Meeting by a left-wing Labour Group to discuss setting up a new paper with the aim of exposing the present political system. Argument developed over the policy it would allow. Matt Merrigan wanted it to follow the socialist line. Jack Quillan, T.D., did not want the word ‘socialism’ used as it would not go down well in rural Ireland. Dr. Noel Browne wanted it to be as radical as possible. The opinion of the meeting was that Church influence was the deciding factor regarding what should be published in the press.

Handwritten note from ‘Granny’ [Una Byrne]. David Thornley left Fianna Fail with Dr. Browne. Relations with Uncle Sam are excellent. Looked on as an “adopted” niece. Worried over sponsors of Boycott African Goods Campaign. Has plan to upset the influence of some public representatives. Belfast trip disappointing for “old ladies”.

Typed report on a conversation between two persons. Felt McBride will desert Browne and Government will probably ask him to resign.

August Typed copy of a report of a meeting held in a hotel in Dublin. Meeting held with view to starting a new party and issue a paper called The Plough. Dr. Noel Browne decided to stay in Fianna Fail as he had a liberal group behind him. On his defeat at the Convention in S.E. he returned to his old associates and the new paper, The Plough, was started.

Notes by +McQuaid for a speech. Thanks Mgr. Boylan, Fr. Stephen Browne and Fr. Burke-Savage for their service to the Library. County Dublin Libraries Committee

Dr. Browne. Objects to Catholics inviting him to address meetings.