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Letter from Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ, St Stanislaus College, Tullamore, County Offaly to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ giving his opinion on the Society taking over Mungret.

Scheme for Mungret College approved by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, with pencil annotations.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Gives an outline of the reasons that the Fr General accepted ‘Montgret’ in Limerick, viz. he wishes to put the Apostolic School in Limerick ‘on a firm foundation’, and to provide a seminary for the Bishop's students. Assures Fr Tuite that the Fr General is aware of the current financial difficulties experienced by the Irish Province. Refers to the Zambesi mission, which will be headed by Fr Ronan, and suggests that the lay brother staff of Montgret be recruited from among the candidates for the mission. Adds that the Fr General is also very eager that the Irish province’s plans for a Dublin College come to fruition.

Copy of a letter from Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ, Milltown Park, Milltown, Dublin to Fr William Ronan SJ informing him that the Consultor's of the Province have decided that Mungret cannot be accepted under the conditions outlined.

Parties:
Baron Emly, Tervoe, County Limerick, Sir David Vandeleur Roche, County Limerick, Sir Stephen de Vere, Monare Foynes, County Limerick, Edward William O’Brien, Cahermoyle, County Limerick, James Grene Barry, Sandville, County Limerick (Trustees of the Mungret Agricultural School and Model Farm) called the Lessors and Rev. William Ronan SJ, Crescent House, city of Limerick, Rev. Thomas A.Finlay, Tullabeg College, Tullamore, County Offaly and John White, Nanternan, County Limerick called the Lessees.

Property:
Mungret Agricultural School and Model Farm.

Terms & Conditions:
From 1 January 1883 for 500 years at a yearly rent of £70.

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).

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,

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.

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.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Thanks his correspondent for ‘the paper & for the good news’. Sends the congratulations of the Fr General, who was particularly pleased by the part played by Fr Delany. Hopes that ‘the business of the college may be brought to an equally favourable termination’. Refers to the case of a member of the Limerick community, whose removal is left to the discretion of Fr Weld's correspondent. Adds that the Fr General is anxious that the man in question should be removed as his behaviour could cause scandal. Also refers to the ‘Montgret lease’, and states that if this Limerick diocesan seminary succeeds it ‘well may lead the way to very important work for the Society in Ireland’. Discusses the importance of helping the development of the Australian province, and refers to the sending of Frs Thomas Keating and Joseph Brennan there.
Note: The name of the man in Limerick, who may be removed from there is blacked out in this letter. The letter is accompanied by an envelope marked: ‘F. Rabbitte; 1. Letter enclosed for archives. 2. I am keeping the other (two) letters; [ ]’.

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.

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

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).

Copy case for Counsel to advise on the proposed case to be made by the Trustees of Mungret Agricultural School, George Wright Esq.

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.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Refers to the latter's letter on 12 March, and addresses some of the points in it. Refers to Fr Tuite's proposals in relation to Montgret, and passes on the Father General's authorisation to send Fr Brennan to Australia. Also discusses the Terna for Australia, and an offer to the Society of 10 acres of the Catholic Reserve. With regard to the question of the New Zealand mission raised by Fr Dalton in his letter, asks Fr Tuite's opinion on the proposed removal of the missioners from there to Australia. Asks for a copy of the Irish Catholic Directory for 1882.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Thanks the latter for sending a copy of the Catholic Directory. States that the Fr General gives his consent to Fr Dalton to accept the 10 acres of the Catholic reserve. Advises Fr Tuite that the Fr General wishes that ‘more important matters’ be addressed to himself and in Latin. Refers to the Australian mission and its need for ‘some young blood’. Reminds Fr Tuite that he and the Fr General are awaiting his letter about 'Montgret'. Also refers to the Dublin College, and to Cardinal McCabe, to whom Fr Armellini is to visit; and to a proposed convent of the Sacred Heart at Sydney.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ on the subject of Mungret College. Discusses its staff, Fr René as spiritual director, and the Fr General's hopes for its success.

Letter from Fr William Ronan SJ, Mungret College, Limerick to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ concerning the classes to be taught in the college.

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

Copy of a letter from Lord Emly, 2 Place [Dupray], Paris to Fr William Ronan SJ concerning the Society of Jesus taking over Mungret. Advises Fr Ronan to get the Provincial's approval and Fr Jean-Baptist René SJ to write a letter to Lord Emly offering to take Mungret. Remarks that he needs to get the approval of the other trustees 'You may rely on my giving you every help I can…'

Printed letter from Fr Joseph Bourke, Mungret College to the Lord Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese of Limerick concerning the establishment of the Crescent School in Limerick, his involvement with it and the subsequent opening of Mungret College under his direction.

Case on behalf of the trustees of the Mungret Agricultural School for John O' Hagan, fee £3 -3. 0., Kenny & Murphy.

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.

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 Lord Emly, Tervoe, Limerick to Fr William Ronan SJ (marked private) concerning Mungret College. Remarks that Fr Joseph Bourke can be immediately asked to vacate the premises.

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.

Letter from Lord Emly, Tervoe, Limerick to Fr Thomas Head SJ concerning Mungret. Remarks that the Trustees will not object to the Society of Jesus purchasing Mungret.