File relating to the new altar stone for the church in Kilcoole and also its opening date.

Receipt for altar stone.

Correspondence relating to the Altar Boys’ Society. 3 items

14 April 1946 Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Flynn granting permission to consecrate the altar stone for the St. Peter Claver Society. Monze

Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid thanking him for the copy of the liturgical directives. He hopes the Archbishop will ‘not substitute a table for the altar’. 1 item

Copy of a typed letter to Mr. Joseph P. Walshe, Secretary, Dept. of External Affairs, from +McQuaid regarding the shortage of Altar Wine in Northern Ireland. Eire, where an adequate supply exists, has refused to help. Asks Walshe to attempt to mitigate the harshness of the refusal.

Includes costs of; electrical fittings; windows and stained glass; altar; kitchen appliances; kitchen utensils; gas installation; refrigerator; church seats.

2 photos of altar and interior of Fermoy chapel with Sisters at prayer.

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16 February 1948 - 18 December 1955 97 items
Correspondence chronicles history of their entry into Archdiocese until acquisition of "Beechpark"; copy of brochure on the Order; "Marefield" is acquired and becomes St. Gabriel's Hospital Cabinteely for boys with rheumatic heart conditions; "Beechpark" Stillorgan is purchased to serve as residential home for treatment of deaf-mute little boys. Covers chaplaincy and acquisition of altar and altar stone from Oblate Fathers.

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17 May 1956 - 1 November 1961 66 items
New foundation at "Beechpark" Stillorgan commences its work for deaf-mute little boys; progress and development of "Beechpark" and St. Gabriel's Hospital fundraising activities; problem arises with former employee who refuses to vacate premises, the problem is resolved.

File relating to the appointment of parish clergy. 23 items 13/10. File relating to altar boys and expectations regarding attendance, care of outfit, general conduct and period of service.