Group photograph of the community at Canisius College, Pymble, New South Wales
- IE IJA MSSN/AUST/414
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- 1939
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Group photograph of the community at Canisius College, with names, by Melba Studios, Sydney.
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Group photograph of the community at Canisius College, Pymble, New South Wales
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Group photograph of the community at Canisius College, with names, by Melba Studios, Sydney.
Letters from Fr Dominic V. Connell SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Fr Dominic V. Connell SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial. Includes a letter giving his opinion about the creation of a Vice-Province of the Society in Australia (26 June 1925, 1p).
Connell, Dominic, 1866-1933, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr John Fahy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr John Fahy SJ (Vice-Provincial of the Vice-Province 19 March 1931-25 August 1939) to Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ. Includes a letter referring to a visit to the Hong Kong Mission. Remarks 'Your men are doing glorious work there I had expected great things; the reality surpassed my expectations. That will become a first class mission.' (25 February 1937, 2pp). Includes a letter referring to plans for a retreat house and scholasticate at Sydney. Refers to the Archbishop of Perth and his desire for the Jesuit fathers to build a college in Perth. Remarks '...he wishes to get the Jesuits into his diocese. It does not seem to have occurred to him that the people of Perth would be expected to support any Jesuit Fathers who work there. So we exchange letters on this question of filthy lucre.' (1 April 1937, 2pp). Includes a letter expressing his thanks to Fr Kieran SJ for writing about the Australian Jesuits studying in Ireland. Remarks '...I am most grateful for your interest in them and your care of them. Other Provincials never write about our men: all we get is the bill and the exam results...' Refers to his own position as Provincial of the Vice-Province. Remarks 'Yes, our period of office is drawing to a close...I long for the day... Boys oh Boys, think of it: no more "relationes", no more triennial papers, no more elenchi, no more building, no more administratio temporalis, no more...peace perfect peace.' (21 April 1937, 2pp). Includes a letter referring to the proposed opening of a scholasticate in January 1938 (25 October 1938, 1p).
Fahy, John, 1874-1958, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr John Meagher SJ to Irish Fr Provincial (John R. MacMahon SJ and Thomas Byrne)
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr John Meagher SJ (Vice-Provincial of the Vice-Province 25 August 1939-1 October 1947) to Irish Fr Provincial (John R. MacMahon SJ and Thomas Byrne). Includes a letter referring to an offer by the Apostolic Delegate to take a minor seminary in New Zealand in 1947. Asks if four or five young priests could be sent out. Remarks 'We have offers of work from practically every Bishop in Australia and must refuse for want of men. Our recruiting is bad and I really don't know what to do to remedy the trouble.' (10 November 1945, 1p). Includes a letter referring to a request by Fr Dan O'Connell SJ for Fr Richard Ingram SJ to help with his work in the Riverview Observatory. (18 March 1946, 1p). Includes a number of letters concerning Fr Cooney and his ill health. Includes a letter remarking 'He (Fr Cooney) wants to return to Hong Kong in September but I think you realise his return there would probably settle his chances of ever doing any more work...I think that Fr Cooney will never be really fit to return to Hong Kong (15 May 1946, 1p). Includes a letter referring to proposals to open colleges in Adelaide and Brisbane. Remarks due to the shortage of Jesuit Fathers that this is impossible. (27 June 1946, 1p).
Meagher, John, 1895-1972, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr John McEncroe to Rev. R. Healy concerning the administration of St John's College
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Letter from Fr John McEncroe to Rev. R. Healy concerning the administration of St John's College. Remarks that the fellows of the College have 'expressed their 'unanimous' wish and desire to procure, if possible, a member of your Society for this important office'.
McEncroe, John, 1794-1868, Catholic priest and archdeacon
Photograph of Fr Henry Johnston and F. J. Sheed
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Fr Henry Johnston SJ and F. J. Sheed at Canisius College, Werribee, Australia.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from J.P. Hall, solicitor, 100 George Street, Limerick, to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ in Riverview, Sydney, Australia. Reports on his efforts to sell an unnamed property (Cecil Street premises), which later burned down. Offers to send over the money received from the insurance claim, and asks Fr Dalton to decide on a course of action in relation to the damaged property.
Dalton, Joseph, 1817-1905, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Document by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, Mission Superior, on donations for churches and parishes made by Dr Vaughan, Archbishop of Sydney.
Dalton, Joseph, 1817-1905, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Photographs relating to Australia, taken from Clongowes Wood College. Inlcudes:
the Jesuit community at Riverview, Sydney, Australia (1890-1891). Includes 2nd from left, seated, Fr John Ryan SJ, Superior of the Mission [1894]-[1917];
ordination of Rev. Leonard Dew (+1931), Missionary of the Sacred Heart, April 1929, at the Jesuit run-diocesan seminary, Corpus Xti College, Melbourne, Australia. Includes seated, 1st from left, Fr Robert Peterson SJ; 3rd from left, Fr Henry Johnston SJ; Third from right, seated, next to Archbishop Daniel Mannix, Fr Albert Power SJ By C. J. Fraser Photo, Melbourne.
unknown photograph, maybe in Australia c[1900-1930], but looks Italian.
