Handwritten letter from Mgr. Barrett to + McQuaid developing his letter of his meeting with Shay Ronan and Matt. Larkin and suggesting a letter should be sent to Mr. Larkin stating that in neither case was the P.P. in a position to provide the facilities sought. Annotated by + McQuaid.

Copy of typed letter to Deputy William Norton, Chairman, Committee of Investigation, The Labour Party, from James Larkin JNR. Having attended the meeting of the Committee investigating alleged communist activity in the Labour Party this letter is for the purpose of record. He empathically declares he is not a member of the Communist Party and was not one for some years prior to joining the Labour Party. Would welcome the opportunity to confront his accusers. If accusers refuse to accept his challenge the Committee can appreciate their worth, i.e., “concoctions based on rumours”.

Letter from Fr. John Larkin to +McQuaid regarding Confirmations.

Larkin, James, 5A College Street, Dublin. Thanks the Archbishop for his sympathy on his recent bereavement.

Larkin, James E., 9 Curlew Road, Drimnagh, Dublin. Seeks appointment with + McQuaid.

• 1 August 1952 Larkin, Ignatius, 49 Mountjoy Square, Dublin. He suggests that the Rosary be broadcast each evening during the month of October.

Typed report on CPI and KO activities. Meeting of 26 February mainly concerned Jack Murphy’s election campaign regarding transport and canvassing. Final rally to be held at Christchurch Place. Meeting made no decision on the resumption of lectures or next issue of The Irish Workers’ Voice. Articles are being prepared for The Irish Democrat, The Irish Workers’ Voice and the Democratic German Report. Donal Nevin reviewed R.M. Fox’s book on Jim Larkin on Radio Eireann. Left-Wing Labour assisting Murphy. About 600 attended the final rally. 2.5 Garda Reports, 1967

Typed report on Communist activities. The National Committee decided that the Party should go underground. Anxious that members cultivate the friendship and confidence of all non-members prominent in the Labour Party and the Trade Union Movement. William O’Brien working to remove Jim Larkin (senior) from the Central Branch of the Labour Party. 3.2 Communist Party of Ireland, 1941.

Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from Fr. Counihan. Asks if the enclosed account (of the events leading up to the death of James Larkin) is what he required?

The account of the events leading up to, and associated with, the death of James Larkin by Fr. Thomas Counihan, SJ.