Files of letters, email, fax and general correspondence to and by members of the management of Druid Theatre Company, including to Garry Hynes, Artistic Director, Druid Theatre.

File of typescript correspondence relating to management and administration of Macnas. Includes copy letter from Padraic Breathnach to James Harold, Arts Officer, Galway County Council, making application for funding for Macnas, with list of activities planned by Macnas for 1991 enclosed, with projected income and expenditure; from Breathnach to Peadar Curran, Eyre Square Centre, Galway, discussing schedule and costs of upcoming events, one named as "The Ferocious O'Flaherty's." Also letters regarding sponsorship of Macnas events as well as membership/employment on community employment scheme operated by Macnas. Includes series of letters between Macnas and a number of individuals such as art and music historians and music organisations, seeking assistance and information on the making of steel drums.
Typed list of Macnas activities and events for 1990, 1991
Copy letter from Bob Quinn to Adrian Munnelly of the Arts Council writing in support of Macnas and their production of 'Alice', as "one of the best things I have seen in Galway and deserves to be seen elsewhere" (21 Jan 1990).
Planning outline document for "Peist An Da Shuill Deag".

File of letters between Druid Theatre and various individuals. Includes telegram of good luck to Druid sent c/o Peacock Theatre, Abbey Theatre, Dublin (Jun 1982); copy letter from Jerome Hynes and Garry Hynes to Ruth Cooper, Fraser and Dunlop, London, concerning a possible planned Druid production of "Terra Nova" by Ted Tally (Dec 1981 - Apr 1982); Letters between Jerome Hynes and The Book Guild Ltd. concerning purchase by Druid of "Two Plays", plays by Kevin Laffan (Nov 1984); Letters between Garry Hynes, Druid, and Alan Brodie, Dr. Jan Van Loewen Ltd., relinquishing Druid's production option of "The Suicide" by Nikolai Erdman, translated by Peter Tegel, and outlining reasons for so (Sep 1981); Letter from Alan Brodie, Michael Imison Playwrights Ltd. to Jerome Hynes, concerning Druid's production option on "The Accidental Death of an Anarchist" by Dario Fo. (20 Dec 1982) Letter from Doris E. Brown, of 'The Home News', New Brunswick, to Jerome Hynes, Druid, stating Druid's "Playboy of the western World" and "Shadow of the Glen" were highlights of the Dublin Theatre Festival (11 Oct [ ] ; Letter from Jerome Hynes to Con Houlihan, Evening Press, seeking permission for production (five-week youth employment scheme) of Páidín Mhaire in a translation by Houlihan (19 Jun 1984).

Batch of letters between Jerome Hynes, Druid Theatre, and playwright Jim Nolan, Waterford, discussing the terms for agreement on production by Druid of a play entitled "Black Pool" written by Jim Nolan. Contracts signed by Nolan are present, drafted by the Irish Society for Playwrights. RTÉ are noted to have agreed a radio broadcast version of the play. However, this production does not happen. (Sep - Oct 1984)

Batch of letters between Garry Hynes, Druid, and Samuel French Ltd. regarding securing rights to a play "A Night in the Ukraine" by Dick Vosburgh and Frank Lazarus. The request was declined over a clash of productions by another party. (Jul - Sep 1984)

Letter from Nica Burns, Donmar Warehouse Theatre to Jerome Hynes, Druid, offering a production run of "The Playboy of the Western World"in 1985.

Batch of letters between Druid Theatre (Jerome Hynes) and Ray Yeats, Dublin, confirmation commitment by Druid to contribute to a Youth Project as grant aided by the Department of Labour and directed by Yeats. (1984)

Batch of letters between Druid Theatre (Jerome Hynes) and Jim Sheridan, discussing agreements for Sheridan to develop for Druid "a scenario for the musical project with a working title THE RING." (1987)

Letters between Jane Daly, Druid and Caomhán Ó Scolaí, designer, discussion rights and reproduction issues for poster image for "The Midnight Court" designed by Ó Scolaí and used in revived production. (May 1993)

File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid Theatre and various individuals. Includes from 'Writers' and Artists' Yearbook' entry for 1998 (21 Jan 1997); Spring and also Summer season newsletter for Québec Spring Season 1997; John McCarthy III, Princeton, NJ, re. school placement for his daughter (18 Feb 1997); Fax to staff at the Royal Court, London, re. press list for The Leenane Trilogy (23 Jul 1997).