Photograph of Jesuit in a park, and St Ignatius' College Football Team
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Photograph of unknown Jesuit standing on a bridge in a park, and the reverse photograph depicts the [St Ignatius' College Football Team] in three rows (rugby). The oval shaped football has the initial S.I.C.F.C.
Photograph of ordination at St Mary’s, North Sydney, featuring Fr Henry Johnston SJ
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Photograph of ordination at St Mary’s, North Sydney, featuring Fr Henry Johnston SJ with Eris O'Brien, then auxiliary bishop in Sydney and Dr Hugh Ryan, Bishop of Townsville with Fr Austin Kelly SJ (Australian Provincial, and scholastics following behind. Taken by The Leciagraphy Co, Pty. Ltd, Sydney.
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Letter from Fr Francis O'Brien SJ (Rector), St Aloysius College, Milson's Point, Sydney to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning Mr William Hughes, a member of the St Aloysius College Community, the question of whether Australia should become a Vice-Province, a retreat he gave in Brisbane during which the Archbishop (Dr Duhig) referred to the Society's refusal of his invitation to open a college in Brisbane. Refers finally to the possibility of a college in New Zealand.
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Letter from Fr Francis X. O'Brien SJ, Headmaster, St Aloysius College, Milson's Point, Sydney, NSW to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ concerning Fr Michael Morrison, his demobilisation from the army and his assignment to Australia.
O'Brien, Francis X, 1881-1974, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Letters from Mr Basil Loughnan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his teaching work in Australia
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A file of letters from Mr Basil Loughnan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his teaching work in Australia.
Loughnan, Basil, 1887-1967, Jesuit priest
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Letter from Fr George Kelly SJ, St Mary's Presbytery, North Sydney, Australia to Irish Fr Provincial J Murphy SJ concerning a letter written by a priest in Rome 'which has been taken up amongst certain laymen who are in the confidence of Ecclesiastical circles.' Refers to a Cardinal Moran and remarks '...there has been much gossip about the probability of his remaining in Rome.' Refers to Fr [Michael] Dooley and remarks 'It had been...a matter of public notoriety and some amusement amongst Ours that for years Fr Dooley has been in the habit of writing constantly to Propaganda...about anything...in the Ecclesiastical world and lately...about the Cardinal's future.' Includes a note written by Fr Provincial concerning a meeting he had with Cardinal Moran about the letter.
Kelly, George, 1847-1934, Jesuit priest
Examination results of the junior university examinations, St Ignatius College, Riverview
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Public examination results of the junior university examinations, St Ignatius College, Riverview.
St Ignatius’ College, Riverview, Sydney, Australia, 1880-
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Letter from Fr Joseph Dalton SJ to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning suitable names for the position of Rector at St Ignatius College, Riverview and St Aloysius, Auburn, Sydney.
Dalton, Joseph, 1817-1905, Jesuit priest
Group photograph at Canisius College, Werribee, Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Group photograph at Canisius College, Werribee, Australia, featuring Fr Henry Johnston SJ (Rector) and John Fahy (Australian Jesuit Provincial). Printed by Harringtons.
Consultor's letters from the various communities of the Australian Mission
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A file of Consultor's letters from the various communities of the Australian Mission to Mission Superior, Fr John Ryan SJ.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia, 1865-1931
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Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial, mostly from Fr Leonard Sheil SJ, relating to his Mission work throughout Ireland. Includes:
Consultor's letters to Irish Fr Provincial
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A file of Consultor's letters from the following to Irish Fr Provincial:
Fr Patrick Keating SJ St. Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney;
Fr William Hughes SJ, St. Francis Xavier's College, Kew, Melbourne;
Fr J. R. Murphy SJ, St. Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney;
Fr Lucas Murphy SJ, Glenferrie Presbytery, Melbourne;
Fr C. Morrogh SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne;
Fr Francis Ryan SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne;
Fr Thomas O'Dwyer SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne;
Fr J. C. Hartnett SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne;
Fr Patrick McGrath SJ, St. Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne;
Fr J. Martin SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne
Fr Michael Egan SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne and a general summary of points raised by Consultors.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia, 1865-1931
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Letter from Fr Joseph Dalton SJ (Superior of the Mission), St Ignatius College, Riverview, Hunter's Hill, Sydney to Fr Joseph O'Malley SJ (Superior), New Zealand remarking that he cannot send anybody else out to help in New Zealand. Details health of Jesuit scholastics and Jesuits.
