Interior photographs of Rathfarnham Castle
- IE IJA FM/RATH/24
- Ffeil
- [1920]-[1986]
Interior photographs of Rathfarnham Castle including negatives of the stained glass windows in the Chapel.
Interior photographs of Rathfarnham Castle
Interior photographs of Rathfarnham Castle including negatives of the stained glass windows in the Chapel.
Letter sent to Fr Patrick Doyle SJ by Fr Martin Cecil D'Arcy SJ forwarding an article concerning the sale of developed sites. Response attached.
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Preliminary planning report regarding the lands of the Jesuit Fathers at Rathfarnham Castle
Preliminary planning report by Delaney MacVeigh and Pike, Planning Consultants, regarding the lands of the Jesuit Fathers at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
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File containing correspondence mainly between Fr Patrick Doyle SJ, Donal Ó Buachalla, Andrew Devane and Gabriel Byrne, Engineer of Euro–Irish Securities, relating to the Rathfarnham road widening scheme, the possible conversion of South Wing of the Castle and the Junior House for light office use, and the formal offer for the purchase of land for Rathfarnham Village By-pass from Dublin Corporation.
Photographs of the model of the planned development at Rathfarnham Castle by Robinson, Keefe and Devane architects.
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Draft recommendations and of final report prepared by the Committee on the Price of Building Land
Copy of draft recommendations and of final report prepared by the Committee on the Price of Building Land for Robert Molloy T.D., Minister for Local Government.
Newspaper cuttings relating to the new development at Rathfarnham Castle
Photocopies of newspaper cuttings relating to the new development at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Development of Jesuit property at Rathfarnham Castle
File relating to the development of Jesuit property at Rathfarnham Castle. Includes correspondence relating to the appeal for planning permission, the building development at Rathfarnham, the road improvement scheme, and meetings with officials from Dublin Corporation; maps and plans, valuations of the property, accounts of negotiations with developers and their proposals. Main correspondents include Frs Patrick Doyle, Cecil McGarry, and Andrew Devane, Donal Ó Buachalla and Tom Bacon.
File of letters addressed to Fr Patrick Doyle SJ, Rector, Rathfarnham Castle, mainly containing expressions of interest in sites or houses in the proposed new development at Rathfarnham. Letters include both those from individual applicants and cooperative housing associations.
Proposed development of Jesuit land at Rathfarnham Castle
File of material relating to the proposed development of Jesuit land at Rathfarnham Castle. Includes planning application, appeal, and letters from local residents and from Andrew Devane, architect, and Donal Ó Buachalla, auctioneer.
File of correspondence between Fr Patrick Doyle SJ, Rector, Rathfarnham Castle, and Thomas Bacon of J.G. O'Connor, solicitors, relating to the purchase of the fee farm rent for Rathfarnham Castle from the Blackburn Estate.
Shelbourne Hotel Staff, Dublin - first retreat at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Shelbourne Hotel Staff, Dublin - first retreat at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. Includes Frs T Ward and J McLoughlin and Br John Loftus SJ. With names - F.M. Cox.
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Details of Solicitor's fees in respect of the sale of St Mary's Emo
Details of Solicitor's fees to the Jesuit fathers in respect of the sale of St Mary's Emo.
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Photographs depicting exterior and interior views of Rathfarnham Castle
Photographs depicting exterior and interior views of Rathfarnham Castle (originally part of an album).
Material relating to the development of property at Rathfarnham Castle
File containing material relating to the development of property at Rathfarnham Castle. Includes correspondence concerning the widening of the road running through the property, as envisaged by Dublin Corporation as part of its general town plan, and initial correspondence relating to the development and planning permission for the land itself. Contains letters by Donal Ó Buachalla, auctioneer, Thomas Bacon of J.G. O'Connor and Company Solicitors, E.J. Bourke, Dublin City Engineer, Frs Fergal McGrath and Patrick Doyle, Rectors, Rathfarnham Castle, and Irish Fr Provincial Cecil McGarry SJ.
Maps, plans and survey drawings relating to developments at Rathfarnham Castle
File containing maps, plans and survey drawings relating to developments at Rathfarnham Castle from the offices of Donal Ó Buachalla, auctioneer and land valuer, and Robinson, Keefe and Devane Architects. Includes maps showing the location and type of trees on the property.
Group photograph of Jesuit community at Rathfarnham Castle
Group photograph of the Jesuit community at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. - check if copy of:
Photograph of the Rathfarnham Castle community on the occasion of Fr John Swain's visit.
