The Society of Archivists* (or its Irish equivalent?) would probably know more about him, and he may have also been a member of the Institute of Paper Conservation (now the Institute of Conservation)** - got a feeling the latter's where I may have heard his name. Will let you know if I uncover anything on him.

* http://www.archives.org.uk/thesociety.html

** http://www.icon.org.uk/