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Photographic prints compiled for an article by Fr. Kilian Walsh O. Cist. titled ‘Graiguenamanagh Abbey: History and Present Crisis’, published in 'The Capuchin Annual' (1970), pp 73-80. The file contains black and white prints of Graiguenamanagh Abbey, County Kilkenny. The prints are credited to Fr. Athanasius, Mount Mellerary Abbey, Cappoquin, County Waterford. The prints have (partially detached) typescript annotations on the reverse

An image of the bell tower of Graiguenamanagh Abbey in County Kilkenny. An ink annotation on the reverse reads 'The bell tower and top of the disused section of the abbey seen above the Lancet windows of the monks' dormitory'.

An image of the ornamental stonework doorway in Graiguenamanagh Abbey in County Kilkenny. An annotation on the reverse reads 'ornamental doorway excavated in 1916 / part of the pavement of the original / It opens off the baptistry'.

A view of Lower Main Street in Graiguenamangh, County Kilkenny, in about 1905. The image was probably taken (or acquired) by Fr. Angelus Healy OFM Cap. (1873-1953), a Capuchin friar who was a native of Graiguenamangh. A horse drawn carriage (called a ‘brake’) can be seen carrying passengers on the right of the road. These were extensively used in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as a means of public transport and conveyance. Going in the opposite direction is what appears to be some sort of parade of horses and jockeys (in apparently elaborate silks).

St. Gabriel's Retreat: The Gran: Enniskillen: MS Embossed letterhead: Fr Sylvius, CP, Rector, the Graan, Enniskillen, to Fr. Provincial, Mt Argus, Dublin. Re the Auction there is no danger of a CP letting it be known they are interested. It is generally assumed by all in the local neighbourhood. The local chapter was held and it favoured the idea. He wants Prov clearly to state just how much our rep. can bid. Up to £1,200? (Prov. in note of his answer shoves decision on to Silvius's shoulders.)