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A file relating to the abandonment of a procession that was due to take place to celebrate St Patrick's day in Galway. The decision was made to abandon the procession after it became apparent that the IRA had been invited to take part. Includes a lengthy letter from Fr John Joy SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ concerning the situation. Remarks that Fr O'Farrell, SJ, as President of the Gaelic League, was invited to be Chief Marshal and became very upset when he discovered that the IRA were to take part. Remarks that he (Fr Joy) had an interview with the Bishop who was very angry. Explains how it was decided to abandon the procession (13 March 1933, 12pp).

A file relating to the Burses founded in the Apostolic School, Mungret College but given to All Hallows. Includes note explaining the provenance of the correspondence (25 September 1977) and documents such as; Lord Emly Burse (January 1883, 2 items); Boyce Burse (23 June 1905 - 10 October 1910, 5 items); Michael Leahy bequest (20 October 1909 - 31 May 1912, 4 items); Madeline Josephine M. Sampson Burse (St. Marie Therese of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face, 3 May - 6 June 1913, 2 items); Canon Doyle Burse (24 October - 28 November 1922, 5 items); letter from Fr O'Donnell SJ to Fr Edward Cahill SJ relating to ‘De Jure Burses’ (12 September [ ], 4pp).

A file relating to Burses offered to Mungret by the diocese of St Augustine, Florida for the training of priests.

A file relating to the Burses offered to Mungret for the training of priests for the Diocese of Wilcania Forbes, Australia (by donor from Rhode, County Offaly, home-place of Bishop John Dunne).

Also includes typed list of gifts and burses to Mungret (1882-1965).

A file of lists and catalogues of past pupils of Missionaries of the Apostolic School, Mungret. Includes corrected lists and correspondence concerning the lists.

Catalogues of benefactors. Includes the names of benefactors, the date on which the donation was made and the amount of money donated. Includes details of the benefactors wishes. Includes a memorandum (by Fr Patrick Joy SJ) on Benefactor's Masses in Mungret College (nd, 8pp).

A file relating to the closure of the Philosophate at Mungret Apostolic School.

A file of consultor's letters from Fr Andrew J O'Reilly SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning Religious Knowledge examinations in the College, the church, a meeting with the Bishop and the community.

A file of Consultor's letters from Fr Edward Masterson SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning community matters.

Consultor's letters from Fr Henry Potter SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the closure of the college. Recommends that it should be re-opened. Remarks 'The school brought us into close contact with the people and was a very big factor in establishing our influence. It gave us too a different and more important footing than the other religious orders.

Consultor's letters from Fr Richaed W Gallagher SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the community and church.

Consultor's letters from Fr William F. Byrne SJ, St Ignatius College to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the community and college.

A file relating to the controversy between Dr Edward Thomas O'Dwyer, Bishop of Limerick and Mungret College concerning the admission of lay boys to the College. The file contains manuscript material written by Fr Thomas Morrissey SJ. In a summary he remarks that the Bishop saw the presence of lay students at Mungret 'as a threat to his seminary' (nd, 1p). Includes correspondence, and prospectus for Mungret College, 1882, Annual reports of the Irish Apostolic School, Mungret, 1889 and 1895.

A file relating to the controversy surrounding the Apostolic and Lay Schools, Mungret College and the separation of the two schools following intervention by the Bishop of Limerick and a Decree of Propaganda. Includes correspondence relating to the valuation of the property and the question of the ownership of the Mungret property. Includes a certificate of valuation (25 June 1921, 7pp) and various financial accounts. Includes a ground floor plan and front elevation of Mungret College. Finally, in 1928 a further session of the Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith decided the transference of the Lay School should not be insisted on but that the two schools should be administered separately (21 April 1928, 1p). Includes letters from Michael Curly, Archbishop of Baltimore offering his support to Mungret College. Refers also to the 'Mungret Case' (23 August 1928; 22 December 1928 - 4 February 1932, 5 items) and photographs of Cardinal's visit to Mungret, 1928 (2 items)

Correspondence between Fr Redmond F. Roche SJ and Fr D. Ryan, St Patrick's College, Thurles, County Tipperary concerning the continuation of teaching philosophy and theology through Latin.

A file of correspondence between T. N. Redington, Galway Urban District Council and Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning the closure of St Ignatius College, Galway.

