Photographs depicting the exterior of Rathfarnham Castle
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- [1926]-[1985]
Photographs depicting the exterior of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Photographs depicting the exterior of Rathfarnham Castle
Photographs depicting the exterior of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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).
Conveyance - William George Bailey and Frs Thomas V. Nolan, John Fahy, Dominick Kelly and James Bury
Parties:
William George Bailey, Builder, Cherryfield, Sandford, County Dublin and Frs Thomas V. Nolan, John Fahy, Dominick Kelly and James Bury all of Milltown Park.
Property:
Rathfarnham House, Parish of Rathfarnham, Barony of Newcastle, County Dublin.
Terms and Conditions:
Yearly rent and receivers fees created by and to the covenants, conditions and clauses contained in the Fee Farm Grant of 4 April 1851 in addition to the sum of £5,900. Yearly rent of £123.6.6.
Other:
Signed and sealed by the parties. Includes a map depicting the extent of land cited in the conveyance.
Material related to related to the studies of Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file relating to the studies of Juniors. Includes a report compiled by a committee set up to investigate the studies undertaken by Juniors (Ordinatio Studiorum Juniorum Provinciae Hiberniae Societatis Jesu).
University exam results from for Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file of University exam results from University Colle Dublin for Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Teaching and knowledge of Latin might be improved amongst the Juniors in the Irish Province
A file relating to ways in which the teaching and knowledge of Latin might be improved amongst the Juniors in the Irish Province.
Establishment of a summer school of Irish for Jesuits
A file relating to the establishment of a summer school of Irish for Jesuits and discussions concerning where the summer school should be located.
Letter from Michael Fitzmaurice, Ballincloher, County Kerry to Fr John Sullivan SJ concerning his son Edmond and his health.
Letter from Edmond Fitzmaurice SJ, Ballincloher, County Kerry to Fr Joseph Darlington SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin regarding his health and the concern of Fr Rector when he returns to Rathfarnham. Remarks 'I thought on last Christmas night at the midnight mass that the reception of the vows of devotion was a kind of safeguard against having to be in doubt as to the Religious Life being my path home.'
Letter from James O'Kelly to Fr Rector concerning the health of one of the Vaughan Dempsey SJ
Letter from James O'Kelly, M.D., 53 Rathgar Road, Dublin to Fr Rector concerning the health of one of the Juniors (Vaughan Dempsey).
Letter from Vincent Dennehy SJ, 6 Mount Pleasant, College Road to Fr Rector concerning his trip home
Letter from Vincent Dennehy SJ, 6 Mount Pleasant, College Road, Cork to Fr Rector concerning his trip home and the improvement in his health. Remarks that he feels he will be fit again when the University re-opens.
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Photographs of groups of Jesuit tertians at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Photographs of groups of Jesuit Tertians at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
1961 - 1962;
1st row:
Ernest Bolsius, Edgar Ebel, Cecil McGarry, Hugh Kelly (Instructor), Bryan Fennelly, Gerard van Welie, Alfred Stoiber.
2nd row: Joseph Marques, Helmut Platzgummer, John Dooley, Liam Browne, Jesus Martinez, James Healy.
3rd row: Paul Museur, George Szaszkiewicx, Patrick Lavery, James Smyth, Francis Claes, Patrick Reynolds.
4th row: Donald Moore, Kieran Barry-Ryan, Edward Heavy, Bernard O'Neill.
1957 - 1958;
Eric Cantillon, Denis O'Connell, Paul Leonard, Aloysius Sobreroca, Patrick O'Rourke, Robert Hardowirjono, Stephen Roes, Brendan Woods, Matthew Brosnan, Eutimius Martino, William Egan, Patrick Benson, Adulphus Fernandez Diaz-Nava, Angelus Anton Gomez
John Redmond, Acatius Gutierrez, Cyril D Barrett, Hugh Kelly, Anthony Farren, John F O'Connor, Robert Lynch.
Negative search on index of names, (Francis Blackburne, Edward Blackburne, Georgina Arabella Blackburne, Francis Henry Blackburne Daniell and Rev. Henry Richard William Farrer) in the office for registering deeds conveyances and wills in Ireland affecting the property of Rathfarnham Castle and demesne and deer park, parish of Rathfarnham, Barony of Rathdown, County Dublin.
Photograph of Juniors' Villa at Gormanstown
Photograph of Juniors' Villa at Gormanstown, County Meath.
