May, 1942 Copy of a letter from Peadar O’Donnell to four students – Bernard Byrne, John Gallagher, Isaac Logue and Charles McGeady, St. Patrick’s T.C. - inviting them to meet him for a chat in response to their letter to him. O’Donnell is toying with the idea of planting them into the migratory workers’ bothies in Scotland. Their idea of going to a turf camp is equally good.

Handwritten report. Sean Nolan told B. O’Neill that his men voted for de Valera and PR (Proportional Representation). They did not organise disturbance at de Valera’s meeting, but some of his men did cause disturbance at the end of the meeting when provoked by Mr. McEntee. Sam Nolan had a letter in The Mail supporting PR. Mrs. Byrne is active in Fianna Fail. She is becoming a danger.

Reports from Una Byrne, 1953 - 1959

Typed letter to Fr. Martin from Una Byrne. She received a reply from IHA. She will not be allowed on to the sub-committee, so she will bide her time. Otherwise she might be expelled for damaging the organisation. Has a great plan if it works. Mrs Murphy of the Iveagh Markets and 14/15 other women will join the IHA, so she cannot see the Trinity crowd staying. Mrs Murphy has lost all her customers so Una Byrne will help her get new ones.

Typed report. The following items are mentioned in the report. After a vote it was decided (48 votes to 4) that the £150 awarded to the IHA would remain in central funds. The six new members of the Dundrum Asylum Committee not notified of the first meeting. Mrs. Byrne, a new member, contacted them and the meeting went ahead. Only seven members attended the Communist Party meeting since the rising in Hungary. The Plough has been taken over by the Communist Party to replace The Workers’ Voice. Better written but poor circulation. Liberal members in Fianna Fail not as active as before. Has great faith in the youth of Ireland. “The Catholic Faith and a good National outlook will stand to the men and women of future generations.”

Copy of a letter sent to + Byrne regarding the circumstances in which grants were made to the Colleges.

Copy of a letter to Miss Olive Byrne, Secretary, Clones Committee for the Relief of Distress in Northern Ireland, from the Secretary, informing her that the proceeds of the collection will be forwarded to the Bishops of the distressed areas to be used by them as and where they see the need is greatest.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Alfie Byrne, Lord Mayor, informing him that he has invited Fr. Louis Coffey, O.P., to act as Chaplain for him.

• Correspondence relating to the position of Librarian following the resignation of Fr. Burke Savage. Dr. M.B. Crowe is the favourite candidate. Includes letters following the appointment of Dr. Crowe as well as a report on the Library, written by Dr. Crowe and Maureen O’Byrne, Dublin City & County Librarian. Earlier general memo on Circulating Libraries in Ireland also enclosed. 1 March 1971

Letter from Fr. William J. Byrne to +McQuaid regarding an old custom to ask the curate in Maynooth to assist at the Conformation Ceremony.