-7 April 1970 Correspondence between +McQuaid, Dr. Michael O’Connell, Fr. James McGrath, Provincial of the Redemptorists, Fr. Jeremiah Curtin and Fr. Patrick Seery regarding an article by Fr. George Wadding entitled ‘Do we have to obey Church laws?’

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Fr. Fergal McGrath, S.J., St. Francis Xavier’s, Gardiner Street, enclosing a copy of the statement by the Catholic Headmasters regarding the Health Bill.

Wording of telegram from +McQuaid to Mgr. Crowe sympathising on the death of +McGrath.

Letter from +McGrath to +McQuaid asking how the amalgamation of the convents in Drumcondra and Gloucester Street is proceeding? He is having some problems with the convent at Bartestree. The Superior is currently unwell.

Letter from Mgr. Storero to +McQuaid enclosing a Papal Distinction for Mr. Joseph McGrath. The amount due to Secretariat of State in respect of this is £80.

Typed letter to + McQuaid from David Pigot. The National Graves’ Commission lodged a proposed inscription with the Committee to go on the memorial of Lieut. General Patrick McGrath. The Committee could not accept the wording. McGrath was executed in Mountjoy Prison on 6 September 1940. The inscription suggested that McGrath was a member of the National Defence Force and died in defence of the state.

Letter from +McGrath to +McQuaid stating that an amalgamation has been proposed for Bartestree and and the English convent. He has been asked to attend the meeting.

Letter from +McGrath to +McQuaid regarding Bartestree Convent.

Letter from +McGrath to +McQuaid regarding a Mrs. Ffrench Davis, formerly of his Diocese but now moving to Islandbridge, Dublin. The lady was given a Papal Award for the work she had done for the church. She is seeking permission to have Mass said in her home occasionally. He hopes the Archbishop will be able to help. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +D’Alton to +McQuaid regarding the stating he will authorise Fr. McGrath to act as the Irish representative at the Lucerne assembly.