Correspondence and other documents such as plans for the redevelopment of Druid Lane Theatre. Includes letter from Donagh O'Donoghue. Managing Director, McDonagh Feeds, McDonagh Milling and Trading Co. Ltd. Galway, to Garry Hynes and Louise Donlon of Druid, stating "In order to celebrate Druid's 21st Anniversary, McDonoghs would like to gift the Theatre premises to Druid, to be used by Druid, for as long as it continues in existence and continues to produce plays annually at the theatre. I have asked our lawyers to put the legal structure in place to give effect to our wishes. (11 Jul 1996); Copy of Druid's Memorandum and Articles of Association of Druid Performing Arts Limited (24 Mar 1981) File includes fax letters to Garry Hynes, Artistic Director of Druid from Derek Dockrell of Burke-Kennedy Doyle and Partners, Architects. Other fax letters present sent to Louise Donlon, General Manager, Druid Theatre, detailing plans submitted for renovation of the theatre, received from Studio 11, O'Donnell and Tuomey, Shay Cleary Architects and others. Memo included is titled "Druid Lane Theatre - Memo re. Architects Brief"; Joe Gavin, City Manager, Galway Corporation.
Press release issued by Druid entitled "Druid get a new home for its 21st Birthday!"
Correspondence between Horan Monahan Solicitors to Jane Daly of Druid, re. Revenue and tax clearance for Druid Foundation Ltd. (Sep 1995)
A manuscript list of assessments made regarding maintenance needs in the Druid Lane Theatre, with breakdown of Area, Condition and estimated cost of repair. Letter from Kieran Murphy and Co. Solicitors to Louise Donlon, General Manager, Druid, stating enclosed is a draft lease received from Messrs. Kilroys, Solicitors being a lease with McDonogh Milling and Trading Co. Ltd. for term of 99 years for the theatre premises for an annual rent of £1 for the first ten years. Further rent terms are detailing as are terms and conditions of the lease for consideration (19 Aug 1997)
Site maps of the premises of Druid Lane Theatre and adjoining streets, with draft logos and branding for Druid at "Courthouse Lane" Theatre, attached to 'Compliments of slip signed "City Engineer", Galway Corporation (rcvd 9 Dec 1996)

File relating to Bui Bolg Community Theatre Group, Wexford. Includes correspondence and documents sent to Macnas from Bui Bolg, such as Opera Festival Report with details of a commissioned pageant on the history of Wexford town (Nov 1994); an introduction to Bui Bolg and overview of their activities (May 1994); Detailed 'Initial Submission' on project proposed by Bui Bolg, Jan 1994; copy of proposal to the Arts Council entitled "Macallagh", an independent network of Community Arts Groups in Ireland, of which Macnas and a number of other theater companies were members of; flyer from 'Irish Stew, a production at White's Hotel by Bui Bolg; details of Kilkenny Arts Festival production and other matters discussed on community arts between Macnas and Bui Bolg.

Printed programme from Pigsback Theatre Company production of "Buffalo Bill Has Gone to Alaska' by Colin Teevan, as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival. World Premiere. Includes cast and crew information,

11/07/2000 – 14/04/2004

File includes manuscript research notes by Etienne Rynne regarding bronze age finds, primarily in midland counties of Ireland and in Co. Mayo, with specific reference to the Lough Kinale Book-Shrine; the Clonmacnoise Cross; and Moynalty/Donore door handles. also includes assorted articles and press cuttings regarding same. Also includes text of article/research text on the history of Clonmacnoise by Etienne Rynne.

Printed programme from "Brontë" written and directed by Polly Teale, presented by Shared Experience in association with Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and the Lyric Hammersmith, staged at the Project Arts Centre, Dublin. Includes article by "Creations of Fantasy" by Marina Warner. Also includes images of cast members in rehearsal and also biographies of cast members.

Files relating to the actions, activities and research of the British-Irish Rights Watch.

Files relating to the British -Irish Council (BIC).
File 1 includes agenda for BIC meeting, Dublin Castle, 31 Oct 2000, with attached document draft programme of work; Fax document to OFMDFM with attached documents from the Cabinet Office for inaugural BIC Summit (8 Dec 1999) and same with follow-on documents dated 15 Dec 1999; single page entitled "British-Irish Council - Strand 3", linked to Good Friday Agreement; print out document with branding guidelines for British-Irish Council. Also BIC minutes and correspondence 2001-2002.

File 2 relates to Encounter Round Table, 4-6 December 1998, Strand 3 (III) The British-Irish Council, Wilton Park, Sussex, including list of attendees, outline document with extensive manuscript notes by Hugh Logue; a schedule of talks/events for the event; Report by Paul Sweeney on the Round Table conference, correspondence relating to the Round Table and its outcomes/work.

File 3 relates to British-Irish Council Ministerial Meeting of the Misuse of Drugs Sectoral Group (7 Feb 2003), including agenda, list of attendees

File includes papers and documents including "Towards a British-Irish Council" by Richard Kearney (c. 1998); Printed report entitled "Frameworks for the Future" with foreword by Prime Minister John Major MP, with separate print pamphlet "A personal message from Sir Patrick Mayhew, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland"; Print booklets entitled "Dublin is Just a Sunningdale Away?" The SDLP, the Irish Government and the Sunningdale Agreement" by P.J. McLaughlin, and ""The Sunningdale Communiqué, 1973, and Bipartisanship in the Republic of Ireland" by Catherine O'Donnell, both published by Institute for British-Irish Studies, University College Dublin, 2007.

File 2 includes conference programme from British-Irish Association Conference held at Oriel College, Oxford, 6-8 Sep 2002. Includes schedule of conference, list of delegates and text of speech delivered by the Rt Hon Peter Mandelson MP.

Files of documents, including minutes of meetings, agendas, correspondence and conference proceedings regarding the British Irish Association.