3-4 February 1971 File relating to the proposed house and swimming pool for Fr. O’Byrne. 2 items

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.

Reports from Una Byrne, 1953 - 1959

Telephone number for Mrs. Byrne.

Typed Report 1963. The following items are included: Adoption Amendment Bill. Mrs. Byrne suggested they write to the Minister. He was smashing and shot down both Miss Odlem, Protestant Society, and Dr. Brady on all issues turn-over tax next Congress in Italy, 1964 International Alliance of Religion other business.

3 -24 April 1941 Concannon, Helena, Seanad Eireann, Leinster House, Dublin. The Sisters at Marymount, Los Angeles, USA, want to recruit postulants in Ireland and they feel they can best do this by having their own foundation in Dublin. + Byrne refused them permission and they now want to approach + McQuaid. They have asked Mrs. Concannon to act as their intermediary.

Reports from Una Byrne, 1960 – 1966

This typed item begins by giving notice that a public meeting is to take place in Moran’s Hotel, Gardiner Street, on 11 November 1959, titled ‘Ban the Bomb’. It then comments on previous meetings organised by the Irish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. At a meeting in the Hibernian Hotel Una Byrne commented that since there were so many Friends of Russia present she hoped they would use their influence with the Soviets to establish lasting peace.

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”.

Report on a meeting [by Una Byrne]. Asked no questions as she did not want to seem hostile. Wanted to know her plans.