Typed letter to Fr. Mangan from M. O’Brien, Dublin Planning Officer, regarding Bloomfield, Merrion Road, Holy Faith Convent, Finglas and Simmonscourt Castle Grounds.

Letter from Mgr. O’Brien, Secretary to +Dwyer to Mgr. James Ardle MacMahon enclosing Litterae Dimissoriae in favour of Oscott student, Fergus O’Connell.

Letter from +O’Brien to +McQuaid thanking him for their conversation during his recent visit. He gained great insight into the workings of the Diocese. He now travels to Birmingham to meet with +Grimshaw. He mentions his itinerary for his trip home. 1 item

Correspondence relating to non-parochial activities but involving Mgr. P. Boylan. Includes mention of the Central Catholic Library, Biblical Association, Confirmation in St. Michael’s Hospital, and sale of O’Brien Institute land.

Letter from +Craven to +McQuaid thanking him for dealing with the O’Brien boy’s case so quickly.

Two letters to Fr. Dunne from Catherine O’Brien, Chief School Medical Officer, regarding the dates for Confirmation and Clerical visitation.

Letter from +Godfrey to +McQuaid thanking him for the information on ‘The Lonely Girl’ by Edna O’Brien. He will have the book read and will inform the Editor of the ‘Catholic Herald’ of the reactions to the review in the newspaper.

Handwritten letter to Fr. Mangan from Jim O’Brien. Is sending a copy of membership card for the Leo League. Wonders if it is prudent to ask the Archbishop whether the Leo League should form branches in the parishes which want it. Would be under the direction of a priest from the parish. O’Brien wants to fade out as he is not best man for the job.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Wall informing him of The O’Brien Trustees meeting on 12 January. He will discuss the Confirmations with him after it.

Copy of a typed letter to Dr. O’Brien. He is grateful for his consent.