Letter and postcard to John McGahern, adding comments on McGahern's application to Aosdána (1997), the other sending feedback and comments of consolation following Madden judging a book prize that McGahern didn't win.

File of manuscript letters and postcards from Denis O'Driscoll to John McGahern, sending comments and praise of McGahern's work, invitations to dinner with the lannan Foundation, thanks for receipt of "Stoner" by John Williams, comments on meeting with Derek Mahon, and other discussions on literary matters.

File of letters from Denis Sampson, scholar of McGahern's work, to John McGahern, generally discussing McGahern's work, publishing and book plans and options, and related points.

"Letters from Domhnall Óg Ó Ceocháin, Carraig Ruacháin, Contae Corcaí le Eoghan, giving him news of poetry events in Ballyvourney, and he thanks him for his considerable efforts in finding a publisher for him (29 June 1974). He includes examples of his work, including ""Do Thigh na nGealta"", ""Do Gulf Oil"" and other pieces (31 August 1975). He also gives details of the marriage of his daughter, and the music of Peadar Ó Riada at the reception (23 March 1976)."

"Letter and telegram form Daithí Ó Coileáin, Dublin, to Eoghan, arranging a meeting between the editors of ""Comhar"" and Eoghan to discuss possible items for the journal."

Letters from Dónaill Mac Amhlaigh, Northampton, to Eoghan Ó Tuairisc forwarding him pieces of writing for comment, and thanking him for his review of his latest book [in Irish].

Letters from Donald Gordon, University of Reading, to John McGahern regarding a visiting academic position at the University, letter of support for McGahern etc. A torn letter is present with one half missing. Also a letter to McGahern letting him know that Gordon had passed away.

File of letters from Donald "Skip" Hays of University of Arkansas, discussing writing and books.

Letters from Donnchadh Ó Suilleabháin, Connradh na Gaeilge, Dublin, to Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, Athy. First letter encloses a testimonial for him (22 July 1968). Those from 1977 relate to his work in relation to the various competitions in An Oireachtas, as well as moves to get some of the material published afterwards [in Irish].

File of letters from Dorothea Ormond / Bernadette and Patrick O'Malley, based in Cleggan, Co. Galway, friends of the McGaherns, discussing local and family news and updates; thanks John for his play.