Copy of note sent from +McQuaid to the Administrator of the Cathedral, Limerick. He sends his sympathy on the death of +O’Neill.

Copy of letter from Fr. James Ardle MacMahon to Fr O’Callaghan. He acknowledges receipt of his earlier letter and writes that +McQuaid would discuss the position with the Bishop of Limerick.

Letter from +Murphy to +McQuaid. He writes to +McQuaid seeking advice about the possibility of the Little Sisters of the Assumption working in the diocese of Limerick. He also recommends the Salesian Sisters to +McQuaid as potential teachers in his diocese.

Letter from +Russell to +McQuaid. He thanks him for his letter, and writes that he was not aware Fr Ryan was due to speak in Limerick nor did he know of his statement. He is sorry that any unjust statement be made and will take the matter up with Fr Ryan at the earliest opportunity.

Handwritten letter from P.J. O’Callaghan, Limerick, to Fr. Dunne acknowledging receipt of a letter and thanking him for forwarding a cheque.

Handwritten letter from P.J. O’Callaghan, Limerick, to Fr. Dunne informing him that the Bishop has resigned as Secretary of the Standing Committee of the Hierarchy. His successor to this office is the Bishop of Raphoe.

Letter from +Browne to +McQuaid thanking him for copies of the galley proofs of the new catechism. He also discusses the Mother & Child scheme and mentions the Bishop of Limerick is very pessimistic.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Tom Mullalley, Limerick Prison. His detention is a breach of the agreement. He has observed his part of the agreement and has resigned from the Republican Army. Does not feel Mr. Boland has anything to do with his arrest. Police vindictive towards him. Asks the Archbishop to continue to mediate on his behalf.

Copy of a letter to Dr. Henry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick, from D. Whelan, Dept. of Health, relating to organ transplantation. The Minister would welcome the views of the Hierarchy.

Copy of a typed confidential report from the Detective Branch, S.D. Unit, Dublin Castle, on the Connolly Youth Movement. Declan Bree, Sligo, informed Liam Mulready that fifteen youths in Sligo are interested in the Connolly Youth Movement. On his return he brought copies of Connolly and Marxist writings. Delegates will meet interested youths at a later date. A Connolly Youth Movement meeting is to be held in Limerick. Ballyfermot group is causing concern for the executive committee. Want duplicating machine and paper, and aim to infiltrate as many committees in the Ballyfermot area as possible. Committee to investigate activities of this group.