Correspondence between Tim Robinson and Paul Keegan, the Classics Editor at Penguin. Includes some copies of Robinson's letters, cover letters that accompany several drafts (P120/3/1/4/3-7).

The correspondence begins 8 Mar 1989 with Keegan asking Robinson if he would consider editing Synge's 'The Aran Islands' for Penguin Classics, including choosing what version of the text should be used, writing a note on the text, an introduction. Subsequent correspondence includes the contract, discusses the role of Yeats and Lady Gregory and Synge's phonetic use of the Irish language (27 Feb-15 Apr 1991), a letter from Bernard Meehan, Keeper of Manuscripts at Trinity College Library on the subject of using quotations from Synge's notebooks (29 May 1991), and several letters enclosing corrections. Meehan sends Robinson a blurb on the text on 11 Jul 1991, and a copy of Robinson's reply encloses an alternative, finding the Yeats quote they chose slightly disconnected from his own interpretation (22 Jul 1991). Letter from Rebecca Salt, Press Officer with Penguin Books writing with publication details (19 Feb 1991).

Correspondence between Robinson and Samuel Brussell of Anatolia Editions, Paris based publishers, advising they would soon publish J M Synge's 'The Aran Islands' with part of Robinson's introduction. Correspondence between 7 Sep 1995 and 8 Feb 1996 discussing terms. Copies of Robinson's replies are included.

File of correspondence with Lilliput Press.

Letter from Anthony Farrell enclosing notes from Paul Keegan of Penguin, who read the Labyrinth manuscript. (23 Feb 1995). A copy of Robinson's reply (27 Feb 1995).

Fax correspondence from Keegan to Robinson (1 Mar 1995) apologising for the abrupt tone of some of the notes, which were intended for his own reference, and not to be passed on to Robinson. A copy of Robinson's reply (6 Mar 1995).

A fax to Robinson from Farrell enclosing the Rules and Conditions of the Irish Times Literature Prize for 1995.

Letter to Robinson from Amanda [ ] of Lilliput Press regarding the book's launch (24 Aug 1995).

Copy letter from Robinson to Amanda [ ] with final spelling corrections (2 Nov 1995).

Letter from Anthony Farrell of Lilliput Press to Tim Robinson enclosing a letter of appreciation for the work from Rory Stewart. (c May 1984) 2pp;

Carbon copy of a handwritten letter from Robinson to Farrell ordering 200 copies of the pamphlets and some Gigginstown cheese. (27 Jul 1984) 1p;

A typed list of publicity meetings and reviews of the pamphlet, undated. 2pp.

File of correspondence between Tim Robinson and Anthony Farrell of Lilliput Press. Includes a list of maps for inclusion in 'Setting Foot on the Shores of Connemara & Other Writings', and corrections.

File of correspondence between Tim Robinson and various Irish and UK publishers pitching 'Stones of Aran'. Includes carbon copies of Robinson's letter, draft layout and biographical note, and the letters received in response.

Correspondence between Anthony Farrell of Lilliput Press and Robinson begins (19 Feb 1984) with Farrell expressing his enthusiasm for publishing the manuscript. Carbon copies of some, but not all of Robinson's letters are included in the subsequent correspondence. Subjects discussed include the design and distribution facilities available to the publisher, possible funding sources, a draft legal contract, a newspaper clipping about contractual rights of writers. Robinson's handwritten notes for the launch of Leo Daly's novel 'The Rock Garden' (21 Sep 1984), another book on Aran being published by Lilliput. The correspondence encloses Press Releases announcing the book, includes references and corrections from Robinson, discusses the artwork for the book (proofs included), and a handwritten guest list for the book launch. Some third party correspondence is also within this file, including a CV from a photographer, a review of the book sent to Farrell signed Charlie [ ]. The correspondence continues until 22 Aug 1986.

Third party correspondence from Hans Enters to Anthony Farrell making an offer for the Dutch rights to 'Stones of Aran: Pilgrimage', with an introduction to be written by Cees Nooteboom. (11 Jan 2000). Correspondence between Robinson and Nooteboom, including a piece by Nooteboom entitled 'The Stones of Aran' (Jan 2000-23 Aug 2001).

Typed letter from Brendan [Barrington] of Penguin Ireland to Robinson, accompanying an editorial memo on the 'Listening to the Wind' manuscript. The memo details general style points, and then some notes on each of the chapters. (19 Dec 2005).

Typed drafts with handwritten annotations of the entire book, except for the chapter 'Dinner at Letterdyfe'.

Pre-publication copy of 'J. M. Synge The Aran Islands with an Introduction edited by Tim Robinson'. Handwritten notes indicating pagination in table of contents, and some corrections.

A photocopy of the 1907 book, with some markups for Penguin.

Proof copy of the 'Stones of Aran Pilgrimage' manuscript, stamped Lilliput Proof copy. Pagination has been marked out, and there are several notes, underlined and highlighted sections in margins that show Robinson's final corrections.

Index card relating to the townland of Puck Island, [Oileán an Phocaide].

Files relating to Kevin Boyle's appointment and teaching at the Law Faculty of Queen's University, Belfast.