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Meade, Matthew, 1912-1992, Jesuit priest
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Property developments at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin

File of material relating to developments at Rathfarnham Castle. Includes letters by Donal O'Buachalla, Fr Matthew Meade SJ, Rector, Rathfarnham, and Irish Fr Provincial Paddy Doyle SJ; market valuations for sites A and B by Hamilton and Hamilton Estates Limited; expressions of interest in the site by various groups of developers; letters by representatives of the Rathfarnham Traders Association.

Material concerning the Jesuits in New Ross, County Wexford in the seventeenth century

Material concerning the Jesuits in New Ross, County Wexford in the seventeenth century. Includes:

  • notes by Fr John MacErlean SJ (4pp);
  • letters from a Patrick Donovan, Upper Rosbercon, New Ross to Frs Matthew Meade and John MacErlean seeking information on the history of the Jesuits in New Ross, in particular the book of carols ‘A Pious Garland’ compiled by Fr Luke Wadding SJ, and information on Fr Hosschius Sidronius (31 January - 3 March 1948, 3 items, 18pp);
  • notes by Diarmaid Walsh, Coolcull House, Taghmon, County Wexford to Fr Stephenson (10 November 1971);
  • extract of an O.S. map indicating the site of the seventeenth century Jesuit church in New Ross (no scale given) and
  • note by Fr Fergus O'Donoghue SJ on the Jesuit presence in the town of Wexford (14 June 2000, 1p).

MacErlean, John Campbell, 1870-1950, Jesuit priest, historian and archivist

Letter to Fr Matthew Meade SJ from Sister M. Patrick, Presentation Convent, George’s Hill, Dublin, concerning a crucifix in their convent believed to have been once owned by St Francis Xavier

Letter to Fr Matthew Meade SJ from Sister M. Patrick, Presentation Convent, George’s Hill, Dublin, concerning a crucifix in their convent believed to have been once owned by St Francis Xavier. Includes extract concerning the crucifix from ‘St Joseph’s Sheaf’ of 1903 and brief illustrated pamphlet on the same topic.

Letter from Tom Bacon, solicitor to Fr Matthew Meade SJ, Rathfarnham Castle concerning the sale of premises, 37 Main Street

Letter from Tom Bacon, Solicitor, 9 Clare Street, Dublin 2 to Fr Matthew Meade SJ, Superior, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin 14 concerning the sale of premises, 37 Main Street by a publican, Patrick McDonald to Valdick Limited. Remarks that solicitors acting for Patrick McDonald have asked that the plot of land at the rear of the premises leased to him by the Jesuit Fathers be assigned to the new owners Valdick Limited.

Bacon, Thomas, solicitor

Letter from Thomas Bacon, solicitor to Fr Matthew Meade SJ, concerning the Jesuit Fathers' responsibility to the upkeep of the former entrance to Rathfarnham Castle

Part of a letter from Thomas Bacon, solicitor, 9 Clare Street, Dublin 2 to Fr Matthew Meade SJ (Superior), Rathfarnham Castle concerning the Jesuit Fathers' responsibility to the upkeep of the former entrance to Rathfarnham Castle and repairs to the gate lodge.

Bacon, Thomas, solicitor

Letter from Fr Matthew Meade SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin to Retreat Promoters concerning the new road and long term development plans

Copy letter from Fr Matthew Meade SJ, Director, Retreat House, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin to Retreat Promoters, Retreat House, Rathfarnham Castle concerning the new road and long term development plans and how these might affect Rathfarnham Castle. Reassures the Association that the work of the retreats will not be disrupted.

Meade, Matthew, 1912-1992, Jesuit priest

Jesuit Chaplains to Irish emigrants in Britain

In the late 1940s, Fr Leonard Sheil SJ (1897-1968) travelled to Britain in an effort to serve Irish emigrants. Fr Sheil was a familiar sight on his motorbike visiting building sites, construction camps, mines, steel works, oil refineries and industrial hostels. Frs Matthew Meade (1912-1992) and Kevin Laheen (1919-2019) also provided missions.

