First complete typescript draft of Thomas Kilroy's adaptation of Luigi Pirandello's "Enrico IV" , entitled "Henry - A Contemporary Play based upon Pirandello's Enrico IV , in two acts, with handwritten corrections and annotations; enclosing handwritten notes (8 pp) on structure and stage. [Play itself is paginated 1-77. Some notes make page reference to an unidentified copy. Literary agent listed as Alan Brodie Representation, London.]

Files of manuscript and typescript letters between Thomas Kilroy and Brian Friel discussing literary and theatre matters as well as personal letters.

Assorted manuscript letters from various figures to Stephen O'Mara. Includes one letter from Stephen O'Mara to "My Dear Father Ned". Includes photocopy letter from Michael Hogan, 'The Bard of Thomond' to Stephen O'Mara, 10 Jan 1890. Attached also is a postcard with image of Hogan. Postcard invitation to "the High Sheriff, Limerick", re. meeting of the Marquess [Ripon] and Mrs Morley, to Mrs. E. Dwyer Gray, at home". (n.d.)
Invitation to [Stephen O'Mara] to attend the Dillon Banquet, Cruise's Hotel, Limerick City, 24 Aug 1890.
Letter to Stephen O'Mara from William O'Brien, 28 Apr. 1887.
Letter to Mrs [Mary] O'Mara, from unnamed.

File of documents relating to Joseph O'Mara, brother of Stephen O'Mara, Snr. Joseph was a renowned opera singer. Based in Limerick, O'Mara performed around Ireland and the U.K. Includes sepia postcard image of Joseph O'Mara, standing in front profile; an internet printout of a webpage family history of Joseph O'Mara; Press article by Frances Condell (former Mayor of Limerick) dated 30 Oct 1967, writing a piece remembering Joseph O'Mara and conversations she had about him with Michael Rynne (O'Mara's grandnephew). Invitation to Michael and Mrs Rynne to a reception held by the Limerick Choral and Operatic Society, 1967, in Limerick. Letter attached, from said society, to Michael Rynne, mentions how they will unveil a plaque to "Limerick's illustrious operatic tenor, Joseph O'Mara." Carbon copy of letters sent to Irish newspapers by Michael Rynne, though signed off as by "Memory Man" listing the English language lyrics to a song "The Little Silver Ring", previously sang by Joseph O'Mara.

File of items relating to Fr. Paddy O'Mara, S.J. Paddy was uncle of Michael Rynne and Mary Rynne and son of Stephen O'Mara Snr. File includes a biographical essay on Paddy O'Mara, written in his 93rd year; a number of letters written by Paddy to Michael Rynne, 1967 - 1968; a pamphlet, possibly 1930s, about a 'First Army Pilgrimage to Lourdes'; MS letter from Paddy to Michael Rynne, 17 Oct 1918, referring to the wounded and dying, and talking about Michael's role in the IRA.
Also includes letters between Michael Rynne, May Rynne and Stephen Rynne, discussion plans to honour Fr. Paddy Rynne for his 90th birthday.

Items relating to Peter O'Mara, who was married to Mary O'Mara. includes death notice for their daughter Anne O'Mara (2004); 'In Memoriam' card for Peter O'Mara (1977); MS letter from [Mary O'Mara] to her husband Peter (n.d.); MS letter from Peter O'Mara, Strand House, Limerick to Etienne Rynne (9 Nov 1976) as well as genealogy printouts with information on Mary O'Mara and her sister Nell's marriage to Jim O'Sullivan.

MS postcard from Kate O'Brien to Mary Rynne at Greenfields, Milltown Rd, Dublin. "M.O.N. comes tonight" and mentions arrangements around the Gresham Hotel.

MS postcard from Kate O'Brien to Mary Rynne, writing from Limerick (postcard features an image of Sarsfield Bridge over the river Shannon) mentioning she will mention Mary's play to some theatrical producer friends of hers.

MS postcard from Kate O'Brien to Mary Rynne, with image on reverse of the Riverside, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Writes personal notes and well wishes to Michael (Rynne) and family and that "the view" of where she is is appealing.

MS postcard from Kate O'Brien to Mary Rynne. Image of the Strand, Kilkee, Co. Clare on reverse. Includes notes of well wishes and thanks for Mary's letters