-5 January Correspondence relating to ‘Reportorium Novum.’ Includes letters from +McQuaid and Mgr. Cecil Barrett. 1965

Letter from Mgr. Cecil Barrett to +McQuaid thanking him for the information on the forthcoming festival of the World Federation of Democratic Youth in Algiers.

. Barrett, Cecil, The Pro-Cathedral. Mrs. Kenny, 8 Hardwicke St., a widow, is anxious to get a room/small flat near St. Mary’s Chest Hosp. where she works.

Note from Mgr. Barrett to + McQuaid saying his letter has been printed in the Evening Herald and is accurate. Copy enclosed. 2 items

Note from Cecil Barrett to + McQuaid. Fr. Barrett favours helping him.

Letter Fr. Cecil Barrett to +McQuaid returning correspondence from the Apostolic Nuncio.

Crabtree, Rochdale, Lancs., England. Correspondence between Mrs. Crabtree, Fr. C.J. Barrett, CSWB, Mrs. M. Crabtree and Fr. Martin seeking help in tracing Jack Crabtree.

Typed report of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: Conor Farrington was refused visa to study in USA. Justin Keating also refused. Anthony Morrison was married to Maria Timmons in 1957 and is unemployed at present. Mrs. O’Connell’s report is awaited. Mrs McAuley’s husband makes vestments. She was appointed to the Adoption Board at the instance of Maureen Keane. Is a source of trouble to Fr. Barrett and the Government. She is a Socialist of the Welfare State type tends to be anti-clerical and anti-nun. Frank Edwards and his wife are soured and bitter. Their son and daughter practice their religion. Eamonn Lyons was an activist in the Connolly Association in England. Spoke at a Public Meeting in Abbey Street. His mother is a practicing Catholic and Lyons did not undertake propaganda work in the area in which his family resides. Regarding the motor trade and the Iron Curtain Countries, George and Pirek, two Czechs, are trying to push trade in the motor business. Imminent merge of the CIU and the TUC. Fr. Kent spoke of certain aspects of the proposed union of these congresses of Trade Unions.

Copy of letter from Mgr. Cecil J. Barrett to Joseph Craig. Archdeacon O Ceallachain said he granted the Association certain facilities and cannot see his way to granting you the further facilities which you seek. Suggests you seek the Corporation Playground premises. 1 item

3 - Letter from David Coyle to + Mc Quaid re new food centre at Ballyfermot. Letter from Rev. Cecil Barrett to +Mc Quaid commenting on David Coyle's letter. 2p / 217 Letter from Joseph P. O'Connell, solicitor, to +Mc Quaid enclosing letting agreement to be signed by him in relation to premises to be used in connection with the clothing department of the Conference.