Dalton, Joseph, 1817-1905, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Mission in Australia
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A file of letters from Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ (Superior: 2 September 1883 - 5 April 1890) to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Mission in Australia. Includes a letter asking permission to open a novitiate if he felt it was needed (12 November 1883 , 6pp). Includes a letter expressing his frustration over the delay in receiving answers to his letters. Remarks 'I feel very much embarrassed when there is anything to be done that requires the signing of a contract. I think that Fr General should give me as much power as he can communicate...' Refers to the lack of men and remarks that Fr Bietal SJ, an Austrian Jesuit is likely to be recalled to his own Mission in Adelaide (17 December 1883, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to the type of person suitable for the Mission in Adelaide (17 December 1883, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to the type of person suitable for the Mission. Remarks 'I hope you will not send to Australia anyone who is in any way weak concerning drink and the other fault that comes after drinking to excess. In this country...our dealings are more before the public and any fault in those two matters would ruin our character entirely.' (14 October 1886, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to Fr Joseph O'Malley's return from New Zealand. Remarks that Fr Thomas McEnroe SJ remains in New Zealand but that he is not certain whether the Mission has been closed or not. Includes a letter referring to the election of Fr Clancy as Rector of St John's College. Remarks that his election has been declared invalid. Describes how this has occurred. (10 January 1889, 4pp). Includes a further letter concerning Fr Clancy and the Rectorship of St. John's College. Remarks that they have consulted a lawyer who felt the election was invalid '...we saw that this was the best opportunity for us to retire with honours and without offending our friends from the truly dangerous battlefield...' (7 February 1884, 6pp). Includes a letter referring to the need for more Fathers to be sent out particularly a German or French Father that could be employed as a prefect in one of the colleges (17 September 1884, 8pp). Includes a letter concerning a decision to publish the Messenger of the Sacred Heart in Melbourne. Refers to the sale of land at St Patrick's Melbourne for the construction of a portion of the railway. Remarks that Fr Christopher Nulty SJ (Rector) has paid off all debts and wishes to spend the remainder on finishing the college (9 August 1886, 3pp). Includes a letter referring to the closure of Tullabeg and the possibility of Fathers being sent out to Australia. Remarks 'I hope that even independently from the closing of Tullabeg you will send me some good prefects and masters who are wanted here very badly...' (20 August 1886, 3pp). Includes a letter concerning an offer by the Bishop of Tasmania to the Society of a house for the purposes of opening a seminary for the Bishop's diocese and that it could also be used as a sanatorium for Jesuit Fathers '...I wrote to him that...it would not be prudent...for us to accept an offer...which we could not accomplish through want of men and money (1 October 1886, 10pp).
Sturzo, Aloysius,1826-1908, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Joseph Dalton SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Australian Mission
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A file of letters from Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, (Superior: 1866 - 1872; 1879 - 2 September 1883) to irish Fr Provincial concerning the Australian Mission. (Note: undated fragments - 17 items).
14 May 1866 - 6 December 1869, 52 items
Includes a letter concerning a 'serious hitch' with the Bishop over the boundaries of the Mission (24 May 1866, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning a successful agreement between the Society and the Archbishop. Remarks that the Archbishop is very anxious that the Jesuit Fathers obtain the best sites for their houses and to this end has applied to the government for a 'church reserve.' (26 June 1866, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to an invitation by Dr Murphy for the Jesuits to set up a Mission in Tasmania. Remarks that he discussed the matter with his Consultors who felt it was not a desirable offer 'But the real danger is - if Dr. Murphy calls in the Marists or any other body and if they open a community in...Tasmania before we shall have opened one here we may be "cut out" by them; a college in Tasmania even if not a great success might interfere seriously with our college here..' (22 August 1866, 10pp). Includes a letter expressing his disappointment that Fr Provincial can provide neither men nor money for the Australian Mission. Remarks 'It is a great delusion to imagine that gold in Australia is like coal in Newcastle - would it were! The lucky golden days out here are all past and gone and it now requires great capital and great machinery to work the mines... which...lie out here some 200 or 300 feet underground.' Refers to Sir Charles Gavan Duffy lately arrived in Australia. Remarks that he (Fr Dalton) is his Parish Priest and that he has called to see him (26 November 1866, 7pp). Includes a letter referring to the laying of the foundation stone of the church of St Ignatius. Includes a rough plan of the design (25 July 1867, 4pp). Includes a letter marked private concerning the crisis over appointing a new Bishop. Remarks that Dr Goold is acting as administrator temporarily but asks if one of the Jesuit Fathers could be appointed. Remarks 'The laity were about sending a petition to Rome for one of us - I dissuaded them...it will ruin the Melbourne Mission and I intend to impress this on Dr Goold...' (nd, 2pp). (Note: this letter is see also filed after the letter dated 27 July 1867). Includes a letter referring to the litigation over Fr Therry's will. Remarks that this is hindering their plans to secure a site for a new college (26 August 1867, 6pp). Includes a letter describing a visit he made to Fr Therry's sister in Hobart. Remarks that everything has been settled '..I found Miss Therry and her brother most favourably disposed towards us and most anxious that Fr Therry's will and "instructions" should be carried out: they were under the impression however that the Trustees were making away with the property and hence the lawsuit.' (25 September 1867, 8pp). Includes a letter referring to the building of the churches at Richmond and Hawthorn. Remarks 'The two churches are going on well TG - Hawthorn mason work will be completed in a month TG - the Richmond church ("dear and ugly") is rising more slowly and winning admiration as it grows..' (4 January 1868, 8pp). Includes a letter concerning Fr Therry's property and the various allotments left to the Society of Jesus (28 February 1868, 4pp). Includes a lengthy letter replying to a series of charges levelled against the Mission by Fr Lentaigne. Remarks '...I feel that Fr Lentaigne's bill of indictment is greatly exaggerated and in some respects childish - it is almost entirely made up of charges against Fr Nolan...' (11 September 1868, 14pp). Includes a letter referring to the Benedictines in Sydney. Remarks '...(they) are broken down completely - they have failed in every way, their school, their convent - their priests and their Lay Brothers - all a failure. The laity and some of the clergy are very anxious that the Archbishop should give us Lyndhurst for a college, the Marist too are most anxious to see us there..' (4 December 1868, 10pp).
