Letter from Dr. O’Connell to Fr. James Ardle MacMahon regarding the July issue of ‘Reality’. Its theme is ‘Coming together in St. Patrick’. Annotated by +McQuaid. Veritas Company Ltd.

Typed letter to Fr. Michael P. O’Connell from L. O Muirthe regarding Firhouse National School. The Department want to replace it with a new school. The Manager, Canon Mc Guirk, P.P., stated that he had carried out repairs at considerable expense, and that the school was good for many years to come. He would be prepared to consider providing another classroom. List of defects enclosed.

Letter from James Shannon to Dr. O’Connell regarding the family’s new home.

Typed letter to Dr. O’Connell from F. H. Boland, Dept. of External Affairs. They have done their best for Mrs Whelan, but have been unsuccessful.

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.