-6 August Correspondence regarding the play, ‘The voice of the turtle’ being staged at the Gas Company Theatre, Dun Laoghaire. Programme enclosed. 1962

Minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: Prescott has given up his agency and booksellers are now inspecting his stock and returning any objectionable ones. No evidence of The Plough reappearing. Mr. Piggot attended a lecture on Scientology in Dun Laoghaire. There seems to be a connection between the advanced stages of Scientology and Hypnotism. The Secretary is to write to Msgr. Kappes regarding St. Anthony’s Hospital, Ohio, and Msgr. McGovern regarding the Little Company of Mary Hospital, Illinois. Regarding Michael O’Riordan, Fr. Jarleth, OFM, will do his best in the Sodality (CIE), but he is doubtful if he will be able to prevent his election.

File on the proposed erection of a monument to Christ the King in Dun Laoghaire.

Letter from Fr. P. Boylan to +McQuaid enclosing a sketch map of Dun Laoghaire Parish.

Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: Johnson accompanied Jeffares to Paris last August. Fr. Nolan, S.J., has written a full report on the ‘Ginger Man’ for + McQuaid. The theatre is mainly based in Dun Laoghaire and its directors are Godfrey Quigley and Genevieve Lyons. Both are Catholics. All to seek information on Andrew Barr and Irwin, both from Belfast and on the council of ICTU.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Padraic O Dubraigh, Office of National Education. Proposals for the evacuation of certain sections of the population from Dublin and Dun Laoghaire, in case of emergency, are under consideration. Such schemes would affect the religious and educational interests of children. The Minister would appreciate the counsel of + McQuaid.

Letter from Fr. Christopher Kilkelly, Westport regarding an appeal for funds for his church. He has been told he needs permission. Copy replies from Fr. Patrick Boylan, Dun Laoghaire & Fr. Quinlan, Archbishop’s House. Irish Independent

Brennan, JP, Dunbrin, Mellifont Ave., Dun Laoghaire. Suggests that a league of the Rosary be set up.

Roantree, Brendan, Adelaide House, Dun Laoghaire. Asks that special prayers be said for fine weather and relief of distress.

O’Brien, G. E., Avenne Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, telling the Archbishop that there are thousands of gardens around Dublin which could be used to produce food.