-2 October Letter from Breandan Ó Caoimh, Boycott Objectionable Foreign Publications, Parnell Square to Fr. Joseph Carlin, S.J., regarding an article in the ‘Evening Herald’ entitled ‘Mightier than the sword’. They now wish to reproduce this in leaflet form. He attaches a copy of the article. 1954
Handwritten letter to ‘Very Rev. Sir’ from Thomas O’Carroll (Divisional Inspector of N.SS), 61, Terenure Road East. He is particularly anxious to ascertain the name of the Parish Priest who will be responsible for the local contribution towards the cost of new schools in Ballyfermot.
Letter from Fr. Patrick Leahy to +McQuaid in relation to his proposed work at the Nunciature. He hopes this will not affect his position as Curate in Aughrim Street. He will be working from 11am until 4-5pm and worries about how he will complete his duties to the parish.
Letter from +Wall to +McQuaid regarding a request from the Ursulines for the use of a Hostel. He also mentions ‘The Emergency’ and the bad weather which may affect the crops.
Letter from +Robinson to +McQuaid thanking him expressions of sympathy in relation to the death of the Cardinal Secretary of State. He also states that permission to reserve the Blessed Sacrament at Killiney, during his residence there, has been granted and the rescript will follow in due course.
Letter from Mgr. Moynagh to +McQuaid regarding his consecration in Maynooth. The co-consecrators are +MacNamee and +Keogh. Annotated by +McQuaid.
File relating to the new churches in the Coolock-Raheny area. 10 items
Kavanagh, Jim, 47 Westland Row, Dublin. In his letter to Chris he says that the Connolly Pipe Band is quite alright.
File relating to the proposed church in Clogher Road. 20 items
Letter from +Dunne to +McQuaid thanking him for allowing him to forget the proposal of change for him.