A file of correspondence between the Bishop of Galway, Michael Browne, D.D., Mount St Mary's, Galway and Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning the attendance of Jesuit Scholastics at University College, Galway. Includes a letter from the Bishop insisting that his permission is sought and remarking that the Jesuit Order is not exempt.

A file of correspondence between William S. Fitzgerald, Secretary, Galway Chamber of Commerce and Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning the closure of St Ignatius College, Galway.

A file of correspondence relating to the University Bill and the affiliation of Mungret College following University changes in Ireland. Includes a summary of University Examinations (Royal University) taken by students in Mungret.

File of letters and copy of letters related to the postponement of the Penny Dinners in Galway at Columban Hall and its eventual re-establishment. Correspondence between Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kiernan SJ, Fr John MacSheahan SJ, Rector, St Ignatius Church, Galway and Thomas O'Doherty, Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora, relating to Bishop O'Doherty’s pastoral letter in which he indirectly refers to the Penny Dinners and the Jesuits, when he condemns dances organised in aid of Penny Dinners by non – Jesuits, ‘I have the strongest possible objection to the means of raising money employed last January…who can control the evils perpetuated in motor cars' (6 April 1926). Includes correspondence between Fr John MacSheahan SJ, Rector, St Ignatius Church, Galway and M. O. Lainn, Clerk, Galway Urban District Council, relating to the re-establishment of Penny Dinners.

A file relating to day pupils in Mungret College and the O'Malley Scheme.

Decree issued by Fr General appointing Fr Patrick McWilliams SJ, Rector of St Ignatius College, Galway.

A file relating to the difficulties between the Apostolic and Lay School. Includes suggestions towards a solution of the difficulties (nd, 1p).

Copy of contract document, ‘Proposed Science Room, St Ignatius College, Galway: Document E Specification for the electrical installation including Scheduled, Summary and Form of tender’ by J. A Kenny & Partners, Consulting Engineers, Eglington House, Eglington Street, Galway for Fr John Hughes SJ, (Rector), St Ignatius College, Galway. Includes insert of copy of memorandum of agreement between Fr Pearse O'Higgins SJ, (Rector) St Ignatius College, Galway and Patrick Dolan, Electrical Contractor, Shangort, Barna, County Galway (1959) and specifications and general conditions of contract for the ‘Proposed Erection of Science Room at St. Ignatius College, Galway for Very Rev. Fr. John Hughes SJ Rector’ by Patrick Tobin, Consulting Engineer, 22, Eyre square, Galway.

Correspondence between Fr John MacSheahan SJ, Rector, St Ignatius College, Galway and Fr James O’Dea, Dean, University College Galway over concerns of Fr O’Dea, that pressure was applied to female students to attend Mass and attend the Children of Mary Sodality at St Ignatius Church, instead of the university, ultra vires the authority of St Ignatius Church.

A file relating to Fr William Lockington's collecting/fund-raising tour to the United States of America. A full explanation of how this tour came about is contained in the file.

Receipts for purchase of grave space at Galway cemetery and the burial of Fr Patrick O'Reilly SJ (1902); reply to Fr John MacSheahan SJ from B. Tierney regarding his offer to purchase grave space (19 December 1922) cost of three grave at Bohermore (£6 each) (29 May 1934); quotation from James Stewart, Building Contractor for kerbing to Jesuit graves and surround (21 June 1938-15 March 1956); plan of graves in Jesuit plot, Galway taken from maps and records in Corporation Office which details the graves wand who is buried there (2 October 1968).

File of material related to the Jesuit response to the lack of housing provision in Galway for vulnerable groups in society such as the aged. Includes newspapers articles from 'The Connacht Tribune' and 'Connacht Sentinel' written by or quoting Jesuits, in relation to housing in Galway, ’No house should be held by one: Five priests plead for the aged poor’ (Connacht Sentinel, 13 May 1969) and ‘Flats for the Aged of Galway’ by Fr Charles O'Connor SJ, (The Connacht Tribune, 8 August 1969); correspondence between Fr Charles O'Connor and various individuals on the subject of housing for the aged including Brendan Holland, Hollands'; P. J. Watters, Town Clerk, Galway; The Mayor of Galway; Bobby Molly, T.D.; the editor of the 'Connacht Sentinel'.

Letter from Fr Charles McKenna SJ, Mungret College to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ concerning a chapter Fr William Ronan SJ wishes to include in the Custom Book of Mungret College. Raises an objection to the contents of the chapter. Includes the relevant chapter.

