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HM/ARCH/B1a/00001 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 31 August 1952-31 December 1959 (-20 December 1965) Description: File of letters from Robert Vereker, 7th Viscount Gort, Hamsterley Hall, Rowlands Gill, Newcastle-on-Tyne, to John Hunt, Senior, and Gertrude Hunt. Letters relate to the purchase by Lord Gort of Lough Cutra Castle, Gort, county Galway, the ancestral home of the Gort family, and Bunratty Castle, county Clare. The majority of the letters pertain to Bunratty Castle. John Hunt, Senior, assisted Gort in the project to restore this castle. Several letters relate to the purchase of Lough Cutra Castle. Includes letter to Gertrude Hunt (29 September 1952), in which Lord Gort writes that Major Gough, the present owner, has told him that Lough Cutra is sold. He does not know whether Gough is trying to bluff him. He did not plan to live there anyway but to let it to his cousin, Colin Vereker, the next Lord Gort. Major Gough has told him that there is £10,000 worth of timber there, young trees coming on and some seventy acres of grassland. Asks Gertrude Hunt to go and see the house; in letter (23 November 1952), written to Gertrude Hunt at about the time he secured Lough Cutra Castle, Lord Gort writes about his delight in returning to Gort for the first time. His family had left the area 103 years before; in letter (16 December 1952) to Gertrude Hunt, Lord Gort wonders if Major Gough wanted him to get the property. Also writes that he plans to sell some of the timber on the land and this will cancel out some of what he spent acquiring it; in letter (22 December 1952), to Gertrude Hunt, Lord Gort notes that her has had a letter from A.J. Sexton, auctioneer, 64 O Connell Street, Limerick, telling him that Bunratty Castle can be got for £1,000. Lord Gort writes that he is beginning to wonder how it can be done; in later letter to John Hunt, Senior, outlines how Bunratty Castle was acquired from its present owner, Commander R.H. Russell. Russell was a descendant of the Studdert who got the property from Lord [ ]field after Lord Thomond gave it up. Russell is now selling the castle for a low price on the understanding that it will be restored. Russell could not afford to do this work himself. The letters pertaining to the restoration of Bunratty Castle are detailed and outline Lord Gorts ideas and feelings about the project. In general, the letters discuss in great detail both construction work throughout the castle and the fixtures and fittings, including furniture and antiques inserted therein. Also treated of is the financing of the restoration project. A person frequently mentioned is Percy le Clerc, Inspector of National Monuments, Office of Public Works, Ireland. Includes letter (16 January 1953) in which Lord Gort suggests to Gertrude Hunt that Bunratty Castle be re-roofed with timber from the Lough Cutra estate. Also, that there will be lots of first-class slates to spare at Lough Cutra. Much attention is given in Lord Gorts letters to the acquisition of timber suitable for the restoration of the castle, usually oak, but there are also references to chestnut and beech. Lord Gorts letters suggest that much timber was imported from Britain. There are many references to having timber sawn in Britain, transported by truck to Liverpool and shipped from there to Ireland. In letter (17 December 1956), Lord Gort informs John Hunt, Senior, that he has arranged the purchase from the executors of ‘Lord Ninian Stewart [of] 90 acres of cut off timber land adjoining our park for £700.’ In several letters, writes of a neighbour who is afraid that chestnut trees in the vicinity of his house will fall on it (23 February 1957). There are also many references in Lord Gorts letters to furniture and other antiques to be placed in Bunratty Castle. However, such objects are often described rather vaguely and many of the objects would probably only be identifiable with reference to other sources of information about them. Lord Gorts letters mention several people, whom it seems, were involved in the art and antiques trade, and from whom he acquired objects for Bunratty Castle or perhaps, who conserved items for him. They are Bert Crowther, ‘Baer’ and ‘Vengraf.’ Letter (6 December 1956) to Gertrude Hunt suggests that both the Hunts and Lord Gort himself have been collecting objects for furnishing the castle. It is evident that Lord Gort has had some objects in his possession for some time and in another letter (15 May 1956) he writes that he will take back some of his objects, deposited at Bowes museum. Some of these objects may have come to Bunratty Castle or been sold to raise funds, probably at Sothebys, as there are several references to this firm. He also refers (30 August 1953) to purchasing objects in Montreal to be placed in the castle. Letters sometimes refer to the closure of houses in Britain and the acquisition of fixtures and fittings from them for Bunratty Castle. In letter (4 February 1954), writes of importing into Ireland a marble floor for Bunratty Castle. It is from Stella Hall, Blaydon, county Durham. It has been suggested to him that it is some sort of marble known in southern Germany. Several letters over time discuss Lord Gorts hope of acquiring more land around the castle. In letter (3 February 1955), he states he would like 200 acres to ‘justify the castle for any future owner’; in later letter (18 June 1958) writes to John Hunt, Senior, that Sexton is getting him an option for six acres on Russells land. Writes that he held back when the Tourist Board (Bord Fáilte Éireann) were buying it but now thinks it better that he should hold it. Several letters (27 July 1958) discuss the operating agreement for the castle. Lord Gort writes that he told Bord Fáilte Éireann (the Irish Tourist Board) that he would definitely schedule the furniture (that is, sign it over to a trust) and give them the takings made in the first five years. In several letters, for example, in one written to John Hunt, Senior, (c. July 1957) writes that he hopes Bunratty Castle