Letter from +Anthony Pantin, CSSp, Archbishop elect to +McQuaid thanking him for his kind letter of congratulations. He mentions Bishop Ryan who he speaks fondly of . He asks for his prayers on the day of his consecration.

Letter from Fr. P.J. Ryan to Fr. Mangan informing him of the men who were working in the bogs. Most said they went to Mass on Sundays.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Fr. L.J. Ryan P.P., Saggart, outlining their dealings with Mr. William of the Board of Works and the Dept. of Education.

• Correspondence involving M.T. Cooney, Killucan, Co. Westmeath, R. Ryan, Arthur O’Hagan & Son, solicitors, +McQuaid, Fr. M.P. O’Connell, Secretary, and G. Connellan, Westland Row, relating to the investment in the film The Divine Tragedy. Those who invested in this venture did so as they believed that the film was being sponsored by +McQuaid and the other Irish bishops. The project fell through and the investors assumed that their money would be returned to them. A court case followed and investors were awarded 50% of their contributions. Irish Cine Club 5 January 1957

Letter from Fr. John McGuirk to Dr. O’Connell informing him that a parishioner is looking for permission to allow his sand cart pass over the ground surrounding the girls’ school. Told to put it to Mr. Ryan.

Typed telephone message. Dr. O’Halloran phoned to say he was in touch with Mr. Phillips of the C.S.W.O., who in turn had been in touch with Dr. Ryan. The Minister is to meet them on Monday.

Letter from Fr. John Ryan, Parish Priest, to +McQuaid seeking permission for Fr. Rogers to use a car for parish duties.

Letter from John J. Robinson to Fr. J.B. Ryan regarding the work needed on The Naul Church.

Letter from Richard Ryan, solicitor to Dr. O’Connell regarding Miss Doyle’s shop. She wishes to buy out the rent. 3 items

Letter from Fr. P. Ryan to Fr. Dunne stating he blessed the new cemetery at Bluebell on 29 June.