Letter from Fr William Delany SJ, President, University College, Dublin, 85 & 86 Stephen's Green, Dublin to Fr William Ronan SJ thanking him for a donation of £500. Includes a receipt for the donation.

Copy of a letter from Irish Fr Provincial Cecil McGarry SJ to Fr Francis Joy SJ, Belvedere College asking him for a brief summary of the history of Mungret Apostolic School. Includes a copy of Fr Joy's summary.

Letter from Sr. [ ] Sutton, Ursuline Convent, Avranches, France to Fr William Ronan SJ approving of his plans [to open an Apostolic School]. Remarks '…you can act as you say we both trust and rely on you and the Provincial for safeguarding our interests during our interests during our lives after which all will be yours.'

Letter from John MacEvilly, Bishop of Galway to Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ declining an invitation to preach on St. Patrick's Day.

Letters and legal opinion on the 'Mungret Building Case' and the draft scheme for the Agricultural School.

A file of letters concerning Mungret, Fr Joseph Bourke's decision to quit Mungret and the possibility of the Holy Ghost Fathers taking over the premises. Includes letters from Fr Timothy O'Keeffe SJ, College of the Sacred Heart, Crescent, Limerick to Fr William Ronan SJ on the matter and a letter from Fr Ronan SJ to [ ] .

Copies of letters from A. J. Considine, College House, Galway to Fr John MacSheahan SJ, Rector, Ignatius College, Galway concerning the use of Irish in Religious ceremonies. Includes an article published in a newspaper on the subjects entitled 'United Front for Language Promising Move in Galway to Gaelicise City.'

Letters from Br William McCartney SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning community matters with particular reference to the staff employed by the community.

Letters from Edmond Downing SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning community matters and a potential candidate for the Society.

Letters from Father General to the Rector of the Jesuit community at St Ignatius College, Galway.

A file of letters from Fr Andrew MacArdle SJ (Fr Superior), St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning community matters and matters relating to the college. Includes a letter asking for permission to sell a portion of a field opposite the college to '…an important local man - Chairman of the Board of Guardians.' (4 October 1913, 8pp).

Letters from Fr Edmund W Donovan SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning community matters. The first letter is written in his capacity as Admonitor.

A file of letters (including a summary) from Fr General Peter Beckx SJ, Fiesole, Italy to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ concerning the establishment of Mungret College as a Jesuit College and his approval for the project.

A file of letters from French Fr Provincial Henri Chambellan SJ, Paris, France to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ granting permission to Fr Jean-Baptist René SJ and other French Jesuits to work in the Apostolic School, Mungret College.

A file of letters from Fr Henry Foley SJ (Fr Superior), St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning community matters and matters relating to the college. Includes a letter referring to the Black and Tans. Remarks 'You would not believe what conscienceless vindictive brutes they are. They fired into one of the Curate's houses…They have also considerably damaged the town by throwing grenades into the shops.' (20 September [ ], 2pp). Includes a letter referring to the outbreak of 'flu in Galway. Remarks that there have been a number of deaths. Refers to St Ignatius Hall and remarks that it has not been used because there is no lighting or heating installed. (25 February 1919, 4pp).

Letters from Fr James Rabbitte SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his interest in the Sodality of St Peter Claver and his wish to obtain faculties to hear confession.

Letters from Fr John Barragry SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning community matters and recommending a candidate to join the Society.

A file of letters from Fr John MacSheahan SJ (Superior), St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning community matters and matters relating to the college including financial matters and the re-opening of the school. Remarks that the prospect of the college re-opening has prompted enquiries from interested parents (11 January 1928, 2pp).

Letters from Fr Rector of Mungret College, Limerick to the Irish Fr Provincial including Thomas V. Nolan SJ; Edward Cahill SJ; James Corboy SJ; Edward Dillon SJ; John T Kelly SJ; Brian MacMahon SJ and Gerard Perrott SJ.

Letters from Fr Robert Fulton SJ to the Rector, Fr Jean-Baptist René SJ concerning Mungret College. Refers to Dr Molloy and his attitude to the college. Remarks that Lord Emly is very well disposed towards Mungret. Fr Fulton SJ was a Visitor appointed by Fr General. Dr Molloy was a member of the Educational Endowments Commission.

A file of letters from Fr William Ronan SJ to members of the community and the Apostolic students at Mungret concerning his fund-raising trip to America.

A file of letters from Fr William Ronan SJ to Fr Jean-Baptist René SJ concerning his fund-raising trip to and around America. Includes typescript copies of the letters by Fr Thomas Morrissey SJ.

