Fr. Finian Harte C.P. Account of visit to Carmelite Convent in Drumcondra and visit to sick
nun. Cured and lived to 90 years.

Galway, to be used as hospital accommodation for the duration of the Emergency. The College is a Preparatory College for boys. It is suggested that the staff and students obtain temporary accommodation in St. Patrick’s Training College, Drumcondra for a year or two. The President of the Training College and the Principal of Colaiste Einde agree to the move; approval sought, and given, from +McQuaid and + Browne of Galway.

Letters to +McQuaid relating to Payable Orders to Our Lady of Mercy Training College and St. Patrick’s Training College, Drumcondra.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Brian Lenihan concerning St. Joseph’s School for the Blind, Drumcondra.

Directives from the Lord Mayor stating that portions of the O’Brien Institute, Donnycarney, St. Patrick’s Training College, Drumcondra and the Presbytery, St. Brigid’s, Killester, may be required for use as an Air Raid Siren.

Company of Mary Our Lady (not to be confused with The Little Company of Mary) above
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17 November 1968 - 30 September 1971
Granted permission to make a foundation to be used as a house of formation ad experimentum for five years. Grace Park, Drumcondra chosen for house. Letter of thanks from individual sister.

Correspondence mainly relating to the involvement with St. Joseph’s Asylum and school for the Blind, Drumcondra (see also Discalced Carmelites files). They initially seek a House of Studies. They then replace the Carmelite Brothers and Clonturk House is acquired for adult blind people. They are allowed a house for Rosminian Sisters at Drumcondra. Archbishop applies to government for help in a project to extend educational facilities for blind boys. A House of Formation is allowed in Drumcondra. (not to be confused with Brothers of Charity). Faculties of hear Confession. Society of St. Paul (Paulists) (S.S.P.)

Correspondence regarding administration of and discipline at St. Patrick’s Training College, Drumcondra as well as at the associated St. Patrick’s National Schools; dealings with Department of Education. Students apologise to Archbishop for discourtesy. Presence of Colaiste Einde, Galway at Drumcondra.