Envelope of negatives entitled 'Burren (new roads etc '95), R. Jocelyn'.
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File of correspondence with enclosures relating to Ros a Mhíl and Casla. Correspondents include:
Pat Folan, GMIT enclosing extra detail about Tóin an Cnoic and the Martello Tower at Ros an Mhíl (undated);
Liam Mac an Iomaire with enclosures relating to Bruce Ismay (of the White Star Line, a passenger on board Titanic), Colm Ó Lochlainn, and a piece on the Costello Lodge in Derrynea from the Landed Estates Database (20 Feb 2010);
Michael Gibbons enclosing aerial photographs (undated).
Photocopies of a plan drawn up for Rossaveel Ferry Terminal, with map, aerial photograph of a small craft harbour, a business card for Captain John C Donnolly, Harbour Master (note to say received 2005);
Newspaper clippings on Bruce Ismay, Séamus Ó Conghaile, Jack Toohey, Roger Casement's role in the Connemara Relief Fund, and Eddie Delaney's sculptures.
Brochures for local businesses late 1980s.
Envelope of photographs marked "An Ceathrú Rua, Ros a Mhíl, Teach a' Bhlaca", mostly photographs taken around Ros a Mhíl (1982-1987).
Chart of information assembled by Roundstone National School Children in summer 1985 (teacher Josephine Roche). It names 11 boats, their size, the type of fish they catch.
Tim Robinson's handwritten notes on Ros a Mhíl harbour.
'The Sea Around Us', notes compiled by Peter Vine of Clifden in November 1984. Includes a copy of Marine Field Course in Galway, dated 1937.
Five architects' drawings for workshops in an IDA industrial development in Roundstone, 1979.
Letter from R H Bonar of the Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland enclosing some articles on the Roundstone church, (1989). Enclosed photocopied articles and handwritten notes of Tim's.
'My Life in Connaught, With Sketches of Mission Work in the West' by Rev Thomas Armstrong, (1906);
A publication on the Crotty Schism at Birr, 1820-1850;
'The Life and Letters of Rev William Pennefather, BA' edited by Rev Robert Braithwaite, (1816);
Four copies of black and white images of Roundstone, early 20th century (in mylar).
Fax copy of a letter from the Roundstone Community Council to the Planning Department of Galway Co Council objecting to a planning application to build apartments and a launderette in one of the earliest buildings in Roundstone (1997).
Handwritten notes on lace making in Roundstone, by Kathleen Barlow (nee Dowd). Postcard from Columba O'Donovan (nee McKay) enclosing copies of some old photographs of Roundstone, the Marconi Station in Clifden, Errisbeg House, and many others (2004-2007). A page of typed notes on the Cosgrove Sisters who were lace teachers and the Roundstone lace school established c. 1910.
Handwritten notes from the ledgers of J Clocharty of Roundstone giving some bullet point history on the de Stacpoole's. Handwritten notes from an interview between Jim Fahy of RTE and the 5th Duchess de Stacpoole. Service from the funeral of Major George the Duc de Stacpoole (2005).
Envelope of photographs marked "Roundstone, Inis Ní, Inis Leacan, Aircín and Aill na Caillí", filled with candid photographs of Tim and Máiréad, their friends, and the area.
File of tourist brochures for Roundstone.
Folder 1/2 Roundstone Community Council documents regarding the pier at Roundstone, and the proposed development of 30 holiday cottages, a treatment plant and mini golf course at Ervallagh.
Includes press cuttings and third party correspondence. Correspondents include An Bord Pleanála, M R Quaid (Architect and Civil Engineer), Roundstone Community Council, Minister of the Marine John P Wilson, Roger Garland TD, Pól Ó Foighil, an tUas S Ó Cuaig.
Small file of correspondence with politicians and Galway County Council relating to repairs and the proposed development work at Roundstone Pier.
Newsletters of the Irish Peatland Conservation Council and Earthwatch.
Folder 2/2 Reports relating to Roundstone town initiatives. Includes:
'Roundstone, a plan for the development of existing resources (1989);
A plan for Old Quay Court;
'The Roundstone Project' - an architectural competition sponsored by IDA Ireland;
Roundstone Water Supply Report 1997;
Organisation for Tidy Towns, and the adjudication report from 2005;
Roundstone Development Plan 1999-2002;
Roundstone Development Plan for 2003-2006;
Note on an objection of the Roundstone Development Council to a large scale holiday home development (2005);
Draft and final version for a translation of a brochure for Letterdyfe House into Dutch, undated;
Photocopy of a letter from 1993 concerning the lands at Ervallagh, owned by Richard Humphreys serving notice on an un-named recipient regarding vacating land, (related? newspaper clippings and maps ***);
Copy of a low carbohydrate diet.
Copy letter from Tim Robinson to the Naval Historical Library seeking information on a shipwreck in 1779 off Inishbofin, asking if the ship was named the Royal Oak. Response enclosing a bibliography and particulars about all ships named Royal Oak.
