Copy of statement by Daniel Nolan

Profile of Mrs Ann Nolan, an active member of the CP who “holds the confidence of the leaders.” List of meetings she attended between 1 October 1952 – 29 March 1956 given.

Typed letter to Fr. Martin from ‘Granny’. The following items are mentioned: Peter Kilroy, Editor of The Standard, sent Frank Stewart to her. He was looking for information on Nolan. He was thinking of resigning but she succeeded in showing him how foolish such a move would be. The row was reported in papers. Nolan always talking against the church and in favour of Russian regime. The IHA is in control. Gerry K. pleased with his talk with Fr. M. Mc. Writer of CTS booklet ‘Overpopulation’ a friend.

Typed Report on the George Bernard Shaw Group of the Labour Party. The aim of the group is to interest itself in issues of highly agitational nature such as rents and evictions. Personnel seem highly suspect. These include John Nolan, Mrs. Margaret Nolan, Mrs Debora and The O’Brien of Thomond.

8-12 December 1955 Correspondence between Fr. John Nolan and +McQuaid regarding the theft of a bronze Crucifix erected by the wayside near Glencree Church. 2 items

12-26 March 1965 Letters from Fr. Charles Hurley and Fr. John Nolan to +McQuaid regarding the changing of Mass times due to the shortage of a curate.

The report says that the League commenced operations in December 1948. Its Secretary, Sean Nolan, is a Communist and manager of ‘New Books’ bookshop. Edited Review, the organ of the Communist Party of Ireland, prior to 1948 and the paper Irish Workers’ Voice since May 1949. Each of the following documents (800- 819) is one item:

Typed report. A split has become apparent in the Peace Campaign. Decisions at meetings cannot be reached without opposition. According to the Special Branch the Peace movement is about to come to an end. Frank Woods, CBS Synge Street, goes to the Book Shop once or twice a week. Educational classes have begun in the Nolan house, Sandford Road, Ranelagh. Hilda Verlon is a leading light in the International Friendship Society.

Biographical details of Betty de Courcy nee Haigh. Born in 1913 in Hitchun, England. Associates include Hilda Verlin and Anna Nolan. Came to Ireland in 1937 with husband to lecture to Communist Party of Ireland. Active in organising help for the International Brigade in Spain. Was member of the Red Cross in Bandon.

Typescript (3 copies) profiling John Nolan, whole time official in the Communist Party and manager of Book Shop, 16A Pearse Street. He is a most dangerous and active member. 3 items