Letters from Charles Stewart Parnell, William Gladstone and others. Also writings by O'Mara on Home Rule.

Manuscript letter from William Gladstone to Stephen O'Mara, is sorry to hear of Mrs O'Mara's accident and suggests that should he call anytime "the book will be ready for you". O'Mara is Mayor of Limerick at this time.

Manuscript letters from David Sheehy MP to Stephen O'Mara, writing from the House of Commons Library and also from Dublin, letter (undated) discusses confidential discussions regarding the stance of a political matter by O'Mara; letter dated 23 Nov [1893] Sheehy writes that O'Mara "takes a gloomier view of our position and prospects than I do." and further discusses political matters.

File of documents relating to Joseph O'Mara, brother of Stephen O'Mara, Snr. Joseph was a renowned opera singer. Based in Limerick, O'Mara performed around Ireland and the U.K. Includes sepia postcard image of Joseph O'Mara, standing in front profile; an internet printout of a webpage family history of Joseph O'Mara; Press article by Frances Condell (former Mayor of Limerick) dated 30 Oct 1967, writing a piece remembering Joseph O'Mara and conversations she had about him with Michael Rynne (O'Mara's grandnephew). Invitation to Michael and Mrs Rynne to a reception held by the Limerick Choral and Operatic Society, 1967, in Limerick. Letter attached, from said society, to Michael Rynne, mentions how they will unveil a plaque to "Limerick's illustrious operatic tenor, Joseph O'Mara." Carbon copy of letters sent to Irish newspapers by Michael Rynne, though signed off as by "Memory Man" listing the English language lyrics to a song "The Little Silver Ring", previously sang by Joseph O'Mara.

MS postcard from Kate O'Brien to Mary Rynne, writing from Limerick (postcard features an image of Sarsfield Bridge over the river Shannon) mentioning she will mention Mary's play to some theatrical producer friends of hers.

MS postcard from Kate O'Brien to Mary Rynne, with image on reverse of the Riverside, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Writes personal notes and well wishes to Michael (Rynne) and family and that "the view" of where she is is appealing.

MS postcard from Kate O'Brien to Mary Rynne, from Hotel Jardin, Avila, Spain. Image of the ramparts and walls of Avila on reverse. Writes that she is a "wonderful place", other points of discussion and asks Mary to visit.

MS letter from Kate O'Brien, written from The Green Man Inn, Suffolk, to Michael Rynne, Perry Square, Limerick, congratulating Michael on the publication and reviews of his book and also discussing personal and literary matters such as German connections.

MS postcard from Kate O'Brien to Mary Rynne, sending good wishes and hoping to meet up with Mary soon.

MS postcard from Kate O'Brien to Mary Rynne - sends well wishes on hearing "you are laid up". Image on reverse is a black and white shot of Roundstone pier and surrounding countryside. An 'X' is added to where O'Brien had a home nearby.