3 January 1870 - 11 May 1879; 87 items
Includes a letter referring to the endowment by Dr McEnroe of a Chair in St John's College (27 March 1870, 11pp). Includes a letter concerning the General Elections and the Education Bill and the Bishop's directive that the clergy should use all their power to ensure the Bishop's directive that the clergy should use all their power to ensure that men opposed to the Government's Education Bill should be returned. Remarks that he did as much as he could quietly. Continues 'We all abstained from voting tho' the B(isho)p was very anxious - Fr General has already forbidden ours to vote under any pretence.' (23 March 1871, 8pp). Includes a letter discussing the pros and cons of the Mission's first attempt at convictus. (20 May 1871, 8pp). Includes a letter describing a visit he paid to South Australia to give a series of retreats. Describes the Mission of the German Fathers of the Society of Jesus in detail. Remarks 'I have had a special reason for giving you...(a) very detailed...account of the Mission of our German Fathers (because... our German Fathers...are very anxious for an amalgamation of the two missions - theirs and ours).' Remarks that he would not approve of an amalgamation and sets out his reasons for this opinion.' (22 August 1872, 8pp). Includes a letter referring to his attempt to raise money for the new colleges. Remarks that he is in Castlemain '...begging for our new colleges, I fear I shall not make my fortune - the place is poor and I am not a good walker and a beggar should be a good walker and a good rider also - I am neither...' (25 February 1873, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to the new secular Education Bill coming into operation. Remarks that it is the Jesuit Father's duty to provide for the schools 'Xtian Brothers for our boys and nuns for our girls are only hope..' (2 January 1974, 4pp).
16 October 1880 - 17 June 1889; 21 items
Includes a letter regarding his health and requests to be relieved from his position as Superior of the Mission as soon as possible. Refers to a meeting of Land League sympathisers at which Fr Joseph O’Malley SJ spoke very strongly. Remarks that he wrote to Fr O'Malley SJ on the matter. Continues 'To make matters worse I learned that the "Land League" had arranged to have 5000 copies of Fr O'Malley's speech...printed...I wrote at once to the printers but was too late...Fr Mulhall and Fr Clancy...agree with me in looking on the speech as very imprudent.' (24 July 1881, 12pp). Includes a letter concerning the conduct of Fr James Kennedy SJ at the graveside of Archbishop Steins which caused great upset to the Jesuit Fathers and members of the diocese. Remarks that he had to severely reprimand Fr Kennedy SJ ([September 1881], 6pp).
Dalton, Joseph, 1817-1905, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Mr Thomas J. O'Mara SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview to to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning money left to him by his father. Remarks that he would like to use the money to repair the cricket ground at the college.
O'Mara, Thomas, 1882-1933, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Thomas Keating SJ to Irish Fr Provincials Edmund O’Reilly and Thomas Brown
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Thomas Keating SJ, St Aloysius College, Auburn, Bourke Street, Sydney to Irish Fr Provincials Edmund O'Reilly and Fr Thomas Brown, concerning the college and its administration. Includes a letter with another letter written on the back by Fr Sturzo SJ (Superior of the Mission) to Fr Thomas Brown SJ concerning the names of those he feels would be unsuitable for the management of St Aloysius College (3 February 1887, 1p).
Keating, Thomas, 1827-1887, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr John Ryan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Mission in Australia
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An extensive file of letters from Fr John Ryan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial. As Superior of the Mission (11 February 1901 - 14 June 1908 & 9 April 1913 - 24 October 1917), Fr Ryan wrote to his superior, the Irish Fr Provincial on all matters concerning the administration (including visitations he made to the various communities) of the Mission and members of the Society living and working in see also Australia. Includes a letter to Fr J. Murphy SJ concerning Fr John O'Neill's health. Remarks '...there is only one proper course open to us viz. to send Fr O'Neill to Europe where he will have, at least, a chance of recovery...He is a source of constant anxiety, and we have no institution in Australia where we can put him, except the public Lunatic Asylum.' Remarks that following discussion with his Consultors he has decided to send Fr O'Neill home. (8 December 1902, 2pp). Includes a memorandum concerning the mission of the Jesuit Fathers in North Sydney. (5 March 1912, 7pp). Includes a letter concerning the Sydney Synod. Remarks 'It seems the secular clergy are urging His Grace to dock more and more the missionary districts of Regulars and apparently he means to satisfy them as much as possible.' (6 August 1913, 2pp). Includes a letter discussing the proposed additions to St. Aloysius College (6 August 1913, 5pp). Includes a letter referring to the war and the difficulty of sending letters. Remarks '…it is a blessing that so far none of our mail boats have been sunk'. Refers to Sevenhills and remarks that he will do his best '…to work up the Altar Wine Industry which I hope will be of great help to Loyola. And I do hope you will succeed in getting some Bros. That understand the making of wine.' Concludes by remarking that more chaplains are needed by the Military Authorities and remarks that he cannot supply even one Father. Refers to Fr Hearne SJ, at the front and remarks '…everyone who has met him is loud in his praises.' (9 February 1914, 2pp). Includes a letter concerning a loan for Riverview (a second mortgage on the property) (18 February 1914, 3pp). Includes a letter regarding the reopening of the Novitiate at Loyola (18 February 1914, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning the proposed administration of St. John's College in the University of Sydney by the Jesuit Fathers (23 - 25 February 1914, 3pp). Includes a letter (with rough drawings) regarding the alterations made at Loyola for the reopening of the Novitiate (16 June 1914, 3pp). Includes