Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, May 1994. Material includes response to Aoibhinn Morgan, Jonesboro Luncheon Club, Newry County (Co.) Down in relation to 50 of their representatives visiting Áras an Uachtaráin [the official residence of the President of Ireland] to coincide with a visit from 50 representatives of the Summerville Active Retirement Club, Co. Meath, with which the Newry club were twinned, 03/05/1994; to Kim Keohane in relation to her request MR visits her school, which was not possible but informing her that Keohane and her siblings and parents were to be added to invitation list for garden party the following year, 04/05/1994; to Gerald Daly, Drogheda 800 Committee in relation to MR possibly visiting Drogheda before end of year of celebration, 11/05/1994; to Rev Cecil H Wilson, Church Missionary Society Ireland, in relation to message of goodwill MR sent Archbishop Eames to be read out to mark anniversary service in Belfast in June, and to potential meeting with Most Rev Benjamina Yugusuk, Anglican Archbishop of Sudan, during visit to Ireland in September, 13/05/1994; to Anne Burgess Walsh complimenting her on her drawing with a little pony sticker, agreeing with her that Riverdance's performance at the Eurovision was very special and inviting her and her parents to garden party following year, 13/05/1994; letter to Ms Pat Crowley which was sent along with five lengths of silk and requests for blouses and dresses to be designed and made for upcoming events, 19/05/1994; responses to several members of the public wishing MR well on her 50th birthday including from Switzerland in Irish from the Zurich James Joyce Foundation, 20/05/1994. Responses also include several to members of the public who requested autographs or sent gifts, several regrets to invitations MR was unavailable to attend, several responses to letters of praise on MR's work, several responses relating to invitations for garden parties at Áras an Uachtaráin (including to children and their parents), responses to media interview requests and responses in relation to various potential events and engagements during her visit to West Cork.

This file also includes a photocopy of a reference written by BR for John Masterson, who she knew from when she was appointed Vice Principal of Rosmini Community School, Drumcondra, Dublin in 1982, 06/05/1994.

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Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, and Ann Lane, Personal Assistant to the President, June-July 1994. Includes correspondence to Sir Desmond Pitcher DL relating to their meeting during MR's visit to Manchester, and in connection with WaterAid, 01-02/06/1994; to Ms Eileen Comber-Moore in relation to her sister Kathleen's posting as the first telephonist to the first President, Dr Douglas Hyde, 02/06/1994; to Ms Mary Flanagan in relation to potentially opening the new Oncology and Mammography Unit at the General Hospital Portlaoise, 02/06/1994; responses to sisters Lorraine and Fiona Whelan in relation MR's meeting with Queen Elizabeth, her visit to South Africa for Nelson Mandela's inauguration, a presentation she would be making to their father to mark his 50th blood donation, and an invite to the family to a garden party at the Áras, 02/06/1994; to Stephen James Joyce [grandson of Irish writer James Joyce, and executor for his estate] in relation to her visit to France, 07/06/1994; to Ms Miriam Walsh, Project Administrator, West Cork Model Village, in relation to MR's visit, their attempts to source the Presidential standard and BR's note for them not to feel any pressure to fly one but that if they did, they would need to ensure "the national flag is also flying and occupies the place of honour", 09/06/1994; to Peter Moss, Director, Youth Link, Northern Ireland, in relation to meeting MR on a visit to Áras an Uachtaráin, 24/06/1994; to Jane Daly, General Manager, Druid Theatre Company, in relation to MR and 5 other Robinson family members attending "Silverlands", along with the President's ADC [Aide-de-Camp] and three security, 24/06/1994; to Matt Molloy, Sean Keane, Liam Ó'Flynn [Irish musicians], Paul O'Brady {Irish singer/songwriter] and Brian Masterson [Sound Engineer] thanking them for performing at a garden party at Áras an Uachtaráin [official residence of the President of Ireland] , 29/06/1994; to Ruth Bourke [sister-in-law] stating MR would not be taking part in Heritage Day or the Salmon Festival that year, 30/06/1994; to Ms Marie Hanafin and Fr David Buckley in relation to students from Meelin National School, Newmarket, Co. Cork raising £720 for the people of Somalia, 04/07/1994; to John Moloney in relation to the attendance at the Galway Races of the Robinson family, where MR was presenting one of the prizes, 11/07/1994; to Prof Abdurahman Mohamud Sh. Abdulle, Friendship & Coordination Research Network Center, Somalia, in relation to money raised by students which MR was passing on for use in the technical school in Beledhawo town, 11/07/1994.

