Supply of electricity to Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
- IE IJA FM/RATH/62
- Ffeil
- 2 November 1922 - 1 March 1923
A file relating to the supply of electricity to Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Supply of electricity to Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file relating to the supply of electricity to Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Report on the condition of sanitation services to Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Report on the condition of sanitation services to Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
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.
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Letter from H. W. Shea, Thomas Dockrell Sons and Company, House and Estate Agents, Auctioneers and Valuers, South Great George's Street, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 asking if the Society of Jesus would like to purchase additional lands at Rathfarnham.
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Recommendations on how to profitably manage the farm at Rathfarnham Castle
Typed recommendations on how to profitably manage the farm at Rathfarnham Castle.
Glass plate negative of the [Jesuit community] outside Rathfarnham Castle
Glass plate negative of the [Jesuit community] outside the main entrance, Rathfarnham Castle, possibly for the visit of the Fr John J McMahon SJ, 1962.
Photograph of Jesuits community at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Photograph of the community at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, 1915.
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Middle row: Charles Molony,, Stephen Farrell,
Front row: -, Charles Scantelbury, John Ryan, Joseph Brennan,
Letter from Tom Bacon, Solicitor, 9 Clare Street, Dublin 2 to Donal Ó Buachalla, 86 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 concerning the dangerous condition of some of the trees at Rathfarnham Castle.
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A file of letters relating to a small plot of land between Rathfarnham Castle and the golf course and the decision of the golf club to sell the plot of land to a builder. Includes a letter from J. Keane SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Fr Socius remarking that the building of houses on this plot of land would interfere with Rathfarnham Castle's privacy. Suggests the construction of a boundary wall along this plot (19 March 1929, 2pp).
Photograph of Br Stephen Fitzgerald SJ pouring milk
Photograph of Br Stephen Fitzgerald SJ pouring milk from a container into a pail.
Material relating to the seismograph in Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file relating to the seismograph in Rathfarnham Castle. Includes letters from Fr William O'Leary SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning the construction of the seismograph.
Farm account of Rathfarnham Castle
Farm account of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Seismograph diary for Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Seismograph diary for Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. Includes cuttings from news-papers reporting on various earthquakes around the world.
Copy form from Dublin County Council concerning the rating of new buildings constructed at Rathfarnham Castle (the Retreat House) (The new rate was set at £469.10.0).
Rateable valuation of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file relating to the rateable valuation of Rathfarnham Castle. Includes a letter from Donal Ó Buachalla and company, 86 Merrion Square, Dublin to Fr Patrick Doyle SJ, Rector, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin 14 remarking that the Rathfarnham property is '...included in the current (1970) Annual Revision Lists...(these lists) allows us an opportunity to take advantage of this listing to appeal the valuation on the general grounds of age, obsolescence, excess accommodation and the ever increasing costs of maintenance and security.'
Minute book of house consultations for Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Minute book of house consultations for Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
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Rates due on Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file relating to rates due on Rathfarnham Castle, an appeal by the Jesuit Fathers to be exempt from the rates and receipts for rates paid on the property.
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Valuation of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Valuation of Rathfarnham Castle before and after the construction of the Retreat House.
Letter from Hugh Kelly SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial John R McMahon SJ concerning the expenditure in Rathfarnham Castle and suggestions on how to reduce the fuel bill.
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Journal of Fr Minister at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Journal of Fr Minister at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, with two inserts on work to be done to the house and grounds (1948; 1950).
Journal of Fr Minister at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Handwritten journal of Fr Minister at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin detailing the comings and goings of the house.
Insurance policies held by the Jesuit Fathers, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file relating to various insurance policies held by the Jesuit Fathers, Rathfarnham Castle including workmen's compensation insurance, main building and outhouses, contents, motor, public liability, fire insurance.
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Letter from Lieutenant Colonel E.R. Blackburne Farrer, RMS Newfoundland to Fr Patrick Kenny SJ, Rector, Rathfarnham Castle, asking permission for a friend (Mrs Ramsey) to visit Rathfarnham Castle.
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Caretaker's lodges at Rathfarnham Castle and the sale of one of the lodges
A file relating to the caretaker's lodges at Rathfarnham Castle and the sale of one of the lodges (178 Rathfarnham Road) to Pat Boland who occupied the premises under a caretaker's agreement since 1970.
