Set of index cards describing some of the local features of Snámh Bó, [Snauvbo]. So-named as a swimming place for cows, who used to graze on an island. Brief descriptions are given of Molán an Iarrainn, Dún Mánas, Céibh Shnámh Bó, Carraig Ghlas, Crompán Láibe, Oileán an Bhailín, Poll na Dúbhaí, An Crocán Corr, Bealach an tSnámha, Carraig na hEascainne, An Chara Dhubh, and Cora Dhún Mánas. Local man Piaras Ó'Conaire and Mícheál Breathnach are credited with providing some of the information.
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Early Tim Robinson writing, when he was writing using the name Timothy Drever. Both of these stories were later published in the 2002 book 'Tales and Imaginings'.
Folder 1: Eight drafts of 'So and Springrice', some handwritten, some typed with handwritten edits.
Folder 2: Typed drafts of 'So and Springrice', and a typed story 'Telling the Tale'.
Founded in 1876, The Society for the Preservation of the Irish Language grew out of antiquarian and literary interest in the Irish language. It published a number of primers in 1878 and succeeded in getting the language on the national school programme. The items here consist of correspondence and membership card with Stephen Barrett.
Softback notebook containing notes on various literary matters, including St. Augustine, Ruskin, Hayden, Circe and other subjects. Includes alphabetical index at the back of the volume. Enclosures include notes on the publication of "Finnegan's Wake".
Copy letter from Eoghan Ó Tuairisc to the Editor of the Connacht Tribune, thanking them for their kind notice of the Relays Drama Group production of "Song of the Nightingale" but asking them to note that the majority of the authorship was done by Sandra Warde.
Typescript for "Song of the Nightingale" by Eoghan Ó Tuairisc and Sandra Warde, later revised in July 1973 with Eoghan Ó Tuairisc re-writing the part written by Sandra.
Press release noting the world premiere of "Song of the Nightingale" in Ballinasloe Town Hall.
Bundle of items relating to the initial work on "Song of the Nightingale", including notes on a possible cast, and a typescript draft of a synopsis of the play. Also stage directions for the play.
Bundle of items relating to the initial work on "Song of the Nightingale", including notes on a possible cast, and a typescript draft of a synopsis of the play. Also stage directions for the play.