File of letters from academics, conference organisers, festival directors etc. with invitation to McGahern to read at various colleges and universities, literary festivals, and other general invitations and letters of contact. Letters in File 1 include from Prof. Patrick K. Forde, Harvard University (1999); William B. Goodman, Harvard University; Francis Sweeney S.J., Boston College (1971); Dr. Anne Fogarty, UCD, Editor, Irish University Review (2005); Dr. John Brannigan, UCD (2004); [ ] B.A.C. Films, Dublin (1987); Alan Gibson (re. filming rights of The Dark) 1979; Prof. Donald J. Gordon, University of Reading, 1971; Dr. Valerie O'Rourke, University of Brunei (1991); Prof. R.W. White (1990); Shigeo Shimizu, Waseda University (2004);[ ] Granada Television, Manchester; Angela MacMillan, The Reader journal, University of Liverpool; Tom McCarthy, Cork City Library; Dr. Ronald Ayling, University of Alberta, Canada (1969); Gus (Augustine) Martin, UCD (1970); D.J. Murphy, UCD (1985); David Mehegan, The Boston Globe Newspaper (2006); Joanne Meschery (1996); Sinéad MacAodha, Arts Council of Ireland (1999); Michael Prusse re Dictionary of Literary Biography (1998); Mark Zadrozny, Contemporary Authors Series (1988); Heather Schroder (International Creative Management Inc. (1998); George Core, Sewanee Review (2006); Máirín Nic Dhiarmada (20 Nov 2002); Prof. Patrick Crotty, University of Aberdeen, (2005); Mary Frances Ryan The English Literature Society (1997); Cian Duffy, St. Michael's and St. Patrick's National School, Roscommon (2005); Catherine Wynne, University of Hull; Prof. Desmond Carney (2006); Mary FitzGerald, Fordham University (1977); Bob Drew, State University College at Buffalo, NY (1968); Robert W. Daniel, Kenyon College, Ohio (1966) (re. teaching creative writing); Martin Waddell, Chair, Irish PEN (1968); Dr. Patricia King, NYU (1999); Dr. Jane Gardner, Hasting College, Nebraska (1983); Maria O'Connor, Writers Week Festival, Listowel, Co. Kerry (2002); Greg Gatenby, International Festival of Authors, Canada, (2002); Michael J. Collins, Georgetown University, USA (1996); Catherine O'Beirne, The Yeats Society, Sligo/Yeats Summer School (c. 1980s); Ciaran Carty, Assistant Editor, Sunday Independent (1971); Jude Andrews and Elmer Andrews re. television rights for adaptation for The Barracks (1985); Claus Bredenbrock, Germany (1991); Tomás Hardiman (2004); Klaus Lubbers, Mainz (1977), Peter Porter; Christian MacLeod (2003). Kevin Whelan, Keogh-Naughton University of Notre-Dame, Dublin (17 Sep 2003).

File 2 Includes: Dr. Michael A. Farrell, Professor of Clinical Neurological Sciences, Dublin (1998); Paddy McGovern, Éigse Festival, Carlow (2002); Sarah Spankie, Condé Nast Traveller Magazine; Hugh McKinley, Athens Daily Post, Greece (1975); Maura Dooley, the Arvon Foundation (1984); Justine McCarthy, Irish Independent Newspapers; Robbie Meredith, Linen Hall Library, Belfast, 2002; John Flynn; Alain Felitry, Paris (1989); Peter Denison-Edson, Glenstal Abbey, Limerick (2006); Winifried van Gool, Germany (2000); Bruno Lopat (1996); Marguerite Labouelle, Brussels (1999); Michael Foley, London (1998); Laureut Rigoulet, Paris; Tomás Ó Dulaing (school principal who states he suffered a similar experience to McGahern, 2004); Jean Gattegno, Ministére de la Culture, de la Communication, des Grands Travaux et du Bicentenaire (1989); Ciarán Ó Coigligh, Coláiste Phádraig, Drumcondra; Aalain Tranoy, Université de Poiters; Jean-Francois Abert; Brother Matthew Feheney, Cork (1996); Hayden Murphy, Edinburgh (2002); May Moran, Roscommon (2006); Mary Thompson, Ursuline College Magazine, Sligo (2006); Eilish Walsh, Irish Newfoundland Association (1998); Dylan M. Foley, NY (2002); Wojciech Falarski, Poland (1996), Luke Gibbons.

File 3 includes letters from: Mike Conroy (2004); Prof. Michael Prusee, Joyce Foundation, Zurich (2005); Ruth Ní Fhionnain, English Literary Society, UCD (2001); Prof Louis de Paor, Centre for Irish Studies, NUI Galway (18 Jan 2002); Rostrevor Writers Collective (2002); Helen Carey, Director, the Irish Centre, Paris (2005); Edinburgh International Book Festival (2001-2005); Maura Dooley, Literature Officer, The South Bank Centre, London (1992); Liz Shanahan, The Poet's Theatre, Cambridge, USA (1993); Bernard Share, Editor, Cara Magazine (1978); Martin Novelli, Editor, The American Poetry Review (1980); Maggie Doyle (1999); Richard English, Queen's University Belfast (1998); Eibhear Walshe, University College Cork; [Giulio] Einaudi (1994); Hervé Jaouen (1988); Lam Kelly (2001); Michel Le Bris, Festival International du Livre (1995); Catriona Crowe (to Madeline McGahern, 2001).