Caretakers agreements at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Caretakers agreements between Robert Breslin and William Hearne and the Jesuit Fathers, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
A file relating to the proposed development of Rathfarnham Castle for mixed residential use, parkland, office space, shopping and a hotel. Includes plans of the proposal.
Acquisition book for the library, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Acquisition book for the Father's library, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, with some inserts.
Material on the golden jubilee of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file relating to the golden jubilee of Rathfarnham Castle - 50 years as a Jesuit house. Includes lists of first Jesuits at Rathfarnham Castle, invited guests, letters from those who attended the celebrations including Éamon de Valera, President of Ireland and John Charles McQuaid, Archbishop of Dublin. Includes a letter from Archbishop John Charles McQuaid, Archbishop's House, Dublin 9 to Fr Fergal McGrath SJ remarking that he will not be able to attend the lunch after mass 'You will not miss my speech, I assure you, and the Province does not need to be told what I think.' (6 September 1963, 1p).
Typed memorandum outlining the present position of development plans for the Rathfarnham area by Dublin City Planning Authorities.
Letter from E. R. Blackburne Farrer, 36 Ross Court, Putney Heath, London to Fr Patrick Kenny SJ, Rector, Rathfarnham Castle remarking that he will be in Dublin and would like to pay a visit to Rathfarnham Castle with his daughter. E. R. Blackburne Farrer was born at Rathfarnham Castle in 1891.
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A file relating to the road widening scheme at Rathfarnham and work carried out by Dublin Corporation on part of the boundary wall of Rathfarnham Castle and the subsequent problems that arose due to the Corporation's failure to complete the work. Includes a letter from Tom Bacon, Solicitor (acting on behalf of the Jesuit Fathers), 9 Clare Street, Dublin to Fr McDonald SJ Remarks 'This matter has taken a new and interesting turn... Mr Beausang (Dublin Corporation).. .explained his predicament. Apparently in his final anxiety to get the work through he agreed our terms without obtaining any additional estimates as to the cost... Mr Beausang states that there is a deficiency of at least £7,000...There is no fund out of which this deficiency can be met...Mr Beausang's first suggestion was that the Jesuit Fathers would make a grant to the corporation of half the increased cost namely £3,500. When he was told that this was out of the question it was then suggested that you might disclaim the acquisition money £2,000.' (11 October 1956, 3pp).
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Litterae Annuae for Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Litterae Annuae (Annual letters) for Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Photograph of Irish Fr Provincial Charles O'Conor SJ, Archbishop John Charles McQuaid, Éamon de Valera (president of Ireland), Bishop Patrick Dunne and Fr Fergal McGrath SJ (Rector) on the occasion of Rathfarnham's Jubilee.
Minute book of the debating society, Rathfarnham Castle
Minute book of the debating society, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Valuation of Rathfarnham Castle, the contents and the sale of Rathfarnham Castle
A file relating to the valuation of Rathfarnham Castle, the contents and the sale of Rathfarnham Castle. Includes a description of the land and location maps (nd, 4pp).
Will of Mary E. O. Bolger and her bequest of £500 to the Jesuit Fathers, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file relating to the will of Mary E. O. Bolger and her bequest of £500 to the Jesuit Fathers, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Rules of the debating society, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Rules of the debating society for Jesuit juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Minute book of the debating society, Rathfarnham Castle
Minute book of the debating society, Rathfarnham Castle.
Construction of the bye-pass at Rathfarnham Castle
A file relating to the construction of the bye-pass at Rathfarnham Castle. Includes maps and plans.
Photocopy of an article by Frank McDonald published in the 'Irish Times' on Rathfarnham Castle entitled 'The Keys of this Castle go to a Speculator'.
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Minute book of the debating society, Rathfarnham Castle
Minute book of the debating society, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, with enclosed handwritten flyers for debates
Minute book of the Xavier Mission Guild, Juniorate, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Minute book of the Xavier Mission Guild, Juniorate, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Minute book of the Philosophy Society, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Minute book of the Philosophy Society, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
A file of letters from Fr Patrick O'Brien SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning the Juniors at Rathfarnham and the order of time.
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Custom book for the Jesuit Juniorate at Rathfarnham Castle
Custom book for the Jesuit Juniorate at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, at university and on holiday (villa).
