Correspondence between Richard O Mulrenin, Secretary of the Gaelic Union, and S.J. Barrett. A County Roscommon native, born in 1832 and was an agricultural student at the Albert Model Farm, Glasnevin, but with an aptitude for languages. He went to live in the Netherlands and Belgium for a while, and returned in 1876 where he worked in the Freeman's Journal, studied languages at TCD, and was Secretary of the Gaelic Union. He also wrote for Irisleabhar na Gaedilege, including a detailed report on the state of Irish on Inis Mean at the time. He died on the 28th October 1906.
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Handwritten letter from Rachel Brown to Robinson following up on their meeting, commenting on 'Stones of Aran Pilgrimage', and asking about Robinson's upcoming Connemara book. Copy typed reply from Robinson suggesting a possible collaboration with Brown, a photographer, on 'Setting Foot on the Shores of Connemara & Other Writings'. He describes a few imaginary photos that would complement phrases in the essay.
File of letters between Kevin Boyle and Peter Taylor, Journalist. Letters include:
TS letter from Boyle to Taylor outlining position on Palace Barracks, Co. Down, which was used as a venue for detention, interrogation and maltreatment of individuals suspected of terrorist activity (9 Oct 1979);
TS guidelines for being interviewed and appearing on TV, c1970s;
MS postcard from Taylor to Boyle, thanking Boyle for his letter and details on Palace Barracks, R V Flynn and Leonard (22 Oct 1979);
Copy TS letter from Taylor's Secretary, G. Hoban, thanking Boyle for his contribution to Panorama programme on Extradition (15 Mar 1982);
Letter signed by Taylor again thanking Boyle for his contribution and saying "The programme caused considerable ripples here". (23 Mar 1982);
Further letters thank Boyle for contributions to BBC programmes such as Panorama on topics such as Donnelly Case, Diplock, sends Boyle congratulations on winning the Donnelly case (1984) and other Northern Ireland related issues.
Correspondence from Peter Finnegan regarding groups who require delivery of modules under the enterprise development programme.
Correspondence between Seaghán Mac Énrí and Peadar Ua Laoghaire, Caislean Ua Liathain, Co. Chorgaighe.
Correspondence with Patricia Callanan regarding community alert in Cork and launch of walk. She commenced work on 14/11/1988 and left on 15/11/1991.
Correspondence between Padraig Mac Piaras and Stiophán Bairéad. Born in 1879, he was a writer, educationalist and revolutionary, leading the 1916 Rising which established the Irish Republic. He was committed to the work of the Gaelic League from his stude
Correspondence with Padraic Mac Nollaidhe, Eccles St., relating to social activities with Connradh na Gaeilge.
Correspondence between Norma Ni Cortaigh and Stiophán Bairéad. Norma was secretary of the O'Connell Street branch, and concerned with the organisation of activities in Dublin.
Correspondence between the Cooperative Credit Society and Muintir na Tíre headquarters.