Documents regarding Michael Rynne's work and roles in the Department of External Affairs, Irish Free State. Includes letter confirming Rynne's appointment to post of Acting Assistant Principal Officer, Department of External Affairs (2 May 1936), with attached carbon copy of letter of acceptance and terms of appointment by Rynne. Letter from Rynne to F.H. Boland, Secretary, Department of External Affairs, detailing his displeasure at his rank and role and discusses details of same. (5 June 1948); Letter from Rynne to 'Leo', 11 Dc 1954, discussing in detail and 'Most Strictly Confidential' the work of the Department of External Affairs and the soon to be appointment of Rynne as Ambassador to Spain. (11 Dec 1954). Other documents relate to salary and payment to Rynne while within the Department of External Affairs.
File also includes MS letters to Rynne from Con Cremin, [Sean Murphy] and other officials with Department of External Affairs and Irish Free State departments, such as a letter to Rynne discussing his request and grant of a service medal.
Includes a letter to Rynne signed by Richard Mulcahy thanking Rynne for his help in the McMahon letter.
Includes signed Christmas cards sent from President of Ireland, Éamon de Valera to Michael Rynne, 1959 and 1963.
Invitation to Michael and Mrs Rynne to a reception as part of the thirty-first International Eucharistic Congress, in honour of the Papal Legate, 1932.
Press cutting from "the Irish Press", with image of Michael Rynne, Thekla Beere, William O'Brien and Capt. J. O'Neill, Irish delegation at I.L.O. Maritime conference, Seattle, U.S.A.
Letter from Sean McBride to "all heads of missions abroad and officers in charge of sections in the Department [of External Affairs], on the eve of McBride's departure as Minister of External Affairs and signing off from said role.

File relating to activities of the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and related works involving Kevin Boyle. Includes Reports and documents includes manuscript notes by Boyle from the Department of Foreign Affairs Annual NGO Forum on Human Rights (2002

File includes three typed documents with title "Departmental Structures" and with bullet points/details of same; Also printed tag with "Hugh Logue" printed and with manuscript notes by Logue, assorted travel receipts. Original folder label read "Departmental Structures Briefing for Deputy First Minister - 22 October 1998 Meeting with Prime Minister Tony Blair".

Material relating to Mary Robinson (MR) officiating at the event to mark the donation of the late Rev Prof FX Martin's personal papers to the National Library. Includes 3 large, mounted colour photographs of MR at the "Save the Wood Quay" campaign exhibition, itinerary, press release, and speaking points for her address. 01-30/06/2010.

Photocopy of Judgement given by Lord Keith of Kinkel, 18 Feb 93, House of Lords (UK) in case "Derbyshire County Council (Appellants) v Times Newspapers Ltd and others (Respondents)", which related to an action for damages for libel.

Unclear what Mary Robinson's involvement in this was - possibly research for her own libel cases against press.

Printed programme from production of 'Derives' by Compagnie Philippe Genty, directed by Philippe Genty. Includes cast and company information.

File relating to excavations taken at ''Dermot and Grainne's Bed' - a megalithic tomb at Greenwood, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo. Includes a TS report on the site by Etienne Rynne; photographs and map excerpt of the area; Correspondence between Etienne Rynne and the site archaeologist (John Sheehan) and the National Monuments Board regarding application for a site excavation license. A report on the wedge tomb excavation by John Sheehan and other general correspondence regarding the site. Also press cuttings of news coverage of the dig.

File of materials relating to the Derrynaflan Chalice. Includes some MS research notes by Etienne Rynne; press cuttings of coverage relating to the chalice; issue of 'Ireland Today', bulletin of the Department of Foreign Affairs, April 1980, featuring the chalice on its cover and feature story. Invitation to the official unveiling of the chalice at the National Museum of Ireland. (1985)

File of typescript drafts and notes for the book by Boyle and Beetham and also samples of cartoons and images for inclusion from artist Martin Turner, for use in book or inclusion on cover.

Printed programme from Corn Exchange production of Desire Under the Elms by Eugene O'Neill, directed by Annie Ryan and produced at Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin, as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival. Includes cast and crew listing, article by Dr. Michael Hinds entitled "Land", an article on Eugene O'Neill by Eoghan Carrick.