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.”

Letter from Patrick O’Byrne, St. Anne’s, to Fr. MacMahon forwarding some recommendations on the possibility of a connection between the chaplaincies of Dundrum Vocational School and chaplaincies of neighbouring parishes. 1 item