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Two copies of The Durrow Review, Winter 1980-1981. This issue was a special Jubilee Review to celebrate the Presentation Sisters 50 years at Castle Durrow. Included a supplement about the Heritage of Castledurrow.

A typescript book which was written and bound for Desmond Ashbrook by his son-in-law and daughter, Charles and Jane Foster. The volume traces the genealogy of the Flower Family of Castle Durrow in the 17th Century. An inscription inside the cover states that the book was passed on to Presentation Convent Durrow in June 1984. Also includes a leaflet for Arley Hall and Gardens, the ancestral home of the Hon. Michael and Mrs. Flower.

A diary for the year 1923 which contains entries relating to baptisms, deaths, purchases for the convent, building works and salaries paid. The diary also contains lists of addresses and contributions. The diary continued to be used for recording information until January 1960. Loose material within the diary comprised a leaflet on Jesuit Missions, an Examination in Religious Knowledge paper, notes on the death of Presentation Sisters, newspaper clippings, addresses, an employee reference letter, receipts and accounting notes.

Includes:
• A handwritten list of virtues by Father Rossiter, 1896.
• Diocese of Ossory – List of Clergy, Secular and Regular, appointed by the Bishop as additional Confessors for the Convents of the Diocese, 1953-1955.
• Photocopy of ‘Some Reflections on Vita Consecrata’ Doris Gottemoeller, April 1996.
• Eucharistic Celebration mass booklets for Presentation Convent Castlecomer, 12 Jan 2007.
• Typescript handouts titled ‘Towards a Spirituality that does Justice’ and ‘Mary’s Vision of justice as outlined in the Magnificat’ from a talk by Father Peter McVerry given at Mount St. Anne’s, no date.
• Booklet titled 'Presentation Associates Guidelines'.
• A list of priests invited to Requiem Office and High Mass.
• Correspondence relating to the Ossory Diocesan Forum.

Ordnance survey maps of Kilkenny depicting Castlecomer. Property is highlighted on the map.

Typewritten volume with entries ranging from 1983 to 2007. Includes Memorial Cards and newspaper cuttings about members of the Community who have died; celebrations of Sister’s Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees; Appointments and Transfers; Plans for a new Primary School; Signing of the Contract for the Secondary School Extension; the celebrations of the Bicentenary of the death of Nano Nagle; Final Profession of Sr. Julie Watson, 28 August 1984; obituaries of deceased Sisters; Youth Year in Listowel 1986 –
Laundry Service for Elderly Citizens; preparation for General Chapter; Final Profession of Sr. Anne O’ Leary, on 23 August 1991; The Family Centre, 1991; Presentation Sisters celebrate 150 years presence in Listowel; newspaper Cuttings; photographs; discernment and consultation re the closure of the Convent and putting the property up for sale; and Tribute in Stone to the Presentation Order, 28 November 2010.

A register of Acts of Profession in the Presentation Convent Listowel.

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

Handwritten list of books from the Convent Library.

A typed copy of the Annals from 1970 to 1981.