Letter from Fr. Thomas Power to +McQuaid regarding a plot of land which is being donated to the parish. Copy reply from +McQuaid. 2 items

First handwritten draft letter to the Bishops. He has recently been approached by the Chief-of-Staff and the Head Chaplain concerning the Chaplains of the army of Eire. The Army is anxious about the fuller provision of Chaplains, who would be mobile, have ample faculties and wear Army uniform. Bishops are now being asked to delegate to the Head Chaplain, with power to sub delegate to other Army Chaplains, the usual diocesan faculties, to be exercised only in respect of the Army Forces of Eire in their diocese.

File relating to the construction of the E.S.B. power station at Turlough Hill and the provision of a chaplaincy service to same.

Letter from +Duhig to +McQuaid thanking him for all the hospitality shown to the pilgrims during their visit to Ireland. He discusses the connection between Queensland and Ireland and mentions the caliber of the men in positions of power. He also discusses the problem with the seminaries and the issue of Rome only offering places in Propaganda to native priests. He mentions issues with Mgr. Panico’s bishops, three of whom have already resigned. He is celebrating his Golden Jubilee at the end of the year and would like to receive an honorary degree from the National University. The reason for this is it would strengthen the church’s role in education if they had a link with a home university. He also mentions the Celtic Studies department and states Dr. Ludwig Mulhausen has been suggested as a suitable candidate for the Chair.

Extract of handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Fr. Thomas Kehily, DICS. He had a visit from Jack Marrinan and Eamon Gunne, Garda Representative Body. They had appointed Garrett Fitzgerald as their consultant on the new pay claim, but Fitzgerald has been told by the Minister for Transport and Power that he cannot continue as Consultant to the Garda as it is inconsistent with his Chairmanship of E.S.B. Arbitration Board.

Power of Attorney given by Thomas Henry Hornibrook, New Zealand to Richard Ryan and James Raphael Ryan, solicitors. 1 item

Invitation to +McQuaid from the Minister for Transport and Power to a reception in Dublin Castle on the occasion of the Annual Conference of the Catenian Association. Aer Lingus

Handwritten draft reply in +McQuaid’s writing. As a medical doctor O’Connell must know that the remedy lies in the avoidance of overcrowding , and as a public Deputy he will do all in his power to see that such situations are avoided.

Copy of the Pastoral Letter of Collier on Prayer: Its necessity and power.

Correspondence from Fr. Thomas Power relating to Confirmation. 2 items