Context: Muriel Gahan Papers,

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. more
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.

Muriel Gahan Papers, 1930-1994.

V.v. 'Our Crafts - Who Cares?',

1974.

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection:	Muriel Gahan Papers, 1930-1994.
Description:	Annotated typescript article, containing an account of the career and work of the Kilkenny Design gold and silversmith Rudolf Heltzel, the work of Garry Culhane, director of Market Ireland, Dublin, the teaching of crafts in Ireland, and the work of Muriel Gahan of Country Markets Ltd. The authorship of the article is unclear.
Extent:	6 pages.
Format:	Manuscript
Call Number:	MS 49,806/49 (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.