letter from the Bishop of Cloyne, James Roche, to Sister Francis thanking the Fermoy Sodality for having a Novena of Masses said for him.

handwritten notes possibly taken at a meeting to decide the potential amalgamation of the Mercy Convents of the Diocese of Ross, the full amalgamation was decided against, a central novitiate for the Mercy Convents was agreed upon (signed James Roche, Bishop of Ross).

Letter from +Rodgers to +McQuaid. The letter concerns Mr Roche of Pearse St. who had complained during his stay in the abbey, Roscrea. He has written a number of letters and +Rodgers wishes to know what he is like. +McQuaid annotates that it is the consensus among the clergy who know him that he is an eccentric and that no attention should be paid to him.

Letter from +Roche to Fr. Dunne stating he is unable to attend the consecration of +McQuaid.

Letter from +Roche to +McQuaid regarding a Mr. Sheehy who is described as very zealous but not “secundum scientiam”.

Letter from +Roche to +McQuaid thanking him for his kind message and congratulations.

Letter from +Roche to +McQuaid thanking him for the words of congratulations on the 30th anniversary of his consecration.

Copy of typed letter to S.A. Roche, Secretary to the Dept. of Justice, from +McQuaid. The schemes for Voluntary Probation-Officers, Separate Childrens’ Courts and Evening Schools are well advanced.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from S.A. Roche, Office of the Minister for Justice, regarding an appointment to discuss Adoption.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from S.A. Roche regarding ‘Adoption Orders.’ Wondered if the Bill only allowed adoption where the adopter and child were of the same religion would be satisfactory?