Encloses photocopies on the classification of angiosperms, Professor Victor Westhoff, and the magazine 'Peatland News', which includes an article about Dr Matthijs Schouten, sometimes called the Father of Irish Bog Conservation. (22 Apr 2003), 5pp and 1 item;

Correspondence between Tim Robinson and Paul [Mohr?], beginning with a copy of the chapter 'Errisbeg' ('Climbing Errisbeg' in the published version). The chapter has been read by Paul who advises a revision of the parts that deal with geology. Copy letter from Tim to Paul in reply mentioning the rock exposed in the Delany Dome (12 May 2003), and a reply from Paul to Tim recommending Mike Williams' book and commenting on the Delany Dome. (16 May 2003), 14pp;

Handwritten letter in Irish from Liam Mac an Iomaire to Robinson enclosing a photocopy of a chapter from a Cormac Ó Gráda book, 'An Drochshaol in Amhráin agus i Véarsaíocht'. (11 Dec 2004). Also included are the words of a song from the time of the Famine entitled 'Johnny Seoighe / Johnny Joyce'. 22pp.

Manuscript material documenting the creation and publication of the second book in Tim Robinson's Connemara Trilogy, 'The Last Pool of Darkness'.

Newspaper clippings, print-outs and handwritten notes of reference material, all subjects that are written about in 'The Last Pool of Darkness'.

The subjects covered include: the tectonic model for South Mayo, standing stones in Ireland, the Thomson family (who owned the Cushkillary estate during the Famine years), Salrock (cross-references Field Notebook E), Marconi, Bina McLoughlin, the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein and the time he spent in Ireland in 1910 when he came to visit William Eccles, the evidence of Mrs Caroline Blake given to the Special Commission of 1888, Ballynakill Monastery, Robert Isaac Wilbeforce, history of Kylemore Castle and Abbey, three verses from Liam Mac Con Iomaire titled 'An Captaen Ó Máille', a postcard from Sheila Mulloy about Captain O'Malley, notes from the diaries of John Bright, notes from the 3rd interim report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse 2003, the Blakes of Renvyle, quakers, High Island (history of ownership), Omey (notes on flora and fauna), and Mannin Bay.

First and early typed drafts of the following chapters of 'The Last Pool of Darkness':

'Suspect Terranes' which became 'A Suspect Terrane' in the published version, (Sept 2006); 'Faultlines', which became 'Faults' in the published version (Aug 2006); 'W. in Rosroe II', which became 'Thinking on the Ocean's Edge' in the published version (Jul 2006); 'The Sublime', which became 'The Sublime and the Religious' in the published version (Jan 2008); 'Romantic Ireland', which became 'The Smuggler and the Fabulist' in the published version (undated); 'Daylight and Twilight on Old Stones', which became 'Twilight on Old Stones' in the published version (23 Oct 2006), the text indicates there are earlier versions, but these are not in archive; 'Fate' (12 Oct 2007); 'The Disenchanted Island' which became 'Refloating Inishbofin' in the published version (6 Jun 2007), the text indicates there are earlier versions, but these are not in archive; 'High Island' which became 'Plague and Purity' in the published version (undated); 'Ballinaboy' which became 'From Ballinaboy' in the published version, (21 Nov 2007); typed pieces on the Sky Road and Clifden Castle, later integrated into 'Controversial Pitch' in the published version, (22 Jun 2007); typed piece on Marconi which were integrated into 'Photons in the Bog' in the published version, (Nov 2006); 'The Kingdom of Manannán', (Nov 2007).

Three pieces, later included as chapters in 'The Last Pool of Darkness', marked Cúirt 2007. 'A Suspect Terrane', 'Faults', and 'Thinking on the Ocean's Edge'.

Subsequent versions of the following chapters of 'The Last Pool of Darkness':

Index, proof notes, the Author's Note, and draft table of contents; 'The Dark Night of the Intellect' (Oct 2006); 'A Suspect Terrane' (2 Oct 2006); 'Faults' (2 Aug 2006); 'W. in Rosroe' and 'Thinking on the Ocean's Edge' (24 Oct 2006); 'The Mermaid' (11 May 2008); 'Moaning about the Chimneys' (15 Feb 2007); 'The Sublime and the Religious' (undated); 'Unfinished History' (20 Sep 2007); 'Twilight on Old Stones' (23 Oct 2006); 'An Ear to the Earth' (undated); 'Fate' (17 Oct 2007); 'Refloating Inishbofin' (6 Jun 2007); 'In the Mist' (3 Oct 2007); 'Against Infection', which became 'Plague and Purity' in the published version, (31 Oct 2006 and Sep 2007); 'Sometime Island' (7 Dec 2007); 'The Bible Wars in Clifden', which became 'Controversial Pitch' in the published version, (27 Jun 2007); 'From Ballinaboy' (2 Dec 2007); 'Photons in the Bog' (25 Jul 2007); 'The Kingdom of Manannán' (15 Nov 2007); 'Who Owns the Land' (23 Mar 2007); 'A Lake Full of Sand' (7 Sep 2007); 'Pilgrimage and Picnic' (5 Dec 2006); 'To the Dark Tower' (16 Apr 2008); Bibliography (undated).

Handwritten cover letter to Robinson from Fidelma [ ] (26 Jun 2007) to accompany an enclosure of Browne's ethnography of Inishbofin (enclosure not included in archive).

Printed email to Richard Murphy from Robinson enclosing a draft chapter for comment (20 Feb 2008 - 24 Feb 2008).

Copy letter to Pascal [ ] from Robinson (3 Apr 2008) advising he has written about him in the upcoming 'The Last Pool of Darkness' and a boat trip they took with Mike Gibbons and a team of archaeologists.

Printed email to Robinson from Patrick Gageby enclosing his comments on the chapters on Letterfrack and ICM. (8 May 2008).

A printed email to Dorothy C[ ] from Robinson and her reply (12-13 May 2008) in which she thanks Tim for her inclusion in the book.

General notes towards the introduction of 'The Last Pool of Darkness'. Includes copy of a letter to Gerry [ ] clarifying a detail of Aughrus, undated.

Handwritten notes and a draft bibliography of 'The Last Pool of Darkness.'

Proof with handwritten edits of the manuscript. Preceded by a file of typed notes on each chapter.

Copy letter from Robinson to Brendan Barrington (undated) giving instructions on font for the published copy, and enclosing a map with a tracing for inclusion in 'The Last Pool of Darkness'.

Final proof of manuscript with markers for printers. Includes coversheet from Palimpsest Book Production Ltd.