Sub-series 14 - Correspondence Mc

Letter to Tim from Mícheál Mac an Rí (17 January 1981), in Irish, written in cló Ceilteach. Social letter.

Copy handwritten letter from Tim to Brendan McWilliams (1 May 1989) about the phenomenon of rainbows with spokes, his understanding of the phenomenon, and wondering if Brendan can advise him if he's correct.

Letter to Tim from Finlay MacLeod (30 Oct 1989) thanking him for his comments on a few pieces of writing.

Letter to Tim from John [McQuillan and Brown] (24 Jan 1991) broaching the idea of a film about map-making, and prompting questions such a film might hope to answer. "Are you a latter-day [Thomas] Colby?...How do you reverse the Anglification of Irish place names, does O'Donovan come into your equation?" He also references Richard Long, Hamish Fulton, A la Recherche Du Temps Perdu.

Correspondence between Tim and W J McCormack of Trinity College relating to an upcoming publication 'A Companion to Irish Culture', (5 Mar - 8 August 1991). McCormack's first letter thanks Robinson for his Synge introduction, and notes he has a few comments to pass on to Anthony [Farrell]. He proceeds to invite Robinson to contribute to 'A Companion to Irish Culture', and encloses a list of the placenames they wish to include. A copy of Robinson's reply agreeing to take part, and enclosing a few notes on placenames. The final letter is from McCormack, and encloses a revised list.

Handwritten letter to Tim from Fergal [McGirl?] (4 January 1994). He is enquiring about Aran's monastic past and looking for information.

Letter to Tim from Alf MacLochlainn, and copy of Tim's reply (13 May 1994 - 3 June 1994 (dated '93 in error). MacLochlainn's letter picks up from a difference of opinion at a recent meeting of the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society, on the subject of Brian Friel's 'Translations', and the need for a debate about orthography. A copy of Tim's reply exploring the idea of orthography.

Handwrittten letter to Tim from Maureen McCabe (6 Oct 1995), a visual artist based at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, and suggesting they might meet to discuss each other's work.

Handwritten letter to Tim from [Jillies] Macbain (7 Oct 1995) complimenting Tim on his book, and exploring ideas on the apple of knowledge.

Letter to Tim from Bridgeen McCloskey of the RDS, inviting him to participate in the Spring 1996 Thursday Club Series. (18 Dec 1995)

Letter to Tim from Piaras Mac Éinrí of the Geography Department, UCC (3 Apr 1996), thanking him for meeting their students a few weeks previously.

Letter to Tim from Finbar McCormick (5 Apr 1996) congratulating him on the 2nd 'Stones of Aran' book, and inviting him to give a lecture to the Ulster Archaeological Society.

Letter from Des MacHale to Tim (1 September 1996) seeking Robinson's assistance in finding a place between Recess and Clifden, that featured in 'The Quiet Man' for a book project he is working on.

Letter in Irish from Liam Mac an Iomaire to Tim asking him to read over the prologue for 'An Mhuintir Thiar - Western Faces" (10 September 1996). Poem 'Baile Átha Cliath - 2000 AD', and 'Dán de Cholm (1979-1999)', handwritten note "from Liam Mac an Iomaire September 1999). Handwritten letter from Liam and Barbara to Tim enclosing a copy of a script by Eugene McCabe 'Scéalta ó Theach na mBocht', in Irish (not included). Handwritten letter to Tim thanking him for his review of 'Leaves of Grass 1855', in Irish. Copy letter from Liam Mac Con Iomaire to Éamon Ó Cuív in Irish about 'Camchuairt Chonamara Theas'. Copy reply from Ó Cuív.

Letter from May McClintock to Máiréad (4 March 1997) seeking information on Glencolmcille in the Burren. She is preparing for 'Donegal 1400' - the 14th centenary of St Colmcille.

Letter to Tim from Sinéad McCartan (6 August 1997) hoping to arrange a talk in the 1998/99 programme of the Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society.

Copy letter from Tim to Tom MacIntyre (31 October 1997) thanking him for forwarding on his Irish poems and complimenting him on them.

Copy letter from Tim to Sheila and Frank McGinity (5 May 1998) thanking them for their recent hospitality, and mentioning some of the high points of their American trip.

Letter to Tim from Fiona MacGowan (8 January 1999) enclosing a copy of the map she created while working on her PhD thesis on the impact of human-related activity on the vegetation of some of the Atlantic blanket bogs in the Connemara region. Copy reply from Tim giving permission to use his map, and requesting that she use the Irish names, "at least of the lakes, rather than such barbarisms as L. Nabeeba!"

Letter to Tim from MacMillan Magazines thanking him for his subscription to Nature. 30 June 1999.

Letter to Tim from Archie MacAlister (13 September 1999) enclosing a piece on developing Geddes's imagery, an offprint from the Edinburgh Review No 88. A copy of Tim's response (21 September 1999) thanking him, and mentioning Synge's 'Aran Islands' writing.

Two letters from Fergus Eoin McKiernan (20 September and 18 November 1999) to Tim asking if they could arrange a meeting.

Letter from John MacIver to Tim (4 October 1999) apologising for not being able to visit on the Sunday afternoon.

Handwritten letter to Tim from John MacDonagh (21 April 2000), talking about his family, the McDonaghs of the Demesne, and his mother's family the Cloherty's, who lived in Inishnee. A story about the wrestling matches between An Gabha Mór and Paddy Connolly. A copy of Tim's reply (23 May 2000) thanking him for his information.

Handwritten letter to Tim from Paddy (Paddy McDonald Enterprises) (18 May 2001) outlining a project "The Island People of Ireland", which will be in an exhibition in the Australian Maritime Museum in Sydney.

Handwritten letter to Tim from Deirdre McQuillan (6 June 2001)on his book.

Handwritten letter to Tim from Tony McManus (10 December 2001) asking Tim how much money he is owed in respect of books.

Letter to Tim from Dr J H McAdam of the Department of Applied Plant Science, Queen's University Belfast (27 Jan 2003) enclosing an article on the Queen's Sub Aqua Club's visit to Inishmore, and a historic dive in a wormhole there.

Copy letter from Tim to Tom MacIntyre (7 July 2004) in Irish, thanking him for his poems.

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