Reports on the Fabian Society, Trinity College, between 28 February and 29 October 1962. John Byrne spoke on the Capitol system in Ireland. Said that unless the power of the Catholic Church was restricted there was no hope of getting a decent wage for workers. Religious Orders held wealth of the country. Jesuits were dictators. The Catholic Workers’ College was set up to train people to take over trade unions. Maynooth College did not pay its workers a living wage. Jeffers was a lecturer in Trinity but forced to leave due to his work for Communism. Michael O’Riordan deplored Ireland being used as a cushion between Russia and America. Trade should be encouraged between Ireland and the Socialist countries. Michael Foot and John Collan were unable to attend a meeting due to the unsettled state of the world.

Typed note on Mrs. Byrne. She is on the track of a narcotics distributor in Co. Wicklow who supplies “the younger set of the upper crust”. May ask the Minister to set up some kind of FBI group to apprehend the guilty.

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)

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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.

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.

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

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.

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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

9 February 1940 Note from +Kinane to +McQuaid offering his sympathies on the death of +Byrne. 1 item

10-21 October 1955 Letter from Fr. Brian M. Byrne to Liam informing him that Ursula Ruther is doing well as a Catholic. 2 items