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.

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Letter to + McQuaid from Fr. Jeremiah Twomey, C.M., St. Patrick’s Training College, Drumcondra, with two confidential Police documents enclosed “in connection with ….Communistic activities in the country.” Documents would imply that four students are implicated. Only one has given any cause for concern, Bernard Byrne. This concern is based on “feeling, not on evidence.” The students had received a letter from Peadar O’Donnell. Fr. Twomey asks for a meeting with + McQuaid for direction. A handwritten note from + McQuaid says he met Fr. Twomey and that nothing is to be done.

. Typed letter to Senator M. Colgan, Drumcondra, from D. J. Duffy, Secretary, Committee of Inquiry. Refers to certain statements he (Colgan) made regarding the alleged Communist infiltration into the Labour Party. Enclosed is a copy of Deputy Larkin’s letter denying the allegations made against him and seeking an opportunity to answer specific charges. The Committee consider that they are bound in justice to have the evidence presented in a formal manner. Accordingly Senator Colgan is invited to attend a meeting with Mr. Larkin so that he will have an opportunity to reply.

“The Progressive Youth Movement” was founded by a small group of youths. The principal person was John Ruth, Drumcondra. Divided into eight groups – theatre, outdoor, music, etc. No links with Left-Wing Labour Groups. Its known that groups, such as the Democratic Youth Movement, would like to disseminate propaganda through them.

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.

Correspondence regarding administration of and discipline at St. Patrick’s Training College, Drumcondra as well as at the associated St. Patrick’s National Schools. A case of expulsion. No. of items

Correspondence regarding administration of and internal discipline at St. Patrick’s Training College, Drumcondra. Archbishop’s unhappiness with government policy regarding preparatory colleges. Fr. Cregan, C.M., becomes Principal and begins a long and happy relationship with the Archbishop while in that post. Two separate expulsion cases.