Typed letter from Thomas P. Doran, Honorary Secretary, to + McQuaid drawing his attention to an eviction in Ballyboden. In the court proceedings the defendant’s solicitor had not lodged the rent to the court. 5/ 3/5. 18 September 1952 Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from Denis Kelleher, Hon. Sec., House and Room Dwellers’ Protection Society. The Society again wish to put before the Archbishop the appalling housing conditions that still exist in Dublin and feel the Corporation and Government are making no real effort to improve the position. The Society now wishes to meet the Archbishop so as to ask him to use his influence with the authorities to bring such conditions to an end. House Owners 5/4a/1. 1954 Leaflet from the owner of a property bemoaning rent control. 1 item Housing Loans Protest Committee 5/4a/2. 23 October 1952 Typed letter to Fr. Martin from Alfred Scott, Joint Hon. Secretary, asking the Archbishop to investigate the raise of 2% in the rate of interest as it affects those who have housing loans, and intervene with the authorities. Homes for Irishmen League 5/ 4/1. 24 April 1948 Typed letter to + McQuaid from John Wansboro, Assistant Secretary, Homes for Irishmen League. At a General Meeting of this organisation many expressed their concern at the continued silence of the Church towards the vital problem of housing. They feel the Church cannot be fully aware of the terrible problems confronting young people and think it is now time for it to intervene and approach the Government. 5/ 4/2. 14 May 1942 Typed letter to + McQuaid from P.J. Berrill, Joint Secretary, Homes for Irishmen League. The Committee invites the Archbishop or his representative to their meeting in the Mansion House, 20 May. They wish to know the views of the Archbishop on the spiritual and moral dangers arising from the housing situation. Association of Combined Residents Associations 5/ 5/1. 23 – 27 November Typed letter to + McQuaid from George Dillon, Hon.

Rathfarnham (Pre-Reformation) Includes mention of Churchtown, Ballyroan, Ballyboden & Bohernabreena

6 - 20 November File on recordings being made by the Oblates on scripture and moral talks given at Glenstal by the Augustinians of Ballyboden. There is a need for a censor. 1968

File relating to parish schools. Mentions Glenasmol, Edmondstown, Firhouse, Knocklyon, Tallaght and Ballyboden.

• Correspondence relating to details of community life an apostolate. OSA allowed to have a Boat Club at Ballyboden Archbishop wary: let Parochial clergy keep an eye. Future of John’s Lane Primary school further considered. Question of Day school under OSA for Rathfarnham are CF. file “LORETO No. 8”