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).
Letters re attendance and cessation of membership of the Third Order of St. Francis in Kilkenny. The letters refer to cessation of active membership as a brother and registration as an isolated tertiary.
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.
The volume is titled ‘Cash account book of the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis attached to the Capuchin Convent, Walkin Street, Kilkenny, under the presidency of the Father Guardian, the Very Rev. Albert Mitchell OFSC’. The volume contains monthly debit and credit cash entries. Most of the income is derived from subscriptions, donations, and collections.
Cash and expenditure book for the sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis attached to the Capuchin Friary, Kilkenny. Expenditure accounts include monies for the making of habits, scapulars, cords, the purchase of rosary beads, and donations made to ‘deserving sisters’. Income was principally derived from reception money, membership dues and collections. Year-end statements of account are given in the volume. Entries are periodically signed by Provincial Ministers at visitations.
Prefect and treasurer’s books of the Third Order of St. Francis, Kilkenny. The prefects are recorded as James Grace, John Saunders, Patrick Staunton, Daniel Lambe, William Deegan, and John Wall. The prefects’ card books list arrears and subscriptions of named Third Order members. The treasurer’s book lists monthly totals received from the aforementioned prefects.
Correspondence of James Duffy and P. Cantwell, Third Order of St. Francis, regarding organisational matters pertaining to the local fraternity in Kilkenny.
Membership sheet and flier for participants in the choir at the Church of St. Francis, Capuchin Friary, Kilkenny. The columns for the names of choir members are left blank. Printed by Coyle Brothers, Kilkenny.