General papers on Irish Jesuit missions;

  • Letters to the Provincial from Irish Jesuit missioners which give their opinions and impression of mission work in England (1960-1961);
  • Irish Episcopal Commission for Emigrants Easter conferences (1960-1977) which concerns the attendance of the Jesuit Provincial (1960-1972) and reports of proceedings, minutes and addresses (1962; 1977);
  • Working Party on the Irish Emigrant Missions in England and Wales (1973);
  • Mission reports and statistics (1966-1975) including Jesuit missions (1966-1970) and Irish Catholic missions in England and Wales (1968; 1974-1975);
  • Jesuit Chaplains in Westminster and Birmingham Archdioceses (1966-1969);
  • Irish Chaplaincy Scheme (1971-1979) including conference reports (1978-1979), details of chaplains and services (1971; 1976-1977) and Jesuit appointments (1974-1979);
  • Irish Centre Advisory Service, Liverpool (1976) and
  • Lillie Road Centre London (1978).

Irish Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1830-

Fr Sean Noonan SJ

  • IE IJA J/513
  • File
  • 21 July 1938 - 4 January 1995
  • Part of Irish Jesuits

File containing material relating to Sean Noonan's admission to the Society and correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials relating to mission work, the provincial congregation and his final illness.

Noonan, Seán, 1919-1995, Jesuit priest

Fr Francis G Hennelly SJ

  • IE IJA J/507
  • File
  • 5 July 1930 - 13 February 1989
  • Part of Irish Jesuits

File containing papers relating to Francis Hennelly's admission to the Society of Jesus; his initial studies; family visits; time as a teacher at Clongowes Wood College; periods of residence at Mungret, County Limerick; St Ignatius College, Galway; Tullabeg, County Offaly; Gardiner Street, Dublin; ongoing illness and death.

Hennelly, Francis G, 1913-1989, Jesuit priest

'Dawning Day', compiled by the Juniors in Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin

Bound volumes entitled 'Dawning Day', compiled by the Juniors in Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin containing articles, poems and songs on the various missions - China, India and Australia. Binding is loose on 'Dawning Day', 10th edition. Includes photographs of Frs Edward Bourke, Gerald Kennedy and George Byrne, Mr Richard Harris, Mr John Moran, Wah Yan College, the graves of Frs Saul and McCullough.

Correspondence related to an incident at a dance at St Francis Xavier's Hall

  • IE IJA J/421/2
  • File
  • 30 November 1959 - 30 January 1960
  • Part of Irish Jesuits

File of correspondence related to an incident at a dance at St Francis Xavier's Hall, 29 November 1959, involving Michael P. Flynn, Station Sergeant, Garda Siochana and Mr Kevin O'Brien. Flynn is alleged to have used inappropriate language and both Flynn and Fr Troddyn (acting on behalf of O'Brien and himself) are seeking apologies.

Copy letter from Donal O'Buachalla and Company Ltd. to Mr. J. J. Donnellan, concerning the request to acquire additional land at the rear of his premises

Copy letter from Donal O'Buachalla and Company Ltd., 86 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 to Mr. J. J. Donnellan, Castle Inn, Rathfarnham, Dublin concerning the request by J. J. Donnellan to acquire additional land at the rear of his premises. Note to Fr Matthew Meade SJ (4 October 1978).

Donal O'Buachalla & Co. Ltd, property advisor, 1954-

Copy Agreement for sale for portion of land at Rathfarnham Castle

Parties:
Fr Joseph O'Connor SJ, Fr Joseph Ffrench SJ and Fr Charles Molony SJ, Rathfarnham Castle and the Right Honorable The Lord Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Dublin, City Hall, Dublin 2.

Property:
Portion of land at Rathfarnham Castle, 2 acres 1 rood, 37 perches and 8 square yards.

Terms and Conditions:
For the sum of £27,000

J.G. O'Connor & Co., solicitors

Account of Turas Na Sóisear, bicycle outings, Galway

Handwritten bound account entitled ‘Turas Na Sóisear’ which details Irish speaking cycling club for pupils at Coláiste Iognáid, Galway in the Galway area. Includes name of route, distance covered, account of route, names of party and hand drawn map. Inserts of pasted newspaper clippings. In Irish.