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. Butler, Hubert, Maidenhall, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny.. Seeks help from + McQuaid in acquiring a visa for a boy from Yugoslavia wo wishes to spend six weeks in Ireland to learn English. He was refused entry by the Dept. of External Affairs.

-28 March1958 File relating to the Rev. R.L. Lynn- Walls (William Albert Cork), Crow Piece Lane, Burnham Beecker, Bucks. Lynn-Wall, alias P.D. Brown and whose real name was William Albert Cork, claimed to be a clergyman in the Church of England (Old Catholic), had left the Church, and now wanted to receive instruction in the Catholic Faith. He wished to do so in Ireland and sought assurances from + McQuaid that he would receive financial assistance for the duration of the instruction. He was advised to contact the Converts’ Aid Society. He was known to the police in Britain, and had convictions for obtaining money under false pretenses. On failing to have an appointment with + McQuaid on 28 March 1958 he returned to London. Angela MacNamara

Letter from John Sisk, Wilton Works, to Fr. O’Connell informing him that the work on the church will cost £497. 1 item

Architectural reports on parish property.

Letter from Rev. Walter Rosensweig, Chancellor to +McQuaid regarding the possibility of finding some Sisters for their Diocese. There is a need for teaching Sisters. He hopes +McQuaid will be able to assist Fr. John Cullinan in his quest. Annotated by +McQuaid. 1 item Washington

Handwritten note to Fr. Quinlan from Basil Clancy confirming their appointment.

Caulfiefd, Patrick J., 92 East Road, Dublin 3. Events in the docks are causing concern, one being pilfering. Suggests that a missionary effort be made similar to the Sailors’ Rest at British Railways.

Correspondence relating to the activities of the Conference. Archbishop maintains close watch on speakers proposed for various retreats and meetings under its auspices. Roman documents.

Typed letter to + McQuaid from Miceal O Nunain saying that the Wolfe Tone Society is extreme republican not Communist, but 80% of its active members are either members of the Communist Party or fellow travellers. A meeting of the society at Abbey Street was chaired by a Mr. De Courcy Peadar O’Donnell was a speaker topic of meeting – Vietnam. Sceard na Nard Cumman gives Irish culture classes, but is under the control of Communists.

File relating to parochial property. Includes mention of 385 South Circular Road and a community centre.