Correspondence relating to the official blessing and opening of Sheldon Abbey, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, on 11th February .

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Letters relating to the foundation of Glenstal Abbey in 1927.

Letter from +Rodgers to +McQuaid. The letter concerns Mr Roche of Pearse St. who had complained during his stay in the abbey, Roscrea. He has written a number of letters and +Rodgers wishes to know what he is like. +McQuaid annotates that it is the consensus among the clergy who know him that he is an eccentric and that no attention should be paid to him.

Casey, J.J., 32/33 Lower Abbey Street. Asks that the writers be granted an interview, the purpose of which is to acquaint him with recent developments. These relate to Catholic Action opposing masonry.

• Correspondence relating to Glenstal Abbey, Co. Limerick: its desire to open a hostel in Dublin for its old boys, especially those attending University. This is granted, a house opened at Palmerston Park. Glenstal announces its erection as a Conventual Priory. A Polish countess seeks Archbishop’s help in getting a Place for son at Glenstal School. Undated (early 1940s) Archbishop ____ at a Glenstal boy attending Trinity College Dublin.

Letter and reply from Frances Fearon to +McQuaid regarding a play at the Abbey Theatre, ‘The Loves of Cass Maguire’.

Letter from Abbot Finbarr Cashman, Mount Melleray Abbey, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford to +McQuaid stating he will be at the Liturgical Reception for the new Nuncio. Letter torn in half.

Letter from Professor Dr. Doyle, Retired General Royal Engineers & Royal Flying Corps, Mount Merrion, to + McQuaid asking him to put a stop to the play Design for a Headstone at the Abbey. It is an attack on the clergy and foreign Missions.