Letter from Canon James McCarroll to +McQuaid regarding Confirmation.

Correspondence relating to the opening and blessing of the school and mention of Confirmation. 4 items

Letter from Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Kilmore regarding a demand for clothing for children receiving First Holy Communion and Confirmation. 2 items Catalogued by Cathy O'Donnell, Supervised by Noelle Dowling

• 4 April 1955 Clarke, Mrs., 46 Annamoe Park, Cabra. She says that her child has been unjustly kept back from Confirmation.

Gaffney, Lucie, 30 Nutley Road, Ballsbridge. She was disappointed at having been prevented from entering the church to be present at her daughter’s Confirmation due to an unalterable rule by the Archbishop. Copy of the Archbishop’s reply enclosed.

8 -12 March 1968 Lee, Helena K., Tralee, Co. Kerry, regarding the rule whereby parents are not allowed to attend the Confirmation of their children.

File relating to religious ceremonies & events. Mentions Confirmation and pilgrimages to Knock.

Handwritten letter to + McQuaid appealing for help to provide suitable clothing for his two boys who are due for Confirmation.