File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid Theatre and various individuals. Includes fax letter from James Steward, Director, Museum of Art, Michigan, inviting Garry Hynes to speak at the University of Michigan (28 Jun 1999) Invitation from Prod. Patrick Fottrell, President, NUI Galway, inviting Garry Hynes to attend a guest lecture at NUI Galway by poet Seamus Heaney; fax and letters between Garry Hynes and the Board of Directors, Galway University Foundation, discussing meetings, agendas and work of the Foundation; (Jul 1999) Invitation from the Ambassador of the United States of America and Mrs. Michael J. Sullivan to Garry Hynes to attend a reception at the Ambassador's residence, Phoenix Park, Dublin, to honour Brian Friel on the occasion of his induction as an honorary of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. (15 Jul 1999); Fax between S. Jean Ward, Attorney, Vikki Heywood and Garry Hynes concerning payments, costs and rights regarding "The Lonesome West" on Broadway (25 Jun 1999); letter from Ollie Mannion seeking rights to perform excerpts from McDonagh's Leenane Trilogy plays (16 Jun 1999); letter from Kelly Lettner, of the Du Maurier World Stage Festival, Toronto, asking if Druid would be willing to be part of the Festival (9 Nov 1999); Fax from Clare Barker, Rod Hall Agency, to Hynes and others re. territory rights for McDonagh plays (2 Jun 1999) Letter from Lynne Greeley, University of Vermont with comments re. production of "The Country Boy" (3 Aug 1999)

File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid and various individuals, primarily to Garry Hynes, Artistic Director, Druid. Includes fax letter from Karin Maresh, student of theatre in Ohio State University seeking to interview Garry Hynes (16 Jun 2000); Letter from playwright Billy Roche voicing his lack of patience with the volume of edits ordered for his play by Garry Hynes, discusses in detail his love for the play and the characters and seeks clarity on if Druid will produce the play as planned. (1 Jun 2000) Fax letters from Liz McConnell, Assistant Director of Development, NUI Galway about Hynes' involvement on the occasion of the launch of new student drama theatre at NUIG (9 Jun 2000) Email from Roland Jaquarello to Garry Hynes, offering to return to Druid to direct again should the opportunity arise (26 Jun 2000); Letter from Ross Crowley, P.R.O., Corcadorca Theatre Company, Corl, inviting Hynes to present their new playwright award (6 Jun 2000); Fax from Elaine Duffy seeking to submit a script to Druid (22 Jun 2000); Invitation to attend opening night of "Arms and the Man" at the Gate Theatre, Dublin; letter from Paddy Logue seeking contribution from Hynes for book entitled "Being Irish: Personal Reflections on Irish Identity Today"; Fax memos from Ciarán Walsh, Manager, Druid to Hynes, outlining production planning, casting, publicity and finance regarding "On Raftery's Hill" by Marina Carr. File also includes numerous invitations to Garry Hynes to attend events and theatre productions around Ireland.

File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid and various individuals, primarily to Garry Hynes, Artistic Director, Druid. Includes further information on the award ceremony for the AIB/REHAB Millennium Awards which Hynes/Druid received; Fax letter from Shannon Hengen, Université Laurentienne, seeking to interview Hynes following seeing "Beauty Queen of Leenane" in Toronto (Feb-Mar 2000) Invitation to Hynes to judge the Lady Gregory Gathering play writing competition.(15 Mar 2000) Fax letter from Anna Fleischle, set and costume designer, contacting Hynes if work in design at Druid is available (22 Mar 2000) Fax memo from Ciarán Walsh, Manager, Druid to Hynes with updates on various production matters for Druid and other items for discussion around upcoming commitments (7 Mar 2000) Fax from Walsh to Hynes with detailed update on "Beauty Queen of Leenane" revival production and planning (6/9/13 Mar 2000) File also includes numerous invitations from theatre companies around Ireland to Hynes to attend productions of plays.

