Large autograph book in gift box presented to President Mary Robinson by Focus Ireland [Irish charity for the homeless] at opening of Focus Ireland apartment complex at George's Hill and Stanhope Green, which was her last engagement as President, 12/09/1997. Includes artwork of the complex by BJ Noctor, and Mark Simpson and messages from tenants of the complex.

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Correspondence received during and relating to Mary Robinson (MR)'s term as President of Ireland (1990-1997) arranged chronologically across 12 files. This correspondence was processed through Bride Rosney, Special Adviser to the President and Ann Lane, Personal Assistant to the President, and includes copies of their responses on MR's behalf.

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Print out of list of accepted patronage requests (Honorary membership/Fellowship) and date accepted (20/11/1990-03/03/1997), with post-it to Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, from Peter Ryan(PR), Secretary to the President, noting they were planning to write to patronage bodies to terminate MR's patronage (as MR's presidential term came to a close), but PR felt those listed should be left stand unless MR specifically wanted them terminated, 03/09/[1997]; note from BR to MR during her last working trip with MR as President, and listing all the countries they had visited together during her Presidency (39 including Ireland), and noting "Not bad for two auld broads? Thanks for the memories...".

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Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, 1991. Material includes photocopies of invite from Paula Doolan, chairwoman, WITEC [Women into Technology in the European Community] Conference Committee to MR to open conference, and response from Bride Rosney (BR) confirming availability of venue in Dublin Castle was contingent on opening being performed by a Government Minister, and therefore invitation had to be withdrawn, 25/01-11/02/1991; photocopies of correspondence between Avril Gillatt, Information Officer, Irish Cancer Society, MR and BR in relation to invite to MR to launch 1991 European Week of Information on Cancer, MR's acceptance, the subsequent indication the Minister of Health wished to launch it instead and MR's withdrawal as a result, 19/06-06/09/1991.

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Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, 1992. Material includes two handwritten and typed letters from Eoghan Harris [Irish journalist, columnist, and former adviser to MR during election campaign] to BR on his view of MR's work as President (12/12/1991, 20-21/06/1993), including in relation to her visit to West Belfast during a visit to Northern Ireland, with responses from BR, (12/12/1991-28/07/1993); faxes from Enda McDonagh [official chaplain to MR during her Presidency], congratulating MR on visit to France, telling BR to make sure MR got some rest (01/06/1992), and wishing both MR and BR a happy Christmas (17/12/1992); handwritten letter from [Brendan?], The Irish Association for Cultural, Economic and Social Relations, to MR and BR congratulating MR on impact of trip [to Britain?], 07/10/1992.

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Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, May 1994. Material includes response to Aoibhinn Morgan, Jonesboro Luncheon Club, Newry County (Co.) Down in relation to 50 of their representatives visiting Áras an Uachtaráin [the official residence of the President of Ireland] to coincide with a visit from 50 representatives of the Summerville Active Retirement Club, Co. Meath, with which the Newry club were twinned, 03/05/1994; to Kim Keohane in relation to her request MR visits her school, which was not possible but informing her that Keohane and her siblings and parents were to be added to invitation list for garden party the following year, 04/05/1994; to Gerald Daly, Drogheda 800 Committee in relation to MR possibly visiting Drogheda before end of year of celebration, 11/05/1994; to Rev Cecil H Wilson, Church Missionary Society Ireland, in relation to message of goodwill MR sent Archbishop Eames to be read out to mark anniversary service in Belfast in June, and to potential meeting with Most Rev Benjamina Yugusuk, Anglican Archbishop of Sudan, during visit to Ireland in September, 13/05/1994; to Anne Burgess Walsh complimenting her on her drawing with a little pony sticker, agreeing with her that Riverdance's performance at the Eurovision was very special and inviting her and her parents to garden party following year, 13/05/1994; letter to Ms Pat Crowley which was sent along with five lengths of silk and requests for blouses and dresses to be designed and made for upcoming events, 19/05/1994; responses to several members of the public wishing MR well on her 50th birthday including from Switzerland in Irish from the Zurich James Joyce Foundation, 20/05/1994. Responses also include several to members of the public who requested autographs or sent gifts, several regrets to invitations MR was unavailable to attend, several responses to letters of praise on MR's work, several responses relating to invitations for garden parties at Áras an Uachtaráin (including to children and their parents), responses to media interview requests and responses in relation to various potential events and engagements during her visit to West Cork.

This file also includes a photocopy of a reference written by BR for John Masterson, who she knew from when she was appointed Vice Principal of Rosmini Community School, Drumcondra, Dublin in 1982, 06/05/1994.

