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.

Articles relating to the Jesuits in Galway in 'The Cork Examiner', 'Galway Observer' and 'Connacht Sentinel'.

Photocopy of an article published in the Irish Independent by Fr John J. Hanly entitled ‘Famous Seats of Learning in Spain’.

Photocopy of an article published in The Standard entitled 'Scots, Spanish, Irish.'

Hard backed journal with pasted newspaper clippings from the 19th century which mostly relate to the Land Struggle. Includes index at the front.

Newspaper clippings from the Connacht Tribune and the Connacht Sentinel relating to the Jesuits in Galway; the past pupil union and centenary ceremonies of St Ignatius Church and College in Galway; the building of an extension to Coláiste Iognáid.

Actus Generalis ex Universa Theologia, die 30 Junii 1893, (defendet P. Josephus Jouanen). Defence by Josephus Jouanen of his theological studies. at the Aula Maxima, University College. Includes letters to Fr Peter Finlay SJ concerning his organisation of the ‘Grand Act’ (a theological debate) which took place in the Aula Maxima of University College, Stephen’s Green on 30 June 1893 (4 May-16 July 1893, 9 items) and newspaper extracts concerning ‘The Grand Act’ (29 June-1 July 1893, 3 items).

Photocopies of obituary from the Sunday Freeman of Fr John Gwynn SJ and a photograph of him as published in a supplement given away with the Weekly Freeman. Includes photographs of Fr Gwynn’s Memorial Tablet and a transcript of the inscription and document relating to his death (obituaries and appreciation by Lord Desmond Fitzgerald).

Unpublished manuscript by Fr Henry Gill SJ recording his time as a chaplain, entitled ‘1914 – 1918 As seen by a Chaplain with the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Rifles’. Completed in 1933. Includes newspaper and journal articles and fifteen pages of original photographs. Manuscript appears to be an amended version of CHP1/27.

Partial biographical information from the Catalogus personarum and newspaper obituary of Fr James McCann SJ.

Biographical information on Fr Daniel Roche SJ from the Catalogus personarum primus and newspaper obituary.

Photocopy from the 'Irish Independent' of a review of two books by Claude C. Abbott (ed.): 'The Letters of Gerard Manley Hopkins to Robert Bridges' and 'The Correspondence of Gerard Manley Hopkins and Richard Watson Dixon' (London: Oxford University Press).

Cutting from the 'Times' of a poem by Stephen L. Gwynn entitled ‘We That Are Old’ beg. 'We that are old have little will To linger on'. Ten verses and copy of same written out by Fr Aubrey Gwynn (2pp).

Sermons by Jesuit priests from the Church of St Ignatius, Galway. Small number in Irish.

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 paper for the Bun-Scoil and Mean-Scoil, Coláiste Iognáid, entitled ‘Scorcher’ written by pupils from Bun-Rang 6 of the primary school. Articles relate to Harry Roberts, council of Bun-Rang, sport, space, music, reflection on the 1960’s, Vietnam, poetry and quizzes. Refers to the banning of ‘Tuairim’ and Scorcher is the only paper now ‘published in St Ignatius College Secondary School or Primary School’.

Name of Fr William Hogan's next of kin and death notice for Fr Dermot Hogan SJ for the Irish newspapers .

Cutting from 'The Evening News' concerning the numbers of new buildings constructed and supplied with water during 1916.

Biographical material on Dominic Collins SJ, martyred in Youghal, County Cork on 31 October 1602. Includes:
– copy of a typescript by Fr Bryan C. Fennelly SJ on Br Dominic Collins SJ (n.d., 5pp);
– copy of an Appeal by the Youghal Martyrs’ Memorial Committee to raise a memorial for Br Dominic Collins SJ (n.d., 2pp) ;
– photocopy of a cutting from the 'Southern Star' concerning Br Dominic Collins SJ (26 December 1959, 1p.) and
– article by Fr Francis Finegan SJ entitled 'The Beatifies Martyrs of Ireland (6) Dominic Collins' in Irish Theological Quarterly 65 (2000, 9pp).

Photocopy of a newspaper article on Edmond Daniel SJ, the first Jesuit martyr in Europe.

Biographical information on Fr Thomas Aloysius Finlay SJ (1848-1940). Includes obituary of Fr Finlay by George O'Brien, Professor of Economics, University College, published in The Economic Journal, The Quarterly Journal of The Royal Economic Society, No. 197, Vol. 1, p.157-159 (March 1940, 3pp) and obituary, also by Prof. O'Brien published in the Irish Monthly (March 1940, p.142- 144) originally broadcast on Radio Eireann.

