Letter from Fr. Thomas F. Ryan, Stella Maris, Sandymount, to McQuaid, stating that Major Roger Fitzgerald-Lombard is seeking an introduction. He is a prominent member of the Knights of Malta and two of his daