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The volumes list the names and addresses of parishioners in the Diocese of Ossory (and to a lesser extent in the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin). The lists were probably compiled by the Capuchin friars for the purposes of collecting quest money. The books are divided by geographical and administrative area (mainly townland and parish). Divisions include Rathdowney, Borris-in-Ossory, Castletown, Mountrath, Aghaboe (book IV); Bennetsbridge, Drumbell, Thomastown, Gowran, Castlewarren (book VI).

The volume contains lists of brothers of the Third Order of St Francis attached to the Capuchin Friary, Walkin Street, Kilkenny. The title is signed: Fr. Albert Mitchell OSFC, Director, 28 Sept. 1873’. An annotation on the end of title page reads: ‘Many of these names inscribed in this book have been transferred from the members [primer] book which was not properly kept’. A later annotation reads: ‘N.B. The names in this book to page vi inclusive have been transferred further on, as the book was not properly kept and many new members of the order had been omitted. The new list begins at p. viii. Thus:-
Page viii and following contain the names of the brothers living on 1 January 1904.
Page xi. The brothers living who have been isolated.
Page xiv. The deceased brothers, as on 1 Jan. 1904.
John O’Connell, Sion Villa, Kilkenny, 7 March 1904’.
Entries are initially listed under ‘Number, name, address, when professed, by whom professed and remarks’. Some of the remarks include comments relating to the date of death of the member, references to emigration and expulsion from the Third Order. Page viii is titled: ‘List of brothers of the Third Order of St. Francis attached to the Capuchin Friary, Walkin Street, Kilkenny, 1 Jan. 1904’. This portion of the list may have been started by the aforementioned John O’Connell. An annotation on the final page reads: ‘S.G. Dunne, R.T. Burke transferred to new register, 4 May 1939, J. Clifford’.

Register (reception book) of the female members of the Third Order of St. Francis attached to the Capuchin Friary in Kilkenny. The entries are listed under date of reception, name, name in religion, address and by whom professed. Occasional remarks such as ‘deceased’ or ‘gone to Dublin’ are included for some individuals. The final page of the register contains a note by Fr. Canice Bourke OFM Cap. indicating that the book has been closed and a new register opened (11 Apr. 1940).

Register (reception book) of female members of the Third Order of St. Francis attached to the Capuchin Friary in Kilkenny. The title page notes that this register excludes names from ‘the old reception book’. The entries are listed under name, address, date of reception, name of sister, by whom received, and married or single status. Occasional remarks such as ‘deceased’, departed for Dublin, America etc. are also listed for some individuals. Enclosure: A manuscript list of names of sisters of the Third Order in Kilkenny who presented a silver gilt monstrance (at a cost of £107) to the friary (19 Nov. 1909). The names and addresses of the benefactors are given. The final page of the register contains a note by Fr. Canice Bourke OFM Cap. indicating that the book has been closed and a new register opened (11 Apr. 1940).

Record book of library books borrowed by members of the Third Order of St. Francis attached to the Capuchin Friary, Kilkenny. Entries made in the volume are made in an ad-hoc manner but include the name of the borrower, the title of the book borrowed and the date of return. A few entries in the volume appear to be records of subscriptions received from Third Order members.

Register of marriages solemnized at the Church of St. Francis, Kilkenny. The entries are listed under the headings of date of marriage, name and surname, age, condition (bachelor or spinster), profession, place of residence, father’s name and profession of father. Reference is also made to the registry district where the marriage service took place.

Register of masses at the Church of St. Francis, Kilkenny. The entries include the signatures of the celebrants. Monthly totals of masses are added to some of the entries. The entries were routinely signed by the Provincial Minster at visitations. Masses for notable benefactors are also mentioned including John O’Connell (1843-1905) for whom 170 masses were said in 1905. A note on the final page of the volume specifies that a total of 400 masses are to be said for O’Connell. (See also IE CA KK/4/1/2).

Register of masses at the Church of St. Francis, Kilkenny. A manuscript annotation notes that the volume was ‘commenced after the Provincial Chapter of 1925’. The entries include the signatures of the celebrants. The entries were also routinely signed by the guardian.