- IE IJA SC/GALW/1
- 1700 - 2020
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Newspaper clippings on the 450th anniversary of the founding of the Jesuit Order
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Photocopies of newspaper clippings from the ‘Galway Advertiser’ which comments on the 450th anniversary of the founding of the Jesuit Order. Gives a brief history of the Jesuits in Galway. Includes a photograph of a Past Pupils Union annual dinner c. 1948.
The Galway Advertiser, newspaper
List of various material of historical interest concerning the Jesuits in Galway
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List, detailing material in a brown box of various material of historical interest concerning the Jesuits in Galway. Material has now been catalogued within the archives.
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Photocopies of entries for the Jesuit community at Galway and at St Ignatius College, contained in the Jesuit publication, the Irish Province News.
Newspaper article on 17th century altar stone
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Photocopy of newspaper article from The Irish Times entitled ‘Work on historical Galway shop ordered to stop’ which references an altar stone belonging to the Jesuits during the 17th century which had been smashed by Cromwell.
Irish Times Limited, 1859-
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Notes on Galway Diocese.
Centenary of the St Ignatius Church and College, Galway
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Documents relating to events organised in 1963 to celebrate the centenary of the St Ignatius Church and College in Galway. Includes programme of events; ‘the Men’s Sodality of Our Lady and The Jesuits in Galway’; menus; concert programmes, messages from Dr Michael Browne, Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora and Father General John Janssens SJ; letter from Fr Francis Finegan SJ to Rector, Fr Pearse O'Higgins SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway on a centenary brochure (2 November 1963); list of principal events of contrary celebrations (1963); rough plan of church placings; ‘Ceiliuradh Cead - Bliana Cholaside Iognáid. Deire Fomhir 1963’; ‘Cuirm Ceoil St Ignatius Centenary Celebrations 1863 - 1963 Concert’ and notes.
Beginnings of the Jesuits in Galway
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Information related to the beginnings of the College and Church in Galway and history of persons and events related to the Jesuits in Galway. Written at the time of the centenary celebrations (1963) more than likely by Fr Francis Finegan SJ. Includes list of past pupils who became priests and their present location; details of renovations to the interior of St. Ignatius Church; list of rectors and vice-rectors of St Ignatius, Galway; background to the history of St Ignatius, Galway; details of decorative engraving on walls at the back of Powell’s at Miss Jordan's bookshop (11 December 1963).
Finegan, Francis J, 1909-2011, Jesuit priest
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The Elements of Euclid Explain’d
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‘The Elements of Euclid Explain’d, in a new, but most easie method.’3rd Edition by Fr Claude Millet de Chales SJ, published in Oxford, 1700. Printed by L.L. for M. Gillyflower at the Spread-Eagle in Westminister–Hall and W. Freeman at the Bible over against the Middle-Temple-Gate, in Fleet-Street, 1700.
With inscriptions, ‘1703 Dec 23 Mr Phil[bishop] E[x] lib Jno (John) Ellis’, stamp of ‘N Riordan’ and ‘Edwin Barton from his father’
Presented to Fr Fergal McGrath SJ by Frances Riordan, 23 St Clements Rd, Harrogate, England (March 1953).
Dechales, Claude François Milliet, 1621-1678, Jesuit priest and mathematician
Manuscript by Donncha Bán Ó Flionn of poems and songs
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Manuscript by Donncha Bán Ó Flionn of poems and songs in Irish. With inscription: ‘Seán Ó Síocháin a bhronn ar A of SI a, Meitheamh, 1934 ’(A present from Seán Ó Síocháin to A of the SJ, June 1934) (Seán Ó Síocháin was GAA Secretary from Cill na Marta, Cork). Broken spine. End papers have watermark, 1 Grove Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
Ó Síocháin, Seán, 1914-1997, General Secretary of GAA and singer
Copy of indenture concerning Sherwood Fields, Galway between Louisa Whaley and Martin Hernon
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Parties:
Louisa Whaley, widow, Olive Meade and John Whaley, all of Robertstown, Naas, County Kildare and Martin Hernon, William Street, West Galway, farmer.
Property:
Plot of ground marked number nineteen on the map or plans of Sherwood Fields, in the parish of Rahoon and West Liberties in the town of Galway containing one rood and twenty-two perches Irish Plantation measure.
Terms and Conditions:
To hold from 29 September 1894 for aterm of 999 years subject to a rent of £5.10.0
Copy of indenture concerning Sherwood Fields, Galway between Martin Hernon and Jesuit fathers
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Parties:
Martin Hernon, William Street, West Galway, farmer and Frs John Hughes, James Forristal and Dominick Kelly all of St Ignatius College, Galway.
Property:
Plot of ground marked number nineteen on the map or plans of Sherwood Fields, in the parish of Rahoon and West Liberties, in the town of Galway containing one rood and twenty-two perches Irish Plantation measure.
Terms & Conditions:
999 years from 29 September 1894 at a yearly rent of £5.10.0.
Pupil names that entered Coláiste Iognáid SJ
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Bound handwritten volume of pupil names that entered Coláiste Iognáid SJ, Gallimh, 1903 - 1939.
School register for St Ignatius College, Galway
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Handwritten school register which lists pupils and teachers at Coláiste Iognáid (as Gaelige), giving attendance and marks.
Pupil fees for St Ignatius College, Galway
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Bound register of payment of fees by pupils of St Ignatius College, Galway, (1888 - 1904; 1903 - 1940). Contains handwritten information under the following typewritten headings; name; class; birth date; address; remarks and rate of payment of fees. Arranged chronologically and alphabetically.
Address list of pupils of St Ignatius College, Galway
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Handwritten address book of pupils of St Ignatius College, Galway. Arranged alphabetically under the following headings: name; address; birth; parent/guardian; parents address. Earliest pupil born 1893-latest born 1912.
School Attendance Committee, Galway
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Minutes of School Attendance Committee meetings in Galway City, which references parents served with notices for failure to send children to school. Includes list of members of the board - no Jesuit involved. Note on front 'Has nothing to do with house but came to us probably through Fr A. O'Reilly. His uncle Canon Nestor was chairman at the end'. Index at rear of volume, and two inserts from parents outlining reasons for failure to send to school (1926).
Primary and secondary education in Galway
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File of material related to the primary school and secondary school in Galway and school policies. Includes details of lectures, lecture notes and reports entitled 'Developing Education in the Seventies'; 'Risking a Lost Culture'; 'Church and State in Secondary Education' (Autumn 1968); the Jesuits and education in Galway; statement of policy for Coláiste Iognáid; 'Scoil Naisiunta'; 'Problems of a minority language in Education (31 October 1971). In Irish and English.
Newspaper clippings relating to Land Struggle
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Hard backed journal with pasted newspaper clippings from the 19th century which mostly relate to the Land Struggle. Includes index at the front.
Newsletter entitled 'The Classical Caper'
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Typewritten and handwritten newsletter (1961-1963) and printed publication produced in commemoration of the centenary celebrations of the school (1963) by the students of Coláiste Iognáid. Includes articles by pupils on school activities including: sports, theatricals, clubs, societies, quizzes, letters to the editor, editorial, book and film reviews, poetry, jokes, postbag and current affairs. In Irish and English.
School newspaper entitled 'Monitor'
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School paper entitled ‘Monitor’ written by the students of Coláiste Iognáid. Includes articles by pupils on school activities such as rowing, school council, quizzes, debating, puzzles, jokes, survey. Editorial and society pages. In Irish and English.
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Newspaper by the students of Coláiste Iognáid entitled ‘Tuairim’, Vol.1,2 and Vol. 2, 1. The cover of April 1969 (3 copies) has an image of Che Guevara on its front cover. Articles relate to the stories of students attending Coláiste Iognáid and their interpretation at current local, national and world events. Includes articles on the debating society, quiz, editorial, basketball, judo, football, Marxism and poetry. It appears 'Tuairim' issue for November was not published, and was banned.
School magazine by students of Coláiste Iognáid entitled ‘iognáid’
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School magazine by students of Coláiste Iognáid entitled ‘iognáid’ which includes articles on poetry, advertisements, library news, Jes senior rugby, mountaineering club, art work, quotes of students, crossword, debating and colour photographs of staff, students, rowing club, orchestra, hockey and rugby.
