Inchicore (includes Goldenbridge, Bluebell & Ballyfermot) from St. James’s

Typed letter to Fr. J. Phair, O.M.I., House of Retreats, Inchicore, from F. O’Reilly, Executive Secretary. The information he gave about Goold, Scanlon, Gibbons being Communists was confidential, for the use of the Order. Would be glad to know if he spoke to Mr. Kinsella and how their conversation was reported to him. Surprised that confidential information should be passed to those concerned.

• 2 August 1957 Correspondence concerning the new church in Inchicore. 11 items

Letter from Fr. James Doyle to Fr. Mangan regarding a letter requesting a subscription to the Inchicore Branch of the Labour Party. Annotation.

Handwritten letter to Fr. Mangan from J. Graham, Secretary, Inchicore Co-Operative Society. A new committee was elected, and it sought an interview with the parish priest which was not granted. Requests that he asks + McQuaid to seek a deputation to discuss the matter.

• 14 August 1958 Correspondence between +Mageean, +McQuaid, Fr. McAtamney and George Caddell regarding a proposed pilgrimage to the Lourdes Shrine at the Oblates Church, Inchicore. +McQuaid objects to the pilgrimage and wishes it cancelled.

Twenty four replies to the form delegating to the Head Chaplain diocesan facilities. 31/7/6/a. 19 March - October 1941 File relating to the development of an Air Raid Precaution Scheme (A.R.P.). Mentions concern about food shortages. Includes names of those involved with various charities, Catholic and others. Includes letter from Pamela Hinkson which speaks about the work done by the Bewley’s in feeding the poor of Dublin. Also mentions Dr. Collis, Marrowbone Lane Samaritan Fund, Inchicore and a conference chaired by Sean Moylan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence. One enclosure thanks Archbishop for his financial assistance in helping St. George’s parish local group with their A.R.P.

Correspondence relating to the Inchicore & Ballyfermot Co-operative Society. Mr. Fay, Chairman of the Committee, objects in the strongest way to the pressure the local clergy are putting on people and this could lead to a breach of the peace. 13/45. Note to +McQuaid regarding a child’s First Communion.

Letter from Maura Corbett to Fr. Troy regarding 4, St. Michael’s, Sarsfield Road, Inchicore. Map included.

Correspondence relating to routine details of community life and apostolate. Inchicore celebrates the centenary of the Oblate foundation.