File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid and various individuals, primarily to Garry Hynes, Artistic Director, Druid. Includes copy of submission to the Minister for Education and Science from the Forum for Music in Ireland for "The Proposed Irish Academy for the Performing Arts" (May 2001); Fax contract from Druid to Vikki Heywood, Royal Court Theatre, London, being draft contract for production of "The Good Father" by Christian O'Reilly, also includes attached supporting fax and letter correspondence between Druid and O'Reilly's agent, discussing terms of contract for production; letters to Garry and to Druid from the Galway Youth Theatre via Sonja Brodie, Administrator, Galway Arts Centre, for support on recent GYT events (28 May 2002); Email correspondence from Dr. Adrian Frazier, NUI Galway re. arrangements for public event/interview with Garry Hynes and others at the Synge Summer School (30 May 2002); Letter seeking comment from Garry on submission to Government by the Irish Academy for the Performing Arts (Forum for Music in Ireland) (10 Jun 2002); Letter from Listowel Writers' Week, thanking Garry for her contribution (21 Jun 2002); Letter from Garry Hynes to Deacy Concannon Chartered Accounts to inform them that by decision of the Board of Druid, Druid will appoint an alternative Accounts company (10 Jul 2002).

File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid Theatre and various individuals. Includes various letters between Louise Donlan, Druid, and Vikki Heywood of the Royal Court, discussing terms of contract for co-production of "The Leenane Trilogy" by Martin McDonagh ( Nov 1998); letter of offer from Classic FM Radio to Garry Hynes to host a one-off show (27 Aug 1998); Letter between Hynes and Rod Hall, agents for Martin McDonagh, outlining international option and tour plans for 1999 of works by McDonagh (30 Nov 1998); Faxs between Kevin Palmer Management, re. work schedule and commitments etc. of Maelíosa Stafford (13 Nov 1998); Letter from Fiona Brennan to Garry Hynes re. work of George FitzMaurice; Letters between Garry Hynes and Tony McGrath, Dept. of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. re preparation for "A Story Told Forever" (later 'DruidSynge') (18 Nov 1998) and assorted letters and invitations to Hynes regarding acting work/advice and assorted invitations.

File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid Theatre and various individuals. Includes fax letters between Garry Hynes and Ruth Slavin, University of Michigan Museum, concerning arrangements for talk by Hynes at the Museum (Nov 1999); Letter from Garry Hynes to Patrick Mason replying to his invitation to attend the Abbey to mark Mason's tenure as Abbey Artistic Director. (13 Dec 1999); Letter from Garry Hynes to David Eden of the Kennedy Centre, New York, attaching a budget for Druid's production of "On Raftery's Hill" by Marina Carr at the Spoleto Festival (3 Dec 1999) Letter from Joe McKenna, NUI Galway Deputy-Director of Development concerning the 15oth Anniversary of NUIG Gala Celebration (16 Nov 1999); Letter from Penny Wesson, Marmont Management LTD, discussing casting options for "On Raftery's Hill". (24 Nov 1999); Letter from a school boy asking Hynes what her favourite prayer is and why for a school project based on favourite prayers (Nov 1999); Letter from Conor Moloney detailing Hynes' duties as judge for the Architectural Association of Ireland (3 Nov 1999); Memo from Donagh O'Donoghue re. Arts Council Application.

File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid and various individuals, primarily to Garry Hynes, Artistic Director, Druid. Includes fax between Fergal McGrath, Druid, and Vikki Heywood, The Royal Court Theatre regarding contract terms (1 Oct 2002); Copy letter sent to Garry Hynes from Sheila O'Donnellan, Director of Lady Gregory Autumn Gathering, being a letter submitted to Minister Síle de Valera, T.D. with concerns about the planned major road works of the N18 which would impact on Coole Park at Gort, the home of Lady Gregory (4 Oct 2001); Letter from Michelle Crehan of Draícht Productions asking Hynes to direct a film adaptation of "The Bodhrán Makers" by John B. Keane. Email and fax correspondence between Fergal McGrath, Druid, Garry Hynes and Alexandra Cann regarding contract agreements for Cann; Email from Prod. Adrian Frazier, NUIG, seeking to know if Hynes would be available to speak at the Synge Summer School; and also draft of report of Druid activities in the past year prepared for the Arts Council.