Coláiste Iognáid Booklet - Deed of Covenant
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Leaflet outlining the history and developments of the Jesuits in Galway and of Coláiste Iognáid, with a request and information for parental funding in the form of a direct cash gift or deed of covenant. Includes details of covenant benefits, sketch map of school are and proposed development programme.
Prize medal for Athletic Sports, St Ignatius College, Galway
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Bronze prize medal for Athletic Sports at St Ignatius College, Galway. The description of the medal is as follows. On obverse: ‘View in perspective of church. Above, COLLEGIUM S. IGNATI SOC. JESU GALVIENSE. In exergue A.M.D.G. Signed, J. WOODHOUSE A R H A.’; Reverse: ‘Across, PRIZE MEDAL enclosed in sprays of oak-leaves and acorns, ends crossed and tied. Above, Imperial crown. Around, a circle of egg and ornament. Diam. 2.55”. Bronze. By John Woodhouse. Serrated rim.’ Includes letters and shadings of medal by Ruth Dromgoole, Department of Education, National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin to Fr Andrew O'Reilly SJ (26 March 1946) and Fr McGrath SJ (6 February 1950) as she was preparing a catalogue of a collection of medals in the museum.
O'Reilly, Andrew, 1903-1979, Jesuit priest
‘Teach Trealmhach le Leigint’ (A Louer Meublé)
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Programme for play ‘Teach Trealmhach le Leigint’ (A Louer Meublé) held at Coláiste Iognáid, Galway. Details argument of play in two Acts (In English). On the rear, the cast of play is given. (In Irish)
Ticket for a film on the life of Fr John Sullivan SJ
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Ticket for a film on the life of Fr John Sullivan SJ, 'Of whom the worlds knows least’, held at Columban Hall, Sea Road, Galway. Sponsored by the St Ignatius Past Pupils’ Union.
Junior students at St Ignatius' College, Galway
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Group of junior students in four rows with their two teachers, Mr O’ Shea and Mr Scallon (Mr Scallan). Taken outdoors by Keogh Bros. Ltd. Names printed on one mounted print.
Keogh Brothers, photographers
St Ignatius' College, Galway, school group, with seven Jesuit priests
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School group at St Ignatius College, Galway, in five rows with Frs William Stephenson, William Byrne, Richard Gallagher, John MacSheahan, (Vice -Rector), Michael Fitzgibbon, Jerome O'Mahony, Bartholomew Coghlan. Taken outdoors by Clement J. Leaper, Nuns' Island, Galway. Names handwritten on paper.
St Ignatius' College, Galway, school group
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School group of St Ignatius College, Galway, in seven rows with five priests, including Fr John MacSheahan SJ (centre), and five lay teachers. Taken outdoors Robert William Simmons.
Simmons, Robert William, photographer
St Ignatius' College, Galway, classrooms
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Photographs of students in class at St Ignatius College, Galway. The doors interconnecting the classrooms are open therefore you can view different classes. A Jesuit is standing in both photographs.
St Ignatius' College, Galway, students with Fr Richard Gallagher SJ
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Black and white photograph class taken outdoors, with Fr Richard Gallagher SJ in the centre.
Photograph of the St Ignatius Rowing Club on a river
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Group photograph of the ‘St. Ignatius R[owing] C[lub] 1936’, on the river rowing. Same individuals as in SC/GALW/3/84.
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Group photograph of students of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway, who participated in the ‘Fuireann Díospóireacta, 1949, Féis Ceoil’. Taken outdoors by the Connacht Tribune, in two rows, with cup in the centre. Names in Irish. Includes Fr Sean Ó Duibhir SJ.
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Group photographs of senior students of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway, who participated in the ‘Féis Ceoil, 1951, Fuireann Díospóireacta’. Taken outdoors by the Connacht Tribune, in two rows, with cup in the centre. Gives names in Irish. Includes Mr Michael O'Kelly SJ.
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Letter from Fr Laurence Kieran, SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning staff in the college.