File of material related to the Jesuit response to the lack of housing provision in Galway for vulnerable groups in society such as the aged. Includes newspapers articles from 'The Connacht Tribune' and 'Connacht Sentinel' written by or quoting Jesuits, in relation to housing in Galway, ’No house should be held by one: Five priests plead for the aged poor’ (Connacht Sentinel, 13 May 1969) and ‘Flats for the Aged of Galway’ by Fr Charles O'Connor SJ, (The Connacht Tribune, 8 August 1969); correspondence between Fr Charles O'Connor and various individuals on the subject of housing for the aged including Brendan Holland, Hollands'; P. J. Watters, Town Clerk, Galway; The Mayor of Galway; Bobby Molly, T.D.; the editor of the 'Connacht Sentinel'.

Biographical information on Fr Henry Gill SJ. Includes:
– extract on Fr Gill from the Catalogus personarum primus (1930, 2pp);
– potted biography of Fr Gill by Fr John A Leonard SJ (n.d., 1p.);
– photocopies of newspaper obituaries of Fr Gill (27 Nov. 1945, 1p.);
– photocopies of obituaries from 'The Belvederian' and 'The Clongownian' (1946, 1p. each) and
– photocopy of an obituary printed in the 'Irish Province News', (Jan 1946, 3pp).

Copy of 'Cambridge University Reporter' containing a list of ‘Advanced Students: Work Approved’. Includes “Henry Vincent Gill, of Downing College, Advanced Student, ‘On a new kind of glow in vacuum tubes’ ” (p.1160).

Album compiled by Fr Henry Gill SJ containing newspaper clippings, photographs and letters. Includes:
– newspaper clipping referring to a meeting of the Royal Dublin Society before which a paper by Fr Gill entitled ‘The Theory of the Stratified Discharge in Geissler Tubes’ was communicated by the Registrar Mr. Moss (n.d., 1p.);
– letter from Prof Charles J. Joly, D.Sc., F.R.S., Dunsink Observatory, Co. Dublin (Honorary Secretary of the R.D.S.) stating ‘Your beautiful illustration of precession and nutation is quite new to me and I think you should certainly send it to 'Nature'. I am keeping the figures as you kindly say I may’ (24 March 1903, 1p.);
– black and white photograph of the hunt at Clongowes Wood College, Co. Kildare ([1903?], 1p.) and note to Fr Gill from the “Proprietors of ‘The Badminton Magazine’ enclosing a cheque for £1.1s as a prize in their photograph competition (27 April 1903, 1p.);
– clipping from a magazine/newspaper concerning the marriage of his sister, Miss Mary Catherine Gill, only daughter of Mr Henry J. Gill, M.A., J.P., of Roebuck House, Clonskeagh, Dublin with Mr. William Harrington, of Cherryfield, Templeogue on 16 June 19?? . Also includes two photographs of the room with the table laid out for the wedding breakfast (16 June 19??, 4 items);
– newspaper report on a lecture given by Fr Gill before the Royal Dublin Society on ‘a possible connection between the recent disturbances at Vesuvius and San Francisco’ ([June 1906], 1p.);
– clipping from the 'Freeman’s Journal' referring to Fr Gill’s theory ‘according to which earthquakes and such like disturbances at one place may, under certain conditions, give rise to corresponding shocks in other places’ (24 August 1906, 1p.);
– clipping on the opening of a new wing of the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge by Lord Rayleigh. Includes reference to Mr H. V. Gill’s experiments with spinning tops to illustrate earthquake reactions (19 June 1908, 2pp);
– extract from 'The Tablet' containing the following reference to Fr Gill in its University Notes, ‘…we must congratulate the Rev. H. V. Gill, of St Edmund House, upon his Research Degree won by a Thesis on ‘A New Glow in Vacuum Tubes.’ Father Gill has exhibited his apparatus before the Royal Society, and was also invited to exhibit it by the Royal Institution.’ (see also J17/29) (26 June 1909, 2pp);
– notice advertising Fr Gill’s ‘Earthquake Top…with handle for spinning, and lead bullets’ for 7s.6d. (n.d., 1p.);
– clipping from the 'Freeman’s Journal' on a lecture on ‘Wireless Telegraphy’ given by Fr. Gill in Belvedere College on 6 May 1912 (7 May 1912, 4pp);
– extract from 'The Tablet' of an article entitled ‘The Cardinal at Cambridge A Representative University Gathering’ containing the following reference to Fr Gill, ‘Sir J.J. Thomson, F.R.S., who responded for science, said that this was not the first time that he had had the pleasure of meeting and working with members of that Society. One of them, Father Gill, worked in his laboratory and did extremely valuable and able work, and developed a great power of dealing with physical problems’ (18 May 1912, 3pp);
– photograph of a physics laboratory (possibly one of the labs at Clongowes Wood College) (n.d., 1 item)
– photographs relating to Fr Gill’s research work (n.d., 5 items).

