Original and photocopy press cuttings taken from Irish Times, Sligo Champion, City Tribune (Galway) Irish Independent, Cork Examiner, Galway Advertiser, Roscommon Herald, Irish Post (U.K.) Evening Herald. Key articles include news of deal between Druid and Ryanair airline about sponsorship of production in London by Druid of Conversations on a Homecoming written by tom Murphy and would be funded by Ryanair. (24 Sep, Galway Advertiser) and other articles reflecting Irish theatre and arts nationwide in Ireland.

Original and photocopy press cuttings taken from the Observer (U.K.) the Toronto Star (CA) Guardian (U.K.)the Independent (U.K.)Galway Advertiser, Evening Herald, Western People, Connacht Sentinel, Cork Examiner, Irish Independent, Irish Times, Ballinasloe Herald, Tuam Herald, Roscommon Herald, Evening Herald, Hot Press, Dundalk Democrat, Connacht Tribune, Connacht Telegraph, Galway Observer, Wexford People, Sunday Independent, Cork Evening Echo, Irish Post (U.K.) Reviews and comment on productions by Druid include Hostage written by Brendan Behan and produced at the Jesuit Hall, Sea Road, Galway, Conversations on a Homecoming written by Tom Murphy and produced at Donmar Warehouse, London. Key articles include "The Great theatre Debate" - about a home for theatre in Galway (22 Oct, Galway Advertiser) Key articles include "Irish theatre reflects heritage" (3 Oct, Toronto Star, CA) "New Theatre group [Meridian] formed in Cork (1 Oct, Cork Examiner) "£34,000 for the Arts in Galway" (8 Oct, Galway Advertiser) Druid's Aussie billing (19 Oct, Irish Independent) "The Druid of Galway" (18 Oct, Sunday Independent) "Protest disrupts degree honours" (22 Oct, Irish Independent) "£2m theatre plan given to the Corpo" (20 Oct, Connacht Sentinel) Also includes articles regarding issues in theatre from around Ireland.

Original and photocopy press cuttings taken from Belfast Festival Programme, Irish Times, Sunday Tribune, Tullamore Tribune, Sligo champion, Argus, In Dublin, Dundalk Democrat, Kilkenny People, Westmeath Examiner, Sunday Press, Sunday Press, Westmeath Independent, Evening Press, Evening Herald, Leitrim Observer, Clare Champion, Enniscorthy Echo, Midland Topic, Clonmel Nationalist, Anglo Celt, Northern Standard, Roscommon Herald, Western People, Leinster Express, RTE Guide, Derry Sentinel, Strabane Chronicle, Derry Journal, Sligo Weekender, Carlow Nationalist, Sunday News, Belfast Telegraph, Irish News, Ballinasloe Herald, Tuam Herald, Munster Express, Kerry's Eye, Offaly Independent, Corkman, Kerryman, Reviews and comment on works by Druid include Hostage written by Brendan Behan and produced at the Jesuit Hall, Sea Road, Galway. Articles cover productions of The Hostage on its nationwide tour of Ireland. Also includes comment on the touring production by Druid of Conversations on a Homecoming written by Tom Murphy. Key articles include a tribute to actress Siobhán McKenna on the anniversary of her death (16 Nov, Irish Times) "To Hell or to the Tech in Murphy's Tuam" - extract from Tom Murphy's biography (8 Nov 1987)

Original and photocopy press cuttings taken from, Sligo Champion, Western People, Connacht Telegraph, Ballinasloe Herald, Sunday Press, Evening Herald, Dundalk Democrat, Evening Press, Irish Times, Meath Chronicle, Mayo News, City Tribune (Galway) Sunday Press, Westmeath Examiner, Leitrim Observer, Sunday Tribune, Image. Reviews and comment on productions by Druid include the nationwide tour of Hostage written by Brendan Behan and staged at Jesuit Hall, Sea road, Galway. Key articles include "Friends of the Hawk's Well support scheme launched" (4 Dec, Sligo Champion), "Pegeen Mike Down Under" (13 Dec, Sunday Press) "Taste of Success as Harveys pick cream of theatre. (13 Dec, Sunday Press), "A mixed year in theatre" (30 Dec, Irish Times)

Press files and cuttings of reviews, interviews, features and commentary on Druid Theatre Company productions and members.

