Material relating to Tim Robinson's Burren work, from the creation of his 1977 map of the Burren, the revised 1999 edition, research and community involvement. The material described in the sub-subseries 'Burren research' informed the production of the 1977 and 1999 maps.

Correspondence between Enda Mooney of Burren National Park, and Robinson. Begins with a copy letter from Robinson enclosing his 1977 map with National Park Boundaries marked in red ink, asking Mooney to highlight in yellow any areas he has excluded, and seeking clarification on lands owned by An Taisce. A reply from Mooney encloses the map with the requested areas highlighted, and a photocopy of a map of the national park. The letter includes information on An Taisce, a trackway and two additional cairns and wedge tombs. A subsequent note from Mooney encloses a copy map of Keelhilla nature reserve. (3-9 Mar 1998) 8pp and 1 item;

Letter from Joe Duffy, District Manager of Coillte to Robinson enclosing maps outlining all Coillte owned forestry in North East Clare. (13 Mar 1998) 8pp.

A report 'Scéim Forbartha Pobail Inis Oírr, arna ullumhú do Chomhar Caomhán teo, Inis Oírr, Co na Gaillimhe' / A public development scheme for Inis Oírr, prepared for the Inis Oírr Community Development Cooperative.

The report is in Irish, and examines the history of the area, its geology and vegetation, the native Irish culture, contemporary life on the island, and the local economy. It then outlines strategies on the following: the weaving industry, fishing, alternative energy, fish farming, education, agriculture, litter, tourism, and communications.

Prepared by Seosamh Mac Oirealla, and project managed by Swami Jayananda.

Two typed copies of a book review written by Tim Robinson for the Irish Times, commenting on 'The Burren: a companion to the wildflowers of an Irish limestone wilderness' by E Charles Nelson, and 'The Natural History of the Burren' by Gordon D'Arcy.

Copy from the Books of Survey and Distribution for Moyrush (Moyrus) Parish, Barony of Ballinahinch. Taken from the early 18th century, and shows transplantation to Connacht.

Correspondence from researchers on the subject of the Blake family. Padhraic Faherty (2002), enclosing a family genealogy of the Blakes of Drum, Tully and Gortnamona; Angela O'Dwyer enclosing some early historical information about the Blakes of Menlough, (2007); Patrick Melvin enclosing a copy of the opening chapter of his PhD thesis, which was published in 'The Irish Genealogist', on 'The Composition of the Galway Gentry'.

Letter from Richard Nairn, director of the Irish Wildbird Conservancy discusses tern colonies in Connemara, a survey of breeding birds of machair habitats in Western Ireland with a list of sites for Robinson to review. Photocopied article by Michael Viney 'On the Machair', (1984). Correspondence on machair in placenames - muirbheach, and whether that indicates further sites. Photocopied article 'Breeding waders of sand dune machair in north-west Ireland', R G W Nairn and J R Sheppard, Irish Birds 1985 (1984-1985);

Photocopy of Tim Robinson's article in IWC News (November 1984) 'Birds in Irish Placenames';

Corrib Conservation Centre, Third Annual Report (1984);

Photocopied article from Irish Birds, Vol 2 No 4, 'Survey of Heronries in Connemara, 1974-1977' by J K Partridge;

Offprint of 'The 1984 All Ireland Tern Survey' by A Whilde (Irish Birds 3:1-32 (1985);

Publication from Corrib Conservation Centre 'Corrib Country Ecotour' by Tony While, illustrations by Pádraic Reaney (1985);

Letter to Tim from Paul [Haworth] enclosing a copy of his report to the World Wildlife Fund: 'A Survey of Upland Breeding Birds in West Galway, Eire: Report to the World Wildlife Fund Project 147/84' (1985);

Typed list, undated '100 Birds that can be seen within easy reach of Moycullen and Oughterard'.