Cuttings from 'The Catholic Press' of an article entitled 'How the Irish Came to Queensland. The Voyage of the "Erin-go-bragh" and a tribute to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ'.

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.

Photocopy of newspaper article in The Anglo-Celt reporting on a sermon given by Fr Thomas A. Finlay SJ, on the occasion of the episcopal ordination of Dr. McGennis, Bishop of Kilmore (1888-1906). Donated by Fr Kevin Laheen SJ, February 1995.

Photocopies of newspaper clippings concerning the history of the Old Society of Jesus in Ireland. Includes articles on Jesuits James Archer, Henry Fitzsimons, the Hollywood Mass Rock and the ‘Popish Plot’.

A file containing biographical information on Rev Robert Kane SJ.

Memorial card and newspaper cutting concerning William Richard Power (father of Cyril Power).

Cutting from the 'Irish Press reporting' on the Punchestown races. Fr Joseph Canavan’s name appears as one of those present.

A file of photocopies of newspaper cuttings reporting Fr John Delaney’s departure from Galle, India and return to Ireland to continue his studies.

Cutting of an address by Fr Michael Phelan SJ published in the 'Sunday Freeman' entitled 'Education of Democracy. The Duty of the Classes to Help in Good Work'.

Copy of a letter from Edward Thomas O'Dwyer, Bishop of Limerick to the Editor of the 'Munster News' entitled 'Irish Emigrants and English Mobs'. The letter refers to Irish emigrants being forced to join the British army to fight in the First World War.

Photocopy of cutting from the 'Limerick and Clare Advocate' of the text of an address by Fr Lambert McKenna SJ at the Thomond Feis.

Photocopy of newspaper cutting reporting on Fr Henry Fegan's Golden Jubilee in the Society of Jesus.

Photocopy of newspaper cutting from 'The Leader' on the death of James Darlington, [brother of Fr Joseph Darlington SJ].

A file of photocopies of newspaper articles reporting the death of Fr Richard Devane SJ. Summarises his life and career.

Photocopy of newspaper article by Myles na gCopaleen on Fr Richard Devane SJ.

A file relating to Fr Stephen Brown's death. Includes letters of sympathy.

Photocopy of text from the Cork Examiner of an article reporting on a lecture entitled 'The Due Reward of Labour' delivered by Fr Edward Cahill SJ at the Connolly Hall.

Photocopies of newspaper cuttings reporting on a lecture delivered by Fr Edward Cahill SJ entitled 'Capitalism and Its Alternatives.'

Clipping from the 'Irish Times' related to High Court proceedings between Mrs Mary Rose Moran and Dr Moran. Fr John Barragry SJ gave evidence in the Ecclesiastical Court for Dr Moran.

Biographical information on Fr John Barragry SJ.

'Catalogus personarum primus' filled in by Fr Michael Browne SJ (1932), photocopy of obituary in newspaper (1933) and brief biography by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ on Fr Browne c.[1985].

Catalogue entries for Fr Thomas Byrne SJ.

Catalohue entry and obituary for Fr John Gabriel Byrne SJ.

Biographical information on Fr William Byrne SJ.

File of material relating to Fr John Carroll SJ, taken from the Mission Office, 28 Upper Sherrard St (12 July 2011). Includes newspaper
obituaries; probate of will; announcement of death; and correspondence between Fr Carroll and Fr Thomas J Martin SJ, Mission Office, Milltown Park and Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

File of material relating to Fr Thomas Cooney SJ, taken from the Mission Office, 28 Upper Sherrard St (12 July 2011). Includes photograph, mortuary card, announcement of death, obituary, personal record, and correspondence between Fr Cooney and Frs Thomas Martin and Vincent Murphy, Irish Jesuit Mission Office, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

File of material relating to Fr Patrick J Cunningham SJ taken from the Mission Office, 28 Upper Sherrard St (12 July 2011). Includes
announcement and details of his death, following an air accident over Vietnam; articles on the air accident from newspapers, including an image of Fr Cunningham; official documentation recording his death; personal record; travel details and correspondence between Fr Cunningham and Fr Thomas J. Martin, Mission Office, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Mortuary card and newspaper obituaries for Fr Joseph Dalton SJ.

