Photographic prints of the ordination of Fr. Cyril Kelleher OFM Cap. at Ard Mhuire Friary in County Donegal. One of the prints is annotated on the reverse: Fr. Nicholas O’Brien OFM Cap. (1912-1980), Bishop William MacNeely, Fr. Andrew Carew OFM Cap. (1902-1987), Fr. David Kelleher OFM Cap. and Fr. Cyril.
Capuchin friars about to embark upon an excursion to Arranmore Island (‘Árainn Mhór’) off the coast of County Donegal. A manuscript annotation on the reverse of the print reads 'August '54, Arranmore Excursion'. It is likely that the image was taken at Burtonport Harbour.
File of photographs of Fr. David Kelleher OFM Cap. (1912-1995) at Ard Mhuire Friary, County Donegal. Some of the prints show friends and relations visiting the friary and adjoining grounds. Most of the prints are annotated with details and dates on the reverse.
Report on the Irish Capuchin mission in South Africa. It is noted that ‘much of the Fathers’ time is taken up with convert work, pre-nuptial courses and teaching Christian Doctrine to children attending the public schools’. Statistical information (population, racial composition, and number of priests) is given in respect of the friars’ work in Parow, Athlone, the Welcome Estate, Belgravia and Langa. It is affirmed that the ‘bulk of the non-white people, i.e. the poorest of this diocese, is attended by the Capuchin Fathers’.
Clipping of an article by Paddy Walsh titled ‘A Visit to Ard Mhuire’ published in the 'Donegal People’s Press' (28 Dec. 1984). The article traces the history of the Ards estate and refers to the work of the friars at the retreat centre. The article includes a photographic print of Fr. David Kelleher OFM Cap. (1912-1995), Fr. Albert Hayes OFM Cap. (1915-2005) and Br. Gabriel McGillicuddy OFM Cap. (1901-1998).
Photographic prints of a hand-drawn portrait of the Irish nationalist politician, Hugh A. Law (1872-1943) and his residence at Marble Hill House, Dunfanaghy, County Donegal. The portrait is dated 12 Sept. 1928.
