Files of records relating to the appointment of Prof. Kevin Boyle to Chair of Law at the Law Faculty of University College Galway and to his career as an academic at Galway and also relating to personal matters which were relayed through various correspondence within these files.
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File of printed documents detailing the U.S. decision not to seek membership of the new UN Human Rights Council. Cover of folder includes manuscript notes on this topic written by Kevin Boyle.
Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Ungwee, [Iong Gaoithe]. Several different spellings and versions of the names are included in the Field Name Books, including Iongaid, Ungbuide, Ongbuide yellow hill. Cards are devoted to features including pre-bog walls (no further information on this card), Lough Naguroge (Loch na n-guiróg). Mike Gibbons credited with providing some of the information.
Handwritten draft of undertaking, in both Irish and English, for people to take in respect to the aims of An Cumainn Moibhi (The Parent's League) seeking to put Irish language and history in the schools.
Undertaking by Thomas Hynes and John Collins to abide by the decision of the arbitrator when it comes to the redivision of lands around the village of Woodquay.
Proposal of Patrick Newel to farm the grass off the farm in Woodquay for a year at £38.
A4 bound volume with extensive research notes and writing by Etienne Rynne. Notes relate to Rynne's studies in archaeology. The volume includes many illustrations and drawings, black and white photographs of heritage sites, landmarks and archaeological objects, such as portal dolmens in Co. Waterford and Co. Louth, Bronze-age burial mounds in Firhouse, Co. Dublin, high cross and tower at Monasterboice, Co. Louth (with group picture in which Etienne is present). Numerous other sites included.
VHS copy of RTÉ broadcast of "Undercover: John McGahern".
Undated letters received by the N.I.C.R.A. but thought to be between 1969 and 1977. Includes a document to be forwarded to D. Cassin, Armagh and labelled "Armagh Fines" and are relating to fines imposed relating to case of Niall Valley; from Michael Emmerson, Belfast, to Kevin Boyle regarding his new company Anglo-Irish Productions and other correspondents. Also a letter from unknown sender but address being Highbury, London, talking personally and friendly to Kevin Boyle and discussing Boyle's role and decision to leave the C.R.A. and also mentions he (the author) will be coming to Northern Ireland and lists a number of other international peace workers who will be coming with him to work on peace and Civil Rights in Northern Ireland.
File containing handwritten draft with amendments of "The Blue Daisies".