a letter referring to a statement sent to Fr General concerning the lax discipline at Riverview. Remarks that the statements made by Fr General were too sweeping (1 September 1915, 2pp). Includes letters concerning an offer made by Archbishop Dunne (Archbishop of Brisbane), Toowong Parochial District, Brisbane. In a letter from Fr Ryan to Fr Thomas V Nolan SJ he remarks that Toowong would be the most suitable district in Brisbane for the work of the Jesuits (29 August 1915 - 18 June 1916, 9 items). Includes letters see also concerning the property Ellangowan (Adelaide) and the desire of the Society of Jesus to secure the property (9 March 1916, 3pp). Includes a number of letters concerning a new Superior for Norwood and problems with Fr McCurtin over the matter (8 March 1916 - 27 March 1916, 6 items). Includes a letter expressing his surprise at the employment of female cooks at Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne. Remarks that he challenged Fr O'Dwyer SJ (Rector) about it at once as 'It was well known that I would not consent without referring the matter to Your Reverence.' Includes a letter from Fr O'Dwyer to Fr Ryan explaining the reasons why he employed female cooks (1 April 1917 & 2 April 1917, 2 items). Includes a memorandum concerning the sending of Juniors to Ireland and opposition of the Consultors to sending them to Ireland. Outlines various reasons why the Consultors are opposed to this (2 May 1917, 1p). Includes a letter referring to a meeting with the Consultors at which the question of a Juniorate in Australia was fully discussed (30 October 1917, 1p).
Ryan, John, 1849-1922, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr William Kelly SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning news from the Australian Mission
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A file of letters from Fr William Kelly SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning news from the Australian Mission. Includes a letter relating to the community in New South Wales and financial difficulties they are experiencing (12 October 1880, 4pp).
Kelly, William E, 1823-1909, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Joseph Mulhall SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial concerning the mission in Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Joseph Mulhall SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial concerning the mission in Australia. Includes a letter concerning the upkeep of ecclesiastical students. Remarks that he does not agree with Fr Kelly that '...we have no right to accept...money for (their) maintenance...' Continues '...in the written contract with us the Bishop promises to pray us for their maintenance. They teach for 3 hours and during Mr. Lentaigne's time, they got lectures for 2 hours now these 2 things may be said to balance each other...' (DATE). Includes a letter referring to the establishment of a boarding school in Australia. Remarks that the Society accepted St. John's University and that the Board has promised not to interfere. Remarks '...they are most anxious that we should have it - for they are most apprehensive that the government will take it into their own hands...' (29 January 1870, 6pp). Includes a letter referring to the need to build a house for the community beside St Ignatius church, Richmond (6 November 1871, 6pp). Includes a letter concerning Fr James Cullen SJ and remarks that he would welcome him to Australia. Remarks '...he is a very zealous missioner, one that would save a great number of souls here living in this parish entrusted to our care - he is exactly the father we want in Richmond...' (29 January 1884, 4pp)
Mulhall, Joseph, 1820-1897, Jesuit priest
Letter from the Superior of the Australian Mission, Fr Joseph Dalton SJ to Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from the Superior of the Australian Mission, Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, Villa Maria, Hunters Hill, Sydney to Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ concerning the Australian Mission. Refers to a number of topics he wishes to be passed on to Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ when Fr Lentaigne returns to Ireland.
Dalton, Joseph, 1817-1905, Jesuit priest
Letter from the Superior of the Australian Mission, Fr Joseph Dalton SJ to Fr John Ffrench SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from the Superior of the Australian Mission, Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, St Patrick's, Melbourne to Fr John Ffrench SJ regarding the Australian Mission and worries expressed by Father General concerning the observance of spiritual matters and the customs of the Society.
Dalton, Joseph, 1817-1905, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Notes written by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ on the Sydney Mission.
Dalton, Joseph, 1817-1905, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr John McEncroe, Archdiocese, Sydney, Australia to Fr John Callan SJ concerning the introduction of Fathers from the Society of Jesus into the Diocese of Sydney.
McEncroe, John, 1794-1868, Catholic priest and archdeacon
Letter from Roger Bede Vaughan, Archbishop of Sydney to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of a letter from Roger Bede Vaughan, Archbishop of Sydney to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ concerning the conditions imposed by the Archbishop for the Society of Jesus' entry to the Archdiocese of Sydney.
Vaughan, Roger William Bede, 1834-1883, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Roger Bede Vaughan, Archbishop of Sydney, St John's College, Sydney to Fr Thomas Cahill SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning the establishment of the Society in Sydney. Remarks that he has no objection but wishes to discuss a number of conditions. Refers to the closure of Lyndhurst College. Remarks 'The result of this very painful duty will be at all events to clear away complications and you will have no reason for feeling any delicacy in accepting the offer I am going to make to you when you come.
Vaughan, Roger William Bede, 1834-1883, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney
Copy of the agreement between the Archbishop of Sydney and the Society of Jesus
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of the agreement between the Archbishop of Sydney and the Society of Jesus and the establishment of the Australian Mission.
