Includes; thank you letters and cards from the Ursuline Sisters from Blackrock, Cork, thanking Sr. Anthony [Moloney] and the Presentation Sisters in South Presentation Convent, Cork for their kindness and hospitality when they visited in May 1986; letters and cards to Sr. Rosario thanking her for the help which she has given and asking to have a copy of the picture of Nano Nagle for their convent; three copies of the booklet for prayer which was used when the Ursuline Sisters visited in May 1986; notes from the annals of the Ursuline Convent, Blackrock, established by Nano Nagle, in Douglas Street, Cork, transferred to Blackrock in 1825; letter from Sr. M. Sacred Heart, Ursuline Convent, Thurles, to Father Walsh, dated 25 September 1956, giving details of their foundation; booklet of the Bicentenary Mass of Thanksgiving of the Ursuline Convent, Thurles, 27 September 1987; letter from Mother M.J. Bernard, Ursuline Convent, St. Mary’s, Waterford, to Reverend Father, dated 10 October 1956, including notes from the annals from 1816 to 1956; a photocopied account of the Ursuline Sisters visit to South Presentation Convent, in May 1986; letter from Sr. M. Berchmans, Ursuline Convent, St. Joseph’s, Sligo, to Father Walsh, giving details of their foundation; and photographs of the visit of May 1986.

Includes; old handwritten page giving permission for the Religious of the Sacred Heart to be buried in the Church Yard of the Ursuline and dated 27 April 1784; newspaper cuttings with the headings, ’Ursuline Convent, Blackrock. A Retrospect’. 1925, ‘Nuns take over a new school – and without pay’ 25 April 1958, Irish Nuns Leave To Teach In Kenya; notes concerning Miss Coppinger of Nano Nagle’s Ursulines; notes on Rental 1860; notes on the Ursuline Sisters; notes on the Ursuline Convents in Ireland and their missions abroad; letters from the Ursuline Convents in Blackrock, Cork, Thurles and Sligo to Father Walsh, [Canon T.J. Walsh], in 1957; notes on Rental of Thurles estate , 1842; The Irish Ursulines 1771 – 1957, Foundation of the Mother House; and Filiation of the Irish Ursulines.

Includes; informational giving details of the leadership of school, subjects taught and facilities of school.

Letter from Rev. Cummins to +McQuaid asking for an appointment with the Archbishop during his coming visit to Dublin. He is most grateful for the help of the Sisters of Mercy from Blackrock.

Typed letter to Mr. Gantley, Staff, Blackrock TL Co., Chatham Street, from J.H. Kerr of the Workers Freedom Movement (Irish Section). Gantley wants to form a new militant union and Kerr is anxious to help. Kerr will advise how to go about getting recognition from the Trade Union Congress and will give financial help.

Letter from Joseph Joly, Blackrock to +McQuaid regarding an article in the ‘Irish Times’ entitled ‘Blood and laughter’. There is specific reference to M.A.S.H. and a ‘Last Supper’ scene. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from Brian MacMahon, Blackrock to +McQuaid regarding the ‘Weekend’. He voices his concern over censorship and the Censorship Board and makes particular reference to Mr. Coyne, Chair.

Letter from +McQuaid to Canon Killeen informing him that a part of Blackrock Parish is being detached and is now attached to Foxrock Parish.

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5 November 1945 - 23 December 1957 68 items
Correspondence re attempts to establish a foundation in the archdiocese Hostel for girls considered and abandoned Permission granted to open a house for retreat, property acquired in Finglas One cope booklet on Foundress, Blessed Raphaela Mary of the Sacred Heart One copy of booklet on Congregation

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21 January 1958 - 31 May 1963 56 items
Correspondence re routine aspects of community life and apostolate Question of a commercial college is assessed and permission granted. One copy of booklet on Congregation One spiritual bouquet presented to archbishop

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20 July 1963 - 4 August 1971 74 items
Correspondence re routine aspects of community life and apostolate Permission granted to open a university hostel for sisters and lay-students in Ballsbridge, property acquired in Blackrock Undertake primary and secondary schools in Kilmacud hitherto under French Sisters of Charity (St Philomena's) One case of dispensation of vows in separate folder

Grehan, Declan, 97 Seapoint Ave., Blackrock. The Athletic Club from the Catholic University of Louvain is to visit UCD. The Archbishop is invited to the games.