Original and photocopy press cuttings taken from Sydney [ ], Sydney Morning Herald, Sunday Independent, Roscommon Champion, the Kingdom, Clonmel Nationalist, Sunday Tribune, the Bulletin, Sunday Press, RTE Guide, Irish Times, Limerick Post, City Tribune (Galway) Galway Advertiser, Evening Press, Irish News, Connacht Sentinel, Tuam Herald, Evening Herald, Ballinasloe Herald, Waterford News and Star. Reviews and comment on productions by Druid include coverage of the tour of Australia by Druid with The Playboy of the Western World written by J.M. Synge. Articles are taken from a wide range of Irish and Australian press. Key articles include "The challenge and charm of the Irish Playboy (Jan, Sydney [ ]) "Vincent Dowling's second coming: Blessing or Damnation?" (24 Jan, Sunday Tribune) "Is the Abbey biting off more than it can chew" (21 Jan, Irish Times) "Are Irish theatres doing enough to nurture young talent?" (12 Jan, 1988)

Original and photocopy press cuttings taken from Cara, Ireland of the Welcomes, Galway Observer, Irish Press, Irish Times, Sunday Tribune, City Tribune (Galway) Drogheda Independent, Irish Independent, Hot Press, Cork Evening Echo, Tuam Herald, Connacht Tribune, Sunday Independent, Waterford Star and News, Longford Leader, Munster Express, Enniscorthy Echo, Phoenix, Longford News, Connacht Tribune, Variety (New York) Galway Advertiser. Reviews and comment on works produced by Druid include The Playboy of the Western World written by J.M. Synge and staged as part of the Sydney bicentennial festival. Also articles refer to upcoming production by Druid in Galway of The Factory Girls written by Frank McGuinness. Key articles include "West Waterford Drama Festival" (19 Feb, Waterford News and Star) "Ballymahon's Bog Lane comes alive with Drama "12 Feb, Longford Leader) "RTE film on Druid theatre" (26 Feb, Irish Press) "Why we need to pay twice for admission" (23 Feb, Irish Independent) "Tuam vocational School Jubilee" (20 Feb, Tuam Herald) Also includes coverage of stories about Irish theatre nationwide and also refers to the Galway Arts Festival which takes place in August.

Original and photocopy press cuttings taken from U Magazine, Connacht Sentinel, Irish Press, Irish Times, Galway Advertiser, Galway Observer, Evening Herald, Corkman, Tuam Herald, Irish Times, Cork Examiner, Art Matters, Connacht Sentinel, Sunday Press, Derry Journal, Evening Press, Sunday Tribune, Sunday Independent, Londonderry Sentinel. Reviews and comment on works produced by Druid theatre company include The Factory Girls written by Frank McGuinness and produced at the Druid theatre, Galway. Includes a wide range of reviews and interviews with cast members from the production. Key articles include "Acting is the shy person's revenge" - an interview with Darragh Kelly (21 Mar, Evening Press) Druid's quiet man sees changes ahead for the company" (15 Mar, Irish Times) "Shooting the Dead" - article regarding the film of Joyce's story The Dead (Mar, U Magazine) "Taoiseach [Charles Haughey] lauds Druid during theatre visit" (22 Mar, Connacht Sentinel) "Successful start to [Loughrea] drama festival (11 Mar, City Tribune Galway)

Original and photocopy press cuttings taken from Sunday Tribune, Sunday Independent, Glasgow Herald, U Magazine, Midland Topic, Donegal Democrat, Wexford People, Munster Express, Irish Times, Westmeath Examiner, In Dublin, Sunday Press, Galway Observer, Evening Herald, Derry Journal, Phoenix. Articles and comment on works produced by Druid theatre company include The Factory Girls by Frank McGuinness and produced on a nationwide tour at various venues. Key articles include "Focus at 21" - Celebration of twenty one years of the Focus theatre, Dublin. (17 Apr, Sunday Tribune) "Dream role for Olwen" [Fouéré] (17 Apr, Sunday Tribune)

Original and photocopy press cuttings taken from Irish Press, Evening Press, Irish News, Theatre Ireland, City Limits, Irish Post, Sunday Tribune, Sunday Press, Connacht Sentinel, Galway observer, Galway Advertiser, The Scotsman (U.K.) The Independent (U.K.) Dundalk Democrat, Evening Standard (U.K.) Financial Times, Time Out (U.K.) Reviews and comment on productions by Druid theatre include Factory Girls written by Frank McGuinness and produced in Glasgow, Scotland. Key articles include "Many varieties of Hynes" - an interview with Jerome Hynes, Manager of Druid theatre company (27 May, Evening Press) "Production Lines (Time Out U.K.) "Abbey debut at last for transatlantic Des [Keogh] (22 May, Sunday Press) Interview with Frank McGuinness (15 May, Sunday Tribune) [Garry] Hynes to direct two RSC plays (16 May, Irish Times)