Kieran, Laurence J, 1881-1945, Jesuit priest
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Photograph of ‘Most Holy Father’, (Pope Pius X) with the inscription ‘The community + Pupils of St Ignatius College, Galway, Ireland humbly prostate at the feet of Your Holiness beg you to grant them the Apostolic Benediction and plenary Indulgence in ‘Articulo Mortis’’. Papal embossment seal.
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Typed leaflet entitled ‘Rules of St Ignatius Union’ which were adopted at the first general meeting of the Union, held at St Ignatius College. Printed by Philip O'Gorman, Galway.
Bunreacht - Cumann Seandaltai Coláiste Iognáid
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Leaflet of constitution, rules and regulations of the Coláiste Iognáid Past Pupils Union. Includes list of names and addresses of life members and members. In Irish and English. Printed O'Gorman Ltd, Galway.
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Report issued by the Dioceses of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora on Primary Schools Religious Examinations.
Roman Catholic diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora
Material on the closure of St Ignatius College, Galway
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A file relating to the closure of St Ignatius College, Galway. Includes the pros and cons of closing the college.
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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.
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Photocopy of article published in the Connacht Tribune reporting on the first annual re-union of old boys of St Ignatius College.
Connacht Tribune, newspaper
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Admission ticket to a lecture held in coordination with St Ignatius College by Fr John Gwynn SJ, entitled 'Glimpses of the Irish Brigade from Limerick to Fontenoy', at the Town Hall, Galway. Proceeds of the lecture to be given to the Committee for the Relief of Distress in Galway.
Gwynn, John, 1866-1915, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Financing of the Chikuni mission
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File relating to the financing of the Chikuni mission. Contains a letter to Dr Adam Kozlowiecki SJ, Archbishop of Lusaka, from Fr Thomas J. Martin SJ and resume of payments made to the Chikuni mission from 1964-1969.
Martin, Thomas, 1907-1978, Jesuit priest and chaplain
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Commemorative map of Zambia issued on its gaining Independence in 1965.
Photograph of Fr Daniel Louis Meagher SJ
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Black and white photograph of Fr Daniel Louis Meagher SJ.
Photograph of the mission community, Chikuni
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Photograph of the mission community taken on the occasion of Fr Assistant's visit to Chikuni.
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Photograph of Fr Patrick J. Walsh SJ receiving the insignia of Officer of the Companion Order of Freedom from His Excellency, the President of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda.
Photograph of Fr Kevin Quinn SJ receiving the insignia of Officer of the Companion Order of Freedom
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Photograph of Fr Kevin Quinn SJ receiving the insignia of Officer of the Companion Order of Freedom from His Excellency, the President of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda.
Statement of expenditure, at the regiment Church, Lusaka
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Statement of expenditure on the Priest's residence at the regiment Church, Lusaka.
Drawings for Chapel at Charles Lwanga Training College, Chikuni
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Plan and elevation of the Chapel at Charles Lwanga Training College. Drawn by Oliver McCarron.
McCarron, Oliver, ?-2010, Architect
Plans for St Canisius College, Chikuni
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A file of plans for the community house and college buildings, St Canisius College, Chikuni, Zambia.
Transparencies taken by Fr Smetsers in Southern Rhodesia and Mozambique
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List of kodachrome transparencies taken by Fr Smetsers in Southern Rhodesia and Mozambique.
Smetsers, Alphonsus, Jesuit priest
Historiae Domus for houses in the Chikuni Mission
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Historiae Domus for houses forming part of the Chikuni Mission, divided into sections relating to personnel, apostolic and spiritual life and events of import.
Letters from the Consultors of the Chikuni Mission
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Letters from the Consultors of the Chikuni Mission including Frs John Counihan, Arthur Clarke and Bernard Collins.
Counihan, John, 1916-2001, Jesuit priest
Letter from Richard Thompson, Liverpool to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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Letter from Richard Thompson, Liverpool to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Catholic Chapel, Douglas, Isle of Man agreeing that Fr Patrick Bracken SJ may supply for Fr Gahan on the Isle of Man while he is away.
Thompson, Richard, priest
Letter praising Fr Gahan's work as a priest on the Isle of Man
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Copy of a letter from The Mona Herald and General Advertiser from Alex Oswald to the Editor praising Fr Gahan and his work as a Catholic priest on the Isle of Man.