IE IJA FM/RATH/273/31, Mounted photograph of Very Rev. Fr. Assistant and Community, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin (See attached names given by Fr Hugh Duffy SJ, 2014).
Photograph of group of Jesuit brothers on the front steps of Rathfarnham Castle
Photograph of group of Jesuit brothers on the front steps of Rathfarnham Castle.
Correspondence relating to Pat Boland, caretaker, Rathfarnham Castle
File relating to Pat Boland, caretaker, Rathfarnham Castle. Includes correspondence relating to his house at 178 Rathfarnham Road and a letter congratulating him on his retirement.
Correspondence relating the seismic observatory at Rathfarnham Castle
Correspondence relating the seismic observatory at Rathfarnham Castle and to the transfer of the ‘O’Leary Seismograph’ to the museum at Maynooth College. Includes letters by Fr Richard E. Ingram SJ, Dr Thomas Murphy, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, and Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Doyle.
Beadles (Jesuit junior) journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Beadles (Jesuit junior) journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. Includes reference to feastdays, the annual villa and changes of duties.
Scrapbook of the Sodality Academy, Rathfarnham Castle
Scrapbook of the Sodality Academy, Rathfarnham Castle. Contains newspaper cuttings mainly from the Irish Catholic relating to the work and history of various sodalities in Ireland. Insertions include further newspaper cuttings and the anonymous draft of an article entitled ‘Devotion to our Lady in the Sodality’.
Article by Fr Matthew Meade SJ on 'Rathfarnham Retreat’
Copy of article by Fr Matthew Meade SJ, on 'Rathfarnham Retreat’ in Interfuse No. 8, March/April 1980.
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Postcards depicting interior and exterior views of Rathfarnham Castle
Postcards depicting interior and exterior views of Rathfarnham Castle and Retreat House.
Letter from Thomas Bacon, solicitor to Fr William Dargan SJ, concerning the sale of St Mary's, Emo
Letter from Thomas Bacon, Solicitor, 9 Clare Street, Dublin 2 to Fr William Dargan SJ, 87 Eglinton Road, Dublin 4 concerning the sale of St Mary's, Emo.
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Crumlin - D.U.T. Clubs - Mount Brown. St. John Bosco Boys retreat
Crumlin - D.U.T. Clubs - Mount Brown. St. John Bosco Boys retreat with Fr Henry Croasdaile SJ and Br Byrne.
Photograph of group of retreatants at Our Lady’s Grotto, Rathfarnham
Photograph of group of retreatants at Our Lady’s Grotto, Rathfarnham.
Material relating to Retreat promoters and programmes at Rathfarnham Castle
File relating to Retreat promoters and programmes at Rathfarnham Castle, the golden jubilee year of the retreat house (1972) and the Layman’s Retreat Association.
Annual financial statements and accounts for Rathfarnham Castle
Annual financial statements and accounts for Rathfarnham Castle.
Inventory of Rathfarnham Castle for Fire Insurance made out by Fr Thomas Shuley SJ
Inventory of Rathfarnham Castle for Fire Insurance made out by Fr Thomas Shuley SJ. Inventory includes details of the furnishing and content of each room. Inventory of the kitchen area by Br Andrew Bannon SJ.
Letters containing provincial and international news sent by Irish Fr Provincial Cecil McGarry SJ for display on the notice board at Rathfarnham Castle.
Booklet entitled ‘Retreat Notes (Clergy, Teachers, Sodalists)’
Booklet entitled ‘Retreat Notes (Clergy, Teachers, Sodalists)’. The booklet is a reference guide for retreat givers (Jesuit).
Journal produced by the Irish Society/Juniors entitled 'Ar Aghaidh' at Rathfarnham Castle
Journal produced by the Irish Society/Juniors entitled 'Ar Aghaidh'. The journal is handwritten and contains essays, poems, songs and illustrations.
Apportionment account between the Jesuit Fathers and Cholmeley Harrison
Apportionment account between the Jesuit Fathers and Cholmeley Harrison (purchaser of Emo).
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Mounted remembrance of the retreats of the men of the Traffic Department, A.G.S. & Co., Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. Retreat conducted by the Rev Henry Croasdaile SJ.
Photographs of the grounds at Rathfarnham Castle
A file of photographs of the grounds at Rathfarnham Castle.
