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Warrant to satisfy judgment. It notes that Margaret Simcocks, administratrix of the estate of Francis Simcocks of Dangan Cottage, Galway, obtained a judgment against Robert Hedges Eyre of Macroom Castle, County Cork in 1822 for £923.1.6½ and £2.2.8 costs. It notes that the amount due has been paid.

From the War Office to Adam Ormsby, staying at The Tavistock Hotel, Covent Garden, [London] regarding his arrears in the 49th Regiment.

Copy letters from Tim Robinson to Proinsias Mac Aonghusa on a book the latter wishes to publish on the War of Independence in Connemara. (1986)

Handwritten reminiscences from John Barlow, (Roundstone newsagent). The first is in Tim Robinson's handwriting, and is entitled 'Notes on War of Independence and Civil War from conversations with John Barlow', dated 18 March - 20 April 1986. It begins with the arrival of Black and Tans in Seana Chaolla, and ends with a story about Derrynasliggaun Lodge being occupied by the Irregulars during the War of Independence. Reminiscences include an account of the recruitment methods adopted during World War 1, 'A Bird's Eye View of the Anglo Irish and Civil Wars in Galway and Connemara', 'A Birds Eye View of the Civil War Years in Ireland 1922-1923'. An account of the Emergency Years in Ireland. Copies of orders in John Barlow's possession relating to licence duty, the O'Dowd family, guidelines on handling weapons issued to the LDF, and a newspaper story about Ernie O'Malley.

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'With the IRA in the Fight for Freedom, 1919 to the Truce, a book of essays published in Kerry before 1958 (undated). Covers the West Connemara Column at Mounterown, 23 April 1921.
'West Connemara IRA, Organisation and Operation', statement by Captain P J McDonnell.

Five pages of Tim Robinson's handwritten notes from sources such as St. John Gogarty's 'As I was Going Down Sackville St', Padraic O'Farrelly's 'Who's Who in the Irish War of Independence', and some notes on the Marconi station written on the back of a personal email from Nuala O'Faoláin towards the end of her life.

Anonymous letter to Tim Robinson telling a story about Stephen Conneely from Rosmuc, postmark on envelope suggests it was sent some time in the 2000s.

Printed programme from National Theatre, UK, production of "War Horse", in association with Handspring Puppet Company, based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo and adapted by Nick Stafford. Includes article "Writing WarHorse" by Michael Morpurgo; "Forgotten Heroes" y Max Hastings, various images from the production; article "Rae Smith and the art of 'War Horse'" by Robert Butler, images and biographies of cast and creative team members.

File with scripts of episodes of 'Wanderly Wagon', episodes No. 4, No. 5, and No. 17, written by John O'Donovan and by Colin Bird. Also typed storyline for episode by Carolyn Swift; letter from Swift to Liam O'Murchu re. writing of Wanderly Wagon scripts (23 Nov 1970); letters from Swift to Ros [ ], with attached script for an episode of a 'send up' of Wanderly Wagon, entitled 'Camp Site' (21 Apr 1976); and letter from Swift to John Lynch, Irish and Children's Programming, RTÉ, 1977.
Envelope stamped with name and address of Swift at RTÉ, Dublin 4 and handwritten note of "Wanderly Wagon Office". Also an outsize drawing plan for design of "The House House" from Wanderly Wagon.

Also letters between Swift and Kincora Press Limited, and Tom Turley re. writings by Swift for inclusion within Wanderly Wagon print annuals for children. (1979 - 1981).

Foolscap-size hardback diary for 1963 and used as a manuscript script book for episodes of 'Wanderly Wagon' written by Carolyn Swift. The opening index pages of the diary include a handwritten weekly schedule of episodes of the series, with each episode title, author name, rehearsal dates, studio number, VTR date, and TX date, from 1974 - 1977.
The rest of the diary in filled page by page with handwritten writings by Carolyn Swift, from various scenes and episodes of 'Wanderly Wagon', RTÉ programme for children.

Files relating to the children's television programme, Wanderly Wagon for which Carolyn Swift was a script-writer.

The writer and dramatist was born and educated in Galway city. As a young man he was an actor with the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. During his time in Galway he took part in many productions at Galway's Gaelic theatre An Taibhdhearc. His Rain on the Wind a love story set in the famous Claddagh Fishing Village was initially banned in Ireland. He is remembered for his many novels the most famous of which is his historical trilogy Seek the Fair Land, The Silent People and The Scorching Wind. His also wrote the delightful children's adventure story The Flight of the Doves which was made into a film. He was artistic director from 1939 to 1948, before a stint in the Abbey Theatre, after which he concentrated on writing. He died in 1967.

File of colour photographs as well as contact sheets of images taken during a promotional campaign for Wells HB ice cream by Macnas.

Printed programme from Tall Tales Theatre Company in association with Ten42 productions presenting "Wallflowering" by Peta Murray, directed by Muirne Bloomer and David Horan. Includes introduction from Deirdre Kinahan, Artistic Director of Tall Tales Theatre Company, details of other Tall Tales and Ten42 productions and also images and biographies of cast members.