Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Ardderrynagleragh, [Ard-doire na gCléireach]. Included are descriptions of Ard Tóin le Gaoth, Loch Ard Doire, Loch an Ghadaí (where a sheep thief hid out), and a note from the Field Name Books Small Names Index. Seán Ned Ó'Conghaile of Gleann Trasna, M. Lynch of Bunscanniff, and Mrs. Kelly of Ashleann House are credited as being some of the local sources of information.
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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Arderoo, [Na hArd-doiriú]. Loch beag doire circe, Loch na bfaoileán, Loughbeg, Ardermore Lough, Loughfatha, Thullalthree Hill are some of the local features briefly described.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardkyle, [Ardchoill]. Descriptions are given of Freaghillaun South (Freegh Island), Carraig Ghéar (Carrigeen South), Cuainin Garbh, Ross Beach, Poll na gColm (Ooeycolum on the OS maps), Glasoileán, Leac na mBó, Leac na Sronna, and Fruaigh Leathan. Some notes are included offering musings on the meanings of the different place names. Paddy Heanue of Letterbeg, and an old man who lives in the last cottage in Ardkyle are credited as providing some of the information therein. A note on a ruined megalith, 25 metres from a cliff ledge. A letter from Mike Gibbons (1988), is credited as being the source of some of the information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardmore, [An Aird Mhóir]. Included are descriptions of Caladh Mór, the grave of a French sailor buried under rock almost 100 years ago, Duinín, Carraig na hOillaine, Sindile (an islet, Tim Robinson describes the profile as that of a beater, and includes a small sketch), Corrán, and a small cave known locally as 'Jack of the Lanterns'. Patrick Mullen (et al), and Mr. MacDonagh of Eyrephort are credited as being sources of some of the local information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ard na gCraobhach [Ardnagreevagh]. Included are descriptions of Freaghillaun North, Lúibín an aill, Cathair (a ringfort), a forge, Bóithín na Cathrach, Carraig Léith, Cuainín Mór, Carraig an Bhradáin, Portín na Lachan, Fó Mhainnín, Aice, Ceann na Dumhaí, Cnocán na Sceithí, and Port an Chaisleáin. Several references are given to 'Hidden Connemara' as a source of information for this townland.
Correspondence from the Area Development Management Limited regarding the financial aid for the 4 Parishes Study; note of meetings with ADM; Correspondence regarding the 4 Parish Survey with potential participants; proposal from Ryan Murphy to conduct the study; includes copy of the survey.
Manuscript drawings by Etienne Rynne of Gaelic art style; copies of letters to the Irish Times discussing the design of Irish coinage and decisions by Charles Haughey (1979). TS letter from Etienne Rynne to Martin Dowland discussing Gaelic and Celtic art (1986). Short typescript article "The Art of the Gaelic Revival" by Rynne, colour photographs of assorted Gaelic art works; correspondence between Rynne and others discussing the dating and form of early publications and manuscripts bearing early Irish Gaelic art style.
Files relating to the international NGO, Article 19, based in London and of which Kevin Voyle was the founding director. Article 19 were concerned with matters of Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Religious Belief, Censorship, Press and Media and other such issues.
Two typed articles for The Times, 'The Burren' and 'The Aran Islands' describing both landscapes for a new audience. Two pages of handwritten notes with the fax number and editor's name for submission.