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Manuscript volume with entries ranging from years 1844 to 1944. The Principal annalists of this convent were Sr M. Augustine Stack, Sr M. Louis Stack, Sr M. Agatha Martin, and Sr M. de Pazzi Lane. The first annalist Sr M. Augustine Stack, begins with a description of the foundation, of the opening of the school on 27 June, and the arrival of the first postulant to the Community in September 1844. The greater part of the Listowel annals is devoted to a description of the famine years and the work of the Sisters to alleviate the hunger and suffering of the poor. The names of benefactors are recorded with gratitude. The involvement of the Sisters in controversy with the Commissioners of National Education regarding the Cross over the school is described in detail. From the many references to Dr Moriarty, from his appointment as Coadjutor Bishop of Kerry, on 2 May 1854. It is evident that he was a great friend and benefactor to the Community. During 1874, the annalist has listed the expenditure of and bequests to the Convent. A decade later, she describes the collection of funds for and the erection of a new Primary school. The final entries in this volume of the annals deal with centenary celebrations of the foundation of the convent in 1884.

A bound book of poems written by John o’ Brien, published by Angus and Robertson Limited, 89 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, 1921.

Documents relating to the Evaluation of Community; Synod on the Consecrated Life and its Role in the Church and in the World; Community Plan: Mission and Ministry.

Handwritten list of books from the Convent Library.

A typed account of the commencement of the Convent and the Annals.

Typewritten Annals from the foundation of the convent in 1793 to the closure of the convent in 2021.

This series is comprised of the Register of the Acts of Profession from 1793 to 1880; Register of the Capitular Acts regarding the Postulants and Novices 1829 to 1927 and Reception and Profession Register 1793 -1977. This series focuses on the Presentation Sisters themselves and their identity. Vocation promotion literature, “Presentation Sisters in Kerry 1793 – 1972”.

Correspondence and invoices relating to building works carried out in the convent, the chapel, the schools and to house property. Sr Alphonsus Perry, was the Bursar from 1868 to 1886. During this time, she kept the accounts while the convent was being built.
Mr Stephen Perry, who is mentioned in this series was a brother of Sr Alphonsus. He advised her about the buildings and fittings and supplied some of the materials. The Reverend Mother was Sr Louis Smith. The architect was J. J. McCarthy from Dublin and the builder was Mr Francis Nunan from Killarney.

Correspondence from J. J. McCarthy, 183 Great Brunswick Street, Dublin, Architect and Sr Alphonsus Perry, Reverend Mother, in Presentation Convent Killarney concerning the building of the new convent.

 Receipt from J.J. McCarthy, being Architect’s commission on the new convent.
 Letters certify that Mr Francis Nunan, building contractor, is entitled to regular payments for the building.
 Letters give details of the plan of the building and any adjustments to be made.
 Letter from Mr Downing, Solicitor, to Reverend Mother relating to the installments and security to be paid to Mr Francis Nunan, Building Contractor.
 Some letters from J. J. McCarthy, Architect, include Certificates of Payment of installments to Mr Francis Nunan, Building Contractor.
 Letters give recommendations of adjustments within the new building and details of materials to be used and costs.
 Letters mention J. J. McCarthy’s visits to Killarney to inspect the progress of the work and requests Sr Alphonsus to report to him about its progress.
 The final letter mentions the commencement of plans for building the chapel.
 Proposal for building the convent signed by Francis Nunan, Building Contractor, 30 June 1875.
 Handwritten Specification of works to be done on building the Presentation Convent Killarney and Description of work.

 Receipts from Mr Francis Nunan, building contractor for instalments received for building the new convent.
 Newspaper cuttings from Kerry’s Eye describing the new convent in 1878.
 Presentation sisters Property Project Killarney Convent January 2007.