Item 9 - Minute book of the meetings of the Board of Directors

c.200pp

Bound volume containing minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors of
Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe, giving attendance, decisions on administrative and financial matters, as well as correspondence. Includes discussions and copy letter to the Department of the Gaeltacht from the Manager, outlining eight areas that the actors of the Taibhdhearc would like to see addressed (14 February 1969). Also note of a letter from Traolach Ó hAonghusa to the Board stating that he is willing to serve for another term, and discussion on a reply from the Board stating that he had not replied to their previous five letters (29 March 1969). Also copy of the Financial Report for the year 1968/69. Also minutes of a meeting of the Board and actors in relation to the upcoming 1970/71 season, and an account of the renovations to the stage area (16 November 1970). Also in response to a request by Garry Hynes of Druid to use an Taibhdhearc for rehearsals "Dúnadh go raibh aiféal ar na Stúirthóirí cead a thabhairt go mór mhór tharla gur i mBearla a bhéadh na cleachtaithe" (10 November 1975). Also discussion in relation to a letter from Colm Ó Briain of the Arts Council, asking them to allow a Druid production at an Taibhdhearc. The Directors respond that they will do everything they can to help
Druid, but that they are required by the Department of the Gaeltacht not to stage plays in English (8 May 1976) [in Irish].

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