Newspaper article entitled ‘Historic Athlone’ by Dr George A Little. Article summarises the history of the discovery of documents related to the Jesuits in Athlone. Envelope with stamp is attached.

Photocopy of newspaper clippings from ‘The Irish Catholic’ with an article entitled ‘Ireland and Spain’ by Fr Dr O'Doherty, 5 March 1921 and from the ‘The Irish Independent’ with an article entitled ‘Irish Colleges on the Continent’, by Fr John J. Hanly, 6 December 1961.

Account of the funeral of the Countess of Portarlington, taken from the 'Leinster Express'. Lady Portarlington was buried at Emo Park, Queen’s County (Laois). Includes references to Frs Robert Carbery and William Delaney.

The Countess was buried in the graveyard beside the church, and a memorial to her was also erected in Coolbanagher church by her sister the Duchess of Marlborough.

Newspaper cutting relating the history of Emo Park, County Laois.

File of material relating to Fr Arthur Cox taken from the Mission Office. Includes application for residency (Zambia), newspaper obituaries, account of his death, birth certificate, marriage certificate and death certificate of his wife.

Newspaper reports of the ordination of Arthur Cox, at Milltown Park, Dublin (15 December 1963) and his departure for Monze, Northern Rhodesia (10 August 1964).

Reference to Fr John Fahy SJ in an review article in 'The Irish Times' on ‘Temple Street Children’s Hospital: An illustrated History’. Refers to Fr Fahy as risking his life during the 1916 Rising.

Biographical information and photocopies of obituaries for Fr Daniel J Finn SJ.

Obituaries of Fr Richard Gallagher SJ taken from an Irish newspaper, a Hong Kong Jesuit publication and online obituary, taken from the Hong Kong Catholic Diocesan Archives, accessed 14 August 2009. https://archives.catholic.org.hk/

File of material relating to Fr Richard Gallagher SJ, including photographs, passport, announcement of death, personal recor,; obituaries, and letters from Fr Gallagher to Fr Thomas J Martin, Mission Office, Dublin and Fr Eddie Bourke SJ 19 Kickham Street, Carrick-on-Suir, county Tipperary.

A file of newspaper cuttings reporting the deaths of Frs Henry Lynch, James Murphy and Patrick Leonard.

Photocopy of newspaper report on an address given by Fr Bernard Vaughan SJ to the Sodality of Our Lady Help of Christian, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Photocopy of report from the 'Daily Nation' regarding the end of the annual retreat for the Dublin Metropolitan Police held in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Photocopy of newspaper report of the Golden Jubilee of the Young Men's Sodality at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

Photocopy from 'The Irish Press' reporting on the annual meeting of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association.

Newspaper report regarding the opening of the hall of St Francis Xavier, Upper Sherrard Street.

Cutting from an Italian newspaper reporting the appointment of Fr Jean B Janssens SJ as the new General of the Society of Jesus.

Photocopy of cutting from the 'Irish Independent' of the 29th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus and the audience with the Pope in the Consistory Hall, Castel Gondolfo, Italy.

Typed extract from the Drogheda Independent of 17 April 1938 reporting on the opening of the novitiate of the Order of the Medical Missionaries of Mary at Collon, County Louth, and the sermon preached by Fr Hugh Kelly SJ, Rector, St. Stanislaus’ College, Tullamore, for the occasion. The extract was forwarded to Fr Fergus O'Donoghue SJ by Sr Eileen Keogan.

Photocopies of letters published in the Connacht Tribune concerning the closure of St Ignatius College, Galway.

Photocopy of article published in the Connacht Tribune reporting on the first annual re-union of old boys of St Ignatius College.

Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings of reviews concerning publications about Jesuits and Jesuit history.

Colour supplement to the Graphic Christmas Number entitled ‘A story of the Veldt’ by Stanhope Alexander Forbes, A.R.A.

Black and white supplement to the 'The Spear' by R. Coton Woodville, which is signed by R. Coton Woodville.

Photocopies of newspaper cuttings concerning the fourth centenary of the foundation of the Society of Jesus.

File of material relating to Fr Richard J Kennedy SJ. Includes personal record; passport photographs; photographs; article entitled ‘What I saw of the Red Terror in China’ (1954); newspaper clippings on the arrest, ‘trial’ and release of Fr Kennedy in Canton (1953); certificate of post-war credit and financial statements from the Midland Bank Limited and correspondence between Fr Kennedy and Fr Thomas J Martin SJ, Mission Office, Dublin.

