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A photograph of an autograph letter from Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC to John O’Connell conveying his sympathies on the death of his father (Daniel O’Connell). The letter is dated 4 June 1847. The plate by Mayne, Lord Edward Street, Dublin.

A view of a procession headed by an elaborate tapestry seemingly depicting Erin. The caption on the plate reads ‘Language Procession’. The Church of St. Paul on Arran Quay, Dublin, can be seen in the background. The plate is by Mayne, Lord Edward Street, Dublin.

A plate showing a reproduction of an illuminated address by the Catholic Truth Society to the Most Rev. John Healy (1841-1918), Archbishop of Tuam. The address is dated August 1909.

A lantern slide of a print titled ‘the historical tree of Ireland’. The print shows Daniel O’Connell addressing Erin and a cleric (most likely Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC) delivering a blessing at the base of a tree. The tree itself is inscribed with notable events in Irish and British history such as 'Cromwell's Usurpation'.

A view of a woman playing a harp on top of a rock to an assembled crowd at the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary.

An image of a group of Capuchin friars. The group includes (second on the left), Fr. Ignatius Collins OFM Cap., (second on the right), Fr. Dominic O'Connor OFM Cap. and (first on the right) Fr. Colman Griffin OFM Cap. A manuscript annotation on the cover is addressed to Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. (1876-1965).

A view of the Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary. The print forms part of the Lawrence Collection. The caption on the plate reads 'Glen of Aherlow. Tipperary. 6933. W. L.'.

A view of the Geraldine Castle and the main gates to St. Patrick's College in Maynooth, County Kildare.

A lantern slide of a colour print showing Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC administering the pledge on the steps of The Custom House in Dublin. The plate is by T. Mason, 5 Dame Street, Dublin.

A view of a large crowd at the centenary celebrations for the birth of Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC in Cork on 10 October 1890. The location is Holy Trinity Church which was originally commissioned by Fr. Mathew in 1825. The principal speaker at the celebration was Sir John Pope Hennessy (1834-91), a Cork-born MP and British colonial administrator who had previously served as governor of Hong Kong. He is visible in the centre of the crowded platform, standing with arms folded. In his speech, Hennessy referred to the part that Fr. Mathew had played in improving the conditions of the working population of Cork.