Copy of item no. 505. Knows Thompson, a Professor of Greek who is well known in the west of Ireland. Active in Connolly Clubs.
Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: a report published in London says Hildegard Meyer claims to have made contact with the Dominicans through whom she made contact with the Irish United Nations’ Society. Dominican Provincial to speak to his priests. Scientologists amongst the leaders of the Irish Good health Society. Communists showing interest in the Dublin Trades’ Council. List of those elected to be checked. Brannigan is working in the docks but has been refused permission to join the MPGWU. Tony Coughlan has been paid £1,000 as an organizer with the Connolly Association. Malayan Minister of Education arrived in Dublin for an investigation.
Handwritten letter from M.T.S. to +McQuaid. He wants to why the clergy are not up in arms over the Connolly Youth Movement.
A paper titled “The Connolly Association and Communism”. Meant for private circulation only.
Copy of typed letter to Fr. Connolly from James Ardle MacMahon thanking him for his co-operation.
Typed letter to Fr. A. MacMahon from Fr. Edward MacElroy, St. Columban’s, London. Regarding the Connolly Association no alarming developments over the past few months. But considerable Communist activity on other fronts, especially the Labour Party and the Trade Union Movement.
Connolly, Patricia, Goldenbridge Ave., Inchicore. Asks the Archbishop to help her husband get a position.
Includes; Certified copy of Marriage settlement, William Cray, Pierce Nagle, Sarah Nagle, Patrick Sarsfield, John Galway (19 May 1770); Certified copy Deed, John, James, and Thomas Prendergast (19 April 1882); Statement of Claim, copy Writ of Summons, Rearden versus Murphy (4 March 1890); Certified copy Memorial to Deed of Conveyance, Thomas and James Prendergast to South Presentation Sisters (1 May 1894); Writ of Possession, Thomas Byrne and Mary Connolly (13 January 1902); Deed of Assignment, Mary Connolly to Thomas Byrne (14 May 1902); building receipts (1937); rent receipts (1938 - 1955).
Letter from +Craven to +McQuaid regarding Fr. Connolly.
Copy of a typed confidential report from the Detective Branch, S.D. Unit, Dublin Castle, on the Connolly Youth Movement. Declan Bree, Sligo, informed Liam Mulready that fifteen youths in Sligo are interested in the Connolly Youth Movement. On his return he brought copies of Connolly and Marxist writings. Delegates will meet interested youths at a later date. A Connolly Youth Movement meeting is to be held in Limerick. Ballyfermot group is causing concern for the executive committee. Want duplicating machine and paper, and aim to infiltrate as many committees in the Ballyfermot area as possible. Committee to investigate activities of this group.