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Diary of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School.

Diary of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School, with list of Prefects on inside page.

Diary of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School.

Diaries of the Senior Apostolic Prefect of Mungret Apostolic School, with insert list of Prefects.

Diaries of the Apostolic School, Mungret. Includes loose inserts.

Handwritten diary by Apostolic student, The Crescent and Mungret College detailing daily religious events, visits and excursions, illnesses, examination results, roles of students (Prefect, Librarian, Washroom..), and sports (swimming, boating, cricket).

Hand-drawn maps by [J G Barry] of Limerick Model Farm with a summary of the crops grown on the farm (oats, barley, turnips..) and the amount of land (acres, roods and perches) devoted to each crop.

Letter from Fr William Ronan SJ, Parochial House, Houston, Texas to Mother [ ] concerning a nephew of hers who wishes to enter the Apostolic School. Remarks that he will do all he can help however 'We must then leave the rest to God'.

List of Mungret men ordained for Mobile and Birmingham, Alabama, USA.

Catalogue of Lay and Apostolic Students, Mungret College. Annonatation in red pen indicates what happened to certain individuals '. (Catalogue same as SC/MUNG/68).

Catalogue of Lay and Apostolic Students, Mungret College. Pasted note on inside cover, explains annotation of list to indicate who 'Apostolics, in both schools and Lay School Priests'. (Catalogue same as SC/MUNG/68).

Catalogue of Lay and Apostolic Students, Mungret College. Some annotation of list to indicate who became priests. (Catalogue same as SC/MUNG/68, 72).

Catalogue of Lay and Apostolic Students, Mungret College. Includes insert listing Mungret College captains (1897-1964) (Catalogue same as SC/MUNG/68).

Letter from Fr William Ronan SJ, Mungret College, Limerick to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ concerning four Apostolics who have matriculated in the Royal Irish University.

Copy of the advertisement seeking students for the Apostolic School, Mungret College which appeared in the 'Munster News'.

Typed copy of letter from M. Brogan (Agricultural Inspector), 4 Drumcondra Terrace, Dublin to [Dear Sir] concerning the good results of the students attending Mungret Agricultural College, taken from publication.

Letter from M. Fitz[ ], Ss Peter and Paul's, Clonmel to Fr William Ronan SJ seeking a place in the Apostolic School for a young friend, Michael Scully., 'a most promising boy of fourteen years of age', and giving family background. Says that he is going to America with bishop permission to collect for the Cathedral.

A file containing statistics relating to the Apostolic College, Mungret College 1880 - 1977. The statistics relate to those who 'persevered' with their vocation, i.e. those who were ordained or who died during their studies. Note on Brendan Bracken and his leaving Mungret College.

Brief history of the Apostolic School, Mungret College and those who attended the Apostolic School.

Summary written by [ ] of Rev. Fr Director's opening speech at the Sodality Conference concerning the Apostolic Students.

Report on the Apostolic School, Mungret including numbers who entered, names and addresses of some past students, Rectors and Superiors.

Letter from Patrick Griffin, Woburn, Mass., USA to Fr William Ronan SJ asking for a prospectus for Mungret College with a view to training as a priest.

List of deeds relating to the original Mungret farm up to 1895, in Mungret College safe, 5 March 1926, signed Fr George Redington Roche SJ.

Declaration form to be filled in by a parent/guardian of a student entering the Apostolic School, Mungret College (Form D).

Letter from Fr William Ronan SJ, Lisdoonvarna, Atlantic View Hotel to Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating SJ concerning questions from Fr General about the establishment of Mungret College as a diocesan seminary.

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.

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.

Letter from William Ronan SJ, Mungret College, Limerick to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ concerning the Bishop's wish that a member of the Jesuit community at Mungret should attend his conference.

Copy of letter from Fr William Ronan SJ, College of the Sacred Heart, Crescent, Limerick to the Bishop of Limerick [Dr G. Butler] assuring him that Masses said in the chapel at Mungret will only be said for those living in Mungret and their friends and relatives. Includes Fr Tuite's approval.

Handwritten account by Fr William Ronan SJ of funds collected for Mungret Apostolic School.

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

Typescript copies of correspondence concerning Mungret College following Fr William Ronan's return from his fund-raising tour of America, by Fr Thomas Morrissey SJ.

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.

Typed account of the opposition to Fr William Ronan's proposal for Mungret.

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.

Typescript copies of Fr William Ronan's letters written prior to his fund-raising trip to America by Fr Thomas Morrissey SJ. Includes details of his fund-raising in Ireland and retreats given by him. Includes a page of quotations from the Mungret Annual.

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.

Typed notes concerning Fr William Ronan's fund-raising tour of America.

Circular letter issued on behalf of the Apostolic College of the Sacred Heart, Mungret Abbey, Limerick by Fr William Ronan SJ, seeking donations from American benefactors, issued from College of St Francis Xavier, 39 West 15th Street, New York City.

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).

Short biography of Fr William Ronan SJ by Rev. James F. Cassidy, BA entitled 'A Saintly Irish Jesuit'.

A file containing various accounts, biographical details and obituary of Fr William Ronan SJ founder and first Rector of the Apostolic School.

Letter from [ ] D. Murphy, Cork Club, Cork to Fr William Ronan SJ concerning a scheme for Mungret and objections to the scheme that must be considered by the Judicial Commissioners. Gives advice 'I do not think you can do better than make use of the ready talent and quick wit of Charlie Doyle, who beside being an old Jesuit boy, has a local knowledge which will stand him in good stead'.

Summary by [ ] of the facts concerning the transfer of Mungret from the Trustees firstly to Fr Joseph Bourke and subsequently to the Society of Jesus in the name of Frs William Ronan SJ and Thomas Finlay 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.

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 T. H. Kenny, Solicitor, 55 George Street, Limerick to Fr William Ronan SJ, Mungret concerning the drawing up of a scheme to be attached to the lease for Mungret College.

Plaque to commemorate the association of the past students of Mungret, and the building of this hall.

Photograph of the M. Abbe l'Heritier (standing), sitting l-r: Frs William Ronan, William Sutton and Thomas Head. 4 members of the orginal staff of Mungret. Taken by Dominic Kelly SJ.

Material related to a past pupil of Mungret College Fr T.M. Long, (left school in 1921), who worked for many years in Sri Lanka as a teacher. A stamp enclosed, bearing image of Fr T.M. Long.

Photograph of the Third Club at Mungret College, with Fr Francis X. O'Sullivan SJ, taken by C & L Walsh.

Diary of the Sacristy, Mungret College, Limerick which details events and happenings at the chapel of Mungret College. Includes duties such as Laundry and how to serve mass etc.

Includes back row, l-r: Eric Guiry, Maurice Leahy, Paddy Kelly, Eric Cantillon, Aidan Ennis, Bro. James Kavanagh, John Purcell, Paddy Meagher, John Paul Leonard.
Middle row, l-r: Bro. George Fallon, John Redmond, Paddy Coffey, Michael O'Meara, Kieran Fitzgerald, Gerry McLaughlin, Paddy Crowe, Bro. Paddy Brady, Brendan Murray.
Front row: Bro. Thomas Murphy, Jack Brennan, Cyril Perrott, Rev. Fr John J. MacMahon, Redmond Roche, Tom Kelly, John Deevy.

Handwritten notes (with typed copy) concerning a deed relating to the Free Burses for Mungret Apostolic School. A note by Fr Thomas Morrissey SJ remarks that the deed does not appear to be extant. This deed does exist, see SC/MUNG/121.

Mungret College crest as worn by James Moran in competing for the college at athletics.

Catalogue for Mungret Apostolic College which lists the alumni who have become bishops, priests, theologians, philosophers and members of religious order not yet ordained and obituaries. Includes reference to Jesuits.

'A Catholic Unionist; The Life and Times of William Monsell: First Baron Emly of Tervoe (1812-1894)' by Matthew Potter, The Treaty Press, Limerick.

File of photographs of Mungret College past pupils.

• Michael O'Shea at Tullabeg, nd;
• John Moore, Michael O’ Shea, Tom Deasy [1948-1950];
• Tom Deasy Jim Moran, Michael O’ Shea [1948-1950];
• All Ireland Sports - Outside Barry’s Hotel, May 1949. ‘Solomee’, -?, Hogan and self (Jim Moran);
• Interpros? - Michael O'Shea, John Moore, Frank Moran [1949-1950];
• Rugby match between Belvedere College and Mungret College, including Michael O'Shea [1948-1950];
• Karl Mullen (captain of the British Isles Rugby touring team (Lions) 1950), outside Mungret College with Michael O'Shea, Tony O'Connor, Frank Moran, Jim Moran, Dick Parkinson, Joe Fahy and John Moore (Autumn 1950)
• Michael O'Shea running.

Text of a play by Fr Edward Cahill SJ entitled 'The Abbot of Mungret: a drama in four acts', published by the Office of the Irish Messenger.

Copies of images of Lord Emly's house at Tervoe, County Limerick. The pillars at the front of the house were used at the front of Mungret College.

File of documents related to Mungret Apostolic School, on the right of the Society of Jesus to the lands and buildings of Mungret College and the question at issue between the Lay College and the Apostolic School of Mungret.

Abstract of the customs of Mungret College, drawn up with the authorisation of his Paternity the Rev. J. Beckx. Notes the Order of Time' for each day, the food eaten at each meal, lists first, second and third class feasts and their dates, describes the clothes worn (with prices) by priests and brothers etc., Spirituals, Scholar's Refectory,

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).

Map entitled ‘SITE PLAN MUNGRET COLLEGE, CO. LIMERICK’, reproduced from the Ordnance Survey. Map is centred on the Mungret area. Includes main routes, buildings, directional arrow, scale and typewritten inscription ‘D. O'Buachall & Co. LTD, 86 Merrion Square, Dublin’.

Copy of the Mungret Eagle, Vol. 1, No. 2 which details past pupils activities, news and the annual union dinner.

