Item 4 (1-3) - Burren Action Group - Correspondence

3 files, c. 120 pp

Files of letters between members of the Burren Action Group, including Lelia Doolan, and others relating to the work and campaign around Mullaghmore, The Burren, Co. Clare in the early 1990s.

File 1 includes: Letter from Margaret Barber of Probe International to Bruce Milan, Manager Commission of European Communities re. proposed works at the Mullaghmore site (6 June 1991); Press release, summary document of key points of the Burren National Park Support Association, a counter group, who represent local people in the Mullaghmore area who fully support the proposed development (1991); Handwritten notes and letters by Lelia Doolan by B.A.G. to fellow group members planning and outlining upcoming campaign events and communications (1991-1992); Text copy of report "Proposed Burren National Park Visitor Centre - Re. OPW Review and Response to Submissions Made on the RPS EIS of February 1992 and Titled 'Environmental Impact Assessment", submitted by B.A.G (14 Aug 1992); Handwritten draft letter by Lelia Doolan to "Dear Commissioners...." (European Commissioners) outlining the B.A.G. campaign and seeking support, with following typed letter, annotated by Doolan of same, sent to Ray McSharry , Commissioner for Agriculture, to Karl Van Miert, Commissioner for Environment, to Bruce Milan, Commissioner for Regional Affairs, with a listing of other European Commission members that Doolan has sent the letters to. (Sept 1992); Copy of 'Official Observations and Request of Further Information' re. Mullaghmore development, submitted to Clare County Council by Hon Sec. of B.A.G. Cyril O' Cerin.
Also includes a card print of "Burren Prayer" by poet Michael Longley. Cover includes artwork by Sarah Longley.

File 2 includes typed list signed and prepared by Lelia Doolan of "possible platform speakers" for an event - The Burren Forum - and with names of other possible invitees (12 May 1992); Assorted letters by Lelia Doolan to individuals (first named only) discussing aspects of the Mullaghmore proposal; Letters from international tourists Dutch and American) offering support to B.A.G. work (14 Aug 1991 - 22 June 1993); template letter on B.A.G. headed paper, signed by Lelia Doolan and Gordon D'Arcy, for others to sign and add their support for B.A.G. campaign (Aug 1991); Fax between Prof. Emer Colleran (University College Galway) and Lelia Doolan re. B.A.G. work and updates (7 Jun 1995).

File 3 includes An Taisce report re. development at Boyne Valley, Co. Meath, sent to Lelia Doolan (Jul 1993); Letter of update from An Taisce re. oral hearing of re. developments works off Crag Road, the Burren, Co. Clare ( 6 Jul 1999); Copy letter by John O'Sullivan of B.A.G. to Noel Dempsey T.D. (9 Jul 1993); Signed letter from Desmond O'Malley T.D., leader of Progressive Democrats to Lelia Doolan re. comments about Mullaghmore (28 Jan 1993); Fax from Alan Dukes T.D. adding his name to the Mullaghmore petition; Handwritten draft letter by Lelia Doolan with responses to comments made by D.K. [ Declan Kelleher] of the Burren National Part Support Association; Letter sent by Prof. Emer Colleran to Dr. Patrick Hillery, President of Ireland (25 Aug 1992); handwritten letter from Doolan to Michael D. Higgins; transcript of letter sent to OPW by Clare County Council (22 Sep 1994); Letters between James C. Shannon and Associates, Solicitors, on behalf of applicants James Howard, Patrick McCormack, P.J. Curtis, Emer Colleran, Lelia Doolan, Fionnuala McNamara and Rev. John O'Donoghue Vs The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (re. the Mullaghmore development) 1993 - 1994). Also later print email correspondence between Doolan and others re. recovery of costs against the B.A.G. (2005)

File 4 includes fax and letter correspondence between B.A.G. members (such as Lelia Doolan, Emer Colleran, and Joe Saunders) and members of European Parliament (e.g. Mary Banotti and Pat Xoc) and also with the European Commission re. proposed development with the Burren.

File 5 includes correspondence between B.A.G. members (such as Lelia Doolan, Emer Colleran, and Joe Saunders) and T.D.'s in Irish Government departments, including the Office of the Taoiseach, Albert Reynolds; Brian Cowen, T.D. Minister for Labour; Síle De Valera T.D.; Noel Treacy T.D.; Dr. Michaell Woods T.D., Minister for the Marine; Brendan Howlin T.D.; Desmond O'Malley T.D.; Rory O'Hanlon, Minister for the Environment; John O'Donoghue T.D. Minister of State, Office of Public Works; Brendan Daly T.D., Minister for Social Welfare; Sean Cromien, Secretary, Dept of Finance. Also includes typescript of Statement of the Minister for the arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht, Michael D. Higgins, T.D.; Typed text of speech by Noel Treacy T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Finance and Minister for Heritage Affairs on "The Role of Heritage Centres and Interpretive Centres in the Growth of Cultural Tourism (8 Oct 1992); Text of Speech by Vincent brady T.D., Minister of State with Responsibility for the Office of Public Works, at the launch of the Burren National Park (22 Apr 1991); Response by the Burren Action Group to Michael D. Higgins' Dáil Statement on the Burren National Park.

File 6 includes correspondence between B.A.G. members (such as Lelia Doolan and Emer Colleran and others) to groups and individuals including An Taisce, the Burren College of Arts, the Late Late Show at RTÉ, ad others.

File 7 includes correspondence between B.A.G. members (such as Lelia Doolan and Emer Colleran and others) to groups and individuals including An Taisce, Jacques Delors of the European Commission; draft notes and letters by Lelia Doolan on B.A.G. headed paper with campaign messages and information; Text of statement for the B.A.G. campaign from Macnas performing arts group, among others.

File 8 includes correspondence between B.A.G. members (such as Lelia Doolan, Joe Saunders and Emer Colleran and others) to groups and individuals including an Taisce, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Burren National Park Association, research on the census in Co. Clare, manuscript notes by Lelia Doolan on Mullaghmore/Burren Centre, and also letters from Doolan and others to local and national media re. the campaign.

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