File relating to parish property. Includes mention of C.Y.M.S. Hall on Irishtown Road, fee simple for the church from Pembroke Estate, Oram House now called St. Mary’s, 1 Bridge Street and 1A Irishtown Road.

Russell, Angela, 85 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge. She will do anything to help in the work of the Maternity Welfare Centre. S

Typed note regarding Mr. Walshe’s telephone call. A Protestant Organization had been trying to attract all visiting Americans to a club in 17 Upper Pembroke Street. Their motives were religious and political. To counteract this Mr. Walshe asked the Red Cross for the use of a room to which post for such people could be directed and where they could meet. Being under Red Cross direction he was sure it would be run well as to morals.

Typed report on CPI and KO activities. The following items are mentioned in the report: meeting of the IWL Executive, 27 November, held in disused garage. Precautions taken to avoid being observed. League’s policy in view of anti-Communist demonstrations the forthcoming joint Executive meeting with the Northern Ireland Communist group the question of reopening New Books. It was agreed to hold the joint Executive meeting with the Northern Ireland group at 37 Pembroke Road so as not to lose face. A document, ‘Planning Full Employment’ adopted at meeting of the Provisional Trade Union Organisation. Prison reform discussed by Irish Pacifist Movement. Dockers refuse to unload Russian timber.

Typed letter to Fr. Diffney from Una Byrne. The IHA had a Brains’ Trust in the Mansion House. Fr. Corcoran was well able for Donal Nevin and held his own. Mr. Maloney, Secretary of the Contemporary Club, has resigned. Will be a loss as he kept an eye on liberal speakers. Replaced by Miss Pepita Keating, daughter of Justine Keating. The Communist Party have converted No. 37, Pembroke Road into flats. Are holding meetings in Pembroke Hall. She (Una) refuses admittance, but Art McArdle reporting to her.

Moloney, Patrick, 17 Upper Pembroke Street. Copy of letter from Fr. J.A. MacMahon thanking him for his Christmas greetings.

Westby, Joseph P., 166 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge. Asks the Archbishop for his opinion on the Rosary being broadcast on Radio Eireann.

• 3 October 1962 File relating to the purchase of leases from the Pembroke Estate. 6 items

Typed report. Anthony Coughlan, Cork, member of the CP in England. Appointed lecturer in TCD. Michael O’Riordan standing as Socialist at next General Election. Youth club set up at 37 Pembroke Road. Led by the Bolton brothers and Massy. Rory Roberts was responsible for the breakdown in the Electrical Strike.

Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: teddy- boys are excluded from all the ballrooms in the city. “Had they ceased to exist or are they involved in other activities?” a member asked. Copy of letter to + McQuaid was read in which Mr. Nightengale sought financial assistance For the Unemployed Self Help Association. As he had left the country there was no need to proceed. Reports on two meetings with journalists were read in which it was decided to set up a Guild of St. Francis de Sales for journalists in Ireland. A letter from the new Provisional Secretary was read asking if it was in order to request + McQuaid to become President of the Guild and whether he would appoint a chaplain. It was thought wiser if + McQuaid became a Patron rather than President. Michael O’Riordan addressed a meeting of 50-60 persons at 37 Pembroke Road. He criticized the lack of militarism in the Labour Party, advocated the nationalisation of the banks, more trade with the USSR, and demanded that clerical interference be ended.