will be used as a location for films. Bunratty Castle is the subject that receives most attention in Lord Gorts letters to John Hunt, Senior, and Gertrude Hunt. However, other subjects are also treated of. For instance, there are frequent references to Lord Gorts business interests in Winnipeg, Canada. Also there are references to family matters. In letter (22 October 1952) to John Hunt, Senior, Gort describes unnamed person who is heir and solicitor to Lady Gort and a trustee of Bunratty castle, ‘The fiend (not my friend) who lives here told me today that when the revolution comes he will have great pleasure in putting me in the gas oven. I told him I knew that & he said he was my wifes [sic] guest not mine so I said I fully agreed with him there.' There are also references (21 June 1957) to a conflict with his cousin Colin Vereker, who later became 8th Viscount Gort and who lived for a time at Lough Cutra. Lord Gort frequently makes references to political issues topical during the 1950s and frequently alludes to Winston Churchill, for example, in letter (30 August 1933), he writes to Gertrude Hunt, 'I hear the same stories about how England will always rise again & how Churchill saved England from the terrible Huns. I hardly want to go into the Northern Counties Club. They know my views only too well… My lawyer and agent there [Winnipeg] are getting a bit old 78 about & then you only look back. Winston is that age & he is only looking forward to making a settlement with the Russians so as to try & stop the bottom falling out of his career. It is going to fall out all right as the mistakes are coming obvious. I rather think this country is going more to the right.’ In another letter (22 July 1953), Lord Gort writes that he is a communist. Size: 170 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00002 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 23 November 1952 Description: Newspaper clipping from the 'Sunday Dispatch' relating to the purchase of Lough Cutra Castle, Gort, county Galway, his familys ancestral home, by Lord Gort. It had been sold by the family 103 years ago. Size: 2pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00003 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 12 March 1953 Description: Copy of letter from B. Fanning, for the Secretary, Office of Public Works, Dublin, to R.H. Russell, Bunratty Castle, Bunratty, county Clare, states that the Commissioners of Public Works have been authorised to accept guardianship of the castle. Asks that Russell give them clear possession of the castle to enable the execution of the extensive repairs that will put it into good condition. Size: 1p |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00004 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 23 May 1953 Description: Letter from Percy Le Clerc, Inspector of National Monuments, National Monuments Branch, Office of Public Works, 10 Hume Street, Dublin, to A.J. Sexton, auctioneer, 64 O Connell Street, Limerick, informing him that R.H. Russell has written to say he sold Bunratty Castle, county Clare, to Lord Gort. Writes that the Office of Public Works had been negotiating with Russell with a view to placing the castle in state care as a national monument in the guardianship of the Commissioners of Public Works. This does not interfere with title of ownership but places the responsibility for repairs and maintenance with the Commissioners and in turn gives them control over any proposed alterations. Size: 1p |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00005 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): c. February 1955 Description: Report on Bunratty Castle, county Clare, listing restoration works to be completed in various named rooms in the castle. Size: 4pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00006 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 22 February 1955-15 January 1957 Description: File of letters from various officers of the Office of Public Works, Dublin, to John Hunt, Senior. Also some copies of letters from John Hunt, Senior, to the Office of Public Works. Includes letter (30 January 1956) from Percy le Clerc, Inspector, National Monuments of Ireland, National Monuments Branch, Office of Public Works, 10 Hume Street, Dublin. He understands from a letter written by the Revenue Commissioners on 18 January 1956 that Lord Gort wishes to have marble flooring imported. Le Clerc writes, ‘I had the impression that it was the Customs people who had alleged that the stone was marble (on account of Lord Gorts statements to the press) and that you wanted an architects opinion to put matters right’; copy of letter (24 November 1956) from John Hunt, Senior, to the [Commissioners of Public Works]. Writes that a large amount of material, including timber for various parts of the castle have been imported but he has no information as to when the Commissioners intend to begin work; letter (15 January 1957) from T.J. Morris, Commissioner, Office of Public Works, to Hunt, informing him that it is expected work will begin at Bunratty Castle in early February. Size: 6 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00007 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 26 February 1955-c. March 1956 Description: File of material relating to the electricity supply at Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Includes invoice (2 February 1955) issued by the Electricity Supply Board to John Hunt, Senior, for installation of three lighting outlets. Size: 3 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00008 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 14 September 1955 Description: Letter from Joe O Malley, Desmond J. O Malley solicitors, 10 Glentworth Street, Limerick, to John Hunt, Senior, 71 Merrion Square, Dublin, enclosing copy of a letter (12 September 1955) he received from Messrs Whitney, Moore & Keller, solicitors, 46 Kildare Street, Dublin, acting for Lough Cutra Estates, and copy of letter and schedule they received from the Commissioners of Public Works. O Malley requests that Hunt give him