Dun Laoghaire from Loughlinstown

Correspondence which chronicles the presence of this Institute within the diocese from first invitation up to blessing of their school at Loughlinstown. (see also file in Secondary education section regarding difficulties with the Department of Education). S.M. also initials used for the Marist Congregation. Marists (S.M.)

File relating to the old school house, Loughlinstown.

Four items related to the appointment of a Chaplain to the District Hospital, Loughlinstown.

File relating to schools in Loughlinstown, with particular mention of the Old Schoolhouse.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Tomas [Machidgai], assistant Secretary, Dept. of Local Government and Public Health (DLG&PH). The Chaplaincy of St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, is vacant and the Minister wishes to know whether His Grace desires to nominate a clergyman to the position.

Letters from Richard Ryan, solicitor to Fr. Des Williams and Dr. Hurley regarding the Priests’s house, Loughlinstown.

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24 November 1953 - 1 August 1971 31 items
Many letters from Mother Geraldine, superior-general of Institute for most of the period? These refer to visions, conversations with Jesus and messages from him. Archbishop's responses, if any were made, are not in file. Business letters re foundation at Chapelizod and Castledermot. Extension to Chapelizod Archbishop proposes a secondary school at Blessington Pamphlet on `Maryfield' Chapelizod, enclosed. (cf also Hospital File, Loughlinstown) (cf also Irish Sisters Charity, Milltown, No. 6, 12/3/1960 re novice-mistress for Southwark)

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3 January 1941 - 21 October 1971 81 items
Portland Row: correspondence re routine details of community life and fund-raising Avoca Ave, Blackrock, new foundation made for university hostel. Planning permission refused and appeal to Minister for Local Government fails. Community withdraws from Blackrock.