Dolphin’s Barn/Rialto from St. James’s (also mentions Crumlin & Clogher Road)

Rialto from Dolphin’s Barn

Kennedy, Mary, Rialto, Dublin. Her daughter had her handbag stolen while doing her penance after Confession. Family in dire straits.

McDonnell, Pat, Fatima Mansions, Rialto. Asks the Archbishop to intervene with the Commissioners of Public Works who wrongfully dismissed him. He has eight children and gets 50/- a week. He has refused offers to have some of his children adopted in America.

Four items relating to the appointment of Fr. Richard O’Donoghue, Rialto, to the Censorship of Films Appeal Board.

• 28 November 1950 Correspondence relating to ground at the rear of the new church in Rialto which is to be purchased from the Corporation.

Letter from Fr. J. McArdle to Mgr. Walsh on the matter of schools. Mentions Rialto Flats. Copy of Dublin Corporation Plans for housing enclosed.

Canning, Mollie, 65 Rialto Cottages, Rialto, Dublin. Seeks a short interview with the Archbishop. She is a convert and has said the Rosary every day for two years.

Cullen, Patrick, Fatima Mansions, Rialto, Dublin. Two of his sons have been sent to Daingan and he asks the Archbishop to help him get them out.

Sarino, Mrs. Maureen, 156 South Circular Road, Rialto. The film Nightmare Alley is most insidious.