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Two copies of programme for "The Cavern" by Jean Anouilh at the Strand Theatre, London, starring Siobhán McKenna.

Two copies of programme for production of "Captain Brassbound’s Conversion" by George Bernard Shaw at the Gaiety Theatre.

Two copies of programme and press cuttings relating to Tyrone Guthrie production of "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare at the Shakespearean Festival, Stratford, Ontario, starring Siobhán McKenna in the role of Viola.

Two copies of letter from Liam Ó Buachalla to the Chair of the Taibhdhearc, dealing with a number of complaints which have been made against him. He complains that a small number of the Committee are making decisions on behalf of the entire Committee at special meetings. In relation to the dispute within the Taibhdhearc, he states that he had always made it known that he was opposed to tying the Taibhdhearc too closely to the Dublin Gate Theatre. He states that the Committee should examine the deal they do with Micheál Mac Liammhóir when he visits. He states that Mac Laimmhóir will leave if the money runs out, and that the Committee should not forget young people and the Gaeltacht. He states that the Ceile is a good way to acquaint young people with the work of the Taibhdhearc, and that they have succeeded in making money as the accounts show, but that the Committee is slow to support them. He states that he was one of the founders of the Taibhdhearc. He states that it has been said that he is the main reason why disunity has grown up, and complains that this is not so. He states that he is not willing to put up with this trouble, and is resigning. He ends by stating that a copy of the letter has been sent to the Minister for Finance [in Irish].

Two copies of a letter from Tomás Mac Énrí to Seosamh Ua Neill, Runai an Roinn Oideachais, stating that he has received his letters. He states that he has not received a response to the letter he wrote to Mac Liammóir in June. He also states that the Committee are in desperate need of the £160, and that the Committee have no objection to the paying of his salary. He states that the matter of putting government representatives on the Committee will be discussed at their next meeting, but that this may be some time away as they are going on holidays [in Irish].

Two copies of a letter from Coiril Ó Mathúna to the Minister of Education, stating that the Directors believe that a raise in their grant for the payment of actors is essential, as they feel that without the correct number of actors, that the Theatre will be unable to function properly [in Irish].

Two copies of a letter from Coiril Ó Mathúna to [An Roinn na Gaeltachta], outlining the expenses for the producer in a week [in Irish].

Two copies of a letter from [ ], 13 Ely Place, Dublin, to M le Professeur Liam O'Brien, thanking him for his letter. He states that a friend of M. Chauviré is doing a translation of the piece into gaelic, and he will pass on a copy to him when it is ready. He thanks him for his hospitality during his stay, and hopes to be able to return the favour [in French].

William Le Poer Trench's acknowledgement of having received two bonds of £3000, one from Thomas Elwood of Ashford and the other of Charles Trench, from Ann Ormsby, widow and involved in the Marriage Settlement of Hon. Rev. Charles Trench and Dorothy Elwood. Anthony Ormsby and William Trench trustees of this Marriage Settlement.

Includes minutes of meetings of the town twinning committee for Athenry and Quimperle, proposal documents and related reports related to twinning proposal; photographs of heritage sites in both towns, photographs of the committee members at social events, flyers, brochures and tourist information for both towns and manuscript notes by Etienne Rynne.