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An image of the unveiling of a memorial marking the tercentenary of the synod which repudiated James Butler, 1st Marquess of Ormonde (1610-1688), the former Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and excommunicated his followers. The synod was held in the Franciscan Friary in Jamestown in August 1650.

Consecration of the Most Rev. Dom. Stanislaus Hickey OCSO at Mount Melleray Cistercian Abbey in County Waterford.

An image showing a procession leaving Soissons Cathedral in France following a ceremony to mark its official re-opening. A typescript annotation on the reverse of the print reads 'Soissons cathedral re-opened 15 years after German bombing / The Soissons historic cathedral, one of the finest gothic buildings in the world, which was bombed by the Germans in 1915 and seriously damaged, was solemnly reopened today by Cardinal [Charles] Binet and many bishops / The cathedral is partly restored / The procession leaving the cathedral'.

A memorial card (with photographic print) for Cathal Brugha who died on 7 July 1922 at the start of the Civil War.

A copy letter from Fr. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. to Maud Gonne MacBride (1866-1953) referring to her distress at her son's (Seán MacBride) current difficulties. Fr. Senan contents that Seán is 'well able to fight a battle too, his mother's son'. He also mentions the letter he wrote to her about Francis Stuart.

An image of a passenger ship arriving in Dublin for the 31st International Eucharistic Congress.

An image of a passenger liner arriving at Dún Laoghaire for the 31st International Eucharistic Congress. Irish Air Corps aircraft in a crucifix formation can be seen above the ship.

An image of the Benediction service on O'Connell Bridge on the closing day of the 31st International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin.

An image of official ceremony at the Mansion House in Dublin during the 31st International Eucharistic Congress. The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Alfie Byrne (1882-1956), is in attendance.

An image of the Pontifical Mass in the Phoenix Park during the 31st International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin.