Copy of draft report sent to the Department of Education, relating to a proposal to establish the Taibhdhearc on a permanent footing. It gives an account of the establishment of the Taibhdhearc, and the plays that it has staged. It also gives estimated costs on producing a play a fortnight, which a permanent company would do.
Copy of specially endorsed writ issued by the King's Bench Division of the High Court, in the case of William Wilson Lynch against Sir Henry Grattan Bellew of Mount Bellew, Co Galway. He is to respond to the suit claiming one year's rent due to the plaintiff (£142.10.0), on the lands of Cloonreleagh, in the barony of Killian, Co Galway. The original lease was between Mark Lynch and Christopher Dillon Bellew, and was dated 12 August 1819.
Copy of estimates relating to the two judgements mentioned above.
Handwritten copy of extract from baptismal register regarding baptism of Henry Flanagan, stamped '1887' and with note 'This is the exhibit marked 'A' referred to in the affidavit of Henry Flanagan'.
Copy of extract of marriage settlement of Dermot Donelan and Maria Keany, relating to the £800 bonds settled by William Keary on Alicia and Maria.
Typed copy of the foreword to 'Planning for Community Centres, Village Halls, and Playing Fields', written by the Scottish Education Department (Edinburgh: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1947). The copyist ('E.A.B.') has typed what he feels most important in all capitals and/or underline, emphasising passages on ensuring that membership of community centres is open to all residents of a community and 'integrates and harmonises all individual differences and divergencies.'
Copy of form and rules used for a short play competition organised by an Taibhdhearc [in Irish].
Copy of handwritten notes on possible future projects for 1987, including possible touring opportunities in the USA and Australia, films such as "Juno and the Paycock" and "The Dead" and possible films such as one on Countess Markievicz and “King Billy”. Also draft letter from Johnny Hippsley to Walter Shulz Keil, saying that he is sorry to hear of their troubles with Ardmore Studio, he comments that he understands that John Huston would not want to travel more than is necessary, and gives names of production people who may of use in their efforts to do a film of "The Dead". He asks to be kept informed of developments. Also copy letter from John Hippsley to Chris Sievernich and Wieland Schulz-Keil of Gray City Films asking if they are going to offer a part in "The Dead" to Siobhán McKenna as she is getting other offers of work but would very much like to work on their project if possible (30 July 1986). Also Copy letter from John Hippsley to Wieland Schulz-Keil on the possibility of Siobhán McKenna supporting their bid to get Ardmore Studios up and running again, as well as giving contacts for their proposed film in Ireland (21 Sept 1986).
Copy of heads of agreement between Andrew Hearne of Hearnesbrooke and Rev. Smyth, before Mr Persse, giving him the 71 acres at Killccogall for seven years and giving the conditions of the lease.
Copy of 'High Fidelity'