Newspaper cutting of +Carroll and Eimear Casey, Stillorgan following her confirmation in Mount Merrion. Francis J. Wall (Consecrated May 1931)
Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from Mrs Joan Coote, Chairman, The Irish Women Citizen’s and Local Government Association, on the suggested opening of Merrion Square. They too petition its opening as it would be a boon to thousands.
Letter from Fr. Deery, Mount Merrion, to +McQuaid regarding his re-appointment to the Board.
Mount Merrion from Dundrum & separated from Kilmacud in 1964
17-21 February 1954 File relating to the proposed cinema in Mount Merrion.
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17 January 1941 to 1 October 1945 60 items
Schools to be provided by Dominicans at new Cabra housing development; questions regarding teaching sisters- their attendance of Carysfort training college and their recognition by the State is trained in NI; (also see "Chapters" file regarding a university hostel for sisters); a new South Africa branch is mooted by native sisters; a reference to amalgamation expected in South Africa in 1938 involving various Dominican congregations and the consequent necessity for changes to constitutions; also see file "Loreto 1" letter 11/2/1944 regarding Irish Times offence.
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8 January 1946 - 12 June 1950 46 items
Deaf institute celebrates centenary, includes copy of booklet and program; Archbishop offers suggestions on modification to Constitutions; list of Dominican congregations in South Africa, Archbishop is not enthusiastic about Irish girls joining German congregations; M. Prioress visits deaf schools in Britain, includes her report; question of secondary school for Clondalkin, and of a university hostel; an undated typescript history of the foundation of Cabra deaf institute.
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25 January 1951 - 31 December 1956 91 items
Oral training of deaf-mutes; Archbishop wished well for his visit to antipodes, list of convents there founded from Dominicans in Dublin; Dominicans petition the Holy See for habit uniformity of choir and lay sisters, do this without reference to the Archbishop, his resulting displeasure, their apology; question of home for the aged female deaf is discussed; a sister seeks to transfer to Drogheda (contemplative) convent; Archbishop notes "formally" that strict enclosure of Dominican sisters is unsuitable for a congregation engaged in active apostolate, recommends youth clubs on their premises; correspondence regarding routine details of community life; Lisbon to join Irish congregation, also includes letter from South Africa.
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3 January 1957 - 31 December 1962 78 items
Correspondence regarding routine details of community life and apostolate; attendance at a congress of religious orders in Rome, a problem is resolved regarding a sodality and its relationship to the parish of Cabra, Quinquennial reports acknowledged by Rome, a family dispute regarding children in Cabra; definitive permission from Rome regarding lay sisters habits, renewed question of a university hostel, a new Prioress-General is elected.
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13 January 1963 - 26 October 1971 146 items
Correspondence regarding routine details of community life and apostolate; a foundation in Mississippi is considered and declined; a university hostel at Merrion Avenue (Rosaryville) is begun; suggestion to undertake secondary school at Stormanstown received with caution; a residential home for the aged deaf opened and was blessed at Stillorgan; unable to undertake foundation at Santry; M. Jordana- her importance for Catholic Education requires her exemption from election to other post- later, Archbishop's annoyance at proposal to transfer her to Belfast in view of her crucial appointment regarding education in Dublin; novitiate transfers from Kerdiffstown to St. Dominic's , Merrion Ave.; a sister transfers to contemplative convent in Drogheda; Taylor's Hill convent in Galway seeks to join Cabra congregation.
Correspondence dealing mainly with applications for visiting schools in postulation and for a foundation within the diocese. Finally one is made at Merrion Avenue. Case of a ‘vagus’ member of the Institute. Priests of the Sacred Heart (Betharram) (S.C.J.)
9 - Correspondence between the Archbishop's Secretary and Joseph O'Connell regarding 74 Merrion Street.
File of letters relating to Major R.E. Fitzgerald Lombard, Flat 5A, Argyle Flats, 58 Merrion Square, who is seeking the rank and dignity of Knight Commander of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre.
Printed letter from Una Bean A. Staic, Strand Road, Merrion, asking the people of Ireland to join with her in a Triduum of Masses for a special intention – Charlie Kerins who is to be hanged in Mountjoy