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

Power, Arthur, 28 Elgin Road, Ballsbridge. Relatively speaking Ireland is stacked with food, while Europeans are on the verge of death from hunger and disease. This is our opportunity to show we are a noble race.

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.

“Writer Warns Communist Power Aided by ‘Conspiracy’ Delusions in The Boston Pilot.

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.

Typed letter to Fr. Martin [from Una Byrne name and address redacted]. A report on the Peace meeting held on 15 December in the Hibernian Hotel enclosed. Got an outline of Mrs. McAuley’s views on the Adoption Act. Efforts will be made to root Una Byrne out of power on the International Committee of IHA. Maurice Boothman has got a brain haemorrhage. There is a vacancy on the Film Appeal Board and she may be able to help get a suitable person on to it. 439 Report on the ‘Peace’ meeting held at Hibernian Hotel on 15th December 1958. See items nos.111/437.

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