Files relating to the Limerick-born writer, Kate O'Brien. Kate was close friends with members of the O'Mara's/Rynne family. Files include letters from Kate O'Brien and later documents regarding the commemoration and legacy of Kate's work.

Booklet prepared to mark the launch of the Kate O'Brien papers at the Glucksman Library, University of Limerick, a collection of copied published writings about and by Kate O'Brien, by figures such as scholar Lorna Reynolds. Includes Ms transcription of essay, in Etienne Rynne's hand, and entitled "Life in a Boarding School in Ireland" by Kate O'Brien. (1947).

Judgement of the President of the High Court delivered in the case of Geraldine Kennedy, Bruce Arnold and Mavis Arnold and the Attorney General of Ireland, in the case of unlawful access to information made by the plaintiffs.

File concerning the construction of a new stand at Kenny Park, G.A.A. field of Athenry and discussions around archaeological excavations at the site. Includes architectural plans and site maps, correspondence with architects, feedback on planning application and other letters by Etienne Rynne on the matter.

Material relates to case where Rita Keshaw, a deserted wife with child from previous relationship (father not in picture), recently made redundant had sought supplementary welfare allowance under the National Fuel Scheme operated by Eastern Health Board (EHB) (Jan 1984) which was refused with no explanation. Appeal also refused April 1984 with no investigation carried out in either case, and Kershaw given no opportunity to make representations. Judgement on 12/11/1984 awarded costs and was deemed a success but it is unclear from incomplete files whether EHB ever reversed their decision. Mary Robinson acted as Senior Counsel on behalf of Kershaw (STATE).

Material in this subsubseries is arranged across two files.

Material in this file consists of correspondence, case documents, handwritten notes and cuttings and includes correspondence between Mary Robinson, Senior Counsel, and James Fagan and Company, solicitors including cover letters and relating to fees and the delay in receiving them from the Eastern Health Board (EHB) for this and several other cases (Christine Boland v EHB, Jacinta and Michael Healy v EHB), 16/07/1984-14/02/1991; photocopies of correspondence between Kershaw and the EHB relating to her application for fuel allowance 19/04/1984; handwritten notes; photocopy of chapter extract/article "The Significance of Department of the Environment Circulars in the Planning Process", by SM Nott and PH Morgan, [1980s]; cutting 23/11/1984.

(Birth and marriage certs removed and closed)

Drafts and photocopies of legal case documents including Affidavits of Rita Kershaw (25/05/1984), Affidavit of Alice Moore, Social worker (28/05/1984), Fred Donahue, Programme Manager, EHB (13/07/1984) and drafts with notation; ringbound folder of case documents including Notice of Motion, Court Order and Affidavits (12/10/1984).

[Archivist's note: This case is both contemporary and sensitive in nature and material in this file is therefore restricted. Please consult archivist to enquire about access to restricted material.]

Drafts and photocopies of legal case documents including Affidavits (RESTRICTED)

[Archivist's note: This case is both contemporary and sensitive in nature and material in this file is therefore restricted. Please consult archivist to enquire about access to restricted material.]

File includes some notes regarding the life and death of Kevin Barry, mostly press cutting of public debate and letters exchange regarding the reburials and State funerals for 'the Mountjoy 10', commemorations, state involvement and related matters.