Custom book for the Jesuit Juniorate at Rathfarnham Castle
Custom book for the Jesuit Juniorate at Rathfarnham Castle, with insert notes on the Jesuit tertianship.
Report describing the establishment of the Tertianship in Rathfarnham because of the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939.
A file relating to the Society of Jesus' decision to move the Noviceship and Juniorate from Tullabeg to Rathfarnham. This decision was made following the change of regulations of the National University requiring students to attend lectures in one of the University Colleges. Under the Royal University students had to pass examinations set by the University but could be prepared for the exams elsewhere.
A file relating to formation, order of time, customs, discipline amongst the Jesuit Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. Includes correspondence between Irish Fr Provincial and Fr Rector.
Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Letter from Mr Jeremiah Kelly SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ thanking Fr Nolan for his gift of records for the Juniors.
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Letter from Mr Edward J Coyne SJ, Rathfarnham Castle to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning a rockery constructed by the Jesuit Juniors. Remarks that they would like to place a statue of the Virgin on the rockery and asks for Fr Nolan's help.
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Letter from Fr Patrick Kenny SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Michael O'Grady SJ concerning a gift of £100 given to one of the Juniors (Joseph Dargan) to be used by the community at Rathfarnham. Remarks that good use will be made of the money.
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Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Beadles (Jesuit Junior) journal (diary) of the daily happenings at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. Inside cover gives the names of Beadle.
Photographs of the excavation and building of the swimming pool at Rathfarnham
Photographs of the excavation and building of the swimming pool at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Letters from Mr Thomas F. Ryan SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the obtaining of a piano for the Juniors and remarking that his brother has just taken up practising as a dentist in Dublin. Asks Fr Provincial to send patients to him.
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Photographs of the building of the Junior's wing, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file of photographs of the building of the Junior's wing, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Photograph of the library, Juniorate wing, at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Black and white photograph of the library, Juniorate wing, at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Photographs of Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Photographs of Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. Includes photographs of groups taking part in the Irish Month at Rathfarnham.
Photograph of scholastics at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Photograph of Jesuit Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin (originally in the papers of Aubrey Gwynn SJ - J10).
Front row: Edward Andrews, , James Brennan, Lambert McKenna, ;
Back row, l - r: John Ryan,
Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Beadles (Jesuit junior) journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Beadles (Jesuit junior) journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Photograph of a group of Jesuits at the conferring of the National University degrees
Photograph of a group of Jesuits at the conferring of the National University degrees. Includes: l-r: Edward Riordan, Michael Pelly, Charles O'Conor, Francis Shaw, Eugene Ward, James B Stephenson, Joseph O'Mara.
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Photograph of Juniors' Villa at Gormanstown
Photograph of Juniors' Villa at Gormanstown, County Meath.
Letter from James O'Kelly to Fr Rector concerning the health of one of the Vaughan Dempsey SJ
Letter from James O'Kelly, M.D., 53 Rathgar Road, Dublin to Fr Rector concerning the health of one of the Juniors (Vaughan Dempsey).
Letter from Vincent Dennehy SJ, 6 Mount Pleasant, College Road to Fr Rector concerning his trip home
Letter from Vincent Dennehy SJ, 6 Mount Pleasant, College Road, Cork to Fr Rector concerning his trip home and the improvement in his health. Remarks that he feels he will be fit again when the University re-opens.
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Letter from Edmond Fitzmaurice SJ, Ballincloher, County Kerry to Fr Joseph Darlington SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin regarding his health and the concern of Fr Rector when he returns to Rathfarnham. Remarks 'I thought on last Christmas night at the midnight mass that the reception of the vows of devotion was a kind of safeguard against having to be in doubt as to the Religious Life being my path home.'
Establishment of a summer school of Irish for Jesuits
A file relating to the establishment of a summer school of Irish for Jesuits and discussions concerning where the summer school should be located.
Letter from Michael Fitzmaurice, Ballincloher, County Kerry to Fr John Sullivan SJ concerning his son Edmond and his health.
Teaching and knowledge of Latin might be improved amongst the Juniors in the Irish Province
A file relating to ways in which the teaching and knowledge of Latin might be improved amongst the Juniors in the Irish Province.
