Muriel Gahan Papers,

1930-1994.

Papers of Muriel Gahan, reflecting her work as a promoter of traditional crafts in Ireland and role in the establishment of The Country Shop, Country Workers Ltd., the Irish Homespun Society and Country Markets Ltd. The collection also sheds light of her active involvement in further organisations such as the Royal Dublin Society, the Irish Countrywomen's Association, Foras Éireann, Macra na Tuaithe, the Crafts Council of Ireland and the credit union movement. Also included are papers of Blanaid O'Reilly, concerning the work of the Conor Magee Trust which provided financial support for weavers in the Donegal Gaeltacht and with whom Gahan collaborated as an I.H.S. member.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Gahan, Muriel, 1897-1995
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Gahan, Muriel, > 1897-1995
Irish Countrywomen's Association
The Country Shop
Irish Homespun Society
Country Workers Ltd
Royal Dublin Society
Crafts Council of Ireland
Conor Magee Trust
Handicraft > Ireland.
Weaving > Ireland
Credit unions > Ireland
Notes:The Muriel Gahan contains two folders of papers which are not currently available for consultation (NFC 183). These papers will be reviewed in 2045.

Associated Materials: National Photograph Archive, National Library of Ireland. An album of photographs from the Muriel Gahan is held in the National Photograph Archive,

Physical description: 6 boxes.

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Arrangement:Fonds
I. The Country Shop and Country Workers Ltd. II. Irish Homespun Society. III. Royal Dublin Society. IV. Irish Countrywomen's Association. V. Crafts Council of Ireland. VI. Additional Organisations. VII. Writings on Irish crafts. VIII. Other Papers. IX. Photographs. X. Printings. XI. Blanaid O' Reilly Papers.
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III.vi. Muriel Gahan's writings on the Royal Dublin Society,

ca. 1970-1985.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Muriel Gahan Papers, 1930-1994.
Description:Annotated typescript notes on 'Handcraft Development 1927 - 1970 through the Royal Dublin Society's Co-operation with the Irish Countrywomen's Association, the Irish Homespun Industry and Country Markets Co-operative Society', by Muriel Gahan.
Fair copy manuscript draft article titled 'R.D.S. Spring Show 1985 Seventy Five Years A-Growing'. With an attached plan of the 1985 Spring Show stands and exhibits in the Main Hall.
Main Creator: Gahan, Muriel, 1897-1995
Extent:3 pages.
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 49,806/37 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act 2000, this collection remains in copyright. It is necessary to obtain the express permission of the copyright owner before reproducing any material from this collection.