Letter from Fr Robert Haly SJ to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ
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Letter from Fr Robert Haly SJ, Clongowes Wood, Kildare to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning Fr Gahan's will. Remarks that as one of the legatees named in the will he agrees to assign any property he is entitled to, to Dr. Briggs.
Haly, Robert, 1796-1882, Jesuit priest
Agreement for property under the old Club Room, Athol Street
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Parties:
Rev. Matthew J. Gahan SJ and Robert Kay.
Property:
House situated under the old Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man in the occupation of Moses Kennedy.
Terms & Conditions:
Yearly rent of £6
Printed circular on behalf of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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Printed circular on behalf of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ appealing for funds to raise a second chapel and school on the Isle of Man.
Letters from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ on the Isle of Man mission
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A file of letters from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ (Vice-Provincial) to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning the administration of the Isle of Man mission following the illness and death of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ. Includes a letter referring to the death of Fr Gahan. Refers to an article in a newspaper concerning his death. Remarks '…it is stated that Fr Gahan had died from the effects of the religious persecution which he suffered. This will be understood as persecution on the part of the Bishop and will I fear make a bad impression on the English and Irish clergy, for many will attribute the article directly or indirectly to us.' Asks Fr Aylmer to send a detailed statement of Fr Gahan's debts and rents and a valuation of the property on the Isle of Man (9 March 1837, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to Fr General's instructions to give up the property to Bishop Briggs on the Isle of Man. Remarks 'I have no doubt that he will award us some compensation; but the amount will depend on his own generosity…what the Society has in property I trust she will gain in reputation, at least in the eyes of the inhabitants of the island.' (18 March 1837, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to the problems with Fr Gahan's will (10 July 1837, 4pp).
Bracken, Patrick, 1795-1867, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ concerning Fr Gahan's death
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A file of letters from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Douglas, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ (Vice-Provincial) concerning Fr Gahan's death. Includes a letter discussing the value of the two chapels and the residence and school in Douglas and an inventory of the objects in the chapels (24 March 1837, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning Dr Youens proposed visit to the island '…for the purpose of making an arrangement respecting the affairs of this mission.' Asks for Fr Bracken's instructions telling him how he should discuss matters with Dr Youens. (14 April 1837, 3pp). Includes a letter informing Fr Bracken that Dr Youens arrival has been delayed. Remarks 'The disappointment of his not being able to come this week is a great annoyance to me as I promised the creditors and the tenants of the old chapel house and here in Douglas that matters would be settled with them.' (25 April 1837, 4pp). Includes a letter describing his discussions with Dr Youens. Remarks that the Bishop did not empower him to make any final decisions. Remarks 'After all our conferences Doctor Yovens has awarded to the Society as compensation the sum of eight hundred pounds to be paid to you by Dr Briggs - and considers this sum less than the Society is entitled to…He means to prove to the Bishop…that a considerable sacrifice has been made of property to his Lordship and to this mission by the Society…' (12 May 1837, 3pp). Includes a letter concerning the appointment of Fr McGrath to the Isle of Man. Remarks that he has only recently been ordained '…and is more like a boy from school… not perhaps quite calculated for such a place as this…' (19 June 1837, 3pp).
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
'The Story of the Catholic Church in the Isle of Man'
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Photocopy from a book entitled 'The Story of the Catholic Church in the Isle of Man' by Rev. William S. Dempsey concerning Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.
Dempsey, William S, priest
Enquiry from Miss Zena M. Carns to concerning Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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A file relating to an enquiry from Miss Zena M. Carns, Stonyhurst Preparatory School, Hodder Place, Stonyhurst, Lancashire to Irish Fr Provincial Brendan Barry SJ concerning the re-establishment of the Catholic Church in the Isle of Man and Fr Matthew Gahan SJ. Includes a letter from Fr Francis Finegan SJ to Fr Barry answering the query and including copies of letters relating to Fr Gahan and the Isle of Man (24 July 1829 - 10 December 1838, 46pp).
Carns, Zena M, teacher
'Fr Myles MacPharlan, P.P. Predecessor of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ'
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Unpublished text by Fr Kevin Laheen SJ entitled 'Fr Myles MacPharlan, P.P. Predecessor of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ'.