Photograph of a group of Jesuits at the conferring of the National University degrees
Photograph of a group of Jesuits at the conferring of the National University degrees. Includes: l-r: Edward Riordan, Michael Pelly, Charles O'Conor, Francis Shaw, Eugene Ward, James B Stephenson, Joseph O'Mara.
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Photograph of scholastics at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Photograph of Jesuit Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin (originally in the papers of Aubrey Gwynn SJ - J10).
Front row: Edward Andrews, , James Brennan, Lambert McKenna, ;
Back row, l - r: John Ryan,
Photographs of Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Photographs of Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. Includes photographs of groups taking part in the Irish Month at Rathfarnham.
Photograph of the library, Juniorate wing, at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Black and white photograph of the library, Juniorate wing, at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Photographs of the building of the Junior's wing, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file of photographs of the building of the Junior's wing, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Beadles (Jesuit junior) journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Beadles (Jesuit junior) journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Conveyance - Rathfarnham House
Parties:
Francis Henry Blackburne Daniell, Barrister, 19 [V] Place, Earescourt Road, London, Rev. Canon Henry Richard William Farren, Bredport Rectory, Dorset of the first part. Edward Blackburne of Bella Vista, Bray, County Wicklow of the second part (the vendors). William George Bailey, Builder, Cherryfield, Sandford, County Dublin of the third part (the purchaser).
Property:
Rathfarnham House, Parish of Rathfarnham, Barony of Newcastle, County Dublin.
Terms and Conditions:
Yearly rent of £123.6.6
Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Beadles (Jesuit Junior) journal (diary) of the daily happenings at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. Inside cover gives the names of Beadle.
Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Photographs of the excavation and building of the swimming pool at Rathfarnham
Photographs of the excavation and building of the swimming pool at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Letter from Fr Patrick Kenny SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Michael O'Grady SJ concerning a gift of £100 given to one of the Juniors (Joseph Dargan) to be used by the community at Rathfarnham. Remarks that good use will be made of the money.
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Letter from Mr Edward J Coyne SJ, Rathfarnham Castle to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning a rockery constructed by the Jesuit Juniors. Remarks that they would like to place a statue of the Virgin on the rockery and asks for Fr Nolan's help.
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Letter from Mr Jeremiah Kelly SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ thanking Fr Nolan for his gift of records for the Juniors.
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Letters from Mr Thomas F. Ryan SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the obtaining of a piano for the Juniors and remarking that his brother has just taken up practising as a dentist in Dublin. Asks Fr Provincial to send patients to him.
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Custom book for the Jesuit Juniorate at Rathfarnham Castle
Custom book for the Jesuit Juniorate at Rathfarnham Castle, with insert notes on the Jesuit tertianship.
Declaration signed by Francis Henry Blackburne concerning the lands at Rathfarnham prior to its sale
Declaration signed by Francis Henry Blackburne concerning the lands at Rathfarnham prior to its sale. Includes a map of the demesne.
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Custom book for the Jesuit Juniorate at Rathfarnham Castle
Custom book for the Jesuit Juniorate at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, at university and on holiday (villa).
A file relating to formation, order of time, customs, discipline amongst the Jesuit Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. Includes correspondence between Irish Fr Provincial and Fr Rector.
A file of letters from Fr Patrick O'Brien SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning the Juniors at Rathfarnham and the order of time.
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Report describing the establishment of the Tertianship in Rathfarnham because of the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939.
A file relating to the Society of Jesus' decision to move the Noviceship and Juniorate from Tullabeg to Rathfarnham. This decision was made following the change of regulations of the National University requiring students to attend lectures in one of the University Colleges. Under the Royal University students had to pass examinations set by the University but could be prepared for the exams elsewhere.
Minute book of the Philosophy Society, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Minute book of the Philosophy Society, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Minute book of the Xavier Mission Guild, Juniorate, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Minute book of the Xavier Mission Guild, Juniorate, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Purchase of Rathfarnham Castle by the Society of Jesus
A file relating to the purchase of Rathfarnham Castle by the Society of Jesus. Includes part of the auction catalogue for the contents of the Castle, Battersby & Co, Auctioneers, 39 Westmoreland Street, Dublin, and list of Jesuit purchases (April 1913).
