Clonskeagh from Donnybrook

Letter from Fr. O’Connor, Parish Priest, Clonskeagh regarding a request from Patrick Connaughton who wishes to be ordained in the parish. He is originally from the area and his family still live there. He is currently based at the seminary in Pretoria and his Bishop is Cardinal McCann. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +Norton to +McQuaid wishing him a Happy Christmas. He has received a copy of the souvenir booklet on Clonskeagh Church. He hopes to be in Ireland the following year. 1 item

Note for +McQuaid from Mr. O’Houlihan, Clonskeagh. Dr. Sebastian of Pali, in Kerala has been staying with him and wishes to call on the Archbishop before he leaves. 1 item

Letter from +McGeough to +McQuaid seeking information on the Convent of Jesus and Mary at Our Lady’s Grove, Clonskeagh. The request has come from the Italian Embassy in Ireland in connection with an application submitted by the Generalate of the congregation in Rome for legal recognition in that country.

Letter from +Norton to +McQuaid regarding the flooding in Dublin. He mentions the new churches at East Wall Clonskeagh and the new Nuncio.

Nolan, Allan, The Richview Press, Clonskeagh, concerning the Imprimatur of Da La Bedoyere’s work.

File relating to the architectural Award for The Church of the Immaculate Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal, Bird’s Avenue, Clonskeagh.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Sean Mac Bride, Roebuck House, Clonskeagh, informing him of a letter he is sending to the newspapers regarding unsuitable films fed to children and the youth. Copy of the letter enclosed.

Correspondence relating to John Joseph White’s house in Clonskeagh which he is thinking of selling.