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Certified copy probate of Kate Hannell Plunkett (d. 6 Jan. 1921). She bequeaths to her cousin, Kathleen Corcoran, a daughter of the late Michael Corcoran, manager of the Hibernian Bank Limited, Sackville Street, all her interest in the plot of ground formerly known as Thunder’s Court, Church Street, situated at the rear of 141 Church Street, now in the possession of the Capuchin friars. The probate was granted on 19 Feb. 1921. The copy is certified by O’Keeffe & Lynch, solicitors, 30 Molesworth Street, Dublin, 3 Dec. 1940. With copy conveyance by the said Kathleen Corcoran to Fr. Colman Griffin OFM Cap., Fr. Brendan O’Callaghan OFM Cap. and Fr. Charles Brophy OFM Cap., of said premises ‘now forming part of the grounds attached to the Catholic Church of St. Mary of the Angels, Church Street’, in consideration of the sum of £200. The copy conveyance is endorsed on the title page: ‘offered as altered on behalf of Kathleen Corcoran … 5 Dec. 1940’.

Copy probate of the will and testament of John McGrane, Sandymount Green, County Dublin, dated 2 May 1863. He bequeaths his leasehold tenements, lands, stocks-in-trade and household goods to his wife Mary Anne McGrane. The probate is dated 18 Sept. 1868. The copy was compiled by Terence O’Reilly, solicitor, 5 North Great Georges Street. With a cover letter from Fr. Daniel Patrick O’Reilly OSFC to Terence O’Reilly. 4 Feb. 1881.

Copy probate of the last will and testament of Thomas Fallon, 6 Parkgate Street, Dublin (d. 20 Sept. 1871). The probate was granted on 21 October 1871. He devises his premises on Bow Street to his grandson Luke Murphy. The certified copy of the probate was made on 26 August 1904.

Copy probate of the will and codicil of Mathew Butler, North King Street, Dublin dated 3 Feb. 1812. The will specifies that all his property on North King Street be ‘sold at publick auction within one month after my death that is to say the interest in the lease of the house I now live in with all the stock and trade contained therein and warehouses and household furniture wines and spirits except twelve dozen of claret and twelve dozen of port which I bequeath to the Rev. William Russell of Hendrick Street …’. He also refers to his interest in Nos. 44 and 61 North King Street. Probate granted 14 Feb. 1812.

Copy statement furnished by Fr. Peter Bowe OSFC, Provincial Minister, regarding the expenses incurred in the building and maintenance of the Sacred Heart Chapel which was built in 1908. The statement notes that the original estimate for the Chapel was £3,400. The statement provides details in respect of the installation and maintenance of heating, lightning, architect’s fees, and the cleaning and re-erecting of shrine altars.

Copy undertakings and draft agreements by Thomas Burnell, Carrick Quarry, Edenderry, to Fr. Daniel Patrick O’Reilly OSFC, 49-50 North King Street, Dublin, to deliver stones for the construction of St. Mary of the Angels, Church Street. The undertaking reads: ‘I hereby undertake and agree to supply you for the new Roman Catholic Church now in the course of erection in Church Street, City of Dublin, with the best quality of hammer dressed white limestone …’. A schedule is attached specifying the type and quantity of stones to be provided. With guarantees given to the gentlemen of the building committee.

Copy will and probate of John Yourell. He devises his property to his son Thomas Douglas Yourell and nominates him as his executor. John Yourell died on 4 Sept. 1862 and the grant of probate was made on 27 Sept. 1862. The copy was made by John M. Cantwell, solicitor, 24 Lower Dominick Street, Dublin.

Copy will and probate of Matthew Murphy, 43 Montpellier Hill, Dublin, veterinary surgeon (d. 15 Nov. 1897). He devises the rents and profits accruing from his various properties (including premises on Bow Street) to his nieces Elizabeth and Mary Anne Murphy. They are to be paid an annuity of £25 per annum. The probate was granted on 4 January 1898. The certified copy of the will and probate were made on 26 August 1904. With a statutory declaration by Matthew Murphy stating that he is the eldest son of Matthew Murphy (d. 15 Nov. 1897) and that his mother (Ellen Murphy) was a daughter of Thomas Fallon (d. 20 Sept. 1871). The declaration is signed 26 August 1904.

Copy will of Patrick Mullen, 78 Lower Dorset Street, Dublin. He bequeaths to his wife, Elizabeth Mullen, all his properties, including nos. 133 and 134 Church Street and nos. 27 and 49 Bow Street. The will is dated March 1854. A copy administration from the High Court of Justice is annexed. The administration notes that Patrick Mullen died on 27 December 1857 and grants the probate onto the said Elizabeth Mullins (10 February 1858).