Material relating to the 1975 and 1980 maps of the Aran Islands created by Tim Robinson. Includes early map drafts, field note books, detailed correspondence on placenames. See P120/3/1/8/8 for Robinson's own description of his mapping methodology.

Seven annotated copies of Robinson's 1975 map of Aran. Each map's annotations provides a distinct purpose. They add placenames, notes from Patrick King, ceathrú names taken from Colie Mhicilí Ó hÍarnáin, one map marks out divisions on Inis Meáin, one contains notes of local history about the Land League, one contains notes from Padraic O Flaherty, and one is described as 'Bóithríní in Cill Rónáin (Michael Gill)'. An annotated copy of the 1980 map of Aran specifies the names of quarters has been taken from 'Aran of the Saints' by J G Barry.

Typed list of names given both in English, and the corresponding Irish language name from the Name Books. Handwritten annotations throughout. The list is mainly the names of sites and townlands on Inis Meáin. Undated.

Tracings of sections of the 1975 map, with edits. One tracing includes letters and numbers, and is attached to a corresponding numbered list of Irish language placenames and sites on Inis Mór.

Handwritten draft letter, and copy typed final letter from Robinson to Patrick [ ] of The Residence, Fearann na Choirce. The letter thanks Patrick for his collection of placenames and stories, and comments on some specifically. (17 Mar 1977).

Photocopy of 'Drúchtíní Smaointe as Inismeáin - an cuma iad ann nó as?' by Úna Ní Choincheannainn and Úna Ní Meachair of Coláiste Chroí Mhuire, An Spidéal, January 1984. The piece (in Irish) includes a list of roads 'Bóithre agus Róidíní', and is attached to two pages Tim's handwritten notes.

Notebook entitled 'Placenames of Aran'. The notebook was found by John Waddell among J R W Goulden's Aran papers. It provides an Irish language list, and in some cases brief description of location. Undated. Photocopy of same document with notes from Robinson.

Loose sheet draft notes, mostly in Tim Robinson's handwriting. One page (in an unfamiliar hand) gives information on Ceann an Bhruth, Bóthar na Reilige, and other features. An acetate entitled Ainmeacha Áireacha cois na Farraige', from Bairbre Ní Fhloinn of the Folklore Department at UCD.

Handwritten letter from Áine [de Blácam] to Tim Robinson, on Inis Meáin knitting company headed paper, enclosing a photocopied section of his map, showing Inis Meáin, with handwritten notes on some of the roads. (18 Sep 1992).

Handwritten letter to Tim from Diarmuid O'Brien enclosing two photocopied aerial photographs of Inis Oírr, and asking for clarification relating to them. (23 Oct 1977).

Handwritten letter to Tim from Bríd Ó hEithir of Inis Oírr who has asked the local school children about some of the names of the sub-divisions on Inis Oírr. She encloses her information. (8 Feb 1980).

Letter from R Miller, Registrar of the Commissioners of Irish Lights clarifying the Service's spelling of the placename as Inisheer. (3 Mar 1980).

Handwritten letter to Tim from Mairéad Póil, enclosing a photocopied list of information on Inis Oírr placenames derived from local school children. The list is in Irish and is titled 'Logainmneacha Inis Oírr, Garranta, Buailteacha agus Craga'. (9 Dec 1986). A printed copy of the 1980 map of Aran, incorporating Póil's information on Inis Oírr coastal names.

Handwritten letter to Tim from Dónall [ ] of OS Office. The subject of the letter is the modern spelling of Inis Oírr. (22 Mar 1991).

Series of correspondence between Tim and Éamon Ó Tuathail containing a lively and detailed exchange of notes on placenames, Eoghanacht and Inis Oírr are discussed in notable detail, also the correct names of the currachmen who drowned off Mainistir c. 1907. Copies of some of the letters Tim wrote in response. (24 Feb 1992 - 19 Mar 1993).

Photocopied article from Éigse 1993, 'An t-Ainm Áite Inis Oírr'.

An offprint of Tomás Ó Broin's 'Inis Thiar: Naming and Misnaming', which was published in 1999 in the JGAHS. Accompanied by a letter from Professor Ó Broin, and a copy of Tim's reponse, in which they discuss the name Inis Oírr. (1999)

Typed list entitled 'Copy of Bualite Baile' that gives an ID, fields, their townland, and who owns them. Pagination begins at p 21. (8 Nov 2006).

Manuscript material on the creation and publication of 'Mementoes of Mortality: The Cenotaphs and Funerary Cairns of Árainn, Inishmore, County Galway', Tim Robinson, with photographs by Gilbert Stucky.

