Kelleher, Fr. John, St. Andrew’s Church, Westland Row. Letter to Fr. Martin informing him a satisfactory agreement is about to be reached between Mrs. T. Brennan and Mr. Walsh, the Corporation’s solicitor.

Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: Murphy, T.D., although not a Communist there is a danger that he could be used by the Party. The Secretary reported on the names and powers of the ‘Comhairle’ in charge of Radio Eireann. Fr. Crean to see Charlie Brennan, Chairman, and advise on the dangers of ‘liberal’ talks. Sees chances of talks by Catholic laymen. League of Decency have no official sanction, and it is dangerous to give the impression that they have. Fr. Crean and the Secretary have files on Firinne. It is a big subject so discussion to be postponed for future meeting.

• Correspondence from Fr. Martin Brennan, Fr. Patrick Hamell, Fr. James Duff and Fr. John Hackettt to +McQuaid. Fr. Brennan has been appointed as President of St. Patrick’s College, Carlow, so he must resign his position on I.E.R. Fr. Duff is willing to take over Fr. Hamell’s responsibilities while the latter is abroad. 21 December 1948

Note from Fr. Desmond Williams, Secretary, to + J.P. Collins, Bishop of Ballarat, forwarding some materials as asked by + McQuaid. 2 items Canberra A 186. 16 November 1952 Letter from Fr. P.J. Brennan to + McQuaid asking for an appointment to discuss a temporary chaplaincy due to suffering from skin cancer.

Letter from Martin Brennan, Rev. Editor, I.E.R., Maynooth. Browne & Nolans are prepared, owing to the more favourable financial position of the Record, to make Make provision for an assistant to the editor. Asks for approval. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from F.H. Brennan thanking him for the copy of the letter about the Holy Places.

-29 May 1941. Brennan, JP, Dunbrin, Mellifont Ave., Dun Laoghaire. In the circumstances arising from the war Catholic Action may be needed in the medical area. Asks if a Catholic Society on auxiliary help should be considered.

Bennett, Louise, 17 Pembroke Park, Ballsbridge, asking the Archbishop to use his influence to have the Minister for Education reconsider his regulation on the use of the strap in Primary Schools. 2/11bb. 7-20 July 1962 Bennett, Nora (Mrs. Brennan), 1, Kennelsfort Road, Upper Palmerstown. Correspondence with + McQuaid seeking his assistance in paying the fees for her two daughters in Mount Sackville.

Handwritten draft, in + McQuaid’s writing, to Mr. Brennan giving permission for a memorial tablet in the porch of the Oratory, Dublin Castle.

.1951 Handwritten letter to Fr. Mangan from James Brennan, 5 Mannix Road, Glasnevin, requesting the return of the enclosed copy of the letter sent to His Grace as he wants it for Record purposes.