Vaughan, Roger William Bede, 1834-1883, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of a letter from the Micheal Kelly, Archbishop of Sydney, St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney to Fr John Ryan SJ (Superior of the Australian Mission) concerning two issues raised in letters from Fr Ryan SJ to the Archbishop, namely sanction for a loan to extend St Mary's Church, Milson's Point and the restoration of parish duties to the Fathers at Loyola.
Kelly, Michael, 1850-1940, Archbishop of Sydney
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from the Archbishop of Sydney, Patrick Cardinal Moran, The Irish College, Rome to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ concerning the change of the site of the Jesuit's High School from it's present site to North Sydney.
Moran, Patrick Francis, 1830-1911, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Cardinal Moran, St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney to Irish Fr Provincial Timothy Kenny SJ praising the work of Jesuit priests in Australia.
Moran, Patrick Francis, 1830-1911, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Roger Bede Vaughan, Archbishop of Sydney to Fr [ ] praising the work being carried out at St Kilda's.
Vaughan, Roger William Bede, 1834-1883, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney
Map of North Sydney and Mosman
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Maps of North Sydney and Mosman (Robinson Street Directory) with Jesuit properties marked in red: St Aloysius College, Lavender Bay Church and residence, St Mary’s, Loyola.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia, 1865-1931
Times of masses held at North Shore
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Times of masses held at North Shore, [Sydney].
Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia, 1865-1931
Map of central Sydney showing the location of Jesuit residences and churches
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Map of the 'centre part of the ‘City of Sydney’ which is rapidly growing all round the various inlets of the bay'. Jesuit involvement is marked - Our House (Albion Street); St. John’s (University); Lavender Bay church and St Fr. Xavier are signposted to the north.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia, 1865-1931
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Eustace Boylan SJ, Canisius College, Pymble, NSW, Australia to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his manuscript on the life of Fr Fegan SJ. Asks if the manuscript has been passed by the censors. Remarks that if the manuscript is not to be published he would like it to be returned.
Boylan, Eustace, 1869-1953, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Copy of letter from Fr Redmond Roche SJ, Belvedere College, Dublin to Fr Eustace Boylan SJ, Canisius College, Mona Vale, Pymble, NSW, Australia regarding the biographer of Fr Henry Fegan SJ by Fr Boylan and its suitability for publication.
Roche, Redmond F, 1904-1983, Jesuit priest
Fr Thomas Cooney's health and suitability for missionary work
Part of Irish Jesuits
Correspondence on Fr Thomas Cooney's health and suitability for missionary work in Northern Rhodesia (1952-1953).
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Part of a letter from Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne to Fr [ ] concerning a journey to Sydney, then Goulburn, and Fr Therry's estate.
Lentaigne, Joseph, 1805-1884, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Patrick Duffy SJ to Sr Mary Gabriel, Carmelite Convent, Firhouse, Tallaght, Dublin
Part of Irish Jesuits
A file of letters from Fr Patrick Duffy SJ to his sister Sr Mary Gabriel, Carmelite Convent, Firhouse, Tallaght, Dublin concerning his life and work as a priest in Australia and elsewhere. The vast majority of the letters (over 50) are written from Australia describing in detail his work and life in this mission. Includes letters discussing his health, his sister's health, family matters, retreats and missions he gave in Australia and masses and prayers offered for the convent and community at Firhouse. Includes a letter from Fr Duffy, Ursuline Convent, St Joseph's, Sligo to Sr Mary Gabriel. Remarks 'Now that you and I are alone left of all we must, from this on, take on more than ever special interest in each other.' (6 August 1888, 4pp). Includes a letter informing his sister of his departure for Australia. Remarks 'Say God's will be done for it is the will of God. Don't fret about me, for before very long you and I will meet in a happy eternity.' (15 August 1888, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning his sister's health and the loss of sight in one of her eyes. Encourages her not to read if she finds it a strain. Refers to the noviceship in her convent. Remarks 'Put away those gloomy thoughts about the noviceship. There is nothing wrong in your convent. Just let us keep on praying and trusting and leave the future to God.' (22 August 1891, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning his move from North Shore to Hawthorn. Remarks that he has more work to do in Hawthorn and that it is 'more pressing'. Remarks 'As I write the weather is harsh and we have much sickness - the influenza - and many deaths.' (7 October 1891, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to the death of Fr General (Fr Anderledy SJ) at Fiesole. Remarks 'He and I were fellow students in the Roman College of the Society, some 44 years ago! He was about my age. A warning to look out!' Refers to his change of address and remarks that he will be working at Kew, Melbourne. (letter dated 4 December 1891, 4pp, section dated 20 January 1892). Includes a letter written from New Zealand where he was conducting retreats. Remarks 'I am in my element.' Continues 'I like New Zealand very much a fine country and climate - greatly superior to Australia. Every one is kind to me and I get on well. Wellington is a nice clean city with a fine harbour and a brisk trade.' Describes a journey to Reefton to give a retreat to the Mercy nuns. Remarks that he made the journey on top of a stage coach 'Pretty smart going! Through the bush and over the mountains! Five horses to the coach and galloping all the time for nearly 4 days! What say you to that? But young men like me don't mind these things.' (this section dated 8 January 1893) (29 December 1892, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to his duties at St. Francis Xavier's College in Kew. Remarks that he is in charge of the Sodality of the B V Mary 'Tis from the sodalities in our colleges that the noviceship is recruited.' (7 February 1892, 4pp). Includes a letter describing a visit he made to one of the Melbourne hospitals to see an old friend, Edward Grennan, '…Irish and Catholic a native of Mountrath, Queen's county. He had been in the army - a cavalry regiment - Lord Cardigan's Light Brigade - had ridden in the famous charge - 25 October 1854. He is now the remnant of a well looking man - was then a youth of 20. Well we fraternized of course - he and I old Crimean-and fellow-soldiers. We chatted of the war, and of the Charge of the Light Brigade, his brigade in particular. Step by step we got along until I stood with him and his companions 600 strong - in thought and imagination - at the end of the valley - at the other end of which was the Russian Battery of some 10 or 12 pairs of canon.' Describes how the order was given to seize the guns. Continues 'Without a moments hesitation, the 600 are in their saddles and away they go…Oh! My poor fellows, my poor brave fellows! Over 600 they commence their ride to return later on all that was left of them about 200 men! Half an hour did the whole business.' (21 November 1896, 4pp).