Minutes of the Irish Society for Juniors meetings at Rathfarnham Castle
Minutes of the Irish Society for Juniors meetings (Cumann Gaelach na Soisear) Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, with inserts of plays performed.
'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.
Information on the history of Rathfarnham Castle
A file containing information on the history of Rathfarnham Castle. Includes a photocopy of an article on Rathfarnham Castle by Alistair Lindsay, Senior Architect, OPW from Interfuse (Autumn 1994, 4pp).
'Country Life' article on Rathfarnham Castle by Edward McParland
Copy of Country Life (vol. CLXXII no. 4438) containing an article on Rathfarnham Castle by Edward McParland.
Historical note on Rathfarnham castle
Historical note on Rathfarnham castle. Includes a postcard with a note by Fr Richard Coyne SJ concerning the historical note and remarks that he left a copy with Mrs Carter, 12 Doddervale. Continues 'The housekeeper asked if I were from the castle and if I wanted to see the picture...The housekeeper said they were expecting another priest...to call to see the picture. I had mentioned at my last visit that Fr Rector might be interested in seeing it.' (2 September 1972, 1 item).
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A file of correspondence between Brother Gabriel, De La Salle College, Churchtown and Fr Richard Coyne SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin concerning the history of Rathfarnham Castle.
Discovery of a woman's skeleton behind panelling in one of the rooms in Rathfarnham Castle
A file relating to the alleged discovery of a woman's skeleton behind panelling in one of the rooms in Rathfarnham Castle. Includes correspondence between Fr Fergal McGrath SJ and Fr Gregory Ffrench SJ concerning the matter (14 May 1968 - 17 May 1968, 3 items).
Article by Fr Charles Scantlebury SJ entitled 'Rathfarnham Castle'
Copy of an article by Fr Charles Scantlebury SJ entitled 'Rathfarnham Castle' published in the Dublin Historical Record vol. xii, no. 1.
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Article entitled 'Ghosts of Rathfarnham'
Photocopy of an article entitled 'Ghosts of Rathfarnham.'
Research carried out by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ on the history of Rathfarnham Castle
A file relating to research carried out by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ on the history of Rathfarnham Castle.
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Department of Defence Retreat Group at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Department of Defence Retreat Group at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Letter from Laurence J. McCabe, Jackson-Stops and McCabe, Auctioneers, Valuers and Estate Agents, 8 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 to Fr William Dargan SJ, 85 Eglinton Road, Dublin 4 concerning items to be included in the sale of Emo. Includes the list of items.
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Photographs depicting the exterior of Rathfarnham Castle
Photographs depicting the exterior of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Sketch map of the Clochar, Emo
Sketch map of the Clochar. Shows the layout of the gardens and the species of trees and plants. The Clochar (or Clucker) comes from the Irish word for convent. 'There is also a story that this part of the garden was where the maids in the house were allowed to come to gossip and relax – hens clucking!'
Copy last will and testament of Henry Earl of Ely, Lord Viscount Loftus of Ely and Baron Loftus of Loftus Hall. Includes a form attached granting probate (20 February 1864).
First group of boy retreatants at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. Senior Grade, North Richmond Street, Dublin - Keogh Brothers. With names.
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Manuscript concerning the history of Rathfarnham Castle
Typed manuscript concerning the history of Rathfarnham Castle.
Manuscript by Séan Griffin entitled 'A Last Look at Rathfarnham (1199 - 1973)'
Two copies of a manuscript by Séan Griffin entitled 'A Last Look at Rathfarnham (1199 - 1973)'.
Information notice concerning the history of Rathfarnham Castle
Information notice concerning the history of Rathfarnham Castle Dublin
Bibliographical references to Rathfarnham Castle
Bibliographical references to Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Letter from Mrs P. Elkinson, Secretary, Catholic Marriage Advisory Council, All Hallows College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 to Fr Matthew Meade SJ, Rathfarnham Retreat House, Dublin 14 concerning payment for a retreat attended at Rathfarnham.
Programme for a retreat for Clongowes Wood College at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Programme for a retreat for Clongowes Wood College at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
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.
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Programme for a day retreat for ladies at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Programme for a day retreat for ladies at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
St Josephs Young Priests Society, D.U.T. Co Branch. Retreat House, Rathfarnham Castle
St Josephs Young Priests Society, D.U.T. Co Branch. Retreat House, Rathfarnham Castle. With names. Includes Frs O'Donnell, Henry Croasdaile, Joy, Aubrey Gwynn and Br Byrne - J. Merriman & Son.