A file of letters from Fr William Ronan SJ from various locations (convents mainly) to Fr Jean-Baptist René SJ concerning Mungret prior to Fr Ronan's departure for America.

A file of letters from Fr William Ronan SJ to Fr Jean-Baptist René SJ concerning Mungret after Fr Ronan's return from America.

A file of letters from Fr William Ronan SJ to Fr Jean-Baptist René SJ concerning Mungret. The letters were written following Fr Ronan's discovery that Fr Jean-Baptist René SJ was leaving Mungret.

A file of letters from Fr William Ronan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ concerning Mungret. Includes a letter written from St Mary's, Athlone remarking that if the Society of Jesus do not take Mungret then it will be offered to the Holy Ghost Fathers (nd, 11pp). Includes a letter written from the College of the Sacred Heart, Crescent, Limerick concerning a meeting with the Bishop (Dr Butler). Remarks that the Bishop did not know that the Society was interested in taking Mungret '…otherwise he would not have consented to Lord Emly's request to invite the Fathers of the H. Ghost' (29 December 1881, 13pp). Includes a letter written from the College of the Sacred Heart, Crescent, Limerick concerning a system of studies for Mungret. Remarks that the trustees have made a condition that agriculture must be taught but have agreed that the teaching of chemistry and botany would fulfil this condition. Refers to the Holy Ghost fathers efforts to get Mungret. (9 January 1882, 8pp). Includes letters relating to Fr Bourke's surrender of Mungret to the Bishop of Limerick (15 January 1882 - 10 February 1882, 4 items). Includes letters relating to the Bishop's acceptance of the Society's terms and conditions for Mungret. Asks Fr Provincial for a subscription to the Apostolic School. Refers to the clear distinction between the Lay school and Apostolic School. (24 February 1882- 6 March 1882, 3 items). Includes letters relating to the decision to follow the University rather than the Intermediate programme of studies at Mungret. (26 March 1882 - 31 March 1882, 4 items). Includes letters relating to the dedication of Mungret to the Sacred Heart. (15 August 1882 - 9 September 1882, 3 items).

A file of letters from the Superiors, Frs John T Kelly SJ and Redmond Roche SJ, of the Apostolic School, Mungret College, Limerick to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the administration of the Apostolic School, its finances and students.

A file of letters relating to [money bequeathed to Mungret] by Miss Sutton (a nun in the Ursuline Convent, Avranches, France).

Letters relating to Mungret National Schools, County Limerick and the question of overhanging branches from the Mungret College property.

A file of copies of letters relating to the training of priests for Latin and South America, prepared by Fr Michael Hurley SJ, with responses by Frs Dan McDoanld, Francis Joy and John T Kelly.

A file relating to teaching through Irish. Includes a letter from Fr John Egan SJ, to editor of 'An Claidheamh Soluis', promoting the teaching of Irish [1912], naming the Irish teachers at St Ignatius College and that the 'Claidheamh' is mad throughout the school. Includes a detailed letter from Fr Francis McSwiggan SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran, SJ explaining why he thinks Irish is not suitable as a medium for teaching other subjects ([ ] May 1940, 4pp),

A file relating to the 'Bruton Controversy/Debt'. In February 1884, Dr Bruton, a Dublin merchant transferred, to the Apostolic School, Mungret, a debt of £869.2.6 owed to him by Clongowes. According to Bruton's document of transfer, Clongowes was to pay the debt within a reasonable time, and, pending the payment of the principal sum was to pay, in addition, 3% yearly interest to the Apostolic School. Clongowes refused to pay the principal sum or the interest Includes a letter from Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Rector, Fr James Corboy SJ, Mungret College remarking that he has instructed Fr Nicholas J Tomkin SJ, Rector of Clongowes to pay £332.15.4 to Mungret. Remarks that Fr General decided that Clongowes should pay half the interest due on the debt and '…put an end finally to all disputes about the debt.' (25 June 1917, 2pp).