Status temporalis for Loyola, Sydney
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Status temporalis (Province Accounts) for Loyola, Sydney.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia, 1865-1931
Status temporalis and account sheets for St Aloysius College, Sydney
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of status temporalis and account sheets for St Aloysius College, Sydney.
St Aloysius' College, Sydney, Australia, 1879-
Status temporalis and account sheets for the North Shore Mission, Sydney
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of status temporalis and account sheets for the North Shore Mission, Sydney.
Dalton, Joseph, 1817-1905, Jesuit priest
Triennial Documents, 1899 - 1902
Annual Letters (Litterae Annuae) and House Histories (Historia Domus) for Ireland and Australia (2 versions).
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Dominic Connell SJ to Fr John Ryan SJ. Includes a letter referring to the lack of discipline of the scholastics whilst on villa (14 May 1915, 1p).
Connell, Dominic, 1866-1933, Jesuit priest
Death of Fr Patrick Keating SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
File on the death of Fr Patrick Keating SJ including letters from Australia describing his funeral.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Edward Corish SJ, Canisius College, Pittwater Road, Pymble, NSW, Australia to Fr John Coyne SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin asking for biographical information on Fr William Kelly SJ, and a certificate of approval given by the Ninth International Congress of Orientalists at Inner Temple Hall, London 10 September 1891.
Corish, Edward, 1862-1951, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Mr Denis Nerney SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning where he would like to study theology.
Nerney, Denis S, 1886-1958, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr General Peter Beckx SJ, Fiesole, Italy to Irish Provincial Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning the work of the Society in Sydney.
Beckx, Peter, 1795-1887, Jesuit priest and Father General
Material relating to Fr Donald Lawler SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Material relating to Fr Donald Lawler SJ which includes correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and curia, personal record and application to join the Society.
Notebook containing a course of sermons
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Notebook containing a course of sermons. Some notes in shorthand. The rear of the book contains science notes (magnets, optics
Material relating to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ - notebook and calendar of letters
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ. Includes a calendar of letters received by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ compiled by Errol Lea-Scarlett, Archivist, Riverview (1977-2001, 17pp). Includes notebook compiled by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ entitled 'Consultations St. Patrick's College, Melbourne.' The notebook in fact contains other notes including copies of letters to Irish Fr Provincial and notes relating to other communities in Australia e.g. Sevenhills, St Francis Xavier's College, Kew, Richmond Parish, St. Kilda House, Riverview. (3 November 1870 - [ ] January 1883, ca. 60pp). Includes notes on Sir Edward Strickland compiled by Fr Dalton SJ (1 March 1899, 2pp).
Dalton, Joseph, 1817-1905, Jesuit priest
Letters to Irish Fr Provincial Edmund J O'Reilly SJ
A file of letters to Irish Fr Provincial Edmund J O'Reilly SJ (term as Fr Provincial 1863 - 19 April 1870). Includes an index/précis to the letters by [ ]. Other letters including undated letters have been added to, but not described, Fr E O'Reilly's list, J455.
Letters to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ
A file of letters to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ (term 31 July 1880 - 6 May 1883). Includes an index/précis to the letters by Fr James Rabbitte SJ.
Material relating to Fr Michael Moloney SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Material relating to Fr Michael Moloney SJ which includes correspondence describing his work in Australia and Zambia and includes correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and curia, personal record and application to join the Society.
Material relating to Fr Michael Morrison SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Material relating to Fr Michael Morrison SJ which includes correspondence relating to his time as a chaplain to the British forces during the Second World War, his work in Australia, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and curia, personal record and application to join the Society.
Material relating to the seismograph in Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
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.
Correspondence between Fr Kevin O'Dwyer SJ and his Irish Provincials
Part of Irish Jesuits
File of correspondence between Fr Kevin O'Dwyer SJ and his Irish Provincials. Material relates to his time in Australia, York,
Limerick, London, Amsterdam, Nova Scotia, Montreal, New York, Iowa and Singapore.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Material relating to Fr Paul O'Flanagan SJ including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and catalogue entries.
