Letter from +Michael Browne, Galway to +McQuaid regarding the suggestion by +Heerey re the National University and affiliation for the Nigerian Catholic University. He advises against any approaches to the National University on the subject and gives the reasons why. 1 item

Handwritten letter (partial) from + Brown, Galway, to + McQuaid informing him that the Senate can may recognise a College in Ireland; they have decided to explore the possibility of extern degrees. 1 item

Galway, to be used as hospital accommodation for the duration of the Emergency. The College is a Preparatory College for boys. It is suggested that the staff and students obtain temporary accommodation in St. Patrick’s Training College, Drumcondra for a year or two. The President of the Training College and the Principal of Colaiste Einde agree to the move; approval sought, and given, from +McQuaid and + Browne of Galway.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from L. O Muirthe, Dept. of Education, informing him that the Minister for Defence is permitting the re-occupation of Colaiste Einde, Galway, from 1August 1945.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Sean Moylan, Minister for Education, enclosing a document which suggests that St. Enda’s College, Galway, be turned into a Training College for Catholic lay women teachers of National Schools.

an appreciation of Mr. O’Malley. Despite his almost uncontrollable tongue, fiery temper and unpredictable moods, his heart was big and in the right place. 38A/18. 10 April Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from T.J. Raifeartaigh enclosing a copy of Towards a Satisfactory Outcome of the forthcoming Negotiations on the U.C.D. – T.C.D. Merger. 38A/19. 5-6 July Correspondence between +McQuaid and + Browne, Galway, 1 item

Copy of typed letter to + Browne, Galway, from +McQuaid. It will be noted that he has omitted any mention of proselytism. Text submitted more effective. Their statement will help put things in focus before the Adoption Society matinee and before the opening of the Dail.

em- Letters to +McQuaid from + Browne, Galway, + Kinane, Cashel, + Lucey regarding the meeting.

Copy of typed letter to + Browne, Galway, from +McQuaid. He has had meetings with the Taoiseach, the Tanaiste, the Minister for Justice and the Attorney-General. The possibility of the Mother and Child proposals being accepted by the Cabinet and implemented, as they exist in the Draft, is not even to be considered.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Sean MacBride. He spoke ex-tempore in Galway and had no script. He feels the evolution of a civilization based on materialism and scientific development will be disastrous unless a sense of moral and ethical responsibility can be inculcated in these people. This can only be done through education. This will rest largely with the Church.