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Condition Report and Survey Drawings by William A. Maguire & Associates, architects, 34 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2. The report was prepared in preparation for major renovation work on St. Mary of the Angels which got underway in the mid-1970s. The introduction to the report affirmed that the ‘ultimate objective of the exercise is the adaptation of St. Mary of the Angels to conform with current Liturgical principle and to achieve this … a comprehensive survey of the existing building has now been carried out and accurate scale plans prepared’. The architect’s report also noted that the original plans of the Church were no longer available. The report is divided into seven sections:
I. Introduction: History and Development
II. Walls and Plastering
III. Floors
IV. Roofs
V. Gutters and Downpipes
VI. Water tanks, Heating, Hot Water Services, Electrical
VII. Re-Planning and Summary
The summary concluded that the Friary and adjoining Church were ‘generally in good structural condition’ but that a considerable amount of money would need to be expended to bring the buildings up to modern standards and requirements. ‘The high cost of repair and improvement’, the report concluded, emanated, ‘from the uneconomic planning of the Friary and the height of the Church’.

Correspondence and specification reports principally from William A. Maguire, architects, 34 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, supervisors for the general refurbishment of St. Mary of the Angels and the adjoining Capuchin Friary, Church Street. The principal building contractors for the work were Hannon Brothers Ltd., 31 Richmond Avenue, Fairview, Dublin. Other work was undertaken by Dwyer & Daly Ltd., 81 Eccles Street, Dublin, general floor contractors. The extensive repair work included the painting of the Sacred Heart Chapel, the sandblasting of exterior walls, the fitting up of a new fire escape, various interior renovations, and redecorations (including the removal of some confessional boxes and work on the altar), the refurbishment of the side-porch entrance, the installation of heating systems and the replacement of wiring throughout the Friary. The file includes several bill of costs for professional fees and certificates of payment. The total cost of the renovation work was £91,621.53 (see letter from William A. Maguire, 27 July 1976). The file includes a letter (25 Sept. 1975) from George Smith, 8 Shelton Drive, Kimmage Road, Dublin 12, seeking brass-polishing work. Smith describes how ‘the changes in church décor brought about by the last Vatican Council has meant unemployment for many – especially in the metal trade. The simple furnishings of the modern church do not require nearly as much work as the traditional style did’. With four architectural drawings up by William A. Maguire relating to specific work projects undertaken during the renovations (Aug. 1972-Sept. 1976).

Receipt and expenditure book for the Church Street Friary. The accounts give details of monies received by the friars and expenditure on provisions (coals, newspapers, and sundries), payments made to organists, to the ‘burial society’ and other outlays. Among the friars referred to are Fr. Bonaventure (John) Buckley OSFC (b. 1809), guardian of the Church Street Friary, Fr. Thomas David Ashe OSFC (d. 8 Nov. 1877). A note on the first page refers to the visitation of Fr. Victor of Chamonix OSFC, Commissary General of the Irish Capuchins, who found these accounts to be correct and that the balance had been placed in the hands of the bursar ‘to pay for the chalices’. The accounts are signed by Br. Augustine Dunne OSFC (d. 1860) and are dated 28 June 1856.

Account book giving details of donations and collections for the Church Street Friars. Reference is made to the collections for vestments and to the sale of Adoration Cards (Oct. 1852). Information is given in respect of the name of the donator and the amount received. Reference is made to Fr. Daniel Patrick O’Reilly OSFC (d. 1894) and to Fr. Albert Mitchell OSFC (1826-1893). A short note re expenditure from January-February 1850 is made on the final the page including the payment of £8 8s for ‘rent for school’.

Monthly income and expenditure ledger for the Capuchin community at St. Mary of the Angels, Church Street. Most of the expenditure entries relate to household sundries, wages and expenses incurred for the upkeep of the church. Most of the income derives from monies received at collections at Sunday mass and at vespers. Monthly totals are included. The final page is signed by the Capuchin Commissionary General on 24 June 1874.

Ledger and account book for the Capuchin community at St. Mary of the Angels, Church Street. The ledger contains details of routine income and expenditure including wages for lay staff, building repairs, and various foodstuffs and groceries. Entries for income relate primarily to collections, donations, and bequests. The pages are pre-paginated in the volume. The mass register for the community commences at p. 86 and is titled ‘Liber pro missis dicendis ad intentionem superious localis’. The register provides a list of the names of individuals to whom a special intention or prayer is offered. The register runs from 16 Aug. 1886-31 Oct. 1889. The entries are signed by the celebrating priest. The mass intentions’ register runs from pp 86-309. A typescript insert is also extant. It reads: ‘Dublin House Ledger, July 1882 to July 1883. … income and expenditure during my administration, commencing July 1st 1882, Convent and Church of Our Lady of Angels Church Street, Dublin, D.A. [Albert] Mitchell, OSFC, Ex. C. Prov.’.
The front cover has been annotated by Fr. Angelus Healy OFM Cap.: ‘This ledger contains I. House expenses (Dublin) from 1st July 1882 to July 2nd 1883. II. Community Masses from August 16th 1886 to Oct. 31st 1889.
Guardians:
Fr. Albert Mitchell OSFC, 1882-1883
Fr. Bernard Jennings OSFC, 1883-1886
Fr. Nicholas Murphy OSFC, 1886-1889’.

This section includes records relating to accounts held by the Capuchin friars of Church Street mostly with the Smithfield branch of the National Bank in Dublin. The National Bank was merged into Bank of Ireland in 1969.

Account book for street collections in aid of the Capuchin friars, St. Mary of the Angels, Church Street. The entries are arranged under the headings of organiser’s/collector’s name, address, collecting district and monthly collection totals. Most of the districts were in the north inner city and surrounding areas. Ink stamp on inside cover reads: ‘Our Lady of Angels, Church Street’.

Dublin Corporation Municipal tax demands and rates’ receipts for the Capuchin community, Church Street. The file includes notices of demands and official receipts for the rates paid. The receipts were usually signed by the guardian of the community.