Responses also include several to members of the public who requested autographs or sent gifts, several regrets to invitations MR was unavailable to attend, several responses to letters of praise on MR's work, several responses relating to invitations for garden parties at Áras an Uachtaráin (including to children and their parents), responses to media interview requests and responses to several members of the public wishing MR well on her 50th birthday [21st May].

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Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, and Ann Lane, Personal Assistant to the President, August-September 1994. Includes correspondence to Dr Michael Feely, Millstreet & District Housing Association Ltd. in relation to possibility of MR opening the Millstreet Sheltered Housing and Day-Care Centre later that year, 10/08/1994; to Dr Brian M Walker, Institute of Irish Studies, Queen's University Belfast, in relation to conference being held on the Irish Diaspora, 10/08/1994; to Mr Patrick Mason, National Theatre Society Ltd, Abbey Theatre, in relation to invite to mark 90th anniversary of opening of Abbey Theatre [Ireland's National Theatre], and to Kevin Cronin, The Samaritans, in relation to invite to ecumenical service at St Patrick's [Cathedral] to mark 25th anniversary of founding of Dublin branch, 10/08/1994; to Robin Deasy in relation to visiting "The Spirit of Ireland" boat prior to its round the world record course, 10/08/1994; to Sean Conlan, Chief Executive, Irish Quality Association in relation to MR presenting the National Quality Awards, 31/08/1994; to Mrs Primrose Wilson, Ulster Architectural Heritage Society, in relation to possibly meeting group in Áras an Uachtaráin [the official residence of the President of Ireland], 06/09/1994; to Deirdre McManus, West Belfast Community Festival, in relation to the festival 13/09/1994.

Responses also include several to members of the public who requested autographs or sent gifts, several regrets to invitations MR was unavailable to attend, several responses to letters of praise on MR's work, several responses relating to invitations for garden parties at Áras an Uachtaráin (including to children and their parents), responses to media interview requests and several responses from MR including to Eamon O'Hara in relation to his disillusionment at not finding employment, and Walter JP Curley in relation to the IIE 75th Anniversary Forum, 19/08/1994; to Catherine A Tizard, Governor General, Wellington, New Zealand in relation to Tizard's best wishes on news of ceasefire in Northern Ireland, 13/09/1994.

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Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, and Ann Lane, Personal Assistant to the President, October 1994. Includes correspondence to Fr Norman FitzGerald, Refugee Trust, in relation to possibly attending a Refugee Trust concert in the National Concert Hall, 19/10/1994; to The Hon Margaret N McCain, Lieutenant-Governor, Province of New Brunswick, Canada in relation to MR's visit to Canada and to informational material McCain sent on the Family Violence Research Centre, 21/10/1994; to Ms Bernadette McMahon in relation to potential visit to Navan Travellers Workshops as part of 10th anniversary celebrations in 1995, 21/10/1994; to Ms Dorothy Scally, Chairwoman, Coombe Women's Hospital in relation to possibly opening seminar "Becoming a Mother", in 1995, 21/10/1994; to Br Liam Doherty in relation to ongoing efforts to repatriate the remains of Br Chris Mannion from Africa [Rwanda?], 21/10/1994; to Alan Kennard in relation to the programme being drafted for The Blue Cross' golden jubilee in 1995, 21/12/1994; to Brendan J Twomey, in relation to MR possibly opening the restored workhouse, Donegal Famine Heritage Centre, Dunfanaghy, 31/10/1994.

Responses also include several to members of the public who requested autographs or sent gifts, several regrets to invitations MR was unavailable to attend, several responses to letters of praise on MR's work, several responses relating to invitations for garden parties at Áras an Uachtaráin (including to children and their parents), responses to media interview requests and several responses from MR.

