St. Audeon’s Boys’ National School Principal, pointed to the ruinous condition of the area. The letter was sent to Alderman John McCann, T.D., and forwarded to M. O’Brien, Co-Ordinating Technical Officer. The Parish Priest, shopkeepers and residents all wish to have the area rebuilt. The population was decreasing and the jobs of teachers were in jeopardy. Fr. T. Barry, P.P., wrote to P.J. Hernon, City Manager, emphasizing that the area is ideal for residential accommodation. O’Byrne argued that since the Dept. of Education sanctioned the building of a new school this in itself was evidence that a considerable amount of residential accommodation would be retained for several generations. -1967

Letter from Fr. E. O’Brien accepting an invitation to a function in Clonliffe.

Handwritten letter to Fr. Mangan from Jim O’Brien. He is sending the Minutes of the Communist meetings in town. This copy is taken from original MS which one of the legionaries procured. It shows how the Labour Party is being used as a vehicle to spread Communism.

Letter from Fr. Patrick Dargan to Dr. O’Connell regarding a bequest of the late Richard O’Brien to the late Canon Flood, P.P. 1 item

Handwritten letter to Fr. Mangan from Jim O’Brien. Is thankful that the Legion Praesidium has been removed from him. Would like to stay with the Leo League if allowed. ‘Friendship’ is the work of the League. He gets to know various Trade Union leaders and they get to know the Divine Character of the priesthood. Its work is submitted to the Archbishop.

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

Copy of a typed letter to the President from +McQuaid informing him that Dr. O’Brien has agreed to act as Chaplain.

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.

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.

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.