Thurles, to pr. Laffan, regretting some public dis- turbance which oceured outside the Arcbhishop's House by an unruly mob, and for which he (Fr.B.) was partly responsible.

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28 May 1943 - 10 January 48 64 items
Correspondence from 1925 to 1940 relates to the introduction of the Sisters of St Peter Claver by members of the Sodality of St Peter Claver for the African Missions. Their presence, post factum, was not sanctioned by Archbishop Byrne. Archbishop McQuaid orders them to leave the diocese Correspondence is paused before they are eventually allowed to have a foundation at North Great George's Street
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28 February 1948 - 9 June 1956 70 items
Correspondence re routine details of community life and apostolate Move from North Great George's Street to Bushy Park, Terenure Notification of death of Superior General in Rome in whose tenure the congregation entered Dublin

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23 April 1957 - 25 May 1971 64 items
Correspondence re routine details of community life and apostolate

Includes; Certified copy of Marriage settlement, William Cray, Pierce Nagle, Sarah Nagle, Patrick Sarsfield, John Galway (19 May 1770); Certified copy Deed, John, James, and Thomas Prendergast (19 April 1882); Statement of Claim, copy Writ of Summons, Rearden versus Murphy (4 March 1890); Certified copy Memorial to Deed of Conveyance, Thomas and James Prendergast to South Presentation Sisters (1 May 1894); Writ of Possession, Thomas Byrne and Mary Connolly (13 January 1902); Deed of Assignment, Mary Connolly to Thomas Byrne (14 May 1902); building receipts (1937); rent receipts (1938 - 1955).

Includes; copy Requisition on Title, Prendergast to Delany (undated c1868); Abstract of Title of Reverend John Pius Prendergast (c1871); copy of Will of Reverend John Pius Prendergast (21 September 1888); Final Requisitions, Nesbitt and others to Whyte and others (c1882); copy Will, Susan Prendergast (1 October 1881); Instructions for Counsel and Opinion, Nesbitt and McDonough to Whyte and others (3 December 1902); Land Purchase Act, estate of Alicia Whyte (24 July 1906); Acts on Searches McDonough, Prendergast (c1901); copy lease Thomas Byrne to Benjamin O'Sullivan (3 November 1902); Memorandum of Agreement William Nesbitt and Thomas McDonough; copy Mortgage (21 December 1900); Instructions for Counsel, Nesbitt and McDonough to Whyte and others (3 December 1902); lease Thomas Byrne to Benjamin O'Sullivan (3 November 1902); draft Assignment Benjamin O'Sullivan to Alicia Whyte and others (27 January 1903); Original Conveyance Thomas Byrne to Alicia Whyte and others (23 January 1906); Registry of Deeds, Negative Search Benjamin O'Sullivan (22 December 1902); draft Agreement Cork Polio & [and] General Aftercare Association (31 December 1959).

Typed letter to Fr. Martin [from Una Byrne – name and address redacted]. The Congress of the International Alliance of Women to be held in Dublin in 1961. Martin and she received invitation to American Embassy. Passed on information regarding the ‘Peace’ Congress in Japan. Spoke to Jim Larkin at meeting of Institution of Standards. There was a “dust up” at the National Executive of Fianna Fail over Booth’s remarks over Spain at Strasburg. Lemass to have talk with him. Andy Barr, a Communist, got on Committee of union! As Secretary of the Committee she will have to find a place for meetings and a Hostel for delegates. Will approach Loreto nuns for Loreto Hall.

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

Three typed notes on one sheet of paper. Mrs [Una Byrne- name redacted] wrote to the Archbishop saying that unless she put herself forward as the Irish representative on the Irish International Committee Mrs Tweedy or one of her ilk would represent Ireland at Athens. She lacks the Money (£60). Asks if it is worth putting up the money for this. Suggests it is. Note to + McQuaid, 15 July 1958, says it would be a pity if a non-Catholic were to represent Ireland. His Grace instructed, 17 July 1958, that she be given £75.

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29 February 1944 - 1 May 1970 13 items
Correspondence detailing the Institute's desire to expand their activity in Dublin- a foundation had been made under Archbishop Byrne in Kenilworth Square; eventually McQuaid invitemss them to undertake a secondary school, other foundations eventually made in the Archdiocese.

Includes; affidavit of Mary R. Hogan, High Court, land judges (c1904); Certificate of Existence and re-register of a Judgement, against estate of John O'Connell (20 November 1840 - 8 January 1900); letter, H.R. Emmerson solicitors, addressed to McDonough and Prendergast (14 August 1902); payment schedule, defendant Lucinda McDonagh, plaintiff Thomas Prendergast (6 May 1903); affidavit for verifying occupancy, Estate of William Cox Langford (October 1902); rental of Estate of heirs of Cremen (25 March 1894 - 12 July 1895); High Court endorsed Writ, Thomas Byrne and Mary A. Connelly (4 December 1901).

Byrne, Una, 7 St. Mary’s Crescent, Crumlin. The World Fellowship of Religions, Delhi, nominated her as Regional President of the West European Region, and then published her name as such, even though she had declined the position. She will write to protest. (Communists)