Cartoon by PW, (1 of set of 3): "Mná na hÉireann... Fadó..." [Women of Ireland long ago].
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Cartoon by PW, (1 of set of 3): "Mná na hÉireann... Fadó..." [Women of Ireland long ago].
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Large cartoon by Scratch, in 11"x14" black frame with caption "Play it again…the bit where she says, 'Just a private little chat, Mrs Robinson'", of four men in trench coats listening in and recording conversation [of President Robinson's meeting with Queen Elizabeth 2 during her historic visit to Britain?]. It is signed "Ms President: Keep the beacon alight! Aongus Collins" (Scratch). This cartoon appeared in The Star newspaper, 28/05/1993.
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Certificate in large frame (16"x10") from New York State Executive Chamber in recognition of members of the 1993 Physically Challenged New York State and Irish Youth Teams, which were hosted by organizers and athletes of the Irish Games for the Physically Challenged, and by President Mary Robinson as part of an exchange programme linked to the New York State Parks Games for the Physically Challenged.
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Poem in large wooden frame (16" x 10"): "The Peace Anthem (There is a Light)", by D.S. presented to MR on behalf of Peace Link 94, 28/02/1994, and signed by author [D Sullivan?].
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Black and white print out of report following the production of The Big Chapel X, an adaptation of the novel The Big Chapel, from Asylum productions. The performance took place in Callan, Co. Kilkenny as part of the 2019 Kilkenny Arts Festival, supported by the Abbey Theatre. Includes print out of review from the Irish Times
Framed ink drawing "Bang Bang" [well known and loved local character from The Liberties, in Dublin] by M[ick?] O'Dea, presented to President Mary Robinson, 05/10/1993 at an exhibition by Executive Director Ciarán MacGonigal, RHA Gallagher Gallery, Dublin. Message from MacGonigal in Irish on rear of drawing.
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Cartoon by PW, (1 of set of 3): "Mná na hÉireann 1991 ar aghaidh" [Women of Ireland 1991 onwards].
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Physical copies of Patricia Burke-Brogan's Etchings: Samhradh (1984), Flor Di Luna (Relief and Soft Ground Etching 1990). Miscellaneous Pink and Yellow Etching (1991), Boireann (Soft Ground Etching 1990), Ceoiltóir (1990), Miscellaneous Blue Etching, Landscape II (1990).
Colour and black and white photocopies of Dance I and Dance II etchings (1979-1981).
Black and white photocopy of Claddagh Etching.
Colour photocopy of Trouble etching.
Black and white photocopy of Pucan etching.
Copy of Ceoiltóir etching (1991).
Copy of an illustration by Patricia Burke-Brogan in the Connacht Tribune October 1983 for Martin Conneely's Poem 'Galvea'.
Recording of oral history interview with photographer Karen Cox, whose exhibition of photographs, "Women of the Thar Desert" was part of the 2024 Galway International Arts Festival and held at the Galway City Museum. The interview was recorded at the Galway City Museum, conducted by Dr. Barry Houlihan, Archivist. The conversation discusses Cox's exhibition, its development and composition, her background and early interest in photography, her training, craft, and process as a photographer, as well as discussions of other photography and exhibition work, including photography at a border crossing point between Ukraine and Poland during the Russian war in Ukraine, 2022.