Newspaper extract entitled ‘As tribute to late Fr Scully’, written by James MacSweeney. Reports that the Committee of the Catholic Housing Aid Society have decided to name the block of flats at St Anne’s Court ‘Fr. Scully House’. Appeals for funds.

Article by Frank McNally, ‘An Irishman’s Diary’ in the Irish Times which mentions Michael Mallin and his sons.

Newspaper cutting relating to the funeral of William Woodlock, Justice of the Peace, who died 12 June 1890 in Dublin. Names some of the attendees, including Fr Lynch, who was a cousin of the deceased.

Photocopy of newspaper cutting reporting the death of Fr Luke Murphy SJ in Australia.

Catalogue entry, death certificate and photocopy of newspaper obituary for Fr Edmond Downing SJ. Includes a brief account book, Fr Edmond McCarthy Downing SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway.

Photograph from newspaper of Fr Andrew MacDonald Gordon SJ.

Copies of letters from A. J. Considine, College House, Galway to Fr John MacSheahan SJ, Rector, Ignatius College, Galway concerning the use of Irish in Religious ceremonies. Includes an article published in a newspaper on the subjects entitled 'United Front for Language Promising Move in Galway to Gaelicise City.'

Photocopy of article published in the 'Connacht Tribune' by entitled 'Feast of St. Ignatius.'

Photocopy of article published in the 'Connacht Tribune' reporting on the first public Mass celebrated by a native of Carraroe - Fr Martin de Bhailís SJ.

Photocopy of obituary of Fr Kenneth McKillop SJ.

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.

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).

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'.

Photocopies of newspaper cuttings relating to the new development at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.

File of newspaper cuttings relating to the controversy surrounding the sale of Rathfarnham Castle by the Jesuits to a private developer.

Article relating to Rathfarnham Castle in newspaper series on ‘Historic Irish Mansions’.

Material on retreats and the retreat house at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin (removed from ledger folder). Includes:

• list of retreatants at Rathfarnham Castle and notice of opening of retreat house (1922);
• Honorary Secretary’s Reports (November 1947-March 1949);
• list of house renovations (August 1949-August 1950);
• costings and receipts for work on the retreat house which includes glass, grotto, kneelers, lamp, radiators, roof, statutes and tabernacle (1949-1962);
• ‘History of Our Lady’s Grotto, erected by D.U.T. Co. Employees 1925’ by Thomas Scally, ex-Superintendent. Includes references to the Jesuit school, St Francis Xavier, Lower Dorset Street, better known as Father Gaffney’s school (1 April 1950);
• income and expenditure for Laymen’s Retreat Association (1948-1953);
• newsletter of the Laymen’s Retreat Association, Rathfarnham Castle entitled the Week End Echo (vol. 1-5, 7), (Christmas 1953-September 1955);
• handicap sweepstakes results for Laymen’s Retreat Association at Rathfarnham Castle (1954-55)
• order of time for retreats for Chinese students at Rathfarnham Castle (4 April 1955);
• correspondence from Michael Scott, Architect, for drawings of the retreat house, Rathfarnham Castle (1955-57);
• income for retreat house at Rathfarnham Castle (1958-59);
• schedule of estimates for proposed decoration at Rathfarnham Castle (1958-1961);
• drawings, correspondence and accounts from James A. Doyle Architect, for works at the retreat house, Rathfarnham Castle (1959-1960);
• newspaper report of ‘Restoration of grotto erected in 1924 by D.U.T.C. men’ from Nuacht CIE (23 October 1964);
• notes on Laymen’s Retreat Association at Rathfarnham Castle, Christian Life Communities (CLC) seminar (21 April 1974);
• Guidelines for the constitution for the Laymen’s Retreat Association & Christian Life Communities (CLC) (1977);
• notice of the restoration work done by the Association of Retreat Promotors for the Laymen’s Retreat Association (nd.);
• postcard with order of time on reverse of weekend retreats at Rathfarnham Castle and notice of non-attendance (nd.);

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’.

Newspaper clippings concerning Marriage Encounter:

• article by Nuala Fennell on Marriage Encounter and response by Rev. Laurence O'Connor L.S, St. Peter’s College Wexford. (November 1973):
• ‘Marriage Encounter – too emotional’ by Sally McGonigle (9 June 1977):
• ‘Takes two to make a marriage’ by Nuala Fennell (5 October 1977).

Material relating to Fr Seán Ó Catháin SJ, including catalogue entries and memorial cards, letters from Fr Michael Browne SJ, and off print of articles by Fr Ó Catháin SJ.

Photographs of the Pope's visit to the Vatican Observatory, with Fr Daniel Joseph O'Connell SJ.