Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Gerow allowing Fr. Harnett to visit the Diocese. He suggests he contact Mgr. O’Connell. He believes the best method of finding a steady stream of vocations is by contacting the seminary presidents. 1 item

Correspondence between Fr. Michael O’Connell, Archbishop House, and Richard [ill] regarding a new locale for the Pieta.

• Correspondence involving M.T. Cooney, Killucan, Co. Westmeath, R. Ryan, Arthur O’Hagan & Son, solicitors, +McQuaid, Fr. M.P. O’Connell, Secretary, and G. Connellan, Westland Row, relating to the investment in the film The Divine Tragedy. Those who invested in this venture did so as they believed that the film was being sponsored by +McQuaid and the other Irish bishops. The project fell through and the investors assumed that their money would be returned to them. A court case followed and investors were awarded 50% of their contributions. Irish Cine Club 5 January 1957

Letter from Fr. John McGuirk to Dr. O’Connell informing him that a parishioner is looking for permission to allow his sand cart pass over the ground surrounding the girls’ school. Told to put it to Mr. Ryan.

Letter from +Cushing to +McQuaid thanking him for his message of sympathy following the death of his sister. He also mentions he recent elevation to Cardinal, Fr. O’Connell in the Vatican Observatory and a new Missionary Society. 1 item

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Michael O’Connell, Our Lady of Refuge, Rathmines. He is honoured to be requested to sing the Dail Anniversary Mass.

Copy of typed letter to Dr. O’Connell from the Secretary acknowledging his letter and enclosure.

Letter from Mgr.Gerada to Dr. O’Connell, Archbishop’s House, thanking him for the cheque for £5 which was received from the Bishop of Clonfert, Dr. Philbin, for the Catholic Hospital in Tehran.

Letter from Fr. Hooke to Dr. O’Connell enclosing specifications and tenders received for work on the Na 101/30. Letter submitting Communion numbers and Easter Duty defaulters and other matters.

Letter from Fr. Hooke to Dr. O’Connell enclosing specifications and tenders received for work on the Naul parish. 1 item