Files of single item letters from individuals. Letters were all identified and labelled. Those named as follows: Douglas Kennedy (re. film treatment of The Pornographer", 1982); Postcard from Dick Walsh; Robert (Bob) White, University of Newcastle-Upon-Thyne (1980, 1991); Stephen Wall ('Essays in Criticism: A Quarterly Journal of Literary Criticism (Feb 2006); Colin Tucker (1998) re. UK transmission of "Amongst Women"; Kevin Reynolds (2005); Art Ridge and Peg Cadden, Mohill (1990s); Frédérique Roussell (2003); Christianet Gresset; [Josione]; Des Maxwell; Claude and Nicole Ferobe; Gibbons Rourk (1992, 2003); E.P. Noonan; Alexander Newman (1996, 1992); Hugh J. O'Flaherty (2005); Pat O'Mahoney (1985, 1991); Micheal W. O Murchú (2004); Kate O'Neill, Cleggan (27 Nov 1971); Seán Ó M.

Letter from Des Wilson, a Cathlic Priest, Springhill Comunity House, Belfast, re. a forthcoming lecture by McGahern at the Ulster Museum, advising that he believes that the sponsor of the event, Northern Bank, have a history of anti-Catholic discrimination. (24 Nov 1991); File with letter and one card from Bernard O'Donahue (20 Oct 2001).

File 2 Includes: Dr. David and Mary Legge; Fr. Liam Kelly (2004); Sean Kelly (1967); Sophia King (1988, 89); Mary Reynolds (2005); George O'Brien (2005); Gerry Mulligan (1995); Ursula Foran; Patrick Hunt (2003); Ursula Holden; Síle O'Connor; Larry O'Connor (2002); Ann and Mike Conroy (2004); Paula Gilligan (2005).

Set of index cards describing the name, residents, geographical features, and monuments in Aircín Beag [Arkeen Beg]. Descriptions of a double-arched bridge, the Mill Site, Loch Féilim (located between Aircín Beag and Doire Mhic Reoin), and the Aircíní included. Joe Nee of Tuaim Beola [Toombeola] credited with providing information.

Set of index cards describing historical and physical features, particularly peaks, in Barnanang [Bearna na nEang]. Included is a description of a deserted cottage, Binn Bhán (between Barnanang and Gleninagh), Binn Fhraoigh (known among locals as Binn Rí), Bencullagh (Binn Cailleach), Meacanach (always pronounced with a 't' at the end), and Maggie's Bench. Mrs Curley of Barnanang, and an un-named Barnanoraun man are credited with providing some of the information about Maggie's Bench.

Set of index cards describing physical features in Both Íseal, [Boheeshal]. A note to say the townland is not a Gaeltacht speaking area. Included are information about Loch Coirill, Cloch Coirill, and Criathrach Coirill. One card deals with translations of the townland name. Also mentioned are Loch Pholl an Mhaide Giúse, Cloch Leathbhealaigh, and the Figure Eight (two lochs joined by a few yards of stream). Several hillocks are also described, Tulach Pheadair, Tulach Poirín, Tulach Glas, Liagan Mór/Beag, and Tulach Srutháinín. There is also a Loch Tulach Srutháinín, which appears as Loughaunemlagh on the OS maps. Loch an Fhraoigh, which appears as Lough Duff on the OS maps. Finally Clogher, and Loch an Clogher. Sources of information for Both Íseal were P. Joyce and his son Úraid, and Mr. O'Malley.

Set of index cards describing historical and physical features of Cashel [An Caiseal], as well as anecdotes about some of the local businesses. A note on the first card notes that Cashel is not part of the Gaeltacht area in Connemara. Descriptions are included of the Roman Catholic Church of St. James, the Zetland Hotel, Cashel House, Muing na Fola, Aill na gCapall, O'Loghlen's Pier, Mass Rock, Loch Gleann Cromáin, Loch Tan, Caiseal Árd, Cnoc na Mantróg, Cashel Fort, Tobar Chonaill, Glaise Feadha, Cnoc an Chaisil, and Meall an tSaighdiúra. Various literary and personal sources are credited with providing information. Those named include Willie O'Malley of Ballinafad and M. Canavan. Robinson has added information in as he discovered it, with multiple cards about Cashel House, the Zetland, and St. James' church spread out.

Set of index cards describing the physical features of Ceannúir [Canower]. Descriptions given are of Tulach Bhuí, Paiste, Cora na gCruicíní, Tráíní, Bealach an Ghiorria, Oileán na Táimhe, Cora an Oileáin, Cora na hAbhann, Tulach and Aill na Tulaí, Staca, Portach Bán, Caladh Pheadair Mhór, Garraí Mór, Aill Uí Ghábháin, Cora Shéamus Uí Chonaire, Cora Mhongáin, Gleann na gCoileach, Cora Leachta, Rua Oileán, Children's Burial Ground and Ceannúir Harbour. Sources of information credited are Tom Conneely, and Joe Joyce, a native of Ceannúir.

Set of index cards describing the physical features of Cluain Aidhle [Cloonisle]. Descriptions given are of Gort Triomach, Cnocán na Ceártan, Garaí Mhary, Graves, Loch Shéamuisín Niaidh, The Buacáns, the Giant's Grave, the Green Gardens, Cnoc na Seitle, Lathach na Chaoráin, and Cnocán na gCorpr. Sources of information credited are a local person named Riley, Annie Conneely, and P. and A. Conneely.

Set of index cards describing the physical features of Cushatrower [Cois Treabhair], for the most part a series of lakes and hills. Included in the descriptions are Croc an 'ow', Cara Móra, Crocán na Scraith, Seanbhantraí, Loch Scailp, Loch Chait, The White Lakes, and Loch Caimín. Paddy and Francie Linnane are credited as the sources of some of the information given.

Index card which summarises the returns from Griffith's Valuation, and gives information from the original 19th century ordnance survey map, and information from the corresponding Field Name Book, for Cloonbeg [Cluain Beag].