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- 30 July 1950
Letter from Lieutenant Colonel E.R. Blackburne Farrer, RMS Newfoundland to Fr Patrick Kenny SJ, Rector, Rathfarnham Castle, asking permission for a friend (Mrs Ramsey) to visit Rathfarnham Castle.
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Letter from Lieutenant Colonel E.R. Blackburne Farrer, RMS Newfoundland to Fr Patrick Kenny SJ, Rector, Rathfarnham Castle, asking permission for a friend (Mrs Ramsey) to visit Rathfarnham Castle.
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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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Litterae Annuae for Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Litterae Annuae (Annual letters) for Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Acquisition book for the library, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Acquisition book for the Father's library, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, with some inserts.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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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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.
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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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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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 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 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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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 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 Michael Fitzmaurice, Ballincloher, County Kerry to Fr John Sullivan SJ concerning his son Edmond and his health.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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).
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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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.
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).
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.
Letters containing provincial and international news sent by Irish Fr Provincial Cecil McGarry SJ for display on the notice board at 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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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Letter to Fr Patrick Doyle SJ from P. Sheehy, Manager Allied Irish Bank, Rathfarnham
Letter to Fr Patrick Doyle SJ from P. Sheehy, Manager Allied Irish Bank, Rathfarnham, acknowledging receipt of a letter of authority.
File containing correspondence between Donal Ó Buachalla, Fr Patrick Doyle SJ and others relating to the sale of a portion of land at Rathfarnham Castle, the gift of 5½ acres of land as a public park to Dublin Corporation and communication with the office of public works relating to purchase of land at Rathfarnham for the construction of a government department building. Also includes statement issued by the Jesuit Fathers on the sale of the land and indications of the charitable uses of the purchase money.
File of correspondence mainly between Noelle Clery, Director, The Institute for Irish Studies, Wilton Place, Dublin and Fr Patrick Doyle SJ, Rector, Rathfarnham Castle, concerning the possible establishment of a ‘world college’ at Rathfarnham.
File containing letters relating to access roads to sites at Rathfarnham, the use of Rathfarnham Castle for accommodation for residents from St Michael's House and the planning conditions on land at Rathfarnham which was offered for sale to the Irish League of Credit Unions.
Property developments at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
File of material relating to developments at Rathfarnham Castle. Includes letters by Donal O'Buachalla, Fr Matthew Meade SJ, Rector, Rathfarnham, and Irish Fr Provincial Paddy Doyle SJ; market valuations for sites A and B by Hamilton and Hamilton Estates Limited; expressions of interest in the site by various groups of developers; letters by representatives of the Rathfarnham Traders Association.
Letter to Irish Fr Provincial from J.F. Green concerning the restoration of Rathfarnham Castle
Letter to Irish Fr Provincial Philip Harnett SJ from J.F.Green, architect, Board of Public Works, concerning the restoration of Rathfarnham Castle; essay on ‘Rathfarnham Castle’ by Alastair Lindsay, Senior Architect, Office of Public Works; Notice of talk to the Crumlin Historical and Preservation Society on the history of Rathfarnham Castle by Jim Dillon.
Material relating to part of the Rathfarnham estate known as Cliff
A file relating to part of the Rathfarnham estate known as Cliff. Includes correspondence concerning its value and the rental of the land. It was proposed to have a novitiate there, and Charles Powell indicates that expenditure would amount to £15, 415 to fit out (6 September 1911).
Letter from James G. O'Connor, solicitor, 9 Clare Street, Dublin to Fr Patrick Kennedy SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, Rathfarnham, County Dublin concerning a portion of land held by William George Bailey under his own conveyance, rent free. Remarks that the rent on the land held by the Jesuits is incorrect and advises the correct amount.
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A telegram from Pope Pius XI to Fr Patrick Barrett SJ, Director of Retreats at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, blessing all those making a retreat at Rathfarnham. In Latin.
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Material on retreats and the retreat house at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Material on retreats and the retreat house at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin (removed from ledger folder). Includes:
Agreement between William McMunn and Fr Eric Guiry SJ (Rector), Rathfarnham Castle for the letting of a plot of ground from 1 March 1973 - 31 October 1974 for the sum of £90.00 paid half yearly.
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Copy Agreement for sale for portion of land at Rathfarnham Castle
Parties:
Fr Joseph O'Connor SJ, Fr Joseph Ffrench SJ and Fr Charles Molony SJ, Rathfarnham Castle and the Right Honorable The Lord Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Dublin, City Hall, Dublin 2.