Correspondence with enclosures, from Dick Scott:
"The Galway Line" from 'Sailing Ships of Ireland', E B Anderson;
'The Galway Line in Context: A Contribution to Galway Maritime History' by Timothy Collins, with handwritten note on a postit;
Photographs of Galway Hookers, and a drawing showing a profile of a hull construction, and enclosing slides;
Photograph of a monument in Leitir Mealláin to boat builders with a handwritten and typed copy lists of the names on the monument;
Copy of a drawing of a Galway Hooker credited to 'Jim the Hippy' in Inis Ní, July 1989;
Brochures, press cuttings, and a 1984 calendar with photographs of Galway Hookers.
Correspondence between Tim Robinson and the Press Officer at Buckingham Palace seeking information on the royal visits to Ireland around the turn of the 20th century. Response and copies of press cuttings included.
Handwritten account by John Barlow of Roundstone of the visit of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in June 1902. (Dated '92).
File of material relating to the campaign opposing the construction of an Interpretive Centre at Mullaghmore.
Copy letter from a group of botanists, geologists and geographers to Dr Alan Craig of the National Parks and Monuments Service expressing dismay at the proposal to create a tourist complex at Mullach Mór / Loch Gealain. (19 Mar 1991) 1p;
Letter from E Charles Nelson to Robinson about opposition to the visitor complex, and a copy of Robinson's reply. Mentions the airport campaign. (25 Mar - 17 Apr 1991) 2pp;
Letter from Leo Hallissey to Robinson asking him to put a statement of opposition to the centre in writing, and forward it to the Burren Action Group. A copy of Robinson's statement which includes an extract from an essay he wrote for 'The Book of the Irish Countryside' invoking the banshee Brónach Bóirne. (25 Jun - 2 Jul 1991) 3pp;
Letter from [David Henry?] to Robinson enclosing a poster advertising an art competition, part of the Save Mullaghmore Area campaign. (25 Sep 1991) 4pp;
Copy letter to The Lord Killanin from Robinson asking if the National Heritage Council can influence the decision. Enclosed is a copy of a letter Robinson has written to the Irish Times (13 Feb 1992) 3pp;
Letter from Geraldine O'Dea to Robinson giving a list of TDs and MEPs the campaign is dealing with. (27 Feb 1992) 2pp;
Letter from Victor Westhoff to Robinson commenting on the Environmental Impact Assessment carried out on the Mullaghmore Visitor Centre. (2 Mar 1992) 4pp;
Copy letter to the OPW from Robinson commenting on the Environmental Impact Study and imploring the OPW to prevent the centre from being constructed (7 Mar 1992) 1p;
Copy of Dáil questions put to the Minister for Finance Noel Treacy by several TDs, and his responses. A compliment slip from Roger Garland, Green Party TD is attached to the list of questions. (8 Jul 1992) 9pp;
Copy letter from Finola Macnamara of the Burren Action Group to Robinson asking him to input into the consultation process on the environmental issues associated with the proposed site, and the social and economic benefits of locating the centre in a nearby village (16 Jun 1993) 1p;
Copy circular letter sent from the Burren Action Group thanking the recipient for their support. (Apr 1995) 1p;
Copy letter to the Editor of the Irish Times from Tim Robinson commenting on the ongoing controversy over the proposed Visitor Centre, and a press clipping of the published letter (28 Aug-2 Oct 1998) 2pp;
A poster for a rally to save Mullaghmore in Lisdoonvarna (1 Mar [ ] ) 1p;
Booklet entitled 'Mullaghmore The Heart of the Burren. A balanced view of an environmentally sensitive situation' issued by the Burren Action Group. (Undated) 4pp;
Offprint of Geonews, the newsletter of the Geographical Society of Ireland, with an article about the Burren Interpretive Centre. (May 1994) 1 item;
Card from Kit Ó Ceirín to Tim and Máiréad thanking them for their support over the course of the campaign (Mar 2000) 2 items.
File of press cuttings reporting on the controversy from the Irish Times, The Sunday Times, Galway Advertiser, The Sunday Tribune, and The Guardian (1991-2001) 48pp.
Colour photographs of a field trip of Tim Robinson and groups of children walking through Inis Meáin. Also included are two blank postcards advertising the Inis Meáin Knitting Co. Ltd. Includes thank you cards from the children. (2006-2010).
Correspondence between Tim and Rioghnach Ní Fhlathartaigh, Roinn na Nua-Ghaeilge at UCD enquiring about music and verse relating to Captain Ó Máille, the rebel priest an tAth Maoilre de Priondarga, and the poet and itinerant craftsman Colm de Bhailís as well as the landlord Richard Berridge for a talk he is giving at Connemara National Park on 'People and Places in Connemara', and response with enclosures (1986).
Several newspaper cuttings and notes with music and lyrics of ballads from the late 1980s:
'To the West' sang by Percy French (1856-1920);
'The Bogs of Shannaheever' from the singing of Mickey Molloy of Ballinfad, collected at Joe Need's Pub in Toombeola in October 1975;
'An Bádóirín'. Letter to Tim from Seán Ó Cróinín in Irish, 1975;
Lament for Callaghan, Greally and Mullen, Killed at the fair of Turloughmore (1990);
'Roundstone Fleet', a verse on taking the fleet from Roundstone to Donegal;
Amhrán an Bháthadh and Amhrán na Trá Báine, with note to say they were sent by Paddy Mulkerrins;
Handwritten verse from an old song on the Roundstone boat races, written down by Mary and Stephen King of Roundstone.