Press cuttings of meetings of "The Society for the Preservation of the Irish Language" and of "The Gaelic Union for the Preservation and Cultivation of the Irish Language" made by Stephen J. Barrett, Meelick House, Kilmore, County Roscommon. Includes report of a parliamentary exchange about the Commission for Brehon Laws, complaining about the appointment of Prof. Atkinson for the work of O'Donovan and O'Curry (2 Aug 1887). Also a feature on the Gaelic Almanac for 1894 in the "Freeman's Journal". Also report for "The Evening Telegraph" on a lecture by John McNeill BA, on the early days of the Gaelic League to the St. Teresa's Total Abstinence Association in Clarendon St. Also obituary notice in "The Leitrim Observer" for Stephen Barrett (father of Stiophán Bairéad), a retired cess collector (13 Oct 1900). Many of the cuttings near the end refer to family members such as his brothers. Enclosed copy of a circular letter issued by John E Nolan Hon. Sec. of the Gaelic Union, 19 Kildare St., Dublin to the members of the Society for the Preservation of the Irish Language, The Council of the Gaelic Union, and to the members and associates of both bodies complaining about attempts by the Society for the Preservation of the Irish Language to acquire funds for the establishment of a Gaelic Journal, even though his society already runs one. He outlines the reasons why he and Canon Nourke split from the Society and set up the Gaelic Union (10 Nov 1889) [Formerly LSB156].

Scrapbook with newspaper cuttings on the golden jubilee celebrations.

Notebook containing press cuttings relating to the work of the Gaelic League. A lot of the articles refer to the controversy surrounding the League in 1913. Also an appeal by a committee set up to erect a hall to the memory of Thomas Ashe (20 Oct 1917). Also report in "The Evening Herald" on the arrest of Stephen Barrett when he turned up with keys to the safes taken from the Gaelic League offices at Dublin Castle (1 Nov 1920). Also a report of the case from the same paper when charges of holding a shotgun and two rounds of revolver ammunition on Stephen Barrett were dropped when the defendant was found not guilty (8 Dec 1920). Includes material relating to his death, and the reminiscences and obituaries of other leading members of the Gaelic League at that time.

Typed Irish language essay by Maitiú Ó Maoláin 'Déanamh an bhréidín ceann easna, Scoil Éigse is Seanchais, Eoghanacht 1964-5). The essay covers the tradition of spinning wool in the locality. Some corrections to the text are handwritten in.

Two typed copies (one with handwritten edits) of a piece of folklore transcribed from a tape recording of Seán Ó Giolláin. The story is one he heard from his grandfather and dates back to the Famine. It describes a local man, Donall Mhicil and his potato crop. The piece is written in Irish.

Photocopy of receipt from D. O'Connor to Stiophán Bairéad for money for one share in Scoil Eanna Ltd.

Colour photographs of a field trip of Tim Robinson and groups of children walking through Inis Meáin. Also included are two blank postcards advertising the Inis Meáin Knitting Co. Ltd. Includes thank you cards from the children. (2006-2010).

Circular subscription form for "Scéaluidhachí Chúige Mumhan" by Peadar Ua Laoigaire.

File of material relating to the campaign opposing the construction of an Interpretive Centre at Mullaghmore.

Copy letter from a group of botanists, geologists and geographers to Dr Alan Craig of the National Parks and Monuments Service expressing dismay at the proposal to create a tourist complex at Mullach Mór / Loch Gealain. (19 Mar 1991) 1p;

Letter from E Charles Nelson to Robinson about opposition to the visitor complex, and a copy of Robinson's reply. Mentions the airport campaign. (25 Mar - 17 Apr 1991) 2pp;

Letter from Leo Hallissey to Robinson asking him to put a statement of opposition to the centre in writing, and forward it to the Burren Action Group. A copy of Robinson's statement which includes an extract from an essay he wrote for 'The Book of the Irish Countryside' invoking the banshee Brónach Bóirne. (25 Jun - 2 Jul 1991) 3pp;

Letter from [David Henry?] to Robinson enclosing a poster advertising an art competition, part of the Save Mullaghmore Area campaign. (25 Sep 1991) 4pp;

Copy letter to The Lord Killanin from Robinson asking if the National Heritage Council can influence the decision. Enclosed is a copy of a letter Robinson has written to the Irish Times (13 Feb 1992) 3pp;

Letter from Geraldine O'Dea to Robinson giving a list of TDs and MEPs the campaign is dealing with. (27 Feb 1992) 2pp;

Letter from Victor Westhoff to Robinson commenting on the Environmental Impact Assessment carried out on the Mullaghmore Visitor Centre. (2 Mar 1992) 4pp;

Copy letter to the OPW from Robinson commenting on the Environmental Impact Study and imploring the OPW to prevent the centre from being constructed (7 Mar 1992) 1p;

Copy of Dáil questions put to the Minister for Finance Noel Treacy by several TDs, and his responses. A compliment slip from Roger Garland, Green Party TD is attached to the list of questions. (8 Jul 1992) 9pp;

Copy letter from Finola Macnamara of the Burren Action Group to Robinson asking him to input into the consultation process on the environmental issues associated with the proposed site, and the social and economic benefits of locating the centre in a nearby village (16 Jun 1993) 1p;

Copy circular letter sent from the Burren Action Group thanking the recipient for their support. (Apr 1995) 1p;

Copy letter to the Editor of the Irish Times from Tim Robinson commenting on the ongoing controversy over the proposed Visitor Centre, and a press clipping of the published letter (28 Aug-2 Oct 1998) 2pp;

A poster for a rally to save Mullaghmore in Lisdoonvarna (1 Mar [ ] ) 1p;

Booklet entitled 'Mullaghmore The Heart of the Burren. A balanced view of an environmentally sensitive situation' issued by the Burren Action Group. (Undated) 4pp;

Offprint of Geonews, the newsletter of the Geographical Society of Ireland, with an article about the Burren Interpretive Centre. (May 1994) 1 item;

Card from Kit Ó Ceirín to Tim and Máiréad thanking them for their support over the course of the campaign (Mar 2000) 2 items.

File of press cuttings reporting on the controversy from the Irish Times, The Sunday Times, Galway Advertiser, The Sunday Tribune, and The Guardian (1991-2001) 48pp.

Typescript of poem entitled "Samhall sa Spideal" by Colbert Kearney [in Irish].

File of letters from Sam Sussman to M M O'Shaughnessy. Sussman is a potential investor and writes on headed paper 'Sussman, Wormser & Co, Wholesale Grocers'. The letters concern business dealings and refer to Mr Hill and Dr O H Simons on the subject of exploiting the Balaklaia claim. The final letter, dated 7 Apr 1897 summarises the terms and rates they negotiated, and gives his opinion about Dr Simons as a businessman.