-20 August 1959 Byrne, Bernadette, Rochestown Ave., Dun Laoghire, wrote to the Holy Father regarding a man with whom she was in love. His wife deserted him and went off with another man. She asks if there is any possible for them.

Typed letter from + George Calavally, Bishop of Theodoropolis, to + Edward J. Byrne seeking aid for families, orphans, wounded soldiers and prisoners affected by the war.

Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: Fr. Crean met Charles Brennan, Chairman, Radio Eireann Council, and suggested some talks would bare watching. Suitable Catholic laymen are available to give topical talks. Brennan was vague, and said that Mr. McManus is in charge. Members should systematically listen to talks to identify objectionable matter. Letter from Mrs Byrne was read, stating that Dr. Morris, Mount Merrion, had taken over from R. Hubbard. Inquiries to be made regarding rumours that the college was connected with abortion.

195[7] Note from [ill.] to Fr. Mc Mahon informing him that there was no trace of a Michael O’Byrne in his register.

Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from Una Byrne. The following points are mentioned: concern for the spiritual welfare of patients in Dundrum Asylum. Priest does not turn around to address the congregation, seldom has benediction Congress a great success. Delegates appreciated + McQuaid’s help Russian flag smuggled in but found Swedish delegate stated that in Sweden it was felt best not to talk about the crucifixion “so as not to cause hatred among different races” Ireland only country which practices International Understanding Una is proud that the Archbishop has confidence in her.

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.”

Typed copy of letter to Mrs Una Byrne from Andree S. Skeffington and Kathleen MacLarnan Wells. It was noted that she had put her name down for several sub-committees. The Committee cannot see its way to appointing her to any sub-committee until she has given written assurance that she has changed her mind since her letter of 2nd April 1953.

Correspondence, including newspaper cutting, regarding a protest and counter-protest in Bray regarding the visit of the Springboks rugby team. Fr. Byrne had attended.

Typed letter to + McQuaid with enclosed information from Mrs. Una Byrne. Fr. Kent was approached by journalists and told that the NUJ, English and Irish, are to hold a congress in Dublin in a few months time. It is likely that the liberal group, led by McInerney, would be prominent. Irish group might vote for the re-election of Hutt, a Communist, as Secretary of the NUJ. The Guild of St. Francis de Sales has little influence. The assistant chaplain could meet the journalists and this would help the situation. Enclosed with the letter was a copy of the Committee Meeting of December 1962 and a copy of Hibernia. It contains articles by McInerney and Michael O’Leary.

Typed copy of letter from Una Byrne [to IHA Committee] re letter of 4th March. She is astounded that the Committee is surprised she ignored the impertinent letter she received. Protests against the assumption that as a free citizen that her right to speak openly can be stifled. Asks the Committee to state the substance and source of their accusations before demanding apologies and withdrawals.