instructions as soon as possible. In copy of letter (2 September 1955) from B. Fanning, Secretary, Commissioners of Public Works, to Messrs Whitney, Moore and Keller, Fanning writes that a schedule of restoration (copy present) has been agreed between Lord Gort and Percy le Clerc, Inspector of National Monuments. It describes the works to be carried out by the Office of Public Works on behalf of and at expense of Lough Cutra Estates Limited. The schedule does not include conservation works to be carried out by the Office of Public Works at state expense. Estimates are only approximate at this time. Letter suggests that Lough Cutra Estates Limited should keep the Office of Public Works in funds as work progresses by an initial instalment of £4,000 and then by suitable periodic instalments. Office of Public Works accepts responsibility for subsequent maintenance. Size: 1 item |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00009 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 11 February 1956-16 February 1956 Description: File of letters from Percy le Clerc, Inspector of National Monuments, National Monuments Branch, Office of Public Works, 10 Hume Street, Dublin, to John Hunt, Senior. With letter (11 February 1956), le Clerc encloses copy of his letter to Lord Gort (10 February 1956) which gives estimates for cost of slates and roof. Also present is a schedule of old oak timbers needed as well as memorandum of discussion (c. 29 September 1955) between le Clerc and Lord Gort which also deals with various building supplies. With second letter (16 February 1956) from le Clerc to Hunt, le Clerc encloses memorandum of discussion (c. 14 February 1956) between Lord and Lady Gort, Hunt, le Clerc and G.H. Walford, solicitor for Lord Gort. This deals with the financing of the project and again, building supplies. Size: 2 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00010 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 15 June 1956 Description: Copy of letter from [ ] to Lord Gort, Hamsterly hall, Rowlands Gill, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, writing of the implications of using freshly-cut oak for the roof of Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Outlines various difficulties, for instance, that this is not the season of the year when timber in the growing trees will be at its driest. Size: 1p |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00011 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 30 June 1956-15 September 1960 Description: File of letters relating to the involvement of P. Molloy & Sons, builders and contractors, Cathedral Place, Limerick, with the restoration of Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Mostly letters sent by Molloys to John Hunt, Senior, in relation to building materials, estimates for same and works to be carried out. Size: 9 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00012 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 5 September 1956-19 April 1960 Description: File of bills and receipts issued by Limerick Steamship Company to John Hunt, Senior, Drumleck, Baily, county Dublin, for carriage of specified goods in connection with the restoration of Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Size: 5 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00013 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 8 October 1956-1 April 1960 Description: File of letters from G.H. Walford, solicitor, 27 Bolton Street, Piccadilly, London, solicitor for Lord Gort, to John Hunt, Senior, Drumleck, Baily, county Dublin. Includes letter (29 July 1958) in which Walford writes that it is very sad that there has to be a break in work at Bunratty Castle, county Clare, but that at the moment it looks inevitable; in another letter (21 December 1959), Walford states that he is sorry that Hunt has experienced further delay about his lease [probably for a flat in Bunratty Castle]. Explains that Lord Gort put Bunratty Castle, county Clare, into a settlement for Lady Gort for her life and after her death for Lady De L Isle, daughter of the 6th Viscount Gort. Walford writes that Lord De L Isle is meticulous about legal documents and outlines details of two terms and conditions he wishes added to Hunts lease. Walford asks if Hunt will agree to these terms; in a final letter (1 April 1960), Walford writes that the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland have written to him enquiring about Hunts curatorship of Bunratty Castle. Walford encloses a copy of his reply [1 March 1960] to the Commissioners which states that he understands that the curatorship is a matter for the Irish Tourist Board or possibly the Shannon Airport Authority. He writes that he understands that it is their intention to appoint Hunt as curator and that the appointment would meet with Lord Gorts approval. Size: 4 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00014 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 4 February 1957-21 February 1957 Description: File of letters from T.J. Morris, Commissioner, Office of Public Works, to John Hunt, Senior, Drumleck, Baily, county Dublin. In letter (4 February 1957) asks for access to power of attorney document from Lord Gort to Hunt. Also, encloses copies of correspondence between the Office of Public Works and Lord Gorts solicitors, Messrs Walford, 27 Bolton Street, Piccadilly, London. The copy correspondence (16 May 1956-26 January 1957) deals with the financing of the restoration project as well as the provision of various building supplies by Lord Gort, for example, slates and timber. Size: 2 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00015 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 12 March 1957 Description: Copy of letter from [ ], [Office of Public Works], to Lord Gort, Hamsterly Hall, Rowlands Gill, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Writes that work on Bunratty Castle, county Clare, began last week and that Molloys, the builders, are making good progress on the roof. Discusses financing of the project. Size: 2pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00016 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 1 May 1957 Description: Letter from Irene ffrench Eagar, assistant features editor, The Irish News Agency, 13-16 Fleet Street, Dublin, to Lord Gort. Writes that she understands that Lord Gort has acquired Bunratty Castle, county Clare, and has plans 'for turning it into some kind of museum for tourists.' Asks if he would be willing to allow writer to see it in order to write a feature about the project for foreign markets and tourists. Also, writes that she heard that a suggestion had been made to establish a 'typical Irish village' where tourists could travel to see Irish craftwork. Size: 1p |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00017 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 13 December 1957 Description: Statement written by P.J. Hartnett, Technical Manager, Bord Fáilte Éireann (Irish Tourist Board). Treats of a meeting he had with John Hunt, Senior, and Gordon Clark, Bord Fáilte Éireann, on 11 December 1957. Hunt produced figures showing itemised expenditure at Bunratty Castle, county Clare, up to 5 December 1957. Hartnett notes that the sum of £12,000 estimated in 1951 [for the restoration] and subscribed to in equal parts by Bord Fáilte Éireann, Lord Gort and the Office of Public Works, has now been exceeded by £6,000 and a further £6,000 will be needed to complete the project. Notes that saving would be made as Hunt agreed to subvent the cost of the curators flat where he will live. However, this saving will be expended on account of the necessity of purchasing 30 acres around the castle to 'forestall undesirable commercial exploitation if and when Bunratty is developed as a tourist attraction.' Notes also discuss the future financing of the project. Size: 2pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00018 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 28 February 1958 Description: Note from P.J. Hartnett, Bord Fáilte Éireann (Irish Tourist Board), to John Hunt, Senior, enclosing copy of his letter (28 February 1958) to The Secretary, Commissioners of Public Works. Writes that it is clear that further grants will be required to complete the works at Bunratty Castle, county Clare, and proposes that a round table conference take place between the principals involved; Bord Fáilte Éireann, the Office of Public Works and Lord Gort. Queries if the Office of Public Works should be responsible for all the costs for which it has been made responsible. Also, that prior to considering any further request for grants for Bunratty Castle, the Bord requires that a firm and final costing with specifications and completion date be furnished and that an assurance be forthcoming that sufficient funds will be available for completion of the project. Size: 2pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00019 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 3 March 1958-15 May 1959 Description: File of material, mostly letters relating to the sale of Bunratty Castle, county Clare, from R.H. Russell to Lord Gort and proposed lease of portion of the castle to John Hunt, Senior. Includes copy of letter (3 March 1958) from R.H. Russell, Bunratty Castle, Cratloe, county Clare, to Messrs A.J. Sexton & Sons, auctioneers, O Connell Street, Limerick, discussing area around Bunratty Castle which he proposes to sell: ‘It would comprise about 16 (s) acres and include the site of the original Castle, the old Castle walled garden, the Spruce grove to the East of the Castle, the Creamery and enclosure and the double-house now tenanted by Mrs. Higgins and in use as a Post Office and its enclosure. All en bloc for £2,000.’ Mentions that the area previously offered through John Hunt, Senior, was larger but did not include the post office area. Also, that a water supply must be arranged for Russell; letter [6 May 1958] from John Hunt, Senior, to ‘Dear Sirs.’ Writes with reference to their letter of 6 January 1959. Hunt notes that Lough Cutra estates sold their interest in Bunratty Castle some considerable time ago, perhaps more than two years ago. The castle [Bunratty] is now vested in three trustees who are Hunt himself, Lady Gort and Desmond O Malley, solicitor, Limerick. The trustees have arranged a managerial agreement with Shannon airport authority to act as agents and managers of the castle. They have appointed Hunt as director and curator; letter (27 February 1959) from Joe O Malley, from Desmond J. O Malley solicitors, 10 Glentworth Street, Limerick, to John Hunt, Senior, that G.H. Walford, solicitor for Lord Gort, has written that it is proposed that Hunt take a portion of Bunratty Castle for his own occupation. Walford suggests that Hunt gets a fourteen-year lease at nominal rent of £1. Also mentions that it is probable that the Commissioners of Public Works would object to anyone but a caretaker residing in the castle. Size: 9 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00020 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): c. 24 April 1958 Description: Estimate for works to be completed at Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Size: 6pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00021 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Date unspecified Description: Estimates for the re-roofing of Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Puts forward various options for this task and the cost of each, for instance, difference in cost between using new and re-cycled materials. Size: 5pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00022 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Date unspecified Description: Statement outlining expenditure on restoration of Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Total spent thus far is approximately £8,000. Probably compiled by the Office of Public Works. Size: 3pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00023 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 15 May 1958 Description: Copy of letter from [ ], Archaeological Officer, [Bord Fáilte Éireann (Irish Tourist Board)], to Lord Gort, Hamsterly hall, Rowlands Gill, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Writes, ‘Although a tremendous amount of work and planning has gone into Bunratty Castle, you will, I think, agree that the Castle is far from completion as a Museum to house valuable period furnishings, or as the major attraction the Bord would wish to have in the Shannon area.’ Also, that the cost of works still outstanding is rather high and that it might be possible to spread some portion of the loan onto individuals and parties other than the [Bord] and the Office of Public Works. Suggests that a financial agreement be entered into by the principals involved to ensure the continuity of the castle and its scheduled contents as a period museum. Size: 1p |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00024 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): c. 11 June 1958 Description: Document compiled by Bord Fáilte Éireann (Irish Tourist Board) and suggesting items for discussion at a meeting between parties concerned with the renovation of Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Refers to the proposed establishment of a trust for the purpose of ensuring the continuance and care of the castle; agreement on appropriate authority to operate the castle; financing of the renovation scheme. Size: 1p |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00025 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 18 August 1958-1 September 1958 Description: File of letters written by Gordon Clark, Technical Department, Bord Fáilte Éireann (Irish Tourist Board), Mount Street Crescent, Dublin, to John Hunt, Senior, Drumleck, Baily, county Dublin. With one letter (18 August 1958) encloses copy of letter (19 August 1958) he sent to Lord Gort, Hamsterley Hall, Rowlands Gill, Newcastle-on-Tyne. In letter to Lord Gort, Clark writes of matters relating to the financing of the restoration of Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Also, they are of the opinion that the operation of the castle as a tourist attraction should be the subject of an agency agreement between the present trustees and Shannon Airport Development Authority. Further investment of Bord Fáilte Éireann funds is subject to satisfactory agreement. Clark also proposes that the ownership of the contents of the castle should be vested in trustees representative of the trustees of the castle, Bord Fáilte Éireann and a national institution. They are anxious that the project should be completed but there are difficulties caused by the fact that the cost of the project has doubled. It would be better if some private sources of investment were found, so as not to place the entire burden on public funds. In a second letter to Hunt (1 September 1958), Clark writes that Bord Fáilte Éireann is willing to give £6,100 towards the completion of the project upon named conditions. Size: 2 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00026 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 28 August 1958 Description: Copy of letter from Gordon Clark, Technical Department, Bord Fáilte Éireann (Irish Tourist Board), Mount Street Crescent, Dublin, to G.H. Walford, Messrs Walford, 27 Bolton Street, Piccadilly, London, solicitor for Lord Gort. In relation to the promotion of Bunratty Castle, county Clare, as a tourist attraction, writes that the most practical way is for the trustees of the castle and the Shannon Airport Development Authority to execute an agency agreement. In relation to this writes, ‘The suggestion envisages that, in return for the Airport Authority undertaking responsibility for all outgoings on the Castle for a stated period (10 years suggests itself), the Authority would receive the proceeds for the first five years and apportion these by agreement with Lord Gort for the second five years.’ Size: 2pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00027 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 4 November 1958 Description: Draft letter from John Hunt, Senior, Drumleck, Baily, county Dublin, to Brendan O Regan, [Chairman, Shannon Airport Authority]. Writes that he is anxious to know the position with regard to a financial settlement between Shannon Airport Authority and Bunratty Castle, county Clare, as until this happens, Bord Fáilte Éireann (Irish Tourist Board) will not make funds, already voted, available. Hunt has suggested that the admission fee to Bunratty Castle should be half a crown and that this should be sufficient to cover outgoings. Outlines what these outgoings would be, for instance, caretaker and wife, insurance, rates, Hunts own travel expenses etc. Size: 2pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00028 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 25 November 1958 Description: Letter from Gordon Clark, Bord Fáilte Éireann (Irish Tourist Board), to Mr [J…] McElgunn, Shannon Airport Authority, Shannon Airport, county Clare, in relation to the financing of the restoration work at Bunratty Castle, county Clare. The Shannon Airport Authority gave financial aid to the project and this letter relates to attempts to come to an agreement about the release of monies. Size: 1p |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00029 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 6 January 1959 Description: Letter from B. Fanning, for Secretary, Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland, to John Hunt, Senior, Drumleck, Baily, county Dublin, quoting from the Guardianship Deed dated 3 November 1954 that charges for admission to Bunratty Castle be decided by agreement between Lough Cutra Estates Limited and Lady Gort. Proposes rates of admission charges for members of the public and mentions that he is writing to Lady Gort, as tenant for life, in relation to this matter. Size: 1p |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00030 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 14 October 1959 Description: Incomplete letter from [ ], The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, Maryland, to John Hunt, Senior, Drumleck, Baily, county