Research and other material collected by Tim and Máiréad Robinson from a variety of sources in researching the maps and writing work. It includes correspondence exchanging information and ideas, notes, photographs, sketches and copies of secondary readings.

Arrangement is broadly by subject area, there is some intersection between subjects and correspondents reflecting the inter-disciplinary nature of Robinson's research and writing. The related material field makes an effort to reflect this.

A printed list of Burren Archaeological Sites giving detail on the type of site, its grid reference, its Ordnance Survey map sheet number, townland, and the name of the source of information about the site.

A computer generated map, untitled but showing a section of the Burren, with colour-coded cairns and cists, megalithic tombs and fulachta fiadh.

A magnified section of the Clare OSS IV 12 and V9, scale 1/2500 feed, with Poulnagollum Cave highlighted.

Correspondence between Tim Robinson and Seán Ó Nualláin of the Archaeological branch of the Ordnance Survey. Begins with a handwritten draft of a letter Robinson sent to The Director of the OS about incorrect co-ordinates for Ballycasheen, Leana and Commons North recorded in 'The Survey of Megalithic Tombs Vol 1'. A reply from Ó Nualláin, and subsequent correspondence between the two parties about sites being destroyed by bulldozing of scrub. (27 May 1976-12 Jun 1977) 9pp;

File of correspondence between Tim Robinson and Fr Ryan, Parish Priest at Sixmilebridge. Robinson is enquiring about about a number of earthworks around Lisdoonvarna that he believes to be barrows rather than forts, a subject Fr Ryan recently gave a paper on. Fr Ryan responds arranging to meet Robinson on the Aran Islands. In a subsequent letter, Fr Ryan describes the location of a cave that served as a hiding place for priests and their vestments, and encloses a map of the Burren on which he has marked locations of fulachta fiadh. (17 Aug - 30 Sep 1976) 5pp;

File of correspondence between Tim Robinson and Peter Harbison, Archaeological Advisor with Bord Fáilte. Copy letter from Robinson to Harbison on the subject of forts he believes are barrows, enclosing a list of sites. Subsequent correspondence discusses these sites, and refers to information Robinson learned from Fr Ryan. (17 Aug 1976 - 20 Feb 1977) 7pp;

Copy letter from Robinson to Etienne Rynne on the subject of the map, hoping to arrange a meeting (23 Sep 1976) 1p;

Copy letter from Robinson to Professor R de Valera at UCD enquiring about Crocán na Spáinne (10 Jan 1977) 1p;

Copy letter from Robinson to Paddy Nolan to confirm the Irish language name of a valley in Aillwee and the name of a holy well, and reply from Nolan identifying both features (21 Jan - 3 Feb 1977) 3pp;

Copy letter from Robinson to John Waddell enquiring about Crocán na Spáinneach, and reply from Waddell to say an Armada connection seems unlikely, with further information. (29 Mar - 30 May 1977) 2pp;

Handwritten letter to Robinson from Brigid Cahill with information about the fort at Caherahoagh (21 Jul ?) 1p.

Letter from Dennis J Hannan to Robinson enclosing a photocopied map marking his property, Newtown. (14 Jun 1984) 2pp;

Handwritten letter from D F O'Loghlin to Robinson with information about Corkscrew Hill and Spectacle Bridge, both of which were surveyed and built by his grand uncle Michael O'Loghlin. Carbon copy reply from Robinson. (10 - 18 February 1986) 2pp;

Correspondence between Enda Mooney of Burren National Park, and Robinson. Begins with a copy letter from Robinson enclosing his 1977 map with National Park Boundaries marked in red ink, asking Mooney to highlight in yellow any areas he has excluded, and seeking clarification on lands owned by An Taisce. A reply from Mooney encloses the map with the requested areas highlighted, and a photocopy of a map of the national park. The letter includes information on An Taisce, a trackway and two additional cairns and wedge tombs. A subsequent note from Mooney encloses a copy map of Keelhilla nature reserve. (3-9 Mar 1998) 8pp and 1 item;

Letter from Joe Duffy, District Manager of Coillte to Robinson enclosing maps outlining all Coillte owned forestry in North East Clare. (13 Mar 1998) 8pp.

Colour photographs and slides taken by Tim Robinson in the Burren. Mostly of archaeological sites, captioned on the backs of the photographs. Includes the photograph of Tim Robinson on boat to Deer Island in 1984. (c1978-1998), 32 photographs and 10 slides;

Three discs of images with two accompanying notes from Michael Crane to Tim Robinson. The notes indicate the CD includes panoramic photographs of Holy Wells and Early Christian Churches in the Burren, using Robinson's map in the background.These discs are for Mac use, and are not currently accessible. (c2006).