Card advertising a debate between the Cumann na Gaelige, Coláiste Mungairit and Cumann Gaelach Coláiste Iognáid, Gallimh, entitled ‘Gur tabhachtai d’ eirinn an talmhaiocht na aon tionscal eile’.

Index cards, arranged alphabetically, of former students of Mungret who later became Jesuits. Various information on cards which include names, date of entry and departure from Mungret, place of philosophy, date of ordination and mission. (Dates relate to late nineteenth and early twentieth century, for example, 91 - 95 is 1891 - 1895; 26-6-07 is 26/06/1907)

Expenditure ledger for Mungret College, Limerick which details payments for gas, electricity, postage, telephone, stationary, books, printers and rates.

Investment register which details the share investment that the Mungret Apostolic School has made. Includes investment history with figures.

Assets and Payments book which details assets invested in shares, the interest made on these shares and payments made.

Abstract of the customs of Mungret College (in Fr William Ronan's handwriting). Notes the Order of Time' for each day, the food eaten at each meal, lists first, second and third class feasts and their dates, describes the clothes worn (with prices) by priests and brothers.

Folio ledger of monthly credit and debit accounts for Mungret Apostolic School.

Admission register for Mungret College which details, date of admission, name of pupil, date of birth, admission age, name of parent or guardian, address, occupation of parent or guardian, school previously attended by pupil, school career, date of withdrawal, remarks. With index to names.

Programmes invitations, tickets and reviews relating to theatricals, including comedies, tragedies, operettas, librettos and pantomimes, staged by pupils of the Mungret College and Apostolic School. Includes reference to New Years Holiday, Shrovetide, Shrove Tuesday, St Patrick’s Day, Feast of St Francis Xavier and Christmas Holidays.

Cash expense book for Mungret Apostolic School. Details the date, expenses and totals for each month.

Details of income and expenditure for Mungret Apostolic School. Includes list of pensions, apostolic subscriptions, money for masses, bank details, farm income and expenditure and building funds.

Introduction to format of French Apostolic schools (French), list of Seminarists and Lay students, diary of school life (Latin) and individual student results.

Burse book and benefactors for Mungret College and Mungret Apostolic School. Includes name of benefactors, date, amounts donated and remarks. Individual statements regarding each donation are made, as are promises of donations. Includes individual notes and letters from benefactors; William Ronan, Marianne Scully.

Ground floor plan of Mungret College, Limerick indicating division of rooms, for example, chapel, sacristy, class room, principal corridor. Includes scale and compass direction and an example of the front elevation of the building. Apppears in 'Annual report of the Apostolic School of Ireland'.

Minutes and meeting notes of the Society of St Vincent de Paul, Conference of St Nessan, Mungret College, Limerick and minutes of the Second Club Debating Society.

Custom Book for Mungret College (in Fr William Ronan's handwriting). Copy of letter from Fr Ronan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial on duties of the Minister and Moderator of Mungret College (26 November 1882).

Register of the Sodality of the Holy Angels, Mungret College, Limerick. The register details names and addresses of all boys who were in the Sodality on September 1914 until February 1962 and the date received into the Sodality. Includes a list of directors of the Sodality from the foundation in 1891 to 1956.

Annual report of the Apostolic School of Ireland, 1884 - 1885. Contains a sketch of the organisation of the Apostolic school, various extracts from the school diary and letters from the Rev. W. Ronan SJ to the fathers and students of Mungret College.

Two documents in typescript form which catalogue the Rectors of Mungret from 1882 - 1962, Superiors of the Apostolic School 1882 - 1959 and a list of developments at Mungret from 1858 - 1963.

Photograph of past Mungret men on Jesuit mission in Hong Kong. Names are back row: left to right, Thomas Cooney, George McCaul, Richard Harris, Edmund Sullivan, mise (Patrick Walsh). Front row: Frs Eddie Bourke, Richard Gallagher and George Byrne.

Incomplete letter regarding the curriculum in Mungret Apostolic School, Limerick. Signed ‘Thos Read’.
Superior of the Apostolic School, 1888-91: Thomas Head.

Letter from Fr General Peter Beckx SJ to Fr William Ronan SJ, Rector of Mungret College, Limerick, in relation to a donation of £700 made to the college. (Handwritten; in Latin).

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.

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.

Poems written by Frs John Redmond and Fr Frank McSwiggan SJ prompted by the closing of Mungret College.

Lines by Fr Frank McSwiggan SJ prompted by the thought of Mungret closing and the number of priests who left her classrooms for the priesthood.

Photocopies relating to the Golden Jubilee of Mungret College.

List of papers relating to Mungret College in the Archives of the Irish Province (4 packets). The list was drawn up by Fr Michael Browne SJ

Letter from E & G Stapleton, Solicitors, 29 Molesworth Street, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ asking if a constitution of Mungret College exists.

Copy of a letter from Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Rector, Fr Edward Dillon SJ concerning the purchase of additional farm land adjacent to Mungret.

Custom book for Mungret Apostolic College. Typed document giving some guiding principles for Apostolic students at Mungret College.

Suggestions, submitted by the Trustees, Lord Emly and others for a new scheme for Mungret.

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

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