-3 June Correspondence between Fr. Leo McCann, Glenageary, and

Stock certificate from James McCann, broker to Arthur O’Hagan for the sum of £300.

Letter from +Owen McCann to +McQuaid outlining the historical connection between the two countries, citing many examples of Irish prelates who worked in South Africa. The centenary celebrations of the dedication of St. Mary’s is due to take place and he asks the Archbishop to write a brief letter to the faithful.

Handwritten letter from +McQuaid to +McCann on the occasion of the double celebration in Cape Town, namely the centenary celebration and the establishment of the South African Hierarchy.

St. Audeon’s Boys’ National School Principal, pointed to the ruinous condition of the area. The letter was sent to Alderman John McCann, T.D., and forwarded to M. O’Brien, Co-Ordinating Technical Officer. The Parish Priest, shopkeepers and residents all wish to have the area rebuilt. The population was decreasing and the jobs of teachers were in jeopardy. Fr. T. Barry, P.P., wrote to P.J. Hernon, City Manager, emphasizing that the area is ideal for residential accommodation. O’Byrne argued that since the Dept. of Education sanctioned the building of a new school this in itself was evidence that a considerable amount of residential accommodation would be retained for several generations. -1967

McCann, James, Sandycove Road, Dun Laoghaire. He has seen the film The Dark at the Top of the Stairs and says it is immoral.

Fr. McCann telephoned saying that the International Committee had disbanded and that the competitions were arranged locally. The organising Secretary at Hilversun is a Catholic. He will ascertain if any Iron Curtain countries will be there.

Letter from +McCann to +McQuaid thanking him for his kind message of congratulations. The letter has been published in the ‘Southern Cross’. 1 item

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +McCann stating he cannot help provide priests from Dublin owing to the significant work being undertaken at present. This includes the building of 17 new churches and a new wing to the seminary. 1 item

Letter from +McCann, Hammersmith, London to +McQuaid regarding his recent trip to Ireland and explaining why he did not call on the Archbishop. 1 item