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Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, November 1994, including to Owen Keenan, Barnardos, in relation to MR presenting certificates, 02/11/1994; to Ms Fidelma Bonass, NOW Programme, c/o St Joseph's School for the Deaf, in relation to representatives of the group involved in exhibition "On the Other Side of the Road", meeting with MR at Áras an Uachtaráin, 04/11/1994; to Ms Dorothy Cantrell, The Irish Peace Institute, on MR possibly receiving former President of Costa Rica, Dr Oscar Arias Sanchez, 04/11/1994; to Alan Tuohy, Cork Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, re possible visit by MR to Animals home in Cork, 04/11/1994; to Ms Geraldine McAteer, Foundry Regeneration Trust, Belfast, in relation to MR receiving members of the Trust at Áras an Uachtaráin, 10/11/1994; to Fergal Molloy, The Tree Council of Ireland, in relation to MR possibly launching 1994 National Tree Week, 14/11/1994; to Noel H McDonagh, Self Help Development International, in relation representatives of the group come to Áras to discuss their work with MR, 14/11/1994; to Breda Cashe, Tyrone Productions in relation to possibility of MR attending opening of "Riverdance - the Show" at the Point Theatre, Dublin, 18/11/1994; to Bill Holohan, Federation of Irish Scout Associations, in relation to 30th anniversary celebrations of establishment of the Federation, which MR hoped to be associated with if available, 21/11/1994; to Philip King, Hummingbird Productions, in relation to appearance fee for "A River of Sound" being donated to Positive Action, c/o Jane O'Brien, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, 22/11/1994; to Michael Colgan, Gate Theatre in relation to MR possibly attending opening night of "Pride and Prejudice", 24/11/1994; to Bernie Cahill, Executive Chairman, Aer Lingus Young Scientists, in relation to MR attending the competition, 24/11/1994; to Sr Ruth Sheehy, International School of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo, Japan, in relation to early planning for visit by MR to Japan, 24/11/1994; to Ms Catriona Lawlor, Irish United Nations Association, in relation to possibility of MR meeting with group, 24/11/1994; to John Murphy, Gaisce, in relation to MR presenting Gold Gaisce awards, 24/11/1994.

Responses also include several to members of the public who requested autographs or sent gifts, several regrets to invitations MR was unavailable to attend, several responses to letters of praise on MR's work, several responses relating to invitations for garden parties at Áras an Uachtaráin [official residence of the President of Ireland] (including to children and their parents), responses to media interview requests and several responses from MR including to Leo Flanagan in relation to photographs of MR's mother which he sent following her visit to Loughshinny, 07/11/1994; to Ms Patricia Meehan, St Brigid's Holy Faith Primary School in relation to sum of £1200 collected by students in her school for Rwanda, 22/11/1994.

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Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, December 1994, including to Michael Grehan, Belvedere College in relation to MR possibly attending Earthwatch, at Coláiste Eoin, March of following year, 05/12/1994; to Regina Byrne, Kilkenny Social Services, in relation to invite to representatives of St Patrick's Parish Young at Heart group to attend garden party at Áras an Uachtaráin [official residence of the President of Ireland], 05/12/1994; to Ms Yvette Pierpaoli, Refugees International in relation to reports she sent following visits to camps in Tanzania, 05/11/1994; to Mother Clare Morley, Abbess, Kylemore Abbey, in relation to MR's proposed visit to reopen the Gothic Church, 05/12/1994; to Fr Aengus Finucane, CONCERN, in relation to £20 sent in by a young boy from Carrignavar Village, Stephen O'Leary, which he had received in lieu of Christmas presents at his request, and which MR was forwarding on his behalf, 13/12/1994; to Seán Gallagher, in relation to MR visiting Hospital [town in County Limerick] to unveil a plaque commemorating the establishment of the first Farmers' Creamery in either Ireland or Britain, 22/12/1994.

Responses also include several to members of the public who requested autographs or sent gifts, several regrets to invitations MR was unavailable to attend, several responses to letters of praise on MR's work, several responses relating to invitations for garden parties at Áras an Uachtaráin [official residence of the President of Ireland] (including to children and their parents) and responses to media interview requests.

