Details Ray's experiences with the Abbey Theatre and the writing and editing of his play "The Gombeen Man". Discusses the death of his son Ray Brophy, his work as a journalist in Cork, and includes newspaper clippings of criticism for his plays. Includes a detailed personal and family history in which he reveals that his uncle, Hugh Brophy, was a major player in the Fenian Brotherhood, as well as his paternal half-brother John Brophy. Ray goes on to discuss how those connections cost his father, Thomas Brophy, his position as an inspector for the railway.

Printed programme from "The Patrick Pearse Motel" by Hugh Leonard, staged at the the Olympia Theatre, world premiere directed by James Grout, in association with Gemini Productions, starring Godfrey Quigley, Frank Kelly, Rosaleen Linehan and others.

Printed flyer / handbill from Globe Theatre, Dun Laoghaire, production of "We Must Kill Toni!"by Ian Stuart Black, starring Genevieve Lyons, Norman Rodway and others.

Typescript letter from Micheal Mac Liammóir to Genevieve Lyons. "My darling Ginny . . . I was so happy that you remembered me". With manuscript note: "Up Belfast Up Dún Laoire!"

TS letter to Genevieve Lyons from Deirdre [McSharry], offering thanks to Lyons for recent good wishes and sending congratulations on her good notices "for the Parnell play". [McSharry] mentions meeting with Fin, Siobhán and Eithne for lunch ahead of their upcoming performance in London. "Should be an exciting first night - will we ever forget the first night of the Dominick Behan play?!!"

Telegram from Hilton Edwards to Genevieve Lyons, address at Poulton Square, London, seeking to reach Lyons by telephone.

Printed playscript, Samuel French edition, of "The Burnt Flower Bed (L'Aiuola Bruciata), by Ugo Betti, and translated by Henry Reed.

Printed playscript, Samuel French Acting Edition, of "Private Lives" by Noel Coward.

Printed playscript for "Bus Stop" by William Inge, Dramatists Play Service Edition. With manuscript notes and comments added by Genevieve Lyons, in relation to the role of 'Cherie' in the play.

Typescript of "The Passion of Peter Ginty" by Hugh Leonard, adapted from Henrik Ibsen's "Peer Gynt". Includes annotation and edits and notes to the text.