University exam results from for Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file of University exam results from University Colle Dublin for Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Material related to related to the studies of Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file relating to the studies of Juniors. Includes a report compiled by a committee set up to investigate the studies undertaken by Juniors (Ordinatio Studiorum Juniorum Provinciae Hiberniae Societatis Jesu).
Programme for a day retreat for engaged couples at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Programme for a day retreat for engaged couples at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Diploma of membership of the Laymen's Retreat Association
Diploma of membership of the Laymen's Retreat Association (CLC).
Leaflet entitled 'Retreats at Rathfarnham Castle. Answers to Questions'
Leaflet issued by the Irish Messenger Office entitled 'Retreats at Rathfarnham Castle. Answers to Questions.'
Text of a speech delivered by [ ] at the dedication of the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes at Rathfarnham Castle.
Photograph of Cromwell's fort, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Photograph of Cromwell's fort, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Programme for a retreat for Belvedere College Union at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Programme for a retreat for Belvedere College Union during Holy Week at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Photographs of retreatants at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Group photographs of retreatants at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, and Rome, Italy with Fr John F O'Connor SJ, 1964.
Report of the first 25 years of the Retreat House at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Report of the first 25 years of the Retreat House at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, 11 March 1922 - 10 March 1947.
Retreat registers at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Retreat register for Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin containing the names and addresses of those attending retreats and the date attended.
'Boys Retreat Register' at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
'Boys Retreat Register' at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin containing the names and addresses of those attending retreats and the date attended.
'Our Lady's Register' at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
'Our Lady's Register' at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin containing the names and addresses of those attending retreats and the date attended.
Our Lady's Grotto, Rathfarnham erected by the employees of the Dublin United Tramways Company
A file relating to Our Lady's Grotto, Rathfarnham erected by the employees of the Dublin United Tramways Company, including a history and photographs.
Text of a speech by [ ] on the occasion of a visit by a special envoy of the Pope to Rathfarnham Castle. Expresses thanks for the Pope's blessing for the Retreat House and describes the work carried out by the Retreat House.
Letter from Fr Eugene Ward SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial John R McMahon SJ asking him to say Mass for the promoters of the Retreat House and to have dinner afterwards.
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Minute book of the Layman's Retreat Association, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Minute book of the Layman's Retreat Association, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin (This Association subsequently operated from Milltown Park).
A file relating to a letter from Fr Patrick Barrett SJ, The Retreat House, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Archbishop Edward J. Byrne, Archbishop's House, Dublin asking him to make a personal subscription towards the building of a new oratory or chapel for the Retreat House. Describes the unsuitability of the existing chapel. (17 November 1926, 1p). Includes a copy letter from Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ to the Archbishop apologising for any upset caused by Fr Barrett's letter (22 November 1926, 2pp).
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'Register of the Sacred Heart' at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
'Register of the Sacred Heart' at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin containing the names and addresses of those attending retreats and the date attended.
List of promoters of weekend retreats at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Alphabetical list of promoters of weekend retreats at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Register of retreats at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Register of retreats at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin containing the names and addresses of those attending retreats and the date attended.
Material relating to the Knights of Loyola
A file relating to the Knights of Loyola at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Letter from Fr Tom Counihan SJ, Retreat House, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Michael O'Grady SJ concerning the number of retreats being organised at Rathfarnham. Refers to the need for a kitchen and remarks that funds could be raised through the Layman's Retreat Association.
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Letter from Michael Scott, Architect, 19 Merrion Square, Dublin to Fr Joseph Erraught SJ, Retreat House, Rathfarnham Castle concerning the erection of a statue of St Ignatius by the sculptor Oisín Kelly at Rathfarnham and payment for same.
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List of retreat promoters, from Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Bound list of retreat promoters, from Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Report written by Fr Tom Counihan SJ on retreats held at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Report written by Fr Tom Counihan SJ on various retreats held at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
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A file of letters from Fr Joseph Erraught SJ to Irish Fr Provincial O'Grady SJ expressing his concerns over the retreats organised at Rathfarnham and how the organisation of the Retreat House might be improved.
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Letter from Irish Fr Provincial, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr Joseph Erraught SJ concerning the availability of rooms in Gardiner Street for retreats. Remarks that there is a shortage of space in the house. Continues that it may be necessary for Rathfarnham to 'cede' some rooms.
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