Register book of brothers of the Third Order of St. Francis attached to Holy Trinity Church, Cork. Gilt title to front cover. The volume is divided into distinct sections: • Manuscript index containing 113 names of brothers and their number on the registered certificates of profession extant in the volume. • List of officers (and their rank) on the council of the Third Order under the supervision of Fr. William, President. 23 May 1875. • Minutes of the proceedings of council meetings of brothers of the Third Order. 25 May 1875-3 Dec. 1899. • Page titled ‘Attendance sheet of discreets selected at council meetings’. 7 Aug. 1898. • Printed forms of professions of brothers of the Third Order. 28 Mar. 1869-7 Dec. 1890. • Blank forms of profession are inserted at the end of the volume.
Sisters’ registration book of the Third Order of St. Francis attached to Holy Trinity Church, Cork. The opening pages of the volume contain a manuscript list of 142 names of sisters of the Third Order. The remainder of the volume comprises printed and dated forms of profession which contain the signatures of the sister, the father director, mother superioress, sister of novices and secretary.
Flier for a solemn triduum for the canonization of St. Lawrence of Brindisi (Confessor of the Capuchin Order) at Holy Trinity Church, Charlotte Quay, Cork, from 5-7 December.
Subscription book of female members of the Third Order of St. Francis attached to Holy Trinity Church, Cork. The information is arranged alphabetically by member name with details provided of addresses and the date and amount of monies paid. Occasional reference is also made to attendance at meetings, or to the death of a member of the sodality.
Minute book of the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis attached to Holy Trinity Church, Cork. The volume contains a record of the monthly meetings of the female members of the sodality. Reference is made to the receptions and professions of new members, the rules and spirituality of the sodality, and sermons and retreats given by the spiritual director and various Capuchin friars.
Alphabetical register of the Association of the Honour of the Most Blessed Sacrament attached to Holy Trinity Church. Entries are listed under the name and address of members.
Advertisements from the 'Irish Times' (5 Mar. 1927), the 'Londonderry Sentinel' (15 Dec. 1928) and the 'Derry Journal' (24 Apr. 1929) for the sale of ‘the well-known and historical mansion of Ards and its demesne’. The 'Irish Times' advertisement includes a brief account of the Stewart-Bam ownership of the estate. The 'Sentinel' article advertises a ‘two-day dispersal sale of stock, crop, farming implements’ and other sundries at the Ards Estate farmyard on 19-20 Dec. 1928. The 'Derry Journal' advertisement itemizes the contents of the house (including furniture, oil portraits, silver, linen and ‘an extensive library of books’) which will be offered for sale at a series of auctions from 6 May 1929.
File relating to an application seeking a remission on the valuation (and rates) paid on Ard Mhuire Friary. It is noted that the Friary ‘is used exclusively as a theological training centre for the Capuchin Franciscan Order, which is a charitable religious organization, in which students are prepared for the missionary and apostolic work of the Order, both at home and abroad’. The correspondents include Fr. Berchmans McCarthy OFM Cap., guardian, Donegal County Council, James P. Sweeney, Falcarragh, County Donegal, solicitor, and Donal O’Buachalla & Co., property consultant, 86 Merrion Square, Dublin 2. The file includes demand notices (and receipts) for rate payments.
File relating to the proposal from Bord Fáilte to build a heritage and exhibition centre celebrating the life and times of St. Colmcille on the site of the Capuchin Retreat House at Ards, Creeslough, County Donegal. The correspondents include Fr. Fidelis O’Connell OFM Cap., Fr. Patrick Flynn OFM Cap., Fr. Eustace McSweeney OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, Fr. F.X. Martin OSA, and Dermot A. Walsh, Chairman, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo Tourism. It was noted that the ‘location of Ards Friary for this project would ensure that the monastic theme would have a real and live meaning and would enhance the existing and well supported facilities’. The project was not ultimately realized.
Correspondence re plumbing and electrical work on Ard Mhuire Capuchin Friary. The file includes a Bill of Quantities (and costs) for ‘sundry works in connection with proposed alterations to mechanical, electrical and sanitary plumbing services’ at Ard Mhuire. The correspondents include Fr. Simeon Breen OFM Cap., guardian, J.R. Boyd Barrett, 5 Camden Place, Cork, architect, Fr. Anthony Boran OFM Cap., Provincial Minister. Some of the letters refer to the deferment of plans for the painting of the Friary church and choir.