Laheen, Kevin A, 1919-2019, Jesuit priest
Letter from Bishop Briggs to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, 24 March 1836
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Letter from Bishop Briggs, writing from Ushaw College, Durham to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ in the Isle of Man. Writes in relation to the admission to the Sacraments of members of various societies, and advises Gahan in relation to those to exclude (e.g., members of the Knights of St. Patrick), and those not to exclude (e.g., members of the Freemasons).
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Letter from Bishop Briggs to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 27 February 1837
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From Bishop Briggs in York to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Thanks him for informing him that the new chapel at Douglas had been used for Mass. Refers to Fr Aylmer’s presence on the island, and undertakes to relieve him as soon as possible. Asks Fr Bracken to forward him a statement in relation to property due to the Society.
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Letter from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ to Bishop Briggs, 12 March 1837
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[Copy of letter] from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ to Bishop Briggs, in reply to the latter’s letter of 27 February 1837. Refers to the issue of the opening of the new Chapel, and agrees with the Bishop that it was probably ‘an error of judgment’. Refers to the death of Fr Gahan, and refers to his ill-health and the circumstances which led up to this demise. Praises the dedication and hard work of Fr Gahan, and his service to the Catholic population of the island. Informs the Bishop that it has been decided to place whatever property Fr Gahan possessed at his disposal. Refers to the debts owed now, and the value of the property, and also to Fr Gahan’s last will, which he suggests should be proved, and a legal transfer made. Encloses a copy of a written statement by Fr Gahan in relation to the property (not included).
Bracken, Patrick, 1795-1867, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 10 December 1835
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From Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Announces that he will not be able to go to Tullabeg that year. Reports on the situation in Clongowes, and on the various Jesuits residents there. Reports also on the Jesuit mission in the Isle of Man, where Fr Aylmer stopped for a time to assess the situation. Refers to the debate on the question of whether the mission there should be retained by the Irish Jesuits, and also to the opening of a new chapel in Douglas.
Kenney, Peter J, 1779-1841, Jesuit priest and educator
Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 7 January 1836
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Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Discusses the situation regarding the Isle of Man mission. Reports that Fr Aylmer believes that it should be retained, and a trustee appointed. Outlines Aylmer’s suggestions on the matter.
Kenney, Peter J, 1779-1841, Jesuit priest and educator
Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 20 March 1837
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From Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Discusses the withdrawal of Irish Jesuits from their mission in the Isle of Man, with reference to the financial and logistical operations involved. Refers to the death of Fr Gahan, and the bishop’s reaction to it and to the departure of the Irish Jesuits. Also refers to Fr Aylmer’s reaction. Reports on the situation in Clongowes, and to the small amount of money received in the collections. Hopes that Fr Bracken will make his visitation within the month.
Kenney, Peter J, 1779-1841, Jesuit priest and educator
Further letter from Fr Ladislaus Zabdyr SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Ladislaus Zabdyr SJ, Chikuni, PO Chisekesi, Northern Rhodesia to Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin imploring him to respond to his request for Irish Jesuits to be sent to the mission (1p). With airgraph copy.
Zabdyr, Ladislaus, 1890-1968, Jesuit priest and missioner
'Irish Jesuits in Northern Rhodesia'
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Booklet entitled 'Irish Jesuits in Northern Rhodesia' by Rev Joseph McSweeney SJ published by the Irish Messenger Office.
McSweeney, Joseph, 1909-1982, Jesuit priest, chaplian and missioner
Catechism by Fr Bernard Collins SJ
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Catechism written by Fr Bernard Collins SJ, published by the Commerical Press Ltd., Lusaka.
Collins, Bernard P, 1910-1987, Jesuit priest and missioner
'Tonga Grammar' by Fr Bernard Collins SJ
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Book entitled 'Tonga Grammar' by Fr Bernard Collins SJ, published by Longmans.
Collins, Bernard P, 1910-1987, Jesuit priest and missioner
'Small English-Tonga dictionary' by Fr Bernard Collins SJ
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Small English-Tonga dictionary by Fr Bernard Collins SJ. Published by the Jesuits in conjunction with Zambian Publications Bureau, and printed by at Teresianum, Lusaka.
