Copy of typed letter to Most Rev. Gerald P. O’Hara, Apostolic Nuncio, from +McQuaid. Encloses a memorandum on the White Paper on Health Services. Points out the profound difference that the Hierarchy must expect to find between the Government of de Valera and that of Costello. Costello’s Government, with exception of Dr. Browne and Mr. McBride, was in sympathy with the Church. Regarding de Valera, his policy towards the Church is one of distance. He would not make any reference to the Hierarchy in case of jeopradising Protestant support and that of the Liberal Independents. Neither did he want to antagonize the North of Ireland Protestants as this could affect Partition.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from J.P. Walshe, Ambasciata D’Irlanda, Roma. Refers to his opposition to McBride becoming Minister for Foreign Affairs; the Archbishop’s potential visit to Rome; Canetto in Dublin; Gedda’s resignation.

Letter from +John Evangelist McBride, O.F.M., to +McQuaid thanking him for his kindness. 1 item

Dempsey, Michael L., Beaumont Convalescent Home, Drumcondra. Ireland’s application to join U.N.O. was blocked by Russia on the basis that she had no diplomatic relations with Ireland. He informs the Archbishop that Mr. McBride, whom he has met, will favour relations with Russia. In the event that this happens a similar situation will develop as per Venezuela.

A typed passage, received anonymously, from Dr. Noel Browne’s letter to Mr. McBride, regarding the ‘Red Hat’ for the Archbishop.

Letter from +McBride to +McQuaid stating he has now arrived in his new Diocese and describes the scenery, climate and local people.

Letter from +McBride to +McQuaid enclosing photographs which might be of interest to him. 1 item

January 1951 Letter from +McBride to +McQuaid thanking him for all his kindness and he is especially happy that the Archbishop will perform the consecration. Manzini

Typed report [from Una – name redacted] undated. She has made close contact with the American Ambassador. When she learned he had accepted invitation to the International Club she advised against it. He asked her about Conor A. Farrington who had obtained a scholarship to America. As he was a Communist and involved with the peace effort he did not get his passport and his scholarship was withdrawn. Francis McGuinness, son of Mrs. McGuinness of the Housewives, was looking for a passport to visit his mother in America. She was on an extended holiday and was informed her time was up. He will not be able to go. Ambassador cannot understand the attitude of Protestants in Ireland to Communism and their readiness to criticise the Catholic Church “who have always stood out on their own against all Evil.” Sean McBride was in India collecting signatures to his writ that his is trying to move at the Committee of Human Rights’ Court on IRA prisoners. He is considered “bad news” in America. Dominic Behan, Brendan’s brother, has replaced Michael Kearney as Secretary of the Unemployed Association. Does not believe he has turned over a new leaf. Councillor Swanton is pressing very hard in the Council for action to be taken to clean streets, child welfare, juvenile crime, etc. Gerry Kerrigan has been elected to the Trade Union Council.

Handout by K.O.R. giving ‘Facts about Communism in Ireland.’ Sean Murray is the person in control. Sean McBride presides over the Communist College in Eccles St., Dublin. Organisational methods described in the pamphlet ‘The Red Danger’. Some young Communists have gained employment in Government offices. 800 gathered at Rathmines Town Hall to hear Harry Pollett, General Secretary of the British Communist Party speak.