Handwritten letter to Fr. MacMahon from Philip MacMahon asking him to convey his sincere appreciation to his Grace for the kindness during his recent illness. Appreciated Fr. MacMahon’s visit. Is enclosing a few outstanding matters for + McQuaid.

Handwritten draft of points regarding presenting 1916 Proclamation, penned by + McQuaid. His Grace considers it proposal inadvisable as it is equivalent to putting pressure on Managers.

Typed letter to Fr. Crean, HCF, Collins Barracks, from L. Martin, Secretary, Archbishop’s House. His Grace has asked that he or Fr. Fehily meet Nightingale and comment on his application.

May. 3/ 36/8. 20 May 1957 Typed letter to Fr. C. Mangan, Archbishop’s House, from Fr. C. Barrett, Director, C.S.W.B., saying he met Mr. F. O’Broin who was unable to give any clear picture as to how they hoped to achieve their aims. James Meenan and Peadar O’Donnell are to act as ‘economic advisors’. The Movement has no funds. Fr. Barrett cannot see how any useful purpose can be served by sending a representative. 3/ 36/9. 20 May 1957 Telephone message from Fr. MacMahon saying O’Broin received the impression from Fr. Barrett that the Archbishop will not be represented at the meeting and is upset. 3/ 36/10. Draft letter, in +McQuaid’s handwriting, thanking Mr. O’Broin for his invitation, but the Archbishop does not consider it advisable at this stage to send a representative. 3/ 36/11. 21 May 1957 Copy of typed letter to Mr. O’Broin from Fr. J.A. MacMahon. While His Grace favours any proper measures to stem undue emigration, he does not consider it advisable at this stage to send a representative. 3/ 36/12. 21 May 1957 Typed letter to +McQuaid from Fr. J.A. MacMahon outlining the communications with Mr. Felim O’Broin, Chairman of the Anti-Emigration Movement of Ireland. Mr. O’Broin telephoned to say he was upset as a result of his interview with Fr. Barrett and asked for an interview with the Archbishop. Told Fr. Barrett’s report had not yet come in. A full report of the conversation attached. 3/ 36/13. 22 May 1957 Typed note regarding a telephone conversation between Mr. O’Broin and Fr. MacMahon. Asked how, if asked at the Meeting, he should explain that the Archbishop had sent no representative. 3/ 36/14. 22 May 1957 Note by Fr. MacMahon saying that Mr. O’Broin called to Archbishop’s House asking advisability of inviting Fr. Barrett to the Meeting in a private capacity. Fr. MacMahon thought not. 3/ 36/15. 9 July 1957 Mr. O’Broin called to Archbishop’s House to give an interim verbal report. Wished to speak to +McQuaid, who was away on retreat. The impression Fr. MacMahon received was that Mr. O’Broin was under an intolerable nervous and physical strain. 3/ 33/16. 16 July 1957 Handwritten telephone message from Fr. James A. MacMahon. Mr. O’Broin telephoned to say that his movement would examine the question of education. They had some trouble with the Unemployed Association. 3/ 36/17. 12 November 1957 Typed note to +McQuaid informing him of posters in the city announcing a public meeting of the National Anti-Emigration Movement of Ireland. 1 item 3/ 36/18 (1). 22 May 1958 Handwritten letter to +McQuaid saying that Mr. O’Broin called to Archbishop’s House to speak of a meeting of public bodies that he has arranged to consider Emigration and Unemployment. It seems to him that Mr. O’Broin is acting prematurely in calling public meetings. Neither he nor his Committee are well educated in Catholic Social Teaching, so they would be better off refraining from calling public meetings. 3/ 36/18 (2). Typed letter from F. O’Broin, President, National Anti-Emigration Movement of Ireland, inviting people to attend a meeting in Jury’s Hotel on 29 May 1958. 1 item 3/ 36/19. 28 May 1958 Copy of typed letter to Mr. O’Broin, National Anti- Emigration Movement of Ireland, from the Secretary. Further to his request that a priest attend the meeting on the 29 May he is asked to say that it is not considered advisable. 3/ 36/20. 16 September 1958 Typed memo. Mr. O’Broin of the Irish National Anti-Emigration Movement phoned to inform +McQuaid of a meeting held in the Matt Talbot Hall for the purpose of encouraging emigration to South Africa. It emerged that Communism is infiltrating into Government circles there, there is difficulty in getting Catholic schooling and that only highly skilled workers were sure of employment. Clann na Saoirse

Note to His Grace saying Mr. McDowling phoned saying that the Evening papers asked if there was any comment on the St. Andrew’s meeting. No.

Three copies of the ‘Report of the Committee appointed by His Grace the Archbishop to examine the Credit Union Movement.’

Letter from Fr. [M. Keane] to Fr. O’Connell submitting forms to His Grace for his approval.

Letter from Fr. John Mulderrig to +McQuaid seeking permission to have Benediction during the Novena of Grace. Yes. 1 item

Typed letter to Fr. James A. MacMahon from Ciaran McAnally, Stillorgan. The meeting at which + Roberts was to speak did not take place. Wants to explain that the meeting was arranged by him “in virtue of an authority and discretion vested in me by Archbishop Roberts”. Object of meeting was to enable a select group of persons seriously interested in the moral problems of modern war to have an exchange of views with + Roberts. McAnally takes responsibility for any ‘conflict’ and sends his sincere apologies to His Grace. Acted in good faith.

Three typed notes on one sheet of paper. Mrs [Una Byrne- name redacted] wrote to the Archbishop saying that unless she put herself forward as the Irish representative on the Irish International Committee Mrs Tweedy or one of her ilk would represent Ireland at Athens. She lacks the Money (£60). Asks if it is worth putting up the money for this. Suggests it is. Note to + McQuaid, 15 July 1958, says it would be a pity if a non-Catholic were to represent Ireland. His Grace instructed, 17 July 1958, that she be given £75.