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Typescript version with some re-writes of "Sweet Killough: let go your anchor" by Maurice Hayes – recalling his early childhood. Some re-writes and loose pages, mainly typescript. Includes draft introduction by Seamus Heaney, and also a letter from Seamus to Maurice on reading the manuscript.

Set of printer’s proofs for "Sweet Killough Let Go Your Anchor" by Maurice Hayes.

Handwritten draft and re-writes for "Sweet Killough" by Maurice Hayes.

Printed programme from Gate Theatre production of "Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" at the Gate Theatre, Dublin. Music and Lyrics by Selina Cartmell, musical director was Cathal Synnott. Includes article "Stephen Sondheim - An Appreciation" by Gerry Colgan and article "The Tale of Sweeney Todd - Fact or Fiction?" also includes headshot images and biographies of cast members.

Files of colour and also black and white photographs from the production of Sweeney / Buile Suibhne by Macnas. Includes portrait promotional shots of cast members in costume as well as full production shots. Some shots are noted to have been taken by Aengus McMahon, photographer.

Files relating to research by Etienne Rynne on the symbol of the swastika, its origins, meanings, usage, and context in history.
File 1 - Includes letters between Etienne Rynne and various scholars and curators regarding the history and usage of the swastika symbol, such as with Prof. Owen Dudley-Edwards; Dr. Dorothy Watts, University of Queensland; Robert M. Chapple. Also a black and white photograph of an Icelandic ship in Dublin port, 1963, with bore the swastika symbol on its hull; Also includes other photographs and postcards with swastika symbols, also assorted press cuttings which relate to articles on swastikas.
Files 2 - 4 include assorted research material, articles, press cuttings etc. which feature or comment on the use of the swastika.
Files 4 - 6 refer to research for a published academic article by Etienne Rynne, "The Ennis Swastika - Symbol of Resurrection?". Includes photographs of objects in Ireland (and Clare) which feature the swastika symbol and also manuscript research notes by Rynne in researching his article.

File relating to tour company, F. & R.K. Swan (Hellenic) Ltd., London, and their correspondence with Etienne Rynne regarding information and planning for 1978 Art Treasures of Ireland Tour. Includes copy of tourist map of Ireland. NOTE: Some images very fragile.

VHS copy of film of "Swallows", based on the story by John McGahern. Duration: 19m 50s.

File of black and white photographs from rehearsal and production of S.W.A.L.K. by Druid Theatre. Featuring Marie Mullen, Mick Lally, Paul O'Neill, Noel McGee, Michael O’Sullivan, Ann Joyce.

Suzanne Murphy and Ingrid Surgenor. Printed programme from the concert held at the Aula Maxima, University College Galway. Includes biographies of both musicians, details of works performed from Brahms, Gluck, Schumann, Strauss, Duparc and others; event management checklist of duties relating to booking and travel of the artists, tickets, press, programme, venue and hospitality; a ticket from the concert; MS ledger sheets detailing tickets sold; correspondence including fax letters from Jonathan Groves of Ingpen and Williams LTD, International Artists' Management, to Jane O'Leary, Programme Director of Music for Galway - "I am very happy to reconfirm the availability of both artists. . ." (4 Sep 1995) Fax from Lulu Chivers of Ingpen and Williams LTS outlining suggested programme for the Galway concert (21 Nov 1995) TS letter from Madeline Flanagan, Administrator of Music for Galway to Mary McKeon, General Manager of Great Southern Hotel, Galway, seeking sponsored accommodation for the musicians (9 Jan 1996) return letter from McKeon (p.p. Sinead Kirwan) gladly offering sponsorship (11 Jan 1996) Fax TS correspondence from Flanagan to Gearoid Hartigan, Buildings Office, University College Galway confirming requirements in preparation regarding the concert venue. TS letter signed by Surgenor, "Dear Madeleine, Just a short note to thank you and everyone at Music for Galway. . .Your lovely piano and hall and, of course, the warm audience, added together, made it a very satisfying musical experience." (16 Feb 1996)