Letter from Seán Ó Luing, 30 Ascal na Coille, Teach Lorcáin, Baile Átha Cliath, to Eoghan Ó Tuairisc apologising for not writing sooner, saying that he is delighted to hear that he is working on a book on Easter Week. He tells him that the Irish Volunteer
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Letter from Seán Ó Luing, 30 Ascal na Coille, Teach Lorcáin, Baile Átha Cliath, to Eoghan Ó Tuairisc apologising for not writing sooner, saying that he is delighted to hear that he is working on a book on Easter Week. He tells him that the Irish Volunteer
Typescript version of "Dé Lúain" with minor handwritten amendments [in Irish].
Copy of review of "Dé Luain" by Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, done by Criostoir Mac Aonghusa and published in Inniu [in Irish].
Letter from Tomás Ó Floinn, Foxrock, Dublin, to Mr. Figgis, returning a manuscript of "Dé Luain" with his comments on the text and suggestions for improvement.
Copy of review of "Dé Luain" by Eoghan Ó Tuairisc.
Article by Ultan Macken in the RTE Guide on Eoghan Ó Tuairisc ahead of the broadcast of a reading of "Dé Luain".
Letter from P A Wayman, Director of the School of Cosmic Physics, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, Dunsink, County Dublin, telling him that the eclipse of 3rd February could have only been partially visible in Dublin. He also comments that the meteorological office would be able to give him the conditions for that day.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosmore [Damhros Mór]. Features described include Cnocán na Coille (where the mark of St. Ceannann's hand, clenched fist, and knee are to be found on its west side), the former Doctor's house (built c. 1895 and overlooking Bearna Dhearg Bay), Damhros (where oyster bays and pearl breeding mussels can be found), Dawros Bridge, Macalla, Ceapachaí, Carraig na Bearna, Bearna Dhearg, Carraig na bPlobóg (pollack), Cnoc an Iobra, the Hotel and Courthouse (originally Temperance Hotel, later Carson's, then O'Grady's), Oileán na nUan/Lamb's Island, Creggauns, and Steve's Lake. Local residents Joe Lydon, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Joyce are credited with providing some of the local information.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosbeg [Damhros Beag]. Included are descriptions of Ballinakill Harbour Oysters, where 20-30 people were employed in the late 19th century. The West of Ireland Oyster and Fish company collapsed a few years later, and the oyster beds were worn out by 1903. Roisín, a peninsula called Rushyhaughtily on the OS, and a description tracing the ownership of the lobster ponds there. Lochán Lí (Liath), Lugán Driseach, Líonadh Mór, Oileán Buí, Scóchaí, Doilín Garbh, Oileán Lachan, Roeillaun (Roe Island), Lochán an tSáile, and Cnocán na Beirtrí are also described. Professor Noel Wilkins of UCG, Jim Joyce and his wife are all credited with providing some of the local information.