File of correspondence and copies of documents related to the new building at St Ignatius College, Galway and subsequent work done on the building including the staircase and window frames. Includes copy of correspondence between Irish Fr Provincial Laurence J. Kieran and Rectors, Fr John MacSheahan SJ and Fr Andrew O'Reilly SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway regarding the new building and differences of opinion about plans; copy of garden agreement between Kate Egan, Sea Road, Galway, Thomas Byrne, 3 Ely Place, Galway and Fr John MacSheahan SJ, (Rector), St. Ignatius College, Galway (March 1937); consultors’ opinions on the new building and acquiring property; plan of St Ignatius College and Church with new building shaded (October 1937); tenders for Galway building (17 May 1938); proposals and contracts for work; receipts; sketch of the present altar; guarantees; particulars of work carried out; correspondence between Neil H. Nolan Electrical & Radio, 2 Ardilaun Road, Clonliffe Road, Dublin and Fr Andrew O'Reilly SJ,(Rector) St Ignatius College, Galway.

Correspondence between Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ, Fr John MacSheahan SJ, Rector, St Ignatius, Galway and Thomas O'Doherty, Bishop of Galway and Kilmacduagh relating to the authority of the Bishop in insisting that the acts and five minutes sermons are connected, and limiting the number of Masses said at St Ignatius. Refers to the university sodality question, and Fr O'Dea mentioned that he didn't bring it to the Bishops attention (Canon Davis).

File of correspondence related to the valuation and purchase of plot know as Nuttall’s Garden, Raleigh Row between Fr O’ Connor SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway and Joyce, Mackie & Lougheed, Auctioneers, 34 Eyre Square, Galway, Ambrose J. Roche, Auctioneer, 8 Forster Street, Galway, Richard G. Emerson, Solicitor, 22 Eyre Square, Galway. Includes valuation for purchase purposes of the value of a building site belonging to Messrs. McNamara, Maxwell & Co. Ltd.

Original correspondence with title page 'Litterae et Documenta', which gives an index to the following:

• 17 December 1858, reply of Dr MacEvillly, Bishop of Galway to Vice-Provincial Joseph Lentaigne;

• 15 April 1859, grants permission to preach, establish a college etc..(copy by Fr Robert Haly SJ 15 April 1859);

• 5 June 1858, Altare Maius Ecclesia Sti. Patricii in oppodo Galviae Privilegiatum designatur;

• 2 August 1860, Dr MacEvillly, Bishop of Galway, grants permission for the erection of Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Convent, Taylor’s Hill;

• 2 February 1863, copy of faculties to hear Confessions granted by Dr MacEvillly, Bishop of Galway;

• 18 February 1863, faculties to hear Confessions granted by Dr MacEvillly, Bishop of Galway to Fr Stephan Farrell;

• 17 January 1871, Fr Nicholas Walsh SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin to Fr Murphy re: Dr Nulty and examination for faculties to hear Confessions;

• 23 March 1874, Fr Alfred Murphy SJ re: faculties of Regulars to hear Confessions outside their own Churches;

• 6 August 1880, Fr Philip O'Connell SJ to Bishop re: Diocesan regulations;

• 1888, Memoriale Visitationis Provinciae Hiberniae (1 ms. copy, 2 printed copies) and letter from Father Provincial Timothy Kenny to Fr Hughes regarding memorial (27 July 1888);

• 25 December 1890, Father Provincial Timothy Kenny SJ gives extract from a letter from Father General dated 20 October 1890;

• 15 April 1907, Unum Altare in privatis sacellis domorum Soc. Iesu Privilegiatum designari potest;

• 28 August 1914, Vote of sympathy from the Board of Guardians, Galway Union, on occasion of the death of Father General;

• 8 September 1914, Vote of sympathy from the Council of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality on occasion of the death of Father General;

• 15 May 1919, Vote of sympathy from the Board of Guardians, Galway Union, on occasion of Fr Donovan’s death;

• 16 May 1919, Fr Henry Foley SJ to Mr Mullery, Secretary, the Board of Guardians, Galway Union;

• 10 February 1923, Fides Matrimonii Contracti a Lettia Monica Leatham, quae in Ecclesia Catholica (Jesuit) an. 1898 baptizata est. and

• 1810-1896, Necrologia Provinciae Hiberniae Soc..

A file relating to a petition signed by members of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary urging the Jesuit Fathers not to close St Ignatius College, Galway.

Enquiry by Walter T. Murphy, Michigan, USA to Fr John Humphreys SJ relating to the supposed Jesuit involvement in a piscatorial school in Galway. Includes letters between Fr Humphreys and Padraig Folen, and Fr Humphreys response to Mr Murphy, with a copy of an article by Luke J. Tanney, O.P in which the Piscatorial School in Galway was a Dominican foundation and not a foundation of the Jesuits.

A file relating to the preparation of a prospectus for Mungret Apostolic School, Limerick.