Selected photocopies from 'The Natural History of Ireland' Vol 1 Birds by William Thompson (1849);

Newspaper cuttings from Irish Press, Irish Times, (c. 1986-9), all on birds and ornithology;

Two blank 'Species Record Card' from the Corrib Conservation Centre.

Postcard to Tim from [Tony Whilde] noting a sighting of Spoonhill at Carna (1990);

Typed chronology of the History of Ballinahinch with a hand-drawn map (13th century - 1957). (30 June 1986).

Photocopy of the index map to the Martin Estate Sale and a sketch map of the Ballinahinch catchment. Copies from the Connacht Tribune and The Farmers Journal relating to the Martin Estate Auction in August 1849.

Tim Robinson's handwritten and typed carbon copy 'Chapter Four Landlord and Peasant on the Road to Famine', with notes on the effects of the Cromwellian settlement in Connemara, the Martins and D'Arcys, religious affiliations, and the sale of the Martin Estate.

Typed notes on Ballynahinch for a lecture at Connemara National Park to be given in August 1987.

Correspondence (Richard Pine to Robert Jocelyn proposing a Humanity Dick Winter School in Roundstone 1995; letter from Eric Twadell to Tim Robinson seeking information on an alleged snuff box given to Napoleon while exiled on St Helena, rumoured to have come to Ross House; letter from Jennifer Harrison to Tim enclosing information on Honora Geary of Ballinahinch).

Envelope of photographs of Ballinahinch and Recess churches (modern).

Press cuttings and brochures relating to Ballinahinch, 1990s.

Photocopies of the following articles:

'This is Ireland: Connacht and the City of Galway' by Richard Hayward, (1952);
'Through Connemara in a governess cart' (author and date unknown);
'The Mayor of Wind-Gap and Canvassing' by Michael Banim and Harriet Martin (1979);
'Ballinahinch Castle' by Maria Edgeworth, (1834);
Notice of the sale of the Martin Estates in 1852, with cover note from Dominic Berridge;
'Personal Sketches of his own times' by Sir Jonah Barrington, (1827-1832);
'The Collective Wisdom' by a member of the other benches, (1824);
'Cry Beautiful Once More' by Tom Fort, (1986);
'Vicissitudes of Families' by Sir Bernard Burke, (1883);
Small booklet 'History of Ballynahinch Castle' by Des Lally;
'Genealogy of the Family Martin of Ballinhinch Castle' by Archer E S Martin (1890).

Photocopy of an affidavit by George Edward Jeffries about sporting rights on Roundstone Bog in 1974.

Photocopy of the will of Richard Berridge II, made in 1946.

Photocopy and handwritten transcript of Conveyance of lands at Dansan and Ballinahinch (22 June 1872)

Photographs of Ballinahinch Castle taken in 2004.

Set of record cards documenting Berridge family history.

Photocopy of a letter written on 6 November 1875 to the Right Honourable Sir Michael Hicks, from [ ] Robinson. Some items highlighted, reporting on a scene that occurred on the Berridge estate. Typed notes on Richard Berridge I based on research carried out by a Mrs Pine, noting information from the 1861 and 1871 census.

A page of handwritten notes entitled 'Berridge Mining Documents'.

Correspondence (Letters with enclosures exchanged between Tim Robinson and James, Will and Dominic and Daniel Berridge. Exchanging information on what is known of the Berridge family, (1985-2006); Letter to Tim Robinson from Tommy Knowland containing information about brewing and a brewery; letter to Tim Robinson from Helen Spellman enclosing a catalogue of sale for Fermoyle Lodge in 1919, built by the Berridges, and mentions Screebe Lodge, Lady Dudley's death, the oyster fisheries in Cuan Chill Chiaráin. (2008).

Copy of a BA dissertation submitted in UCD in May 1999 'Controversy Surrounding the Proposed Clifden Airstrip' by Paula de Courcey.

Invitation and programme for the Irish Book Awards 2007, (15 Mar 2007), and two press cuttings from the Irish Times after the event.

Invitation to The Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize.

'Listening to the Wind' was nominated for both prizes.