Typed letter to +McQuaid from J.P. Gallagher, General Manager, The Irish News Agency, Grafton Street. He is seeking an article of about 1,000 words, which would present clearly to the outside world the case on the Irish Hierarchy on the Mother and Child issue. Requests that the article be signed by +McQuaid or some other member of the Hierarchy. Need to have the article by next day.

’51 Handwritten copy of letter to Mr. Gallagher from Liam Martin, Secretary. In the view of the Archbishop it is not necessary to present to the world the case of the Irish Hierarchy as the published letters speak for themselves.

Typed letter from Rev. Vernon F. Gallagher, C.S.Sp., President, Duquesne University, to + McQuaid. He would be privileged if the University were permitted to confer upon him a doctorate honoris causa. 1 item

Copy of a typed letter to His Excellency, Brian Gallagher, from J.A. MacM acknowledging and thanking him for the copies of Appendix III of Las Cien Mejores Partidas Sacramentales de una Parroquia Madrilena.

Typed report of the Vigilance Committee meeting held at 14, Gardiner Place. The following items are mentioned in the report: Fr. MacMahon explained the idea of forming a Guild for journalists modelled on the Guild of St. Francis de Sales in England. He advised that a different name be used instead of ‘guild’ as this is already used by a trade union. Have representatives from all newspapers. He thought it best to have journalists petition + McQuaid for permission to set up an association clarifying specific objects in advance. Fr. Fehily read a letter from the editor of The Standard who is interested in promoting the interests of the Church and co-operating with + McQuaid. He felt handicapped at times by not having somebody to seek guidance from with certain problems. Letter was read from Basil Clancy regarding the celebration of May Day in a Catholic way. Leo Crawford said there could be no question of any celebration at present as it would be provocative. Report from Mr. Gallagher stated that there are two halls where undesirable dancing was held, the Ballerina on the North side and Palm Court on the South side. Committee agreed it was good to keep them localised and not spread all over the city. The Corporation’s regulations governing such dances were to be checked.

Correspondence involving + Gallagher, Fr. - 20 August 1971 Thomas Dunne, + Gerard Moverley, and Mgr. Gerard Sheehy. Fr. Dunne wishes to be incardinated into the Dublin Diocese. He has not settled in Port Pirie and has spent time in both Dublin and Leeds. + Gallagher has already given his permission. He hopes the Archbishop may be able to help him find a suitable position for Fr. Dunne. Sydney

Letter from Fr. Dan Gallagher to Fr. Mangan supplying the numbers who received Communion and other matters.

Letter from Fr. D.P. Gallagher, P.P., to +McQuaid regarding the cancelling of a Mass in Glendalough. 1 item

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Brian Gallagher, Irish Ambassador to Spain, forwarding copies of Appendix III of a booklet by Fr. Enrique Vera Iniguez which contain a number of old baptismal records of Irish people.

Letter from Fr. D. Gallagher to +McQuaid thanking him for the donation towards the Scout Training course. 1 item