File of letters between Druid and various others between the years of 2006 and 2012. Letter from Fergal McGrath to President Mary McAleese, Uachtarainn na hÉireann, inviting her to a number of upcoming Druid events in Ireland and the United States in 2006. (14 Mar 2006) Includes letter of signed agreement between Druid and Marie Mullen, confirming Mullen as 'Associate Artist' with Druid. Signed by Mullen and Declan Gibbons, Druid Managing Director [1 May 2007]; Draft letter of agreement for Maureen Hughes as Casting Director for Druid in 2008, detailing terms and agreement (19 Dec 2007); Letter from Frank Fahey, T.D., to Fergal McGrath, Druid Theatre, acknowledging McGrath's letter regarding protection of Arts funding in the upcoming Government budget (22 Sep 2008) Draft marketing campaign for Druid in 2008 - "This is the story . . . " (2008) Letter of resignation from Carmel Curley as Financial Administrator with Druid due to family commitments (18 Apr 2011) Fax from Brian F. O'Byrne to Garry Hynes thanking her for invitation to [DruidMurphy] production (18 Apr 2012) Letter from Patrick McCabe, Chairman, Galway Open House, thanking Sinead McPhillips of Druid for Druid's support of Galway Open House event (9 Oct 2012). Copy letter from Lena Hawe, Protocol/Events Office, Office of the secretary to the President of Ireland, sending regrets on behalf of President Mary McAleese on being unable to attend the production of "The Year of the Hiker" (24 Mar 2006); Copy letter from Thérèse O'Connor, Private Secretary to John O'Donoghue, T.D., Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, acknowledging receipt of invitation to various Druid productions. (21 Mar 2006). Email from Ellen Murphy, Archivist, Dublin City Library and Archives, seeking images for an exhibition to honour actress Anna Manahan (8 Oct 2009).

File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid and various individuals, primarily to Garry Hynes, Artistic Director, Druid. Includes fax and letters between Druid and Lynne Greely, University of Vermont, USA, concerning research on Druid and interview with Garry Hynes (Feb - Apr 2000) Letter, undated and typed to unnamed but concerning the decision of the individual to support and sponsor the Druid New Writing series, plus furthering the relationship between this person, potentially Martin McDonagh, and Druid.; Letter from Charlie [McBride?) to Garry Hynes concerning a writing masterclass to be hosted by Druid with someone of the kind of Frank McGuinness; Fax memo from Ciarán Hynes, Manager, Druid to Hynes attaching a 'cast list for "The Birdwoman of Camden Town" (31 May 2000) File also includes numerous invitations to theatre productions, events and launches taking place in Galway and around Ireland.

File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid and various individuals, primarily to Garry Hynes, Artistic Director, Druid. Period covers the months of April - September within each year 2003 - 2005. Includes letter from Fiona Brennan seeking information on past Druid productions of plays by George FitzMaurice; email from Yvonne Corscaden of Druid to Ronnie O'Gorman confirming Hynes' becoming an advisor to The Friends of Coole Park (26 Jun 2003); text of speech made by [Garry Hynes] at the opening of Listowel Writers Week; MS letter from Irish-American film writer, Sean O'Hare, to Garry Hynes, seeking to contact Cillian Murphy to star in a new film on the life of a soldier in the American Civil War. (18 Jul 2005); Letter from Lois Tobin, inviting Garry Hynes to speak at the Lady Gregory Autumn Gathering in Gort, Co. Galway (3 Aug 2003); Letter from Brian Brolly, Rosc Holdings LTD. London, seeking to Garry Hynes seeking Hynes' interest in a stage adaptation of "The Great Gatsby" (9 Sep 2005); File also includes various invitations to Garry Hynes to attend various theatre productions around Ireland, be interviewed for research/media; be part of public seminars such as the Associated Theatre Artists panel at the Project Arts Centre (20 Sep 2003) Also includes fax correspondence between Garry Hynes and the Embassy of Ireland in Japan re. logistics and details for Garry Hynes' participation in a symposium on contemporary culture and society in Ireland, taking place in Japan. (2003); Email from playwright Enda Walsh to Garry Hynes re. organising a reading of a draft work with selected cast members (30 Sep 2003)

