Indexing proofs of 'Connemara: Listening to the Wind', with some words underlined in marker.

In some instances these folders include material that relates to other topics. They have been left in their original order. The "related material" field will represent many of these links to other parts of the archive.

Griffith's Valuation for the Union of Ballyvaughan (1855).

Photocopied list of Parishes and Transplanters in County Clare (1655-6).

Large sellotaped map entitled 'Diocese of Tuam, Parish Boundaries in Connemara'. This is an Ordnance Survey with parishes outlined and identified by hand.

Two copies of the Index map for Co Galway showing the OS 6 inch sheet numbers. Both contain Robinson's notes that indicate the areas he has completed fieldwork on as of 1986, and the areas left to be surveyed.

A list of maps available from the Geological Survey of Ireland, and prices, and a catalogue for Phoenix maps.

Two booklets published by the Heritage Service within the National Parks and Wildlife Service, entitled Environmentally Friendly Farming, and Farming and Nature.

Tim Robinson's handwritten notes on the layout and sequence of 'Setting Foot on the Shores of Connemara & Other Writings'.

A typed document entitled 'Headnotes (to precede individual pieces)', that gives the origin of each piece of writing.

Three pages of Robinson's handwritten notes with lists of references, and a timeline for birch.

Three reports carried out on behalf of Eamonn Beatty on groundwater movement on Inis Mór. They relate to an application for planning permission on a site at the lighthouse west of Oghil Fort.

The first report was carried out by Eugene P Daly of the Geological Survey of Ireland, and covers Geology, Hydrogeology and Groundwater Protection. It includes a geological map and chart (5 Feb 1991) 5pp;

The second report was prepared by Dr Richard Thorn, Acting Head of Department of Environmental Science at the Regional Technical College in Sligo, and was carried out after a failed planning application. It deals with the disposal of the domestic wastewaters on the site, and includes a map of the area, and a diagram of the proposed constructed percolation field. The report is undated, but was prepared following a site visit on 10 June 1991, 7pp;

The 3rd report is by Thomas P Farrell. The report is on a co-ordinate level survey carried out on 22 July 1991. It encloses 2 drawings showing points surveyed transposed on to the OS map scale, and concludes it is a low risk for water contamination. (30 Jul 1991) 4pp.

Correspondence between Robinson and Brian V Mooney of the Burren Display Centre and Brian Vincent Fragrances. Robinson asks for details about the music centre, Burren Perfumery and Burren Centre for his map, and wishes to clarify the names Cahersavaun and Turrenneefa. Subsequent correspondence discusses the birth place of Michael Cusack, and distribution rights for the map. (9 Jan - 25 Aug 1976/7) 8pp;

Correspondence between Robinson and Conor McDermott of the Geological Survey, who is working on a drilling project in Kilfenora at the time of writing. McDermott gives some information on caves, and a copy reply from Robinson gives detail on his decision to use different textures on his map to represent limestone, shale and drift. (8 Mar - 13 Jul 1977) 5pp;

Copy letter from Robinson to Fr J Kelly, PP at Lisdoonvarna, seeking dates of foundation or dedication for 3 churches for his Burren map: Lisdoonvarna, Knockfinn and Toovarra. Handwritten reply from Fr Kelly with requested information. (30 Mar - 20 Jul 1977) 2pp;

Two handwritten letters to Robinson from Doreen [ ] with information of a Fountain that was gifted by the Right Honorable Henry, Baron of Annaly to the Public, dedicated in 1872. (Undated) 7pp.

Letter to Robinson from Séamus Coleman on the subject of a lime kiln. (Undated) 1p.