Hand-bill on the history and value of the Irish language, giving the views of scholars on the language.
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Handdrawn copy of piece from an Anglo-Saxon poem on the conflict between the body and the spirit.
Handwritten draft of a letter to The Irish Times in the handwriting of Christopher Morris. The letter is in response to comments made by Joseph Foyle about the Irish Humanist Association, who wrote that their ideas were not to be taken too seriously. Mr. Morris explains some of the views of the Association, offers a definition of humanism, and advises that they will forward on their statement of aims, and supplementary information. Includes some notes for inclusion in the letter.
Handwritten draft of letter to Micheál Ó hAodha, Radio Éireann, enclosing a radio poem, "Death on a Bridge" for his consideration. He gives the genesis of the poem, as well as outlining how he envisages a production of the poem for radio.
Handwritten draft of part of "Handbook of Modern Irish" by S.P. Mac Énrí, containing additions and amendments to the text.
Handwritten draft of three poems by Micheal Breathnach (Torna). They are "Loch Lein", "A Phuisin, A Phusin" and "Is maith liom mo chircin" [in Irish].
Handwritten letter in pencil from Christopher Morris addressed simply 'Dear John', (it looks to be a draft). Expresses regret that they have not been able to reconcile their differences of opinion regarding the means of action adopted by the executive of the Language Freedom Movement.
Handwritten letter in form of a diary by Lúghaidh Lamh Fada [Michael Cusack] entitled "Diary of Lúghaidh Lamh Fada, Creevah, Co.Clare". Giving humorous account of a holiday in County Clare, travelling there from Dublin via Limerick, visiting cousins and friends, travelling to Ennis, Ruan, Corofin, Lisdoonvarna, Creevah, Kilfenora. Mentioning Hugh Brady, cousins Patsey, Michael, Lizzie Cusack, and cousin John Culliney. Also mentioning a meeting of "Gaels" in Limerick during night of travel, and giving impressions from his address to a Mr Hourigan's Gaelic League meeting in Corofin: "Spoke loudly, strongly and melodiously with the illimitable resources and delightful imagery of a man of two tongues... my voice was as sweet as an Irish tune and its intonations as graceful as the curl of a reel". Also referring to the "Tuovahera tragedy in 1831" when Cusacks and neighbours killed "the five unfortunate men who were doing what the peelers did afterwards in Mitchelstown".
Handwritten list of names, likely people to approach with regard to the LFM.
One spiral notebook entitled 'Synge Notes', with Robinson's notes and references relating to Synge's time on the Aran Islands.