Kiernan, Richard, St. Patrick’s Road, Drumcondra. Asks the Archbishop for letter for interview with the Housing Department.

Letter from John F. Gribben, Hon. Secretary, Our Lady’s Shrine, to +McQuaid thanking him for his permission to erect a statue in honour of Our Lady at Tolka Bridge, Drumcondra. 1 item

Daly, Hugh W., Lower Drumcondra Road, Dublin, wrote to enquire the nature of the Social Study Conference being held at University College, Cork, the nature of the organization and its purpose.

Letter from +Lucey to +McQuaid stating he will be unable to attend the proposed conference in Drumcondra due to illness. He mentions the crisis in UCC which was exaggerated by the media. Annotated by +McQuaid. 1 item

Dempsey, Michael L., Beaumont Convalescent Home, Drumcondra. Ireland’s application to join U.N.O. was blocked by Russia on the basis that she had no diplomatic relations with Ireland. He informs the Archbishop that Mr. McBride, whom he has met, will favour relations with Russia. In the event that this happens a similar situation will develop as per Venezuela.

. Byrne, Willie, 44 Homefarm Park, Drumcondra. He is seeking a position with two different firms and asks the Archbishop for a letter of recommendation. C

File relating to Corpus Christi church, later the parish of Drumcondra.

Letter from +McGrath to +McQuaid asking how the amalgamation of the convents in Drumcondra and Gloucester Street is proceeding? He is having some problems with the convent at Bartestree. The Superior is currently unwell.

Herbert, Edmond, 187 Griffith Ave., Drumcondra, thanking the Archbishop for his kindness over the years.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Browne regarding the transfer of St. Enda’s College to St. Patrick’s, Drumcondra until such time as a suitable premises is found in Galway. He has appointed two Irish speaking confessors, Fr. O Cuiv and Fr. Quigley. He suggests the Bishop remains as manager of the transferred College.