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

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.

Typed letter to + McQuaid saying that no invitation has been issued to Iron Curtain countries. Mrs. Thompson is anxious to have a priest with the Irish team. Fr. McCann is going to Lourdes, but could attend Hilversun on the way.

Handwritten letter to Dr. O’Connell from Fr. McCann saying the festival will take place in The Hague, August 2 – 16. Any representatives from Iron Curtain countries will be refugees. Teams from Spain, France, England and Wales have accepted invitations.

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 Mgr. Boylan to Dr. O’Connell regarding Dr. McCann and the Knights of St. Columba. 1 item

Typed letter to +McQuaid from John McCann, Lord Mayor, apologizing for being unable to be at the airport to welcome him.

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.

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

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