Handwritten letter to ‘Dear Father’ from Brian requesting permission to read the literature of the Connolly Association.

Correspondence, involving Mrs Teresa Connolly, Oaklands, Ballsbridge, +McQuaid, T. Deirg, and Seamus O Neill, relating to the proposal to open a Juvenile Detention Home at Marlborough House, Glasnevin.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Hanly on the subject of a Press Officer. He has spoken with Fr. Connolly.

Letter from +Farren to +McQuaid regarding the wedding of a friend, Miss Connolly, who is to be married in Aughrim Street Church. Fr. Farrell, the Parish Priest has issued an invitation so he can assist at the ceremony and hopes the Archbishop is happy with this arrangement. Annotated by +McQuaid. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Connolly, Patricia, Goldenbridge Ave., Inchicore. Asks the Archbishop to help her husband get a position.

Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: the Committee discussed the Communist activities as published in The Sunday Independent. There are no new developments. Russia is endeavouring to build relations with European countries and Trade Union groups and Congresses. The Peoples’ College is receiving a small grant from the ICTU Rory Roberts is a keen supporter. The College caters for few trade unionists. Michael O’Leary, a graduate of UCC, was unexpectedly elected. He is friendly with Mr. Coughlan, TCD, formally the chief organizer of Connolly Clubs in Britain. The TV programme, ‘Teen Talk’, was discussed and praised, but some topics could be handled more prudently.

Letter from +Browne to +McQuaid returning the copy of ‘Agora’. He considers the articles are poor and immature. He mentions Fr. Connolly who seems to have been the inspiration. He also states that some of the Maynooth Students have joined the University Students Movement. The Pax Romana National Congress is going to be held there at Easter.

File relating to the Canon Connolly Trust.

Typed copy of a report titled ‘The Labour Party’ giving the names and addresses of seven Labour Council members who have come under notice for their left wing views. They are Barry Desmond, Michael O’Leary, Dr. Noel Browne, Vincent McDowell, Dessie Geraghty, Matt Merrigan, Mary Sheehan, Roddy Connolly and Rayner Lysaght.

Newspaper article taken from the Daily Telegraph and Morning Post titled “Irish Group Communist”. Says that trade union leaders have been warned about the increasing activities of the Connolly Association.