Letter from Catherine Courtney, Dundrum regarding English newspapers and their content.

Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from Una Byrne. The following points are mentioned: concern for the spiritual welfare of patients in Dundrum Asylum. Priest does not turn around to address the congregation, seldom has benediction Congress a great success. Delegates appreciated + McQuaid’s help Russian flag smuggled in but found Swedish delegate stated that in Sweden it was felt best not to talk about the crucifixion “so as not to cause hatred among different races” Ireland only country which practices International Understanding Una is proud that the Archbishop has confidence in her.

Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: the police make a weekly report on Tweedy, nee Ann Peach. Her son is married to Hilda, possibly Hilda Verlin. Barr is a professed Communist, as are Irvin and Binks. Esther Bishop is a Protestant and not known as a Communist. Voluntary Labour Service is a form of Catholic action and has the blessing of the Bishop of Galway. Baptists are reported to be making a drive for perverts (people led astray from religious beliefs) and are using bookshops as a means of contact. Kinninmouth is looking for a house in Dublin. Pirek joined by Imlav and Sporrer at Skoda Cars. They are to handle the JAWA motor cycle and the MANET and CEZETA scooters. The two Biggest dealers are Murray (Jeffares) and Philip Kennedy, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary. A Disarmament branch has started in Trinity College, sponsored by Professors Moody, Stanford and Greene.

Dundrum from Booterstown

Letter from Fr. Pierce Perkins to Fr. McMahon regarding a parish chaplaincy in Churchtown to consolidate his work in the Vocational Schools, Dundrum. 1 item

Correspondence from John Kiernan Barry, Dundrum, requesting to be put in touch with the Parish Priest in Norwood, London, regarding a school for his daughter.

Tierney, Michael, Taney Road, Dundrum, Dublin 14. He is looking forward to accepting the Archbishop’s invitation.