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This series includes material relating to the promotion of total abstinence by organisations which emerged in response to the late nineteenth century temperance revival. The files comprise material from both local and national organisations such as the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association (PTAA) founded in 1893. The section also includes minute books, fliers, publications and ephemera created by Capuchin-founded local temperance societies such as the League of the Sacred Thirst (established by Fr. Albert Mitchell OSFC in 1880) and the League of the Young Irish Crusaders (initiated by Fr. Aloysius Travers OSFC in 1909). Much of the publicity and commemorative material generated by these abstinent societies focused on Fr. Mathew’s legacy as a temperance pioneer and leader.

• 'Bishop Ireland on the Drink Curse'. A pamphlet by the Most Rev. John Ireland DD, Bishop of St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. [c.1900]. Printed, 20 pp.
• Souvenir of a temperance mission in St. Michael’s Parish, Limerick, conducted by the Capuchin Franciscan friars, 16-18 Sept. 1910. Printed, 4 pp.
• Letter from W.A. Johnson, Archbishop’s House, Westminster, conveying the instructions of Cardinal Henry Manning re the giving of the pledge. He adds ‘With the exception of the clergy who may hold the office of president, vice-president and honorary-treasurer of a Branch of the League of the Cross without being total abstainers, we require … that all other officers of the League shall be total abstainers’. 7 Dec. 1885. Manuscript, 2 pp.
• 'Give the Children a Chance!' (Dublin, [c.1910]). A pamphlet published by the United Committee for the prevention of the sale of drink to children. Printed, 24 pp.
• 'The Archbishop of Dublin on drunkenness'. Letter of the Most Rev. Edward McCabe, Archbishop of Dublin. The letter is addressed to Fr. Albert Mitchell OSFC and refers to the work of the Total Abstinence Society associated with the temperance hall on Halston Street, Dublin. 22 Feb. 1882. Printed, 1 p.
• 'Temperance Rallying Song'. Printed by J. O’Keeffe, 3 Halston Street, Dublin. [c.1910]. Printed, 1 p.

'Ireland / A monthly magazine of Catholic and miscellaneous reading', Vol. 1, No. 6 (Feb. 1892). The front cover has an engraving of St. Patrick with the legend ‘Ireland Sober is Ireland Free’. The magazine contains a number of temperance-related articles including ‘A story of Father Mathew’s time’ by 'Comeragh' at pp 93-4.

The series contains a collection of prints, drawings and photographs relating to Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC. Most of the prints were produced for commemorative and devotional purposes and to celebrate Fr. Mathew’s temperance campaign.

Notebook containing a diary of Sunday mass celebrants at the Church of St. Francis, Kilkenny. Includes lists of preachers and celebrants of masses at the Black Abbey and at St. John’s, Kilkenny.

Diary of mass celebrants (and confessors) at the Church of St. Francis, Kilkenny. Includes bookings for masses at St. Luke’s Hospital and at other locations.

Diary of mass celebrants (and confessors) at the Church of St. Francis, Kilkenny. Includes bookings for masses at St. Luke’s Hospital and at other locations.

Copies of the 'Cork Examiner' (11 Oct. 1886) and the 'Cork Daily Herald' (11 Oct. 1886) with articles noting local commemorations of the anniversary of Fr. Mathew’s birthday.

• Catalogue of school stationary, books, maps and other materials published by the North of England School Furnishing Company Ltd. The volume has newspapers cuttings relating to the temperance crusade undertaken by the Capuchin friars pasted into the volume. The cuttings include reports of missions and retreats given by the Capuchins in support of the temperance campaign from c.1901-6. Includes reports for missions given at Tullow, Bagnalstown, Clonegal, Stradbally, Timahoe, Crossmaglen, Dublin (Church Street), Mountmellick, Kilkenny, Armagh, Kells, Tuam, and Westport. The file also includes cuttings relating to the Father Mathew Pavilion at the Cork International Exhibition in 1902. A cutting at p. 21 refers to Fr. Augustine Hayden OSFC preaching in Vienna at the Capuchin Church ('Kapuzinerkirche') located on Neuer Markt Square in the city.

This sub-series contains wills, executors’ accounts, solicitors’ correspondence and related legal documents re legacies, bequests, and other forms of donations to the Capuchin community in Kilkenny. The material is arranged chronologically. The Mass Intentions’ Ledger Book at CA KK/1/1/3/5 contains a list of mass bequests from c.1930-60.