File relating to the land at Renmore belonging to the Jesuit Fathers at St Ignatius’ Galway. Includes précis of evidence between the Jesuit Fathers and Galway Corporation and correspondence between W.B Gavin & Co. Solicitors, Fr Robert McGoran SJ, Galway and Donal O’ Buachall & Co. Ltd.

A file relating to a proposal to sell 70/80 acres of the Mungret property to the Department of Education for a proposed University.

A file relating to various proposals over the years to extend and add to the existing buildings at Mungret College. Includes plans. Includes an extensive file relating to the building of the swimming pool (10 October 1963 - 17 February 1965, 60 items).

A file relating to the purchase of additional farm land adjoining Mungret. Includes a letter from Fr General Franz Wernz SJ, Rome to Fr James Tomkin SJ (Rector), Mungret College granting permission for a farm adjoining Mungret to be bought. Includes copies of documents relating to the possibility of purchasing Purcell's farm

File of material found in envelope, entitled Free State papers:

• copy of a page from The Freeman’s Journal (12 April 1922);

• newspaper clipping, Bulletin, L’Etat libre d’Irlande (written in French) (9 December 1922);

• copy of a note from the Red Cross secretary Champain, London (on behalf of Sir Arthur Stanley), acknowledging receipt of your letter (3 December) and in reply ‘I am directed to say…My Society feels that it cannot at the moment take any action in the matter’ on the subject of the treatment of civilians in Ireland (13 December 1922);

• letters from Madame Chaponniére-Chaix, ex-President, International Council of Woman, Geneva, Switzerland (16 December 1922-26 January 1923) to ‘My dear President’ (of International Council of Woman, Lady Aberdeen, Aboyne, Scotland). The first letter (written in French) comments on the potential for a Red Cross mission to Ireland (16 December 1922). The second letter (written in English), refers to a letter received from Miss O'Brennan, through the Peace and Freedom League, regarding a visit from the Police at Dr Lynn’s Hospital and the arrest of Miss Mary Comerford. Madame Chaponniére-Chaix doesn’t believe that the time is right for a Red Cross mission to Ireland (26 January 1923);

• copy of note ‘Projet Hayes Humanity Dublin’ which refers to Madame Chaponniére-Chaix and the establishment of the Red Cross in Ireland (In French), (nd.);

• leaflet entitled ‘The extreme penalty’ which details the words of Mr Eamon Aylward in relation to his involvement in disturbances in Kilkenny "The extreme penalty”: Mr. Eamon Aylward, in the document with his signature attached which has been found upon an irregular captured by the Kilkenny force, has lighted up, as by a lightning flash, the criminality of the militarist attack upon the people...but that such an order could be issued by a man blaspheming the honourable name of Irish Republican will reveal to the people the tyranny that they have escaped (1922);

• letter from Richard Mulcahy, Commander-in-Chief, Oglaigh na hEireann, Dublin to Miss Margaret MacNeill, Industrial Schools Office, Government Buildings apologising for keeping ‘those papers so long’ and ‘that the Red Cross people have been suitable replied to’ (25 January 1923);

• pamphlets to the electors of the National University recommending the candidates Eoin Mac Neill and Patrick McGilligan [1927];

• handwritten notes on the resignation Eoin Mac Neill from the boundary commission and events surrounding his candidacy for the university election of 1927;

Sketch maps of plot of ground at ‘Small Crane’, William Street West, Galway. Details location in relation to Galway city and St Ignatius Catholic Church in colour and a more detailed perimeter of plot of land is illustrated. Scale is given. Includes a letter from Ed. Ralph Ryan, Chartered Engineer, 1 Montpellier Terrace, Galway to Fr Pearse O'Higgins SJ, Rector, St Ignatius College, Galway referring to the site map. A note by Fr Tom Scully SJ indicates the total area excluding and including the walls in perches.

A file relating to the stained glass windows and wooden benches for the chapel at Mungret College - stain glass from Duhamel-Marette, Évreux, Eure, France and benches from The Limerick Warehouse Compnay.

Photocopies relating to the Golden Jubilee of Mungret College.

A file concerning the opening of Canisius Preparatory School, Beechwood, Ranelagh. Includes a letter from Fr Charles O'Conor SJ discussing the different names for the school and the location. Remarks that he is arranging to see the house at Sandford owned by the Bewley family.

Notices related to the times and frequency of masses during the Triduum of Renovation and Manual Masses.