Collins, Bernard P, 1910-1987, Jesuit priest and missioner
Material relating to Fr Daniel Byrne SJ
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A file relating to Fr Daniel Byrne SJ concerning his entry to the Society of Jesus (1938) and his death following a car accident in Northern Rhodesia in 1964.
Irish Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1830-
Material relating to Fr Patrick J Benson SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to Patrick J. Benson, member of the Chikuni Mission who died in 1970. Includes documents relating to his entry to the Society in 1942.
Irish Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1830-
Fr Maurice Dowling's fitness to work in the Northern Rhodesia mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Medical statement declaring Fr Maurice Dowling's fitness to work in the Northern Rhodesia mission by Dr Corboy, 11 The Crescent, Limerick.
Corboy, D, fl 1948, Doctor
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Map of Northern Rhodesia. Scale 1:1,000,000.
Map of Northern Rhodesia (eastern region)
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Map of Northern Rhodesia (eastern region). Scale 1:1,000,000.
Map depicting educational establishments in Northern Rhodesia, Southern Province
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Map depicting educational establishments in Northern Rhodesia, Southern Province. Scale 1:500,000.
Memorandum from the Procurator of the Missions
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Memorandum from the Procurator of the Missions. Includes a financial statement of the mission fund.
Chikuni Mission
Correspondence between Jesuits in Nothern Rhodesia and the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1954
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters written during the year 1954 relating to the Chikuni Mission, Northern Rhodesia.
Correspondence between Jesuits in Nothern Rhodesia and the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1958
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters written during the year 1958 relating to the Chikuni Mission, Northern Rhodesia.
Kozłowiecki, Adam, 1911-2007, Archbishop of Lusaka
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Article published in the 'Irish Monthly' entitled 'Christian Influence in Post-War China' by Bishop Paul Yu-Pin. Includes a review of Fr Thomas Ryan's book Jesuits Under Fire.
Material relating to 35 Hardwicke Street, Dublin
A file relating to 35 Hardwicke Street, Dublin. Includes deeds relating to this property (25 March 1810-17 June 1854). Includes a letter from Maxwell, Weldon and Company Solicitors, 40 North Great George's Street, Dublin to Fr Thomas Wheeler SJ, The Presbytery, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning the deeds '..for the purpose of enabling us to report on the title of you community to the premises, 35 Hardwicke Street' (5 March 1912, 1p). Includes:
In 1814, a Jesuit community took over the vacant Poor Clare convent in Hardwicke Street, Dublin. St Francis College was established at Hardwicke Street in 1832 however it proved to be too small for this emerging school. New premises were needed and Belvedere House, Great Denmark Street was bought in 1841.
Assignment for property known as The Derries, Ballycowan, County Offaly
Parties:
Fr William Delany SJ, St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg, County Offaly, Fr Nicholas Walsh, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin and Fr Sylvester O'Callaghan SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin.
Property:
The Derries, barony of Ballycowan, County Offaly, 61 acres late plantation measure
Terms and Conditions:
300 years from 29 September 1873
Other:
Signed and sealed by Fr William Delany SJ
Statement of rental derived through the will of Rev. Joseph Christopher McCann
Statement of rental and epitome of title of houses and premises in Common Street and Lower Sheriff Street derived through the will of Rev. Joseph Christopher McCann.
Memorandum of Agreement between Rev. Joseph Lentaigne SJ and and Marianne Murphy, Spinster
Parties:
Rev. Joseph Lentaigne, S.J. and Rev. John Callan, S.J. and Rev. John Lynch, S.J., Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin and Marianne Murphy, Spinster.
Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin and Marianne Murphy, Spinster.
Terms & Conditions:
Payment of £50 in two equal half yearly payments on 11 April and 11 October to Marianne Murphy for the term of her life.
Letter from C. [Dudgeon], Inland Revenue Office, Drogheda to Rev. John Callan, S.J., Church of St. Francis Xavier's, Dublin concerning arrears of Quit Rent due on premises in Drogheda belonging to the estate of the late Mr. W. Skelly. Remarks that he is now arranging to have the outstanding amounts paid to the Inland Revenue Office in Drogheda.
