Attendance record book for Third Order brothers attached to the Capuchin Friary, Kilkenny. The entries are listed under the name of the brother with his record of attendance at the (mostly weekly) meetings of the Third Order. Some of the entry pages are titled ‘Holy Communions’. The final pages of the volume contain a register of receptions from circa 1941-2 with other miscellaneous membership and subscription records. With inserts.
Attendance register of the brothers of the Third Order of St. Francis attached to the Capuchin Friary, Kilkenny. The entries in the volume are listed under name with his record of attendance at the weekly meetings. Some of the entry pages are titled ‘novices’. Notes and endorsements relating to subscriptions and receptions are extant on the final pages of the volume.
Correspondence, copy wills, executors’ accounts and other legal documents relating to bequests for masses and other legacies (for support of the foreign missions) left to the Capuchin community in Kilkenny.
Correspondence (mainly from solicitors), copy wills and other legal documents relating to bequests for masses to the Capuchin community in Kilkenny. The file includes bequests in respect of Ellen Gready (of Switzers’ Asylum, Kilkenny); James Fleming (late of Poulgour, County Kilkenny); Margaret Coogan (late of Parliament Street, Kilkenny); Edward Egan (late of 15 Alderly Street, Pimlico, London); Mrs N.T. Murphy (late of Columbkille, Thomastown); Maria Kinahan (formerly of Blenheim and latterly of Dungarvan, County Waterford); Patrick Tobin (late of Tullobrin, County Kilkenny); Bridget Shorthall (formerly of Clontubrid, County Kilkenny); John Brett (late of Donaghmore, Ballyraggett, County Kilkenny).
Letter from Nicholas Healy, solicitor, High Street, Kilkenny, to Fr. Matthew O’Connor OFM Cap., guardian, regarding a charitable legacy of £20 left by Julia Quirke, late of Rathclogh for masses for the repose of her soul and the souls of her deceased brother, sister, and parents at a stipend of 10s for each mass. With a letter from Michael Buggy & Co., solicitors, Parliament Street, re £50 left by Esther White, deceased, ‘for the benefit of the Poor people occupying the Alms House in Walkin Street …’.
Letter from John Lanigan & Nolan, solicitors, 81 High Street, Kilkenny, to Fr. Bonaventure Murphy OFM Cap., guardian, enclosing a copy of the will of Margaret Carthy (d. 6 Mar. 1940) in which she leaves the sum of £5 for masses to be said for the repose of her soul. The solicitors assert that ‘there are not sufficient assets to meet any of the legacies contained in the will of deceased, as all available monies will go towards paying her funeral expenses …’.
Bill of costs of John Lanigan & Nolan, solicitor, for legal work in connection with securing the release of John Slater’s premises on Pennyfeather Lane for £100. Total costs: £9 10s 3d. With receipt.
Receipts, certificates, and bills of cost associated with the conveyance of two houses on Walkin Street to the Capuchin friars. The file includes a draft bill of costs from Nicholas Shorthal, solicitor, to Rev. Andrew Craig Robinson and Rev. Willoughby Richard Knox Robinson for legal services rendered in the period from 12 July 1915-12 Aug. 1917 (42 pp); Copy requisition for tax costs. 25 May 1918; Certificate for said taxation costs associated with the conveyance (See CA KK/2/1/1/3/13). Certified amount: £46 7s 11d. 28 Aug. 1918.
