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Folder containing notes for a lecture entitled 'Éamon de Valera and the Irish Nation' given by G Freyer in Feb 1975 as the 'Willamette course lecture' and in June 1980 to the Oakland Institute [Rochester, Michigan]. Includes newspaper cuttings from "The I

Flyers and programmes relating to a St. Patrick's Night Gala Concert in the National Concert Hall to celebrate the centenary of the birth of President Éamon de Valera. Also press cuttings and a draft of her piece at the event.

Correspondence between Canon Hayes and Éamon de Valera, December 1956. Includes:
-Draft of letter from Canon Hayes to de Valera thanking him for his kind words for the works of Muintir na Tíre at an agricultural science meeting at University College Dublin, and crediting de Valera for saving Muintir na Tíre from being destroyed in its early years by legal councils (11 December 1956, 1p);
-Letter from de Valera to Canon Hayes thanking him for his letter. He states that 'As the years go by I am more and more convinced that parish organisation in the rural areas is vital to the well-being of the community as a whole' and reminds Canon Hayes to push the use of Irish with Muintir na Tíre's branches (14 December 1956, 1p).

Material relating to Eamon N Kelly [Nicky Kelly] v Ireland case, arranged across two files. Eamon Kelly (more commonly known as Nicky Kelly) was alleged to have taken part in the 1976 Sallins Train Robbery, was tortured in custody and after evidence cast doubt on his conviction was eventually given a Presidential pardon.

[Archivist's Note: Mary Robinson worked as Senior Counsel with Kevin Boyle as Junior Counsel. Material here is incomplete - it does not include response from commission which can be viewed in following file in Boyle's archive: A44/8/1.]

This file consists of Case documents relating to the application to the European Commission of Human Rights including copy of typed Petition of "Eamon Nick Kelly to the European Commission of Human Rights, filed on his behalf by Professor K. Boyle, Barrister at Law and Mary Robinson, Senior Counsel", 07/06/1983; cover letter from Kevin Boyle (KB) to C Kruger, Secretary of European Commission of Human Rights, and attached document "History of the facts of the E.N. Kelly Case", 06/07/1983; photocopies of confidential memo on application by Kelly to the Commission, sent by Senator Mary Robinson, Senior Counsel, to An Tánaiste [Deputy Prime Minister], Dick Spring, 22/11/1983; photocopy of typed Observations of the Government of Ireland, Application No. 10416/83, Eamon N. Kelly v Ireland, 1983; Affidavit of Kelly, and draft with notation (MR's), 1983; Applicant's Replies to the Government's Observations, 02/1984, with cover slip from KB to MR; confidential memorandum on case, by MR and KB, 29/05/1984.

This file consists of correspondence, flyers, and newspaper cuttings. Material includes correspondence between Mary Robinson (MR) and Nicky Kelly, from Portlaoise prison, 22-30/01/1981, 16/10/1981; written questions and letter from Tony Gregory, Independent T.D. to Michael Noonan, Minister for Justice May 1983; correspondence between MR and Noonan 26-30/5/1983 which includes two press statements in relation to case; photocopies of circulars from Irish Council for Civil Liberties relating to Kelly case, sent to MR by Michael Kelly, Chairman , 14/04-30/05/1983; press release re case from The Irish Commission for Justice and Peace, 01/06/1983; cover letter from Clayton Yeo, Research Department, Amnesty International to Kevin Boyle (KB) attached to copies of material which Amnesty had sent to Michael O'Boyle, European Commission of Human Rights, 08/06/1983; copy of Amnesty International report sent by KB to Mr Kruger, Secretary of European Commission on Human Rights, 23/06/1983; photocopy of letter from KB to Kelly in Portlaoise Prison, updating him on progress, advising him to keep his spirits up, 04/01/1984; correspondence between MR and Brian Gallagher, Richard E Gallagher, Shatter & Company Solicitors including in relation to fees, 10/06/1983-26/07/84; circular from The Nicky Kelly Trust seeking patronage, n.d.; Release Nicky Kelly Committee postcard with handwritten note to MR from Caoilte Breathnach, Public Relations Officer thanking her for speaking out on the case but noting disappointment that she did not comment on his guilt or innocence, 06/04/1984; material relating to Release Nicky Kelly Committee including circulars, press statements, flyers and poster "Dennings Judgement Denies Justice" and press pack "Ireland's Guilford Four / Birmingham Six Victim of an Irish miscarriage of justice" 04/1984-19/12/1989; newspaper cuttings 05/06/1983-02/10/1986.

Letter from Ó Cuív to Robinson updating him on both the Clifden Airport and Aran Islands wind farm issues. (15 Jul 1999) 2pp;

Copy letter from Robinson to Ó Cuív thanking him for discussing the matter, (18 Aug 1999) 1p.

Black and white laminate copy of a photograph of Éamonn Ceannt, ca. early 1900s.

Set of index cards detailing some of the local features of the townland of Eanach Mheáin [Annaghvaan Island]. Christopher St. George was the main lessor at the time of Griffith's Valuation, and had seaweed. Notes from MacGiollarnáth. Brief descriptions of Comus Salmon Holdings, An Laighean, An Scailp Mór, Sconsa an Daingin, Lathaigh Ghiolca, Tobar Cuan Dubh, Carraig Bhuí, Céibh Eanach Mheáin, An Tamhnach, Inis Loiscthe, An Crompán Mór, An Claí Bréan, Cor na dTrachta, Tamhnach Luachra, Cora an Daingin, Crompán Airíocht, Seonsa an Daingin, and Tithe Saoire na n-Oileán. P. Ó'Máille of Inis Loiscthe and Seán Ó'Clochartaigh are credited as being local sources of information.