Photocopy of typescript of the play "The Lieutenant of Inishmore" by Martin McDonagh.

Assorted records and programmes relating to University College Galway Drama Society. Includes "Sticks and Stones" 25-27 Jan 1974. Written by David Rabe and directed by Garry Hynes. Produced at Jesuit Hall, Sea Road, Galway. Photocopy of playbill featuring list of cast and production crew members and also biographical details of cast members and production crew including Marie Mullen, Garry Hynes. Also includes details of the play and various advertisements. 5 pp "Elizabeth One" Jan 1975 Written by Paul Foster and directed by Garry Hynes. Produced at Jesuit Hall, Sea Road, Galway. Includes photocopy of playbill from the production play details, cast and production crew list and other details. Cast members include Marie Mullen and Pat Connaughton. 14 pp "Is É Duirt Polonius" Feb 1977 Written by Críostóir Ó Floinn. Also includes cast list for student production of "Gondoliers or The King of Barataria". 7 pp; "The Loves of Cass McGuire" written by Brian Friel and produced by Garry Hynes, 28-30 Jan 1972; "Tiny Alice" by Edward Albee and directed by Garry Hynes, staged at the Jesuit Hall, Salthill.
Programme from the 29th Western Drama Festival, March 1972, which included a production of "The Loves of Cass Maguire" written by Brian Friel and produced by Garry Hynes for the University College Galway Dramatic Society.
File also includes a programme from the 1984 Irish Student Drama Association Festival held in Galway at the Aula Maxima, UCG and at Druid Lane Theatre. Includes a message from Garry Hynes and also from Sabina Coyle Higgins. Attached is a black and white photograph of the cast of production by an Cumann Drámíochta, UCG.

Druid Theatre Building. Typescript and bound preliminary feasibility and design study for a new theatre for the Druid theatre company. Compiled by Theatre Projects Consultants, London and New York. Contents include site plans, sections and plans of proposed building, intentions of Druid Theatre Company, consultants' assessment of Druid Theatre Company, description of the recommended design concept for the main theatre space, various plans, blueprints and drawings of theatre spaces at various Irish and international theatre spaces, details of preliminary costings of the development scheme and conclusions and recommendations. 2 copies

File of letters between Druid Theatre (Garry Hynes) and Iain Mackintosh and Paul Jenkins of Theatre Projects Consultants regarding the report carried out on the Druid Lane Theatre premises. The letters include discussions between the parties on plans, scope and designs for the theatre and for the report on the premises. Also includes correspondence between the architects and Donagh O'Donoghue regarding sites and building plans; a fax copy of letter written by O'Donoghue on 'Galway Arts Group' headed paper regarding the Arts in Galway. Also included issue of the 'Architectural Review', January 1977, which is a special issue focusing on the design and construction of the National Theatre, London.

File of plans and drawings, drafts and final plans, produced by Theatre Projects Consultants and which offer various ideas for the redevelopment of the theatre at Druid Lane. File also includes an undated plan for a theatre design "at proposed theatre at Spanish Arch, Galway." Also includes three detailed blueprint floor pans of the Warehouse at Flood Street (later known as the theatre used by Druid Theatre on Druid Lane) by H.G.L. O'Connor & Co architects, Galway and produced for client Messrs T. McDonagh and Sons, dated 20 June 1966.

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)

Copy of lease agreement between Druid Theatre Company and McDonagh (10 Oct [ ] ); also correspondence between Druid Theatre (Jerome and Garry Hynes) and Donagh McDonagh regarding rent and rates for the premises and other administrative details.

File 1 of 2 OPEN - Includes copy of Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Druid Foundation Ltd. 13 March 1987; Certificate of Incorporation for the Druid Foundation Ltd. (13 Mar 1987); Annual return of Druid Performing Arts, Companies Act. (31 Dec 1985) also same (31 Dec 1986); Letter detailing Account of Fees and Statement of Fees for completing and filing with the Revenue Commissioners Share Transfer form re. transfer of share from Maelíosa Stafford to Garry Hynes, processed by Woodstock Management Company (16 Apr 1987) Letter from Jerome Hynes to Michael Horan, Horan Monaghan & Co Solicitors, seeking advice on the limited status of Druid Performing Arts Ltd. (22 Jul 1987); Copy letter from Jane Daly, General Manager, Druid to Deacy Concannon & Co. re. the attached corporate tax assessment for the Druid Foundation (12 Jul 1989)

File 2 (CLOSED until 01/01/2023)
Copy letter from Maire Ni Dhuinn, Executive Officer, Office of the revenue Commissioners, confirming Druid Performing Arts Ltd. being agreed upon as earning Charitable Status (13 Jul 1990) - sent to Jane Daly via Horan Monahan & Co. (23 Aug 1990) with invoice attached for legal services costs incurred in acting on behalf of Druid's incorporation of Company and on Charitable Status by Horan Monahan. (23 Aug 1990)
Letter from Jane Daly to President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, issuing an invitation to act as Patron of Druid "at a time when Druid is developing and moving in new directions with the appointment of Maelíosa Stafford as Garry Hyne ' successor." (29 Jan 1991) Letter of response from Kay Gleeson, Secretary to the President, advising on acceptance of the offer by President Mary Robinson.

File of downloaded print-outs of company registration records for McDonagh Milling and Trading Company Limited and associated companies. Printed from the Companies Registration Office website.

Druid - The Repertory Theatre of Galway: The Need. Printed pamphlet describing the challenges of running Druid Theatre Company, including finance and general administration. "Our aim is the presentation of theatrical experiences of the highest quality of which we are capable and the provision of education in and through theatre for the children of Galway." Document outlines a financial subscription programme to contribute to Druid Theatre Company. Also details other attempts to set up and maintain a professional theatre company in Galway and makes reference to Frank Bailey, the Taibhdhearc theatre, the Irish National Theatre and others. It questions why the 'cultured people of Galway won't go to see a home grown group' such as Druid. "Or is it just that Galway audiences are used to the tasteless pap fed from the box office every night?" Reprint from the Tuam Herald. One item.