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Photographic prints compiled for an article by Breandán Ó Riordáin titled ‘New Light on Old Dublin’, 'The Capuchin Annual' (1972), pp 53-63. The file includes prints of various artefacts found in excavations at Winetavern Street and at High Street, Dublin. With a printed sketch map of the areas excavated

Souvenir programme for the La Verna Fete held in the Mansion House, Dublin. The fete was held from 29 Sept. to 6 Oct. 1917 and was a fundraiser in aid of the Father Mathew Hall, Church Street. Printed by Independent Newspapers, Dublin. The programme includes photographic prints of:
Fr. Albert Mitchell OSFC, founder of the Father Mathew Temperance Association, Church Street.
Fr. Columbus Maher OSFC, founder and first President of Father Mathew Hall, 2 Feb. 1890-11 Sept. 1894.
Fr. Matthew O’Connor OSFC, President, 17 Sept. 1894-2 Dec. 1895
Fr. Nicholas Murphy OSFC, 9 Dec. 1895-27 June 1904
Fr. Aloysius Travers OSFC, 4 July 1904-18 Aug. 1913
Joseph Mooney, Vice-President and Honorary Secretary, Father Mathew Hall
Fr. Sylvester Mulligan OSFC, President ‘since 25 August 1913’

Newspaper cuttings book compiled and annotated by Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. Printed stamp on inside front cover reads: ‘Franciscan Capuchin Library, Church Street, Dublin’. The pages have been numbered by Fr. Stanislaus. The cuttings book includes:
Report of temperance bazaar and fete at Father Mathew Hall. 'Freeman’s Journal', 29 May 1907.
Photographic print of performers in the pantomime Cinderella at the Father Mathew Hall, Cork. 'Cork Weekly Examiner', 7 Mar. 1914.
Report on the Grand Temperance Fete and Exhibition of Irish Industries held in Father Mathew Hall. 'Freeman’s Journal', 30 May 1907.

Book of newspaper cuttings relating to the Father Mathew Feis in Dublin. Annotations on the top of each page supply the name of the newspaper and (for later inserts) the date of the newspaper clipping. Includes clippings from the 'Irish Independent', 'Daily Mail', and 'Irish Times'. The clippings mainly relate to competitions and records of prize winners at the Feis. Some clippings relate to the history of the Feis and its connection with the Gaelic League and the National Revival. Biographies of various Capuchin friars involved with the Feis are also included (Fr. Michael O’Shea OFM Cap. and Fr. Aloysius Travers OFM Cap.). A manuscript annotation on the second to last page notes the ‘entries for Feis, 1938: Irish Dancing, 1,095; Others, 713; Total, 1,808’. Inserts include a typescript timetable for the Feis an Athar Maitiú, 1937, signed by Fr. Michael O’Shea OFM Cap., President.

Photographic prints of a performance of a 'Cinderella' musical in Father Mathew Hall. A manuscript annotation on the reverse of one of the prints reads: ‘Father Mathew Hall, Dublin’. The prints are held in glass frames.

Letters from the Most Rev. William MacNeely, Bishop of Raphoe (1888-1963), to Fr. Aloysius Travers OFM Cap. re arrangements for the purchase of Ards House by the Capuchins. A letter of 1 Mar. 1930 expresses his pleasure on hearing that ‘negotiations with the Land Commission have been successful. About the time of taking over the property, really it does not matter; just make arrangements as you consider convenient’. A letter on 18 Mar. 1930 affirms that the friars ‘may fix up an Oratory at once … as soon as things are in order’.

Architectural plans (elevations and sections), designs, drawings and sketches for the new Capuchin House of Studies and Ard Mhuire Friary and Church, County Donegal, prepared by James Rupert Boyd Barrett (c.1904-1976), architect, 5 Camden Place, Cork. The file includes the following architectural records:

1. Sketch plan for House of Studies, Ard Mhuire Friary
   Date: Nov. 1958
   Number: Sketch 1
   Scale: 1 inch to 16 feet
   Sheet size: OS; 104 cm x 77 cm
   Note: With colour washes

2. Sketch plan for basement and ground floors of the House of Studies
   Date: 5 Jan. 1959
   Number: Sketch 2
   Scale: 1 inch to 16 feet
   Sheet size: 69 cm x 67 cm
   Note: With colour washes

3. Sketch plan of alterations to accommodation block of the House of Studies.
   Date: 5 Jan. 1959
   Number: Sketch 3
   Scale: 1 inch to 16 feet
   Sheet size: 69 cm x 67 cm
   Note: With colour washes

4. Elevations and sections for alterations to the House of Studies and Friary
   Date: 7 Apr. 1959
   Number: Drawing 5
   Scale: 1 inch to 16 feet
   Sheet size: 110 cm x 66 cm
   Note: With colour washes