Property:
Portion of land at Rathfarnham Castle, 2 acres 1 rood, 37 perches and 8 square yards.
Terms and Conditions:
For the sum of £27,000
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Copy letter from Donal O'Buachalla and Company Ltd., 86 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 to Mr. J. J. Donnellan, Castle Inn, Rathfarnham, Dublin concerning the request by J. J. Donnellan to acquire additional land at the rear of his premises. Note to Fr Matthew Meade SJ (4 October 1978).
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Letter from Tom Bacon, Solicitor, 9 Clare Street, Dublin 2 to Fr Matthew Meade SJ, Superior, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin 14 concerning the sale of premises, 37 Main Street by a publican, Patrick McDonald to Valdick Limited. Remarks that solicitors acting for Patrick McDonald have asked that the plot of land at the rear of the premises leased to him by the Jesuit Fathers be assigned to the new owners Valdick Limited.
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Memorandum of Agreement for rental of Rathfarnham Castle by St Michael's House
Parties:
Fr Gregory Ffrench SJ, 87 Eglinton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin and St Michael's House.
Property:
Portions of the first, second and third floors (the Juniorate) including the refectory at Rathfarnham Castle.
Terms and Conditions:
Annual rent of £10,000 paid in equal quarterly portions.
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Letter from Fr Thomas A. Finlay SJ, University Hall, Hatch Street, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning Rathfarnham Castle and notes about the house received from Mr James Talbot Power. Remarks that he (Fr Finlay) can recommend an expert gardener who '...thinks its (Rathfarnham House) fruit bearing capacity could be turned to great profit.'
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Letters from Fr Patrick O'Mara SJ, Leighlinbridge, County Carlow to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning the taking of a retreat provided he can have a rest beforehand and his commission to join an Irish regiment as a chaplain in World War One.
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Letter from Mr Patrick Joy SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial asking permission to visit his home before setting off to study Philosophy.
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Letter from Mr Aubrey Gwynn SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his studies and when he will take his retreat.
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A file of letters from Fr James Brennan SJ, (Superior), Rathfarnham Castle, Rathfarnham, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning the move of the community to Rathfarnham, the running of the house, bills and finances and the care of the Juniors. Includes:
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A file of letters from Fr Willie Doyle SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ. Includes a letter remarking 'May the Lord reward you for getting us this place; it is like a paradise to come back to after the bustle and rush of the missions' (13 January [1914], 1p). Includes letters volunteering to serve as a war chaplain (4 - 26 November 1914, 3 items).
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Letters from Fr William Gleeson SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning a debenture and the giving of a parish mission in Kerry.
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A file of letters from Mr Cyril Power SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin concerning his studies and results of his exams.
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Letters from Fr David Gallery SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning an invitation by the Loreto nuns in Rathfarnham and other community matters.
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Letter from Mr Thomas Counihan SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ, concerning the results in his exams and his move to Stonyhurst. Remarks that he is looking forward to studying Philosophy.
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A file of letters from Fr John FX O'Brien SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ. Includes a letter concerning the community at Rathfarnham and the 'Irish Monthly'. Remarks that the publication should be 'pushed' by using posters to draw attention to it (17 December 1915, 4pp). Includes a letter suggesting Fr Kelly as business manager for the 'Irish Monthly' (17 August 1918, 4pp). Includes a letter revising his suggestion about Fr Kelly. Remarks '...I seem to have been much astray. The trouble is chiefly this: he is not a "man of action"; instead of doing, he thinks and talks about doing them.' (11 November 1918, 4pp).
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A file of letters from Fr Lambert McKenna SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ. Includes a letter concerning the mix up over his entry into the University. Remarks that he is trying to sort the problem out (nd, 2pp). Includes a letter referring to the Irish Dictionary he compiled (8 December [ ], 2pp). Includes a letter referring to the accounts of the 'Irish Monthly' (21 November 1916, 3pp).
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Letter from Mr Fergal McGrath SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his scholarship from the civil service.
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Letters from Fr Joseph Flinn SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning boys who wish to join the Society of Jesus and money from his father to erect a memorial in Clongowes boys chapel in honour of Fr Flinn's mother.
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Letter from Mr Vaughan Dempsey SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his brother in England who was wounded in the trenches. Asks Fr Provincial's permission to visit him in hospital before he returns to the trenches.
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Letter from Mr John J. Carbery SJ, Beech Grove, Drogheda, County Louth to Fr [ ], concerning his health. Remarks that he hopes to be recovered soon.
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Letters from Mr Arthur Little SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Nolan SJ, concerning musical lessons and his studies.
