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Printed thesis by Eibhlín Ní Scannláin of Roinn na Tíreolaíochta, Coláiste na hOllscoile, Gaillimh. 'Landscape change in the Connemara National Park area since the early nineteenth century', a study commissioned by the Office of Public Works, Dublin, directed by Dr Mary Cawley, Dept of Geography, UCG.

Three pages of handwritten notes by Tim.

Includes lyrics of a song composed by Michael Cohen of Letterfrack, and exploration of glaciation, but also archaeology and forestry.

Two A4 notebooks 'Queries on Connemara placenames'.

Tim Robinson's draft notes, with information from T S Ó Máille, Angela Partridge, OS List 1986, and townlands not on OS lists - queries and responses from D Mac Giolla Easpaig.

Small file of correspondence discussing placenames with various people. Correspondents include:

Julian Reynolds, Zoology, Trinity College Dublin, deciphering the meaning of an inland lake 'Freangach', (1982);
Three sketch maps of the Maamturks area drawn for Tim Robinson by John Barlow (1985);
Peadar Ó Flatharta of Muintearas na nOileán on a project regarding school children collecting placenames (1986);
Professor Tomás Ó Máille seeking clarification on fuaighe / fuach / uaimh (c. 1987);
Margaret Connolly on caves near Cashel Hill (1987);
Kevin [Joyce] giving information about Garroman Lodge (1987);
Martin O'Connor about Caladh Thaidhg (1988);
Micheál Ó Conghaile about Bun na hAille and An Sruthán Buí;
Dónall MacGiolla an Easpaig clarifying spellings - relates to draft notes earlier in this folder (1986-1989);
Tomás de Bhaldraithe RIA (1989-1990);
Dave [ ] enclosing "The Merman", a poem that begins "...they were out fishin', Martin Hearne and Tom Keoghan (Big Tom)" (1990);
Paschal Conboy clarifying a point on his map 'Bun na Gee"(1995);
Ann D[ ] about Truska Beach;
Letter from Art Ó Maolfabhail to Col. Liam A Clancy on Beanna Beola (1980), provenance unclear.

Additional material including newspaper cuttings, tourist maps, and a sketch map of the parishes of Ross, Kilcummin and Killanin, (delicate, stuck together with sellotape).

Copy of a talk given by Stephanie Brookes of Errislannan Manor of the history of the pony in Connemara in 1997;

Press cuttings from Connacht Tribune and Irish Times on the Connemara Pony.

File relating to Connie O'Mara, who moved to Austria as a governess. She married twice, and titled Baroness on both occasions. Includes print out of biographical information; images taken by Etienne Rynne on a visit to the home in Austria of Baroness Herberstein (Connie O'Mara).

Five field notebooks that document the social anthropological field study of the Harvard-Irish Mission in Clare carried out by a team of academics from Harvard in the 1930s. The material collected in Conrad Arensberg and Solon Kimball’s field work notebooks informed the now classic publications The Irish Countryman (1937), Family and Community in Ireland (1940, 1968, 2001). These texts are in continuous use by students, academics and scholars for research and teaching on Irish society, politics, demography, agriculture, family, religion and farming for example. Family and Community in Ireland is one of the most recognised and highly cited texts about Ireland.

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.

Print copy of journal "Conscientious Objection to Military Service (2012), with letter included from Robert Husbands to Joan Boyle, wife of Kevin Boyle, sending a print copy as Kevin had contributed to the issue and was referenced in the introduction, pos

Black and white photograph of His Grace Most Rev Dr Thomas Morris blessing the people from the steps of the Cathedral after his consecration as Archbishop of cashel and Emly. On his right is the Bishop of Kerry and on his left is the Bishop of Killaloe.

Black and white photograph showing the consecration of the Most Rev. Thomas Morris as Archbishop of Cashel & Emly. It features the consecrating prelate, his Eminence Cardinal D'Alton arriving for the ceremony.