- IE IJA J/456
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- 1835-1924
Part of Irish Jesuits
Delany, William, 1835-1924, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Delany, William, 1835-1924, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Handwritten memorandum by Fr William Delany SJ, regarding the purchase of Killiney Castle by the Society of Jesus. Describes in detail the events leading up to, and surrounding, the purchase of the property. Describes how Fr Walsh (Irish Fr Provincial) insisted on telling the Cardinal about the purchase before the transfer had been completed ‘He went accordingly and returned in a very short time quite disappointed. The Cardinal had received the proposal unfavourably...’. Continues ‘I then said it would be my duty at once to inform Mr Warren (owner of Killiney castle) of this difficulty...He replied that it did not surprise him as he half suspected the Cardinal wished to have the place himself...’. Refers to his (Fr Delany’s) meeting with the Cardinal who finally agreed to allow the deal with Mr Warren to be completed. Remarks that a second meeting with Mr Warren revealed that a better offer had been received and accepted by him ‘I was much disappointed of course and asked him the purchaser’s name and the terms. He told me Mr Richard Martin had bought the property for 11,000 cash...’. Describes a meeting with Mr Martin and their agreement ‘...I finally asked him what he would have for his bargain as he had said he brought it as a speculation. He replied...£1,000 on his bargain.’. Concludes that the purchase of property was completed a few weeks later.
Delany, William, 1835-1924, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr William Delany SJ to Fr William Ronan SJ thanking him for a donation of £500
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
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.
Delany, William, 1835-1924, Jesuit priest
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
A memorandum regarding University College and the work done there since it was entrusted to the Jesuit Fathers, its present position and its relations to the Catholic University submitted by Rev. William Delany SJ to the Episcopal Committee on Education.
Delany, William, 1835-1924, Jesuit priest
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
Copy of published letter written by Fr William Delany SJ, President, University College, Dublin concerning the Jesuit Fathers continuing the management of University College. Fr Delany remarks that St Stephen’s Green would not be suitable as a University building ‘There is no room for the necessary buildings and grounds.’. Also states ‘...that it should be national in its constitution and should be governed from within, not by any mere section of the Catholic community...’. Includes handwritten notations. Appears in publication, p.15.
Delany, William, 1835-1924, Jesuit priest
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
Letter from R. Donovan, Dublin Commission, Royal University Buildings, Dublin to Rev William Delany SJ requesting a list of Fellows of the Royal University teaching in University College, Dublin. Includes a list of the Fellows detailing dates of appointment, ages, subjects taught, number of lectures delivered and academic distinctions.
Donovan, Robert, 1862-1934, journalist and professor
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
Copy letter from Rev William Delany SJ, University College, St Stephen's Green, Dublin to the Archbishop of Dublin, William J. Walsh concerning the application of the Governing Body of University College for three years tenancy of the St Stephen's Green buildings. Remarks ‘The first essential preliminary to the transfer is obviously [to] providing a home for this community to which they may transfer their belongings...’. States that he has searched the neighbourhood for a suitable hall of residence where Jesuit Fathers could also live. Continues ‘...the most I could secure were two houses some 6 minutes walk from each other. No. 35 Lower Leeson Street... and Winton House, Winton Road...’. Remarks that these two houses although physically separate ‘...will be under one jurisdiction the responsible head being the superior in Leeson Street.’. Concludes ‘...I recognise most fully the advantage of having the new Institution begin its existence in the old home of Newman’s “Catholic University” and this helps me to go not merely with resignation but with positive gladness.’.
Delany, William, 1835-1924, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr William Delany SJ to the Archbishop of Dublin concerning a formal application to Rome
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
Copy letter from Fr William Delany SJ, University College, St Stephen's Green, Dublin to the Archbishop of Dublin concerning a formal application to [Rome]. Remarks 'I am not skilled in the forms of the Curia and if anything in the enclosed might be otherwise expressed I shall gladly amend it on hearing from your Grace.’.
Delany, William, 1835-1924, Jesuit priest
Notes written by Fr William Delany SJ detailing the correspondence with the Archbishop of Dublin
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
Notes written by Fr William Delany SJ detailing the correspondence between him and the Archbishop of Dublin, William J. Walsh.
Delany, William, 1835-1924, Jesuit priest
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
Copy petition addressed to the Pope written in Latin outlining the transfer of the Jesuit community from St Stephen’s Green to Lower Leeson Street.
Delany, William, 1835-1924, Jesuit priest
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
Copy letter from Fr William Delany SJ, University College, St Stephen's Green, Dublin to the Archbishop of Dublin, William J. Walsh concerning a letter he has received from the Archbishop which he describes ‘...as a great relief to me...’. Remarks ‘...the case does not come under the recent legislation, but I thought it safer to make the application as suggested by your Grace. Time is so important now that it is a comfort not to have to wait for Rome.’.
Delany, William, 1835-1924, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Letter from Fr William Delany SJ, 35 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin to Mr Francis Bergin, Civil Engineer, Architect and Estate Surveyor in which he replies to Mr Bergin’s letter of the same date concerning architectural plans for University Hall. Expresses his regret that a misunderstanding has occurred and gives a detailed account of the situation and reasons why another set of plans were sought.
Delany, William, 1835-1924, Jesuit priest