Dublin. Informs him that he received a letter from Richard H. Randall, Junior, advising that Hunt might be interested in acquiring a collection of torture instruments for display in the restored Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Randall wrote that he would advise Hunt of the collection belonging to the Walters Art Gallery. Gives provenance of the collection and details of its contents. Size: 1p |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00031 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 14 December 1959 Description: Letter from [F. O] Cearnaigh, for Secretary, Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland, to John Hunt, Senior, Drumleck, Baily, county Dublin, referring to his application dated 7 December 1959 for a licence to excavate at Bunratty, county Clare. Indicates that further information is required from Hunt to process the application. Size: 1p |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00032 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): [c. 1959] Description: Paper relating to the Bunratty Mound, perhaps published in the 'North Munster Antiquarian Journal' (volume VIII, number 2, 1959). States that the mound is about 200 yards from the north-west tower of Bunratty Castle, county Clare, and that T.J. Westropp, in a paper published in the journal of the north Munster Archaeological Society (volume III, number 4, 1915) suggested that it, together with the surrounding fosse, is the remains of the original Norman motte erected by Robert de Muscegrds in 1251. The paper presents the results of a recent excavation. Size: 4pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00033 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 22 January 1960 Description: Statement by P.J. Hartnett, Bord Fáilte Éireann (Irish Tourist Board), outlining works yet to be completed at Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Attached is a schedule of works to be carried out by way of a grant of £6,100 provided by Bord Fáilte Éireann. Size: 6pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00034 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 24 March 1960 Description: Letter from [ ] Ó [Crosáin], Secretary General, Office of the Minister of Finance, Dublin, to John Hunt, Senior, Drumleck, Baily, Howth, county Dublin. Refers to Hunts membership of the National Monuments Advisory Council and states that in accordance with legislation, the Council must now be reconstituted. Invites Hunt to be a member of the Council for a five-year period beginning 1 April 1960. Size: 1p |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00035 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 1 April 1960 Description: Letter from ‘Jim,’ Robinson, Keefe & Devane architects, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin, to John Hunt, Senior, enclosing an amended specification. The enclosed is an outline specification of work to be carried out in the restoration of Bunratty Castle, county Clare (c. March 1960). Size: 1 item |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00036 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 28 May 1960 Description: Menu for buffet at Bunratty Castle, county Clare, and draft of same. Size: 2 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00037 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Dates unspecified Description: File containing notes relating to medieval manners. Probably compiled as research for the organisation of medieval banquets. Includes document entitled 'Some notes on medieval manners, and some hints on the properties of food' (date unspecified). In relation to manners, for example, it states, 'Clean thou thy hands full well and eke your nails, or your neighbour will mislike you when he shares your dish'; transcription from 'The Babees Book or a 'Lytyl Report' of how young people should behave taken from 'Manners and Meals in Olden Times' (London: Early English Text Society, 1868). Size: 2 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00038 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 14 June 1960 Description: Letter from Denny C. Stokes, Major, 5 Cleveland Road, Ealing, London, to the Secretary of Lord Gort, Bunratty Castle, county Clare, with which he encloses (not present) folders which illustrate miniature dioramas designed by him and others. Suggests that miniature dioramas which illustrate episodes in the past history of the castle would add to the interest of visitors. Size: 1p |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00039 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Date unspecified Description: Handwritten notes relating to construction work at Bunratty Castle, county Clare, in the past, and reconstruction work at the present time. It is noted when some structures were built in the past as well as where restoration works are carried out now. Size: 3pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00040 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Dates unspecified Description: File containing lists of works to be carried out at Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Estimates in terms of time and finance for some works to be completed. One document may be a list of dates when John Hunt, Senior, visited the castle. If so, probably kept for the purpose of claiming expenses. Size: 3 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00041 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 26 July 1960-29 September 1960 Description: File of letters from Fitzgibbon Brothers, Plumbing and Heating Contractors, 24 Upper Gerald Griffin Street, Limerick, to John Hunt, Senior, Drumleck, Baily, county Dublin, in relation to specified plumbing works they agree to carry out at Bunratty Castle, county Clare. At least two of the letters (26 July 1960, 29 September 1960) relate to apartments on the top floor of the castle. Size: 5 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00042 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Dates unspecified Description: File of two letters from Julia