5. Sketch, elevation, floor plan and axonometric view of the Friary
   Date: 14 Jan. 1960
   Number: Sketch 1
   Scale: 1 inch to 32 feet
   Sheet size: 117 cm x 69 cm
   Note: With colour washes

6. Elevation and sections of the House of Studies
   Date: 9 Oct. 1962
   Number: Drawing 8
   Scale: 1 inch to 16 feet
   Sheet size: 126 cm x 71 cm
   Note: With colour washes

7. Floor plans (ground, first and second) of the House of Studies
   Date: 15 Oct. 1962
   Number: Drawing 7
   Scale: 1 inch to 16 feet; 1 inch to 22 feet
   Sheet size: 130 cm x 72 cm
   Note: With colour washes. The sheet shows the location of the Old Ard Mhuire Friary (formerly Ards House) with a note indicating that this is ‘to be demolished’.

8. Revisions to ground floor plan of the House of Studies
   Date: Jan. 1963
   Number: Drawing 3
   Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet
   Sheet size: 114 cm x 67.5 cm
   Note: The sheet is torn and frayed. Careful manual handling is required.

9. First-floor plan of the House of Studies
   Date: Jan. 1963
   Number: Drawing 4
   Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet
   Sheet size: 110 cm x 67 cm

10. Revisions to second-floor plan of the House of Studies
    Date: Jan. 1963
    Number: Drawing 5
    Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet
    Sheet size: 110 cm x 67 cm

11. Survey of proposed Ard Mhuire Friary and the House of Studies
    Date: 26 July 1963
    Number: No file number given
    Scale: 1 inch to 32 feet
    Sheet size: 76 cm x 61 cm
    Note: The survey was completed by E.G. Pettit, consulting engineer, 7 South Mall, Cork, for J.R. Boyd Barrett. The survey shows the location of the Old Ard Mhuire Friary (formerly Ards House) relative to the site of the new House of Studies.

12. Details of Altar Rail in Ard Mhuire Friary Church
    Date: 1965
    Number: Drawing 53
    Scale: ½ inch to 1 foot
    Sheet size: 72 cm x 48 cm

13. Details of seating in Ard Mhuire Friary Church
    Date: Nov. 1965
    Number: Drawing 54
    Scale: ½ inch to 1 foot
    Sheet size: 104 cm x 73 cm

14. Sketch plan of sanctuary layout in Ard Mhuire Friary Church
    Date: 24 Aug. 1965
    Number: No file number given
    Scale: 1 inch to 4 feet
    Sheet size: 66 cm x 56 cm

15. Design for layout of sacristy in Ard Mhuire Friary Church
    Date: Oct. 1965
    Number: Drawing 52
    Scale: ½ inch to 1 foot
    Sheet size: 61 cm x 36 cm

16. Details of choir stalls in Ard Mhuire Friary
    Date: Mar. 1965
    Number: Drawing 40
    Scale: 3 inches to 1 foot; 1 inch to 1 foot; ⅛ inch to 1 foot
    Sheet size: 94 cm x 70 cm

17. Landscaping and garden plan for Ard Mhuire Friary
    Date: July 1965
    Number: No file number given
    Scale: 1 inch to 16 feet
    Sheet size: 92 cm x 67 cm
    Note: The plan was compiled by Powers of Waterford.

Daily schedules for religious retreats for lay men at Ard Mhuire Capuchin Friary, Creeslough, County Donegal.

Clipping from of an article titled ‘New Capuchin Home’ from 'The Father Mathew Record' (May 1930) referring to the opening of Ard Mhuire Capuchin Friary in County Donegal. The article reads:
'On the shores of Sheephaven Bay, there stands Ards House, the former home of the Stewart family. This house and adjoining estate have been in the hands of the Irish Land Commission, and the Capuchin Fathers purchased the residence and part of the surrounding land. … The house is large and commodious, and is in splendid condition, having been occupied until quite recently'.
The file also includes a article titled 'The Brown Habit in Tirconaill again' published in the 'Franciscan Annals' (May 1930) and a copy of a poem by Máire Ní Shioradáin titled 'Failte', composed for the friars on assuming ownership of Ards House.

Complete copies of the 'Derry Journal' (15 Nov. 1966, 18 Nov. 1966 and 19 Nov. 1966), 'Donegal Press' (18 Nov. 1966), and 'Donegal Democrat' (18 Nov. 1966) which include extensive reportage on the opening of the new Ard Mhuire Friary and Capuchin House of Studies. Includes photographic prints of Bishop Anthony McFeely (1909-1986) blessing the new church and friary and various friars and attendees at the celebration. The file also includes some loose clippings of articles (from the 'Irish Press' and 'Irish Independent') covering the opening.