Mortgage for property at Killiney Castle
Mortgage (& two copy mortgages)
Parties:
Rev. William Delany, S.J., Rev. Edward Kelly, S.J., Rev. John O'Carroll, S.J. and Rev. Sylvester O'Callaghan, S.J., St Stanislaus College, Tullamore, county Offaly of the one part. Rev. John Power, Roman Catholic Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, David Keogh, Adelphi Hotel, John Slattery, Merchant, William Street, Waterford City of the other part.
Property:
Scalp William or Mount Mapas known as Killiney Castle, Barony of Rathdown, County Dublin containing 5 acres, 1 rood and 131/2 perches and containing 32 acres and 24 perches and parts of the lands of Dalkey Commons, Barony of Rathdown, County Dublin containing 1 acre, 3 roods and 17 perches.
Terms & Conditions:
In consideration of a sum of £4,500. Payments at a rate of £4.10 paid equally twice a year on 22 August and 22 February.
Other:
Signed and sealed.
Costs from Maxwell and Weldon, Solicitors to Fr Robert Haly SJ in the case Conly versus Green
Costs from Maxwell and Weldon, Solicitors to Fr Robert Haly SJ in the case Conly versus Green.
Maxwell, Weldon & Co., solicitors
Conveyance for property at Killiney Castle
Parties:
Rev. John Power, Roman Catholic Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, David Keogh, Adelphi Hotel, Waterford, John Slattery, Merchant, William Street, Waterford of the one part and Rev. William Delaney, S.J. St. Stanislaus College, Tullamore, county Offaly, Rev. Edward Kelly, S.J., Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin, Rev. John O'Carroll, S.J., county Kildare, Rev. Sylvester O'Callaghan, S.J., Milltown Park, county Dublin of the other part.
Property:
Lands of Scalp William or Mount Mapas containing 5 acres, 1 rood and 131/2 perches and other lands known as Killiney Castle containing 14 acres 3 roods and 20 perches, part of Dalkey containing 11 perches and part of Dalkey Commons containing 3 roods and 12 perches, Barony of Rathdown and county Dublin.
Terms & Conditions:
Principal sum of £4,500
Other:
Signed and sealed
Copy Assignment for land at Peppen Lane and Beresford Street, Dublin and the lands of Ballyrankin
Parties:
Mary Clare Sutton, Spinster, Eccles Street, Dublin and Rev. William Ronan, S.J., Mungret College, County Limerick.
Property:
Peppen Lane and Beresford Street, Dublin and the lands of Ballyrankin.
Terms & Conditions:
The lands to be held in trust. The rents and profits to be used to support and maintain scholars in the Apostolic School, Mungret, Limerick.
Copy Assignment of Mortgage of lands of Coolacorkey, Barony of Athenry, County Galway
Parties:
Rev. Nicholas Walsh SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin, Rev. Robert Carbery SJ, Milltown, Dublin and Rev. William Keon, Parish Priest, Fairview Strand, County Dublin and Archibold Harman Montfort, Solicitor, Dame Street, Dublin.
Property:
Lands of Coolacorkey, Barony of Athenry, County Galway.
Terms & Conditions:
Sum of £4000 for 21 years from 1 May 1873
Copy Assignment of lands and other hereditaments at Killiney, County Dublin
Parties:
Rev. William Delany SJ, Stephen's Green, Rev. Edward Kelly SJ, Upper Gardiner Street and Rev. John O'Carroll SJ, Stephen's Green (transferors) and Rev. William Keon, Fairview Strand, county Dublin and Archibold Harman Montford, Solicitor, Dame Street, Dublin.
Property:
Certain messuages, lands and other hereditaments at Killiney, County Dublin.
Terms & Conditions:
In consideration of the sum of £5,000 being the unpaid portion of the principal sum of £8,000
Parties:
Denis McGrath, Gentleman, Nenagh, County Tipperary and Rev. Patrick Keating SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin (Fr Provincial).
Terms & Conditions:
Policy of assurance on the life of Denis McGrath in consideration of his son Patrick McGrath on entering the Society of Jesus and all money assured or that become payable under the policy. Agrees also to pay a yearly sum of £9.16.8 during his life.