Ryan, Bunratty, county Clare, to John Hunt, Senior. In one letter (date unspecified), she writes that she understands that Hunt is seeking a caretaker for the castle. Requests if he would consider a John Boland for the position. Size: 3 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00043 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): c. 25 August 1960 Description: File containing report and notes relating to excavation works carried out at Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Includes volume (c. 25 August 1960) containing handwritten notes relating to the basement. Includes description of structure, sketches, enumerates archaeological finds; volume (date unspecified) containing notes describing excavations at the garde robe and entrance. Size: 3 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00044 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 2 September 1960-23 September 1960 Description: File of two letters from G. Clancy & Co., 45 O Connell Street, Limerick, to John Hunt, Senior, Bunratty Castle, Bunratty, county Clare, giving estimates for electrical installations, including some for a flat in the castle. Size: 2 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00045 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 12 November 1960 Description: Letter from L.G.G. Ramsey, 10 Acacia Place, London, to John Hunt, Senior, and Putzel (Gertrude Hunt), making suggestions about restoration of Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Writer also states that [he] knows the Hunts do not wish their home to appear in 'The Connoisseur' but requests if they would allow publication of some of their favourite objects. Size: 2pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00046 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 21 November 1960 Description: Letter from Lord Sligo, Westport House, Westport, county Mayo, to John Hunt, Senior, Drumleck, Baily, county Dublin. Congratulates Hunt on the number of visitors they have had at Bunratty Castle, county Clare, during its first season. Size: 1p |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00047 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Date unspecified Description: Report in relation to the use to be made of various rooms at Bunratty Castle, county Clare, for instance, that the basement is to be used to exhibit local crafts, folk art, old agricultural implements and similar, to form a regional folk museum. Size: 4pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00048 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 8 June 1961-29 June 1961 Description: File of invoices issued by Beverly Smyth & Sons, removal contractors and general carriers, 30 South Anne Street, Dublin, to John Hunt, Senior, Drumleck, Howth, county Dublin, for the carriage of items relating to the restoration of Bunratty Castle, county Clare. One invoice (29 June 1961) is annotated 'Gort personal' and has a receipt recording payment by Hunt. Size: 2 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00049 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): c. 11 October 1961-24 September 1962 Description: File of material compiled by John Hunt, Senior, in relation to the claiming of expenses incurred while working on the renovation of Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Includes references to telephone calls he made, labour done by a carpenter and journeys made to Bunratty. Size: 5 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00050 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): c. November-December 1961 Description: Issue of journal entitled 'Ireland of the Welcomes,' volume 10, number 4. Includes article by L.G.G. Ramsey entitled 'Bunratty Restored.' Mentions that John Hunt, Senior, is honorary curator of Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Size: 36pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00051 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 4 November 1961 Description: Letter from [ ] [Run…], Stradbally Cottage, Castleconnell, county Limerick, to John Hunt, Senior, informing him that writer and another person have resigned from Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Size: 2pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00052 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): c. 1962 Description: Appointments diary [of John Hunt, Senior] for the year 1962. Contains notes relating to tasks completed and seems to be mostly in relation to the project to restore Bunratty Castle, county Clare. In some instances, records the length of telephone calls so perhaps used to calculate monies owed. Size: 39pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00053 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): c. 11 August 1962 Description: Programme in English and Irish for a medieval dinner held at Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Size: 4pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00054 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): c. September 1962 Description: Architects drawing by Robinson, Keefe & Devane, Architects, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin, showing the proposed display layout of the lower hall, ground floor, Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Size: 1 item |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00055 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Date unspecified Description: Architectural plan for the top floor level of the south solar, south range, Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Size: 1 item |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00056 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 15 April 1963 Description: Letter from C.S. Lynch, special projects manager, Shannon Free Airport, to John Hunt, Senior, Drumleck, Baily, county Dublin, that Brendan O Regan is anxious to revise the enclosed booklet on Bunratty Castle, county Clare, into a large glossy magazine and that more information should be given about the exhibits and various rooms. In this regard, encloses a typed copy