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Letter from Thomas H. Bacon, Solicitor, 9 Clare Street, Dublin 2 to Fr William Dargan SJ, 87 Eglinton Road, Dublin 4 concerning a draft contract for the sale of Emo Park.
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Photograph of the rear of Rathfarnham Castle, showing the Retreat House and Juniorate
Photograph of the exterior (rear) of Rathfarnham Castle showing the Retreat House and Juniorate.
Material relating to the Layman's Retreat Association, Rathfarnham Castle
A file relating to the Layman's Retreat Association, Rathfarnham Castle. Includes a description of a weekend retreat held in Rathfarnham by one of the participants, Joseph S. Considine (nd, 5pp).
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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Retreat register for Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Retreat register for Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Letter from Fr Tom Counihan SJ, Retreat House, Rathfarnham, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Michael O'Grady SJ concerning the running of the Retreat House. Expresses his concerns 'I cannot get Fr Joe to see that the iron heel, threats and expulsions are all futile...I appealed to him not to break my heart...no good. Joe is going to build a new tradition on fear and terror!'
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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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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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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 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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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).
St John Ambulance Brigade in Eire, Retreat at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
St John Ambulance Brigade in Eire Retreat at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin with Br Albert Kelly SJ, Fr Patrick Barrett SJ, Assistant Commissioner P. J. MacNamara and District Commissioner G. W. Belton.
Advertisement for the sale of Emo Park, County Laois by Jackson-Stops and McCabe
Advertisement for the sale of Emo Park, County Laois by Jackson-Stops and McCabe, Auctioneers, Valuers and Estate Agents, 8 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. Includes black and white interior and exterior photographs.
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Diaries concerning the taking over of Rathfarnham Castle by the Society of Jesus, describing the various maintenance work carried out to make Rathfarnham habitable for the community.
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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List of promoters of weekend retreats at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Alphabetical list of promoters of weekend retreats at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Photograph of Mar Ivanios, Archbishop of Trivandrum
Photograph of Mar Ivanios, Archbishop of Trivandrum, India with [retreatants], and Fr Patrick Barrett SJ, at Rathfarnham Castle during the Eucharistic Congress.
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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.
Material relating to the Knights of Loyola
A file relating to the Knights of Loyola at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
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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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.
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.
'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.
'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.
Letter seeking permission to sell items from the house at Emo
Letter from Fr Jerome Mahony SJ, St Mary's, Emo, Portarlington, County Laois to Irish Fr Provincial John R. MacMahon SJ concerning two mantlepieces and two pairs of mahogany double doors in storage at Emo. Seeks permission to sell these items.
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Messrs. Guiney’s Annual Retreat to Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Messrs. Guiney’s Annual Retreat to Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. Includes Br Albert Kelly SJ, Frs Patrick Barrett and Henry Croasdaile. Includes some names. - Independent Newspapers.
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Paintings in Rathfarnham Castle
A file relating to the paintings in Rathfarnham Castle. Includes letters relating to the ceiling paintings by Angelica Kauffman and new decorative works. Includes letters from Joshua Clarke, J Clarke & Sons, Stain glass manufacturers & Church decorators, 33 North Frederick Street, Dublin regarding the ceiling painting by 'my lady artist' (Miss Crilly, later known as Margaret Clarke) (10 September 1913). Only one painting by Margaret Crilly was accepted, which disappointed Joshua Clarke. Initially Miss Crilly rejected the offer of £7 10 shlllings per painting. Joshua Clarke persuaded her to accept £7, but by this stage, it was too late. She received £10 for her painting and Cambridge & Co. Ltd, Dublin were engaged (October 1913), and agreed a price of £35 for the series of nine painting. The artist Patrick Tuohy completed the ceiling paintings.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
Photograph of Cromwell's fort, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Photograph of Cromwell's fort, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Text of a speech delivered by [ ] at the dedication of the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes at Rathfarnham Castle.
Leaflet entitled 'Retreats at Rathfarnham Castle. Answers to Questions'
Leaflet issued by the Irish Messenger Office entitled 'Retreats at Rathfarnham Castle. Answers to Questions.'
Programme for a day retreat for engaged couples at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Programme for a day retreat for engaged couples at 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.
Diploma of membership of the Laymen's Retreat Association
Diploma of membership of the Laymen's Retreat Association (CLC).
Verses by a retreatant on the grotto of Our Lady of Loudres¸ Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Verses by a retreatant, S. O'B. on the grotto of Our Lady of Loudres¸ Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.