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Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, September 1995, including to Sr Brigid Reynolds, Conference of Religious of Ireland, in relation to MR wishing to chat to her and Seán [?] about their work, 21/09/1995; to Ms Pat Crowley in relation to blouses and jackets Crowley was making for MR, and the cloth samples she had sent her, 25/09/1995; to the Editor, Atlantic Island News, in relation to an article alleging MR was interested in a property in Killala, Co. Mayo which was flagged as incorrect, 27/09/1995; to Ms Irene Barber, Sandford Parish National School, Dublin in relation to their link with a school in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, and of possibility of MR visiting the school when students from Newtownabbey were visiting, 27/09/1995; to Larry Twomey, Bord of Management, Free Night Shelter for Homeless Men, Back Lane, Dublin 8, in relation to MR formally opening refurbished night shelter, 28/09/1995; to Philip Browne, Irish Rugby Football Union, in relation to possibility of MR attending Ireland match against Scotland in January 1996 and against Wales in March 1996, 28/09/1995; to Colette Craven, Emergency Officer, Rwanda, Trócaire, in relation to letter she had written in confidence on the situation in Rwanda, 28/09/1995 [CLOSE?]; to Sean Lawless, Focus on Children, in relation to MR possibly opening European Forum for Child Welfare Conference, May 1996, 29/09/1995; to John O'Connell, Director, Pavee Point, in relation to visit by MR to mark 10th anniversary following cancellation of earlier visit due to humanitarian visit to Rwanda, 29/09/1995.

Responses also include several to members of the public who requested autographs or sent gifts, several regrets to invitations MR was unavailable to attend including because of her humanitarian visit to Rwanda, October 1995, several responses to letters of praise on MR's work, several responses relating to invitations for garden parties at Áras an Uachtaráin [official residence of the President of Ireland] and responses to media interview requests.

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Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, November 1995, including to David Hogan, Alcoholics Anonymous on possibility of MR's attendance at golden jubilee event, 02/11/1995; to Charlie Hennessy, Cork Opera House in relation to MR attending an event during the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Opera House, 02/11/1995; to Prof Anngret Simms, Department of Geography, University College Dublin in relation to MR possibly launching volume of "The Irish Historic Towns Atlas", 03/11/1995; to Ms Barbara Deutschmann, Goethe-Institut Dublin, in relation to a symposium they were jointly hosting with Trinity College Dublin, "Women at the Top", which MR was possibly going to open, 03/11/1995; to Joe Murray, Afri, in relation to MR opening the Afri conference in January, 06/11/1995; to Julia C Smyth, Tullamore Travellers Movement, in relation to MR opening their centre, 07/11/1995; to John McDermott, Irish Council of Civil Liberties, Dublin and to Martin O'Brien, Committee for the Administration of Justice, Belfast, in relation to an honorarium MR received for delivering a lecture at Yale Law School, which she was dividing between the two groups, 08/11/1995; to Stewart McGrane, National Disabled Angling Facility, Aughrim, Co. Wicklow in relation to possibility of MR opening their facility, 15/11/1995; to Helen Hogan, The Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland, Dublin in relation to representatives meeting MR at Áras an Uachtaráin [official residence of the President of Ireland], 20/11/1995; to John O'Conor, Royal Academy of Music, Dublin, in relation to a concert jointly hosted by the Academy and Dublin Institute of Technology College of Music, in the National Concert Hall, 22/11/1995; to Ms Patricia McDonnell in relation to MR possibly unveiling plaque being organised by the Magdalen Memorial Committee, on bench at St Stephen's Green, Dublin, and including the proposed wording of the plaque, 23/11/1995; to Alice Leahy, TRUST, in relation to her presenting a copy of the book "Not Just a Bed For The Night", to MR in Áras an Uachtaráin, 30/11/1995; to John Thompson, Managing Director, The Star, Dublin, in relation to a cartoon which he had framed and sent, 30/11/1995; to Margaret Scott, The Irish Girl Guides, Elphin, Co. Roscommon, in relation to possibility of MR officially opening an activity centre at Mote Park, Roscommon, 30/11/1995.

Responses also include several to members of the public who requested autographs or sent gifts, several regrets to invitations MR was unavailable to attend, several responses to letters of praise on MR's work, several responses relating to invitations for garden parties at Áras an Uachtaráin, responses to media interview requests, and responses from MR including to Sir Patrick Mayhew, Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office, Belfast, in relation to MR's visit to London to give John Foster lecture, 02/11/1995; to Dr Colm Ó hEocha, President, University of Galway, Sir Gordon Beveridge, President and Vice-Chancellor, The Queen's University of Belfast, and Prof Michael P Mortell, President, University College Cork, in relation to "memorable reception to mark the 150th anniversary of the Queen's Colleges in Ireland held in the State Apartments", London, 30/11/1995; to Fr Patsy Carolan, Director, Irish Centre Housing, London, in relation recent visit by MR and support by centre of Irish in London, 30/11/1995.

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Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, and Ann Lane, Personal Assistant to the President, December 1995, including to Dr TD Heyerdahl-O'Dowd, Cytology/Pathology Department, University College Hospital, Galway in relation to MR attending 10th annual meeting of the Irish Association for Clinical Cytology, 01/12/1995; to Sean Lawlor, Carrigaline & District Lions Club, Co. Cork, in relation to MR possibly opening residential units for the elderly, 01/12/1995; to Richard McCafferty, Tidy Towns Committee, Glenties, Co. Donegal and Dr Peter Tyndall, Foyle Fisherman's Co-op, Greencastle, Co. Donegal in relation to MR visiting, 05/12/1995; to Dr Fergus Connolly in relation to The Connaught Telegraph, the oldest provincial newspaper in Ireland in continuous publication, acquiring new premises and updating technology, and possibility of MR performing opening, 05/12/1995; to Arthur Gibney, Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts, Dublin, in relation to MR opening annual exhibition in 1996, 05/12/1995; to Theo Dorgan, Poetry Ireland Dublin, in relation to MR meeting him and other representatives in Áras an Uachtaráin (Áras) [official residence of the President of Ireland], 06/12/1995; to Jonathan Williams in relation to Adi Roche's book "Children of Chernobyl", and invite from MR for Adi and others involved in the book and project to come to Áras, 08/12/1995; to Ms Anita Hayes, Irish Seed Saver Association, re invitation from MR to representatives to attend Áras to mark launch of a national collection of native Irish apples, and to MR's request the large group would include members from Northern Ireland doing similar work, 08/12/1995; to Dr Youself Allan, Head of the Palestine Delegation of Ireland, London, thanking him for sending prints of photographs of His Excellency, Yassar Arafat taken during his visit to Áras, 08/12/1995; to Ms Noreen Byrne, Chairwoman, National Women's Council of Ireland, suggesting she make courtesy call to Áras, 11/12/1995; to Sr Rosanne Doyle, St Mary's School for Hearing Impaired Children, Dublin, in relation to invite for students and teachers to Áras to mark 150 years since the foundation of the school, 20/12/1995; to Dr Ben Whitaker, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, London, England, in relation to summary report he sent of the Commission of Children and Violence, and a request for her to meet him on his next visit to Dublin, 21/12/1995; to Commodore JJ Kavanagh, Naval Headquarters, Dept. of Defence, Dublin in relation to request for signed photograph of MR, Commander in Chief of the Defence Forces, for inclusion in 50th anniversary programme of the Naval Service, 22/12/1995.

Responses also include several to members of the public who requested autographs, sent gifts or Christmas cards/greetings, several regrets to invitations MR was unavailable to attend, several responses to letters of praise on MR's work including relating to United States of America President William Clinton's visit and addresses regarding the Famine, several responses relating to invitations for garden parties at Áras, responses to media interview requests, and responses from MR including to Brendan Mullen in relation to MR officially opening the archives at St Patrick's Hospital, Dublin, 15/12/1995; to Senator Edward Kennedy in relation to address she gave at Yale Law School which he had entered in to the Congressional Senate Record to mark International Human Rights Day, and which she had just received a copy of through his office 18/12/1995; to Noel Kissane, Education Officer, National Library of Ireland, thanking him for copy of their publication "The Irish Famine: A Documentary History", which marked the first year of centenary commemorations, 18/12/1995; to Ms Sarah Geoghegan and Ms Betty Roche in relation to the discovery of the body by Geoghagan of Mattie Swan (Roche's husband) in the grounds of Áras, and the trauma that caused [Swan had been sleeping rough in Phoenix Park near the grounds of the Áras, had died of a heart attack, and was discovered by Geoghagan while out jogging] 21/12/1995.

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Print out of list of accepted patronage requests (Honorary membership/Fellowship) and date accepted (20/11/1990-03/03/1997), with post-it to Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, from Peter Ryan(PR), Secretary to the President, noting they were planning to write to patronage bodies to terminate MR's patronage (as MR's presidential term came to a close), but PR felt those listed should be left stand unless MR specifically wanted them terminated, 03/09/[1997]; note from BR to MR during her last working trip with MR as President, and listing all the countries they had visited together during her Presidency (39 including Ireland), and noting "Not bad for two auld broads? Thanks for the memories...".

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