File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid Theatre and various individuals, including Tomas Hardiman (Parzival Productions, Galway); Nunnally A. Kersh, Spoleto Festival (25 Nov 1996); Newsletter of Québec Autumn Season 1996, London; Loretta Gallagher, Longford re. group amateur group trip to Druid (1 Nov 1996); Linda McLachlan, du Maurier World Stage, Ontario (2 Oct 1996) Janine Ulfane, A Million Freds Productions (14 Oct 1996); David Fleming, New Brunswick Cultural Centre re. Druid programming (26 Aug 1996); Stephen MacFeely, Central Statistics Office, Dublin, re. ticket prices information for the Consumer Price Index (25 Aug 1996) Barry Tuner, seeking update of entry for 'The Writer's Handbook'; Mary Barraghy, Bórd Fáilte; Andrew McIlroy, Brussels (19 Aug 1996); Lisa Cook of Lisa Richards Agency re. restructuring of the agency (30 Jul 1997); Sheila Corrigan re. passing on a script by a friend to Garry Hynes (23 Sep 1998); Eileen Maguire, Cothú - Business Council for the Arts (11 Sep 1996); Matthew Arbour, Literary Manager, Portland Stage Company, USA (10 Sep 1996); Paul Jenkins, playwright, Cumbria (Sep 1996); Jane Daly of Druid to Galway chamber of Commerce and Industry re. decision by Druid to not renew membership of the Chamber (5 Sep 1996); Cynthia Jensen re. use of Druid Theatre for a Isadora Duncan-style dance performance (Sep 1996)

File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid and various individuals, primarily to Garry Hynes, Artistic Director, Druid. Includes fax copy of agreement made between Garry Hynes and the Canadian Stage Company, engaging Hynes to direct "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" in Toronto from Aug 30 1999 - Sep 27 1999. Full details of terms of production are included; Fax memo from Ciarán Walsh, Manager, Druid to Garry Hynes detailing text by Hynes for Friends of Druid Brochure, 'BareBones Budget for 2001" and "analysis of 2001 Budget". (29 Aug 2000) Fax memo from Walsh to Hynes with a detailed text entitled summary of events that led to impasse over Arts Council Tour Funding, also includes Druid income analysis (25 Aug 2000), Enquiries from the new Pavilion Theatre in Dun Laoghaire and also Kerry County Council regarding Druid plans for tours; Visa and Canadian emigration documentation for Hynes; Fax memo from Walsh to Hynes with details of 2001 budget (3 Sep 2000); Fax memo from Walsh to Hynes attaching template for [Arts Council Funding Document].

File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid Theatre and various individuals. Includes invitations from the Gate Theatre, Dublin to Garry Hynes to attend opening night of "The Spirit of Annie Ross" (world Premiere) by Bernard Farrell and also opening night of "World Without End" by Nicholas Kelly; Fax memo from Debbie Bisno to Garry Hynes, from James D. Stern Production company, Chicago re. Druid's future schedule plans (25 Aug 1999); Letter from Donagh O'Donoghue to Garry Hynes discussing 'anxious' upcoming meeting with the Arts Council (8 Nov 1999); Assorted letters of invitations to Garry Hynes to attend various functions and plays, also to sit as 'distinguished non-archivist' at the Architectural Association of Ireland award judging panel. (26 Oct 1999); Letter from Michael Colgan, Director, Gate Theatre, inviting Garry Hynes to attend the Gate to learn more of developments at the Gate (12 Oct 1999)