Two copies of notes used in speech to the Arts Society in University College Galway on 9 December, 1966. Outlines the principles behind the Language Freedom Movement, that they are democratic, positive, responsible, and goes on to outline the organisation's policy.
Manuscript
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Articles of undertaking of tenants from Woodquay to redivide and work the land currently in their possession, to hold for the sum of £50. Signed by John Roche, William Gilmore, Patt Fenaughty, John Moran, Margaret Moran, William Fleming, Thomas Fleming, Thomas Brennan, John Higgins, Pat Horan, Pat Boyle and Pat Donelan.
Proofs of articles for publication in Rural Ireland
Two typed articles for The Times, 'The Burren' and 'The Aran Islands' describing both landscapes for a new audience. Two pages of handwritten notes with the fax number and editor's name for submission.
Files relating to the international NGO, Article 19, based in London and of which Kevin Boyle was the founding director. Article 19 were concerned with matters of Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Religious Belief, Censorship, Press and Media and other such issues.
Manuscript drawings by Etienne Rynne of Gaelic art style; copies of letters to the Irish Times discussing the design of Irish coinage and decisions by Charles Haughey (1979). TS letter from Etienne Rynne to Martin Dowland discussing Gaelic and Celtic art (1986). Short typescript article "The Art of the Gaelic Revival" by Rynne, colour photographs of assorted Gaelic art works; correspondence between Rynne and others discussing the dating and form of early publications and manuscripts bearing early Irish Gaelic art style.
Correspondence from the Area Development Management Limited regarding the financial aid for the 4 Parishes Study; note of meetings with ADM; Correspondence regarding the 4 Parish Survey with potential participants; proposal from Ryan Murphy to conduct the study; includes copy of the survey.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ard na gCraobhach [Ardnagreevagh]. Included are descriptions of Freaghillaun North, Lúibín an aill, Cathair (a ringfort), a forge, Bóithín na Cathrach, Carraig Léith, Cuainín Mór, Carraig an Bhradáin, Portín na Lachan, Fó Mhainnín, Aice, Ceann na Dumhaí, Cnocán na Sceithí, and Port an Chaisleáin. Several references are given to 'Hidden Connemara' as a source of information for this townland.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ardmore, [An Aird Mhóir]. Included are descriptions of Caladh Mór, the grave of a French sailor buried under rock almost 100 years ago, Duinín, Carraig na hOillaine, Sindile (an islet, Tim Robinson describes the profile as that of a beater, and includes a small sketch), Corrán, and a small cave known locally as 'Jack of the Lanterns'. Patrick Mullen (et al), and Mr. MacDonagh of Eyrephort are credited as being sources of some of the local information.