File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid and various individuals, primarily to Garry Hynes, Artistic Director, Druid. Period covers the months of October - December within each year 2003 - 2005. File includes letter from Irish Theatre Magazine management to Garry Hynes thanking her for participation in Critical Engagement Week (15 Oct 2003); Follow-up email to Garry Hynes concerning previous letter from Brian Brolly regarding Hynes' involvement in a potential adaptation of "The Great Gatsby" (7 Oct 2005); email of information and arrangements for Garry Hynes' trip to Japan. Includes one letter from 2008 from DHKN Chartered Accountants detailing updates on VAT rules for property. (2 May 2008) Letter of invitation from Lillian Chambers of Carysfort Press to Marie Mullen to write an introduction on a new book, "Playboys of the Western World" by Adrian Frazier. (Oct 2004)

File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid Theatre and various individuals. Includes letters from Garry Hynes to Liam Halligan, Storyteller's Theatre Company (12 Oct 1998); from Sabra Jones McAteer to Garry Hynes saying "I want to audition to replace Marie Mullen" in Beauty Queen of Leenane on Broadway (1998); Ciaran O'Reilly of The Irish Repertory Theatre sending congratulations to Hynes on Tony Success (6 Oct 1998); invitations to Hynes to opening nights of assorted plays and events in Ireland; letter from Louise Donlan, Druid, to Carolyn Jennings, Campbell Hooper Solicitors, detailing sum of money paid for work done by Campbell Hooper on "Beauty Queen of Leenane" (1 Oct 1998); Fax letters between Louise Donlan Druid and Vikki Heywood, The Royal Court Theatre, London, discussing contract terms for co-production of "The Leenane Trilogy" (7 Oct 1998); Letter from Garry Hynes to Eugene McCabe, Monagh, saying how nice it was to talk recently and to consider a commission from Druid. (7 Oct 1998); Fax to Marie-Therese [ ] with list of plays directed by Garry since 1980 - Oct 1998)

Files of correspondence regarding the work of Padraic Breathnach as a member of the Arts Council.

File 1 includes letter signed by Eamon Gilmore T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Marine, discussing awareness of the problems facing arts workers in Ireland (16 Jan 1995); Letter from Terry Devlin, Artistic Director of Island Theatre Company and by Liam Rellis, General Manager of Red Kettle Theatre Company, copied to a number of independent theatre companies in Ireland and Northern Ireland, expressing concern for funding of regional theatre companies in Ireland; Máire Hearty, Siamsa Tíre, Co. Kerry; Kerry School of Music; Fire Station Artists' Studio; Mary Geraghty of Erris Community Group, Belmullet, Mayo; Joe Gavin, City Manager, Galway; Mary-Rose Barrington, Graduate Business School, UCD; John Hargaden, University of Limerick [Concert Hall]; Áine Maguire, Blue Raincoat Theatre Company; Brendan Flynn of Clifden Community Arts Week; Peter Cassells, ICTU; Mel Mac Giobúin of Creative Activity for Everyone; David Teevan, Gallowglass Theatre Company; John Sharples of London Arts Board. (SEE ALSO T7/5/7 for ICTU Parade material)

File 2 includes documentation and papers from the Arts Council and from the period of time which Padraic Breathnach was a member of the Arts Council. Includes Council correspondence, memos, minutes and discussions regarding various committees of the Arts Council, including literature, music, theatre and drama and others. Items discussed include grants and applications made to the Arts Council for funding. Includes discussion documents on the planning and implementation of the Theatre in Ireland review report undertaken by the Arts Council, and copy of the questionnaire issues to those who took part in the report.