O'Flanagan, Paul, 1898-1974, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue entry for Fr Cyril Peyton SJ (1950), letter from Fr Peyton to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ, seeking a return to Ireland from Australia (1952), and memorial card.
Peyton, Cyril, 1911-1955, Jesuit priest
Material concerning Fr John Purcell SJ in Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to Fr John Purcell SJ and his failing health.
Purcell, John, 1913-1976, Jesuit priest
File relating to Fr John Purcell SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
File relating to Fr John Purcell SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries, and memorial card.
Part of Irish Jesuits
File relating to Fr William Saul SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and catalogue entries,
Saul, William, 1910-1976, Jesuit priest
File relating to Fr Patrick Toner SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
File relating to Fr Patrick Toner SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries and memorial card.
Letters to the Irish Provincial on various matters
Letters to the Irish Provincial on various matters. Includes letters concerning:
Triennial Documents, 1902 - 1905
Documents for Ireland (37 items):
and for Australia (39 items):
Status Temporalis book for the Irish Province
Status Temporalis (Province Account) book which contains accounts for: St Ignatius’ College, Galway; St Stanislaus’ College, Tullabeg; Clongowes College, Naas; Belvedere College, Dublin; Crescent College (College of the Sacred Heart), Limerick; Mungret College, Limerick; Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin; University Hall; 35 Lower Leeson Street; St Francis Xavier’s, Upper Gardiner Street, Irish Jesuit mission to Australia.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Correspondence between Thomas Fleming and his Irish Fr Provincials during his professional life in China and in Australia.
Fleming, Thomas, 1897-1988, Jesuit priest
Colm Ó Riordan admission papers and correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials
Part of Irish Jesuits
File containing Colm Ó Riordan admission papers and correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials concerning his missionary work in Zambia.
Letters from Fr Patrick J. Dalton SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his theology course
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Fr Patrick J. Dalton SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his theology course and the voyage back to Ireland to begin theology. Includes a letter concerning his new post in Kurseong and explains the delay in going to India due to a misunderstanding with Fr Ryan (15 December 1917, 3pp).
Dalton, Patrick J, 1881-1952, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr William O'Dowling SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his work in Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Fr William O'Dowling SJ to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ concerning his work in Australia (St. Mary's, North Sydney and Sevenhills, South Australia).
O'Dowling, William, 1847-1916, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Victoria to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Victoria to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning Mr George Hughes SJ, his poor health, unsuitability to the Society and subsequent death. Refers also to the Novitiate at Loyola and drawing (12 February 1930, 4pp).
Sullivan, Jeremiah, 1877-1960, Jesuit priest
St Ignatius College, Riverview, Centenary Prayerbook
Written and compiled by Brian Moore SJ.
Correspondence between Fr Maurice Fitzgerald SJ and his Irish Provincials
Part of Irish Jesuits
File of correspondence between Fr Maurice Fitzgerald SJ and his Irish Provincials.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Obituary of Fr Denis Gilmore SJ taken from 'The Australian Dictionary of Jesuit Biography 1848 - 1998', by David Strong S.J., 1999, pp120.
Includes papers copies of photographs of Fr Denis Gilmore sent by email by Archivist, Society of Jesus, Australia, May 2011.
Gilmore, Denis, 1906-1961, Jesuit priest
Correspondence between Fr Edward O’Connor SJ and his Irish Provincials
Part of Irish Jesuits
File of correspondence between Fr Edward O’Connor SJ and his Irish Provincials. Material relates to his time in Rome during WWII and his time in Zambia
Letters from Fr Michael Browne SJ to Fr William Stephenson SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letters from Fr Michael Browne SJ to William Stephenson SJ:
'Our Alma Mater', journal from St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of school journal from St Ignatius' College, Riverview, Sydney entitled 'Our Alma Mater' (no. 46).
St Ignatius’ College, Riverview, Sydney, Australia, 1880-
'Our Alma Mater', journal from St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
School journal from St Ignatius' College, Riverview, Sydney entitled 'Our Alma Mater' (vol. 1 no. ix).
St Ignatius’ College, Riverview, Sydney, Australia, 1880-
'Our Alma Mater', journal from St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney.
Includes Jubilee book 1880-1930.
Letter from Fr Boursaud, Secretary to the Fr General, to Fr Tuite. Reports that the Fr General is very pleased to hear of the ‘good disposition shown by F. Clery’, and thanks Fr Tuite for sending him the ‘Australian paper’, which gave news of the work of the mission in Australia, including a reference to St Ignatius’ College. Sends the greetings of Fr Porter, who asks Fr Tuite to look in the archives for an instruction from the Fr General around 1878, which modified the ordination of Fr Roothaan on the Minervale.
Boursaud, Edward, 1840-1902, Jesuit priest
Will of Vincent Bede Shiel, Catholic priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Will of Vincent Bede Shiel, Catholic priest, late of No. 14 Oxford Street, Rozelle, Sydney, Australia, but now residing in Dublin (1942), found in the papers of Fr Leonard Sheil SJ. Connection unknown 'Left by L Sheil nothing to do with house property P Kenny SJ, however, the will is witnessed by Fr Kevin O'Sullivan SJ and Fr Pádraic Ó Brolcháin SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin'.