Note for +McQuaid stating Bishop of Lourdes will stay with the Jesuits in Gardiner Street during his visit to Dublin.

May-June 1971 Newsletter of the Catholic Housing Aid Society. 4/ 23. July-August 1971 Newsletter of the Catholic Housing Aid Society. 4/ 24/1. 22 October 1971 Typed letter to + McQuaid from James MacSweeney, Chairman, C.H.A.S., asking him to perform the Blessing Ceremony. It is the wish of the Committee that Mass be celebrated in the attached Community Centre on the opening day. Approval has been given to build 24 new flats on the Gardiner Street site. 4/ 24/3. 27 October 1971 Typed letter to + McQuaid from James MacSweeney thanking him for agreeing to bless the new flats in Ballinteer on 6th December, but asking him to change the time to 4pm to convenience Mr. Molloy, Minister for Local Government. 4/ 24/3. 14 December ’71 Typed letter to + McQuaid from James MacSweeney, Chairman, C.H.A.S., to say, on behalf of his members, how much they appreciate his kindness in Blessing their new flats in Ballinteer.

O’Byrne, Miss Fl., 33 Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Asks the Archbishop to use his influence with the Minister for Supplies to help her get a job as a clerk in the Irish Hospital Sweeps.

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.

Handwritten note in + McQuaid’s writing saying that he saw Acting Prior Fr. Barry, S.J., who was surprised that + Roberts would come over without notice to + McQuaid or themselves. + McQuaid pointed out the effects if + Roberts addressed the group penetrated by Communists and Left -Wingers. Suggested that Roberts preach at Mass in Gardiner Street on the Feast of St. Francis Xavier.

Typed letter to Fr. Mangan on behalf of the City Manager and Town Clerk. Christopher Brown, Gardiner, Archbishop’s House, who is seeking a house nearer his work. This will not be possible for a considerable time.

Typed memorandum to J.A. McM/RD from Niall Doherty, Donnybrook, seeking clarification by the Archbishop of Fr. Sweetman’s implied approval of Gardiner Street Sinn Fein by his appearance on their platform.

• Correspondence between Fr. Michael O’Grady, S.J., Gardiner Street and +McQuaid regarding the Irish Book Club. Irish Manuscripts Commission 1 January 1957

-26 April 1957 Murphy, Seamus, 119a Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin. Correspondence with + McQuaid and Fr. Mangan outlineing a project to get unemployed men back to work through retraining. Seeks approval of Archbishop.

6 - Letters regarding Gardiner Street Project.