of a tour guide taken down from Pa Crowe. Size: 1 item |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00057 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): c. 1963 Description: Membership card of John Hunt, Senior, for the International Castles Institute. Size: 1 item |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00058 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): c. 11 November [ ] Description: File of two copybooks containing handwritten notes commenting on two contemporary accounts of the siege of Bunratty, county Clare, which occurred in 1646. These were written by Richard Bellings, Secretary to the Supreme Confederate Council, and Admiral William Penn, father of the founder of Philadelphia, who took an important part in the defence of the castle. In one copybook in enclosed a letter (c. 11 November [ ]) from Joanne Clements, 1 St Helens Road, Booterstown, county Dublin, to John Hunt, Senior, in which she writes that she has typed out all his notes. Size: 2 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00059 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Date unspecified Description: Timetable for embroidery classes and craft classes to be given at Bunratty Castle, county Clare, by Evelyn Lyndsay, ‘Studio 39,’ 39 Kenilworth Square, Rathmines, Dublin. Size: 1p |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00060 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Date unspecified Description: Booklet entitled 'National Monuments A Concise Guide to Ancient Irish Structures For the use of all interested in the preservation and recording of the remains of the past in Ireland.' Issued by the Office of Public Works, Dublin. Size: 12pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00061 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Date unspecified Description: Document [in the hand of John Hunt, Senior, listing minor tasks to be completed as part of the restoration work at Bunratty Castle, county Clare]. Size: 1p |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00062 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): 4 February 1971-10 June 1971 Description: File of two letters from Desmond Guinness, Leixlip Castle, county Kildare, to John Hunt, Senior. In first letter (4 February 1971), thanks Hunt for agreeing to speak on Bunratty Castle, county Clare, at a seminar; in second letter (10 June 1971), gives details of arrangements for the talk. Size: 2 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00063 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): c. 1971 Description: Notice advertising that a seminar on the subject of Irish Art and Architecture will be hosted by the Irish Georgian Society between 20-26 June 1971. States that as part of the seminar, John Hunt, Senior, will be giving a lecture on the restoration of Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Size: 2pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00064 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Date unspecified Description: Handwritten note which reads, 'All referr[ing] to Lough Coutra [sic] (Gort's first visit to Ireland) Jack [buying] [Bunratty] for Gort Jack's complete charge of all decisions except pulling down 16th century buildings.' The name 'Jack' in this note probably refers to John Hunt, Senior. This note might have been used to enclose documents relating to Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Size: 1 item |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00065 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Date unspecified Description: Typescript notes describing various antique objects at Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Size: 3pp |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00066 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Dates unspecified Description: File of inventories of antiquities at Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Size: 2 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00067 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Date unspecified Description: File containing paper entitled 'A Short History of Bunratty Castle, Co. Clare' by John Hunt, Senior, as well as corrected version of same paper. The latter has manuscript amendments in [Hunts] hand. Size: 2 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00068 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Date unspecified Description: Handwritten notes, in the hand of John Hunt, Senior, relating to Bunratty Castle, county Clare, and taken from article by T.J. Westropp published in the 'Journal of the North Munster Archaeological Society' (volume III, number 4, 1915). Notes relate to the O Brien family ownership of the castle. Size: 1p |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00069 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Date unspecified Description: Brief notes in the hand of John Hunt, Senior, describing the past layout of the north chapel, Bunratty Castle, county Clare. Size: 1p |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00070 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Date unspecified Description: Rough sketch and brief description of the coat of arms of Lord Gort. Size: 1 item |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00071 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Dates unspecified Description: File containing sketch and tracings. Sketch is of scene with figures, probably intended to depict interior of Bunratty Castle, county Clare. It is unclear what some of the tracings show but probably intended to represent sections of the exterior. Size: 7 items |
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HM/ARCH/B1a/00072 Section Name: Hunt Family Files - Projects - Bunratty Castle, county Clare, c. 1952-71 |
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| Known Date(s): Date unspecified Description: Incomplete application form for licence to excavate in accordance with the National Monuments Acts (Ireland), 1930 and 1954. Size: 1 item |
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