"Hardback notebook which begins as a diary covering his visit to the ""Biennales Internationales de Poésie"" at Knokke in Belgium, giving his itinerary, his experiences etc. Also notes on ""Sweeney"" and Indian philosophy among other things."
Manuscript
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Tim Robinson's handwritten notes on the layout and sequence of 'Setting Foot on the Shores of Connemara & Other Writings'.
A typed document entitled 'Headnotes (to precede individual pieces)', that gives the origin of each piece of writing.
Two booklets published by the Heritage Service within the National Parks and Wildlife Service, entitled Environmentally Friendly Farming, and Farming and Nature.
Notes on the Hernon / Ó hIarnáin family beginning with historical uncertainty over whether they arrived in Ireland with the Armada, or if they were Cromwellians. The notes cover their original settlement in Connemara, arrival on Aran before the Great Famine, and notes on individuals from generations of the Hernons beginning with Bartly Hernon and continuing to the present 7th generation.
Set of index cards giving a description of the townland of High Island, [Ardoileán]. Included are a note on Richard Murphy, the poet, who bought High Island in the 1960's, and a general note on the terrain of the island itself. Also included are descriptions of The Chisters (two islets called Carrickarone on the OS maps), Dublin (a passage between cliffs), Fuagh na Cara, Fuagh an Mhianaigh, Promontory Fort, and the Copper Mine. A fisherman on the island provided some of the local information.
Copies of addresses and speeches given by the Language Freedom Movement at debates in Higher Education Institutes. The central theme is nationalism, and topics covered include the importance of national language, notions of nationalism, and national spirit.
Detailing the work of Hill & Knowlton and how they would publicise the golden jubilee for Muintir na Tíre. Includes information on fundraising and a possible name change.
Large sellotaped map entitled 'Diocese of Tuam, Parish Boundaries in Connemara'. This is an Ordnance Survey with parishes outlined and identified by hand.
Two copies of the Index map for Co Galway showing the OS 6 inch sheet numbers. Both contain Robinson's notes that indicate the areas he has completed fieldwork on as of 1986, and the areas left to be surveyed.
A list of maps available from the Geological Survey of Ireland, and prices, and a catalogue for Phoenix maps.