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Letters from Fr Richard Campbell SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Nolan SJ, concerning accounts, and Fr John FX O'Brien's belongings and asks that they remain in Rathfarnham. Remarks that the men working at Rathfarnham delivered an ultimatum to him and went out on strike (15 March [ ], 2pp).
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A file of letters from Fr Joseph Darlington SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning matters in the community and the spiritual direction/instruction of the Juniors and 'The Irish Monthly'. Includes a letter expressing his pleasure on taking over the editorship of 'The Irish Monthly'. Remarks that he has been missing something since he resigned as a professor in University College and feels this will fill the gap. (20 January 1920, 4pp) Includes a rough financial statement of 'The Irish Monthly' and a letter expressing his concern over the finances of the publication. (2 April 1920, 2pp & 17 August 1920, 2pp).
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A file of letters from Fr John Sullivan SJ (Rector), Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning community matters and matters relating to the Jesuit Juniors.
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Letter from Fr Patrick Kenny SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ concerning issues that arose during the consultation, namely to provide a garden for one of the gate lodges, pocket money ('hog') for members of the community and granting permission for female visitors to enter the community chapel.
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Letters from J. M. Maxwell, Solicitor, 40 North Great George's Street, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Nolan SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning a stipulation by Mr Bailey that the Jesuit Fathers maintain their side of a wall he is erecting on his land.
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A file relating to the provision of services at Rathfarnham Castle i.e. sanitation, water supply, general alterations to the structure of the building, provision of electricity supply, installation of a telephone.
Repairs to the weir at Willbrook, Rathfarnham, Dublin
A file relating to repairs to the weir at Willbrook, Rathfarnham, Dublin and the pond at Rathfarnham Castle. Includes quotations from contractors for the work.
Material on the water supply to Rathfarnham castle and surrounding businesses
A file containing extensive material on the water supply to Rathfarnham castle and surrounding businesses. Includes copious correspondence concerning the upkeep of the millrace and repairs to the sluice gates to avoid flooding in the area.
Supply of electricity to Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file relating to the supply of electricity to Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Letter from Fr Patrick Kenny SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ concerning work that needs to be done on a cottage occupied by the Boland family.
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Letter from Tom Bacon, Solicitor, 9 Clare Street, Dublin 2 to Donal Ó Buachalla, 86 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 concerning the dangerous condition of some of the trees at Rathfarnham Castle.
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Part of a letter from Thomas Bacon, solicitor, 9 Clare Street, Dublin 2 to Fr Matthew Meade SJ (Superior), Rathfarnham Castle concerning the Jesuit Fathers' responsibility to the upkeep of the former entrance to Rathfarnham Castle and repairs to the gate lodge.
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Letter from H. W. Shea, Thomas Dockrell Sons and Company, House and Estate Agents, Auctioneers and Valuers, South Great George's Street, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 asking if the Society of Jesus would like to purchase additional lands at Rathfarnham.
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A file of letters relating to a small plot of land between Rathfarnham Castle and the golf course and the decision of the golf club to sell the plot of land to a builder. Includes a letter from J. Keane SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Fr Socius remarking that the building of houses on this plot of land would interfere with Rathfarnham Castle's privacy. Suggests the construction of a boundary wall along this plot (19 March 1929, 2pp).
Material relating to the seismograph in Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file relating to the seismograph in Rathfarnham Castle. Includes letters from Fr William O'Leary SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning the construction of the seismograph.
Rates due on Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file relating to rates due on Rathfarnham Castle, an appeal by the Jesuit Fathers to be exempt from the rates and receipts for rates paid on the property.
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Rateable valuation of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file relating to the rateable valuation of Rathfarnham Castle. Includes a letter from Donal Ó Buachalla and company, 86 Merrion Square, Dublin to Fr Patrick Doyle SJ, Rector, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin 14 remarking that the Rathfarnham property is '...included in the current (1970) Annual Revision Lists...(these lists) allows us an opportunity to take advantage of this listing to appeal the valuation on the general grounds of age, obsolescence, excess accommodation and the ever increasing costs of maintenance and security.'
Letter from Hugh Kelly SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial John R McMahon SJ concerning the expenditure in Rathfarnham Castle and suggestions on how to reduce the fuel bill.
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Letter from E. R. Blackburne Farrer, 36 Ross Court, Putney Heath, London to Fr Patrick Kenny SJ, Rector, Rathfarnham Castle remarking that he will be in Dublin and would like to pay a visit to Rathfarnham Castle with his daughter. E. R. Blackburne Farrer was born at Rathfarnham Castle in 1891.
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