File 5 - Conroy family of Beaghcauneen (material received from Noel King on 28 Feb 2003)

4 folders

A small pocket appointment diary for 1880, with entries written in the late 1920s. Martin Conroy, and Stephen Martin Conroy written at the front. Local events such as the Clifden races, local funerals, weather conditions are recorded.

Damaged photograph of two men wearing suits, and woman seated. Note on back reads 'The [Girl?] from an Atlantic [G...?].

Collection of maritime postcards, most blank, but some posted to Michael Conroy.

File of receipts for Poor Rates between the 1920s and 1960s to Bridget and later Michael Conroy.

Handwritten correspondence between John and Patrick Conroy, Sister Nora [O'Donnell?], Mrs Michael [Bridget?] Conroy (1940s-1974).

Mylar envelope of photographs, mostly unidentified, but likely to be members of the Conroy family. The photographs date from c. late 19th century to 1978.

File of correspondence and personal effects relating to Nora O'Donnell, Michael Conroy and others. (1911 - 1997).

Mylar envelope of photographs, early 20th century. None are identified, but are likely to be members of the Conroy family. Possible photo of Nora O'Donnell.

Badly damaged books and copies relating to the Conroy family of Beaghbauneen. 'English Poetry Books for Intermediate Certificate, Poetry of the Ballad Type', 'Mo Leabhair Féin', a mathematics copy book dated 1936, 'St Enda Literary Reader', 1929.

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Photographs in particular must be handled with care. Can only be removed from mylar with Reading Room staff guidance.

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