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Files relating to the 'Bugsy' series of books, written by Carolyn Swift and published by Carolyn Swift. Files include drafts of the novels by Swift, correspondence with the publisher, letters from readers, research files, and related items.

Files relating to the research, writing, drafting, and publication of novel for children, Bugsey Goes to Cork, written by Carolyn Swift and published by Poolbeg Press.

File 1 includes research notes and press cuttings of news stories used by Carolyn Swift in writing her novel. The stories relate to environmental issues in Co. Cork, such as an asbestos factory, pharmaceutical and chemical plants proposed to be built in Cork by multinational companies in the late 1980s; flyers and pamphlets about local history in parts of Co. Cork.

File 2 includes typescript draft of the novel with detailed manuscript annotation and edits by Swift throughout.

File 3 includes two typescript drafts of the novel, Bugsy Goes To Cork, with some notes and annotation by Swift.

File 4 includes letters between Carolyn Swift and publisher of her novel, Poolbeg Press, Dublin. 1990 - 1992. Letters discuss the publication of the book, the reader reports who raised possible libel issues and issues relating to identifiable cases/people concerning environmental concerns in Co. Cork and at the site of an asbestos factory and proposed new chemical and pharmaceutical plants for Cork. Includes barrister's legal review of the risk of libel within the novel.

Files relating to the writing, research, drafting, and publication of novel for children, Bugsy Goes to Galway, published by Poolbeg Press, Dublin, 1991.

File 1 includes typed draft of the novel, Bugsy Goes to Galway, written by Carolyn Swift, and with detailed edits and manuscript annotation by Swift throughout.

File 2 includes two typed drafts of the novel Bugsy Goes to Galway, with edits and manuscript annotation by Swift. Also letters between Swift and Poolbeg Press discussing the novel, its theme - addressing environmental concerns around fish farming and chemicals in the West of Ireland, and edits to the book.

File 3 includes file of press cuttings of news articles used by Swift in researching and writing the novel Bugsy Goes To Galway.

File with two full typescript drafts of the novel for children, Bugsy Goes To Limerick, written by Carolyn Swift and published by Poolbeg Press 1988. Draft texts include manuscript annotation and edits by Swift.

File relating to Bui Bolg Community Theatre Group, Wexford. Includes correspondence and documents sent to Macnas from Bui Bolg, such as Opera Festival Report with details of a commissioned pageant on the history of Wexford town (Nov 1994); an introduction to Bui Bolg and overview of their activities (May 1994); Detailed 'Initial Submission' on project proposed by Bui Bolg, Jan 1994; copy of proposal to the Arts Council entitled "Macallagh", an independent network of Community Arts Groups in Ireland, of which Macnas and a number of other theater companies were members of; flyer from 'Irish Stew, a production at White's Hotel by Bui Bolg; details of Kilkenny Arts Festival production and other matters discussed on community arts between Macnas and Bui Bolg.

File includes printed brochure designed to be a fundraising document outlining the projected development plans for Druid Lane Theatre.

Correspondence and other documents such as plans for the redevelopment of Druid Lane Theatre. Includes letter from Donagh O'Donoghue. Managing Director, McDonagh Feeds, McDonagh Milling and Trading Co. Ltd. Galway, to Garry Hynes and Louise Donlon of Druid, stating "In order to celebrate Druid's 21st Anniversary, McDonoghs would like to gift the Theatre premises to Druid, to be used by Druid, for as long as it continues in existence and continues to produce plays annually at the theatre. I have asked our lawyers to put the legal structure in place to give effect to our wishes. (11 Jul 1996); Copy of Druid's Memorandum and Articles of Association of Druid Performing Arts Limited (24 Mar 1981) File includes fax letters to Garry Hynes, Artistic Director of Druid from Derek Dockrell of Burke-Kennedy Doyle and Partners, Architects. Other fax letters present sent to Louise Donlon, General Manager, Druid Theatre, detailing plans submitted for renovation of the theatre, received from Studio 11, O'Donnell and Tuomey, Shay Cleary Architects and others. Memo included is titled "Druid Lane Theatre - Memo re. Architects Brief"; Joe Gavin, City Manager, Galway Corporation.
Press release issued by Druid entitled "Druid get a new home for its 21st Birthday!"
Correspondence between Horan Monahan Solicitors to Jane Daly of Druid, re. Revenue and tax clearance for Druid Foundation Ltd. (Sep 1995)
A manuscript list of assessments made regarding maintenance needs in the Druid Lane Theatre, with breakdown of Area, Condition and estimated cost of repair. Letter from Kieran Murphy and Co. Solicitors to Louise Donlon, General Manager, Druid, stating enclosed is a draft lease received from Messrs. Kilroys, Solicitors being a lease with McDonogh Milling and Trading Co. Ltd. for term of 99 years for the theatre premises for an annual rent of £1 for the first ten years. Further rent terms are detailing as are terms and conditions of the lease for consideration (19 Aug 1997)
Site maps of the premises of Druid Lane Theatre and adjoining streets, with draft logos and branding for Druid at "Courthouse Lane" Theatre, attached to 'Compliments of slip signed "City Engineer", Galway Corporation (rcvd 9 Dec 1996)

Building plans, prepared by O'Donnell and Tuomey Architects, Dublin, of Druid Theatre premises, Druid Lane. File also includes draft colour plans for the design and installation of new signage for the exterior of the Druid Theatre building. Also email and letter discussion between Druid members such as Garry Hynes, Seamus O'Grady, Padraig Boran and Fergal McGrath regarding ongoing discussion and plans for Druid theatre/building development.

Building Survey of a property in Strangford, Downpatrick for Ms Clodagh Hayes (should this be with the collection?)

Talk and associated material relating to a conference on building the GAA in County Down.