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Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, and Ann Lane, Personal Assistant to the President, June-July 1994. Includes correspondence to Sir Desmond Pitcher DL relating to their meeting during MR's visit to Manchester, and in connection with WaterAid, 01-02/06/1994; to Ms Eileen Comber-Moore in relation to her sister Kathleen's posting as the first telephonist to the first President, Dr Douglas Hyde, 02/06/1994; to Ms Mary Flanagan in relation to potentially opening the new Oncology and Mammography Unit at the General Hospital Portlaoise, 02/06/1994; responses to sisters Lorraine and Fiona Whelan in relation MR's meeting with Queen Elizabeth, her visit to South Africa for Nelson Mandela's inauguration, a presentation she would be making to their father to mark his 50th blood donation, and an invite to the family to a garden party at the Áras, 02/06/1994; to Stephen James Joyce [grandson of Irish writer James Joyce, and executor for his estate] in relation to her visit to France, 07/06/1994; to Ms Miriam Walsh, Project Administrator, West Cork Model Village, in relation to MR's visit, their attempts to source the Presidential standard and BR's note for them not to feel any pressure to fly one but that if they did, they would need to ensure "the national flag is also flying and occupies the place of honour", 09/06/1994; to Peter Moss, Director, Youth Link, Northern Ireland, in relation to meeting MR on a visit to Áras an Uachtaráin, 24/06/1994; to Jane Daly, General Manager, Druid Theatre Company, in relation to MR and 5 other Robinson family members attending "Silverlands", along with the President's ADC [Aide-de-Camp] and three security, 24/06/1994; to Matt Molloy, Sean Keane, Liam Ó'Flynn [Irish musicians], Paul O'Brady {Irish singer/songwriter] and Brian Masterson [Sound Engineer] thanking them for performing at a garden party at Áras an Uachtaráin [official residence of the President of Ireland] , 29/06/1994; to Ruth Bourke [sister-in-law] stating MR would not be taking part in Heritage Day or the Salmon Festival that year, 30/06/1994; to Ms Marie Hanafin and Fr David Buckley in relation to students from Meelin National School, Newmarket, Co. Cork raising £720 for the people of Somalia, 04/07/1994; to John Moloney in relation to the attendance at the Galway Races of the Robinson family, where MR was presenting one of the prizes, 11/07/1994; to Prof Abdurahman Mohamud Sh. Abdulle, Friendship & Coordination Research Network Center, Somalia, in relation to money raised by students which MR was passing on for use in the technical school in Beledhawo town, 11/07/1994.

Responses also include several to members of the public who requested autographs or sent gifts, several regrets to invitations MR was unavailable to attend, several responses to letters of praise on MR's work, several responses relating to invitations for garden parties at Áras an Uachtaráin (including to children and their parents), responses to media interview requests and responses to several members of the public wishing MR well on her 50th birthday [21st May].

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Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, and Ann Lane, Personal Assistant to the President, August-September 1994. Includes correspondence to Dr Michael Feely, Millstreet & District Housing Association Ltd. in relation to possibility of MR opening the Millstreet Sheltered Housing and Day-Care Centre later that year, 10/08/1994; to Dr Brian M Walker, Institute of Irish Studies, Queen's University Belfast, in relation to conference being held on the Irish Diaspora, 10/08/1994; to Mr Patrick Mason, National Theatre Society Ltd, Abbey Theatre, in relation to invite to mark 90th anniversary of opening of Abbey Theatre [Ireland's National Theatre], and to Kevin Cronin, The Samaritans, in relation to invite to ecumenical service at St Patrick's [Cathedral] to mark 25th anniversary of founding of Dublin branch, 10/08/1994; to Robin Deasy in relation to visiting "The Spirit of Ireland" boat prior to its round the world record course, 10/08/1994; to Sean Conlan, Chief Executive, Irish Quality Association in relation to MR presenting the National Quality Awards, 31/08/1994; to Mrs Primrose Wilson, Ulster Architectural Heritage Society, in relation to possibly meeting group in Áras an Uachtaráin [the official residence of the President of Ireland], 06/09/1994; to Deirdre McManus, West Belfast Community Festival, in relation to the festival 13/09/1994.

Responses also include several to members of the public who requested autographs or sent gifts, several regrets to invitations MR was unavailable to attend, several responses to letters of praise on MR's work, several responses relating to invitations for garden parties at Áras an Uachtaráin (including to children and their parents), responses to media interview requests and several responses from MR including to Eamon O'Hara in relation to his disillusionment at not finding employment, and Walter JP Curley in relation to the IIE 75th Anniversary Forum, 19/08/1994; to Catherine A Tizard, Governor General, Wellington, New Zealand in relation to Tizard's best wishes on news of ceasefire in Northern Ireland, 13/09/1994.

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Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, and Ann Lane, Personal Assistant to the President, October 1994. Includes correspondence to Fr Norman FitzGerald, Refugee Trust, in relation to possibly attending a Refugee Trust concert in the National Concert Hall, 19/10/1994; to The Hon Margaret N McCain, Lieutenant-Governor, Province of New Brunswick, Canada in relation to MR's visit to Canada and to informational material McCain sent on the Family Violence Research Centre, 21/10/1994; to Ms Bernadette McMahon in relation to potential visit to Navan Travellers Workshops as part of 10th anniversary celebrations in 1995, 21/10/1994; to Ms Dorothy Scally, Chairwoman, Coombe Women's Hospital in relation to possibly opening seminar "Becoming a Mother", in 1995, 21/10/1994; to Br Liam Doherty in relation to ongoing efforts to repatriate the remains of Br Chris Mannion from Africa [Rwanda?], 21/10/1994; to Alan Kennard in relation to the programme being drafted for The Blue Cross' golden jubilee in 1995, 21/12/1994; to Brendan J Twomey, in relation to MR possibly opening the restored workhouse, Donegal Famine Heritage Centre, Dunfanaghy, 31/10/1994.

Responses also include several to members of the public who requested autographs or sent gifts, several regrets to invitations MR was unavailable to attend, several responses to letters of praise on MR's work, several responses relating to invitations for garden parties at Áras an Uachtaráin (including to children and their parents), responses to media interview requests and several responses from MR.

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Correspondence including copies of replies to letters received by President Mary Robinson (MR), sent on her behalf by Bride Rosney (BR), Special Adviser to the President, November 1994, including to Owen Keenan, Barnardos, in relation to MR presenting certificates, 02/11/1994; to Ms Fidelma Bonass, NOW Programme, c/o St Joseph's School for the Deaf, in relation to representatives of the group involved in exhibition "On the Other Side of the Road", meeting with MR at Áras an Uachtaráin, 04/11/1994; to Ms Dorothy Cantrell, The Irish Peace Institute, on MR possibly receiving former President of Costa Rica, Dr Oscar Arias Sanchez, 04/11/1994; to Alan Tuohy, Cork Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, re possible visit by MR to Animals home in Cork, 04/11/1994; to Ms Geraldine McAteer, Foundry Regeneration Trust, Belfast, in relation to MR receiving members of the Trust at Áras an Uachtaráin, 10/11/1994; to Fergal Molloy, The Tree Council of Ireland, in relation to MR possibly launching 1994 National Tree Week, 14/11/1994; to Noel H McDonagh, Self Help Development International, in relation representatives of the group come to Áras to discuss their work with MR, 14/11/1994; to Breda Cashe, Tyrone Productions in relation to possibility of MR attending opening of "Riverdance - the Show" at the Point Theatre, Dublin, 18/11/1994; to Bill Holohan, Federation of Irish Scout Associations, in relation to 30th anniversary celebrations of establishment of the Federation, which MR hoped to be associated with if available, 21/11/1994; to Philip King, Hummingbird Productions, in relation to appearance fee for "A River of Sound" being donated to Positive Action, c/o Jane O'Brien, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, 22/11/1994; to Michael Colgan, Gate Theatre in relation to MR possibly attending opening night of "Pride and Prejudice", 24/11/1994; to Bernie Cahill, Executive Chairman, Aer Lingus Young Scientists, in relation to MR attending the competition, 24/11/1994; to Sr Ruth Sheehy, International School of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo, Japan, in relation to early planning for visit by MR to Japan, 24/11/1994; to Ms Catriona Lawlor, Irish United Nations Association, in relation to possibility of MR meeting with group, 24/11/1994; to John Murphy, Gaisce, in relation to MR presenting Gold Gaisce awards, 24/11/1994.

Responses also include several to members of the public who requested autographs or sent gifts, several regrets to invitations MR was unavailable to attend, several responses to letters of praise on MR's work, several responses relating to invitations for garden parties at Áras an Uachtaráin [official residence of the President of Ireland] (including to children and their parents), responses to media interview requests and several responses from MR including to Leo Flanagan in relation to photographs of MR's mother which he sent following her visit to Loughshinny, 07/11/1994; to Ms Patricia Meehan, St Brigid's Holy Faith Primary School in relation to sum of £1200 collected by students in her school for Rwanda, 22/11/1994.

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