File 10 - Irish language translation: Camchuairt Chonamara

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UGA P120/3/3/2/10

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Irish language translation: Camchuairt Chonamara

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  • 12/09/2001-27/09/2002

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Correspondence between Tim Robinson and Liam Mac an Iomaire discussing the translation of the entire Connacht Tribune series (articles 1-58) to Irish. The bilingual publication is entitled 'Camchuairt Chonamara Theas' / 'A Twisty Journey: Mapping South Connemara', and was published in 2002.

Drafts of the manuscript exchanged between Robinson and Mac an Iomaire, and third party correspondence in Irish between Mac an Iomaire and the publisher, Pádraig Ó Snodaigh at Coiscéim in which Mac an Iomaire outlines that the book will be dual language.

Correspondence between Robinson and Justin May who is doing some map work for the publication. A copy of Robinson's letter encloses the section of the map he wishes to use, with guidelines on scale, font, shading. (20 Nov 2001). A printed email response from May in which he updates on his progress, and mentions the unavailability of cow gum (28 Jan 2002).

Letter to Robinson from Michael Everson of Everson Typography enclosing a draft for proofing. (16 Feb 2002).

Some handwritten notes regarding proofing.

Handwritten letter from Mac an Iomaire to Robinson (Irish language) enclosing the English and Irish language prefaces to the book for proofing. (8 Apr 2002)

Copy letter from Robinson to John Cunningham, editor of the Connacht Tribune, inviting him to the launch of 'Camhuairt Chonamara Theas' in Carraroe (27 Sep 2002).

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      30/06/2017
      25/06/2025

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