Minute book of the debating society, Rathfarnham Castle
Minute book of the debating society, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Minute book of the debating society, Rathfarnham Castle
Minute book of the debating society, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, with enclosed handwritten flyers for debates
Minute book of the debating society, Rathfarnham Castle
Minute book of the debating society, Rathfarnham Castle.
Rules of the debating society, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Rules of the debating society for Jesuit juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Photocopy of an article by Frank McDonald published in the 'Irish Times' on Rathfarnham Castle entitled 'The Keys of this Castle go to a Speculator'.
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Valuation of Rathfarnham Castle, the contents and the sale of Rathfarnham Castle
A file relating to the valuation of Rathfarnham Castle, the contents and the sale of Rathfarnham Castle. Includes a description of the land and location maps (nd, 4pp).
Construction of the bye-pass at Rathfarnham Castle
A file relating to the construction of the bye-pass at Rathfarnham Castle. Includes maps and plans.
Will of Mary E. O. Bolger and her bequest of £500 to the Jesuit Fathers, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file relating to the will of Mary E. O. Bolger and her bequest of £500 to the Jesuit Fathers, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Fee Farm Grant - Rathfarnham House
Parties:
William Thomas, Earl of Clancarty, Garbally, County Galway, John Earl of Strafford, Hardmonsworth, County of Middlesex, Thomas Conolly, Castletown, County Kildare, Elizabeth Pakenham and Helen Pakenham, Spinster, Coolure, County Westmeath of the one part and Francis Blackburne, Lord Chief Justice of Her Majesty's Court of Queen's Bench in Ireland, Merrion Square, Dublin.
Property:
Rathfarnham House, Parish of Rathfarnham, Barony of Newcastle, County Dublin.
Terms and Conditions:
Yearly rent of £123.6.6 in two equal payments on 25 March and 29 September.
Other:
Signed and sealed by the parties.
A file relating to the proposed development of Rathfarnham Castle for mixed residential use, parkland, office space, shopping and a hotel. Includes plans of the proposal.
Typed memorandum outlining the present position of development plans for the Rathfarnham area by Dublin City Planning Authorities.
Caretakers agreements at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Caretakers agreements between Robert Breslin and William Hearne and the Jesuit Fathers, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Caretaker's lodges at Rathfarnham Castle and the sale of one of the lodges
A file relating to the caretaker's lodges at Rathfarnham Castle and the sale of one of the lodges (178 Rathfarnham Road) to Pat Boland who occupied the premises under a caretaker's agreement since 1970.
Photograph of Irish Fr Provincial Charles O'Conor SJ, Archbishop John Charles McQuaid, Éamon de Valera (president of Ireland), Bishop Patrick Dunne and Fr Fergal McGrath SJ (Rector) on the occasion of Rathfarnham's Jubilee.
Material on the golden jubilee of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file relating to the golden jubilee of Rathfarnham Castle - 50 years as a Jesuit house. Includes lists of first Jesuits at Rathfarnham Castle, invited guests, letters from those who attended the celebrations including Éamon de Valera, President of Ireland and John Charles McQuaid, Archbishop of Dublin. Includes a letter from Archbishop John Charles McQuaid, Archbishop's House, Dublin 9 to Fr Fergal McGrath SJ remarking that he will not be able to attend the lunch after mass 'You will not miss my speech, I assure you, and the Province does not need to be told what I think.' (6 September 1963, 1p).
Acquisition book for the library, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Acquisition book for the Father's library, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, with some inserts.
Litterae Annuae for Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Litterae Annuae (Annual letters) for Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
A file relating to the road widening scheme at Rathfarnham and work carried out by Dublin Corporation on part of the boundary wall of Rathfarnham Castle and the subsequent problems that arose due to the Corporation's failure to complete the work. Includes a letter from Tom Bacon, Solicitor (acting on behalf of the Jesuit Fathers), 9 Clare Street, Dublin to Fr McDonald SJ Remarks 'This matter has taken a new and interesting turn... Mr Beausang (Dublin Corporation).. .explained his predicament. Apparently in his final anxiety to get the work through he agreed our terms without obtaining any additional estimates as to the cost... Mr Beausang states that there is a deficiency of at least £7,000...There is no fund out of which this deficiency can be met...Mr Beausang's first suggestion was that the Jesuit Fathers would make a grant to the corporation of half the increased cost namely £3,500. When he was told that this was out of the question it was then suggested that you might disclaim the acquisition money £2,000.' (11 October 1956, 3pp).
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