File relating to Boyle's unsuccessful application to act as UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers. Includes letter of nomination of Boyle from Mary Whelan, Ambassador of Ireland, Geneva and also letters from Boyle to the selection committee for the position of UN Special Rapporteur, clarifying issues following the unsuccessful interview.

File of documents relating to Kevin Boyle acting as the nomination of the Irish Government and Department of Foreign Affairs at the UN seminar on freedom of religion and belief to be held in Geneva, 3 -4 Dec 1984. Includes letter from Anne Barrington, UN Section of the Dept. of Foreign Affairs, Ireland, thanking Boyle for agreeing to be the Rapporteur and also includes numerous drafts and final document of Boyle's report from the Seminar.

Copy letter by Andrew Clark, General Secretary of the International Association for Religious Freedom Belief With Integrity (1 June 2004), writing in support and outlining reasons why Clark is supporting the candidacy of Kevin Boyle for the post of Special Rapporteur on the Question of Freedom of Religion or Belief. Also includes text of document by Boyle on the position and its mandate and history.

File of notebooks with handwritten notes by Kevin Boyle. All are of assorted contents, containing notes on various aspects of human rights research, teaching, and on various topics of international human rights.

File relating to research and lecture trip made by Kevin Boyle to University of Brasilia in Brazil. Includes colour photograph of Kevin Boyle speaking at event, poster advertising Boyle's lecture, texts of talk by Boyle, research report by Boyle, correspondence organising the trip and related documents.

File includes some notes regarding the life and death of Kevin Barry, mostly press cutting of public debate and letters exchange regarding the reburials and State funerals for 'the Mountjoy 10', commemorations, state involvement and related matters.

Drafts and photocopies of legal case documents including Affidavits (RESTRICTED)

[Archivist's note: This case is both contemporary and sensitive in nature and material in this file is therefore restricted. Please consult archivist to enquire about access to restricted material.]

Material in this file consists of correspondence, case documents, handwritten notes and cuttings and includes correspondence between Mary Robinson, Senior Counsel, and James Fagan and Company, solicitors including cover letters and relating to fees and the delay in receiving them from the Eastern Health Board (EHB) for this and several other cases (Christine Boland v EHB, Jacinta and Michael Healy v EHB), 16/07/1984-14/02/1991; photocopies of correspondence between Kershaw and the EHB relating to her application for fuel allowance 19/04/1984; handwritten notes; photocopy of chapter extract/article "The Significance of Department of the Environment Circulars in the Planning Process", by SM Nott and PH Morgan, [1980s]; cutting 23/11/1984.

Material relates to case where Rita Keshaw, a deserted wife with child from previous relationship (father not in picture), recently made redundant had sought supplementary welfare allowance under the National Fuel Scheme operated by Eastern Health Board (EHB) (Jan 1984) which was refused with no explanation. Appeal also refused April 1984 with no investigation carried out in either case, and Kershaw given no opportunity to make representations. Judgement on 12/11/1984 awarded costs and was deemed a success but it is unclear from incomplete files whether EHB ever reversed their decision. Mary Robinson acted as Senior Counsel on behalf of Kershaw (STATE).

Material in this subsubseries is arranged across two files.

File concerning the construction of a new stand at Kenny Park, G.A.A. field of Athenry and discussions around archaeological excavations at the site. Includes architectural plans and site maps, correspondence with architects, feedback on planning application and other letters by Etienne Rynne on the matter.