Typed letter to Fr. Diffney. Lord Killala and Felix Hackett have resigned from the Civil Liberties Association. More people should join that Association. Enclosed Bishop Philbin’s statement Comhair, an Irish paper, writing against Catholic teaching. Its editors are Donal O’Moran and Bob McGauran. O’Moran is a great believer in the Mother and Child Scheme and “is a first class chancer.” Sean Beaumont attended Prof. Thompson’s lecture when he spoke of infiltrating Irish societies. Comhaire attacked The Standard. Has heard nothing from Gerry Kerrigan. A Brian Cleeves is broadcasting for Hospital Trust.

Typed letter to Fr. Martin [Una Byrne]. The following items are mentioned: gave her point of view on divorce, birth control, marriage. Considered second marriage “legalised prostitution” advantages of education in Ireland being controlled by religious bodies Congress a waste of money countries with women working outside the home face monster Gene Kerrigan worried at Branigan’s return to union Civil Liberties plan to hold meeting outside Mansion House regarding IRA prisoners Tom Boyle seriously ill.