Letter from +Nevin W. Hayes, O.Carm., Sicuani to +McQuaid thanking him for the services of Fr. Michael O’Farrell. He encloses a copy of his Fr. O’Farrell’s excardination.

Letters from Fr. Nicholas Russell and Fr. Ernest Farrell seeking permission to establish a centre of prayer and to hold a Holy Hour.

Letter from Fr. Farrell to Paddie stating he will be unable to attend the annual retreat due to illness.

Letter from +Wall to +McQuaid regarding Fr. William Farrell who is unable to accept the honour being bestowed on him due to poor health. Fr. Dargan’s name is put forward as an alternative.

File relating to the removal of a crib from Dublin Airport chapel. The figures in the crib, designed by Fergus O’Farrell, were described as being ‘beneath the level of human dignity.’ Letter from Basil Clancy, editor of ‘Hibernia’ among these. Newspaper cuttings attached.

Letter from +William A. Hart to +McQuaid thanking him for consenting to ordain John Farrell.

Letter from +Fogarty to Fr O’Farrell. He wishes him well as he moves on.

Archbishop of Barcelona, regarding Leo James Farrell, a Dublin man living in the city. He wishes to the Archbishop to intervene in helping the man secure a new apartment. 1 item

Notice sent by +McQuaid to Mr. MacSweeny of the ‘Independent’ and Mr. O’Farrell of the ‘Irish Press’ with regard to the relief of the Italian flood victims. Following a letter read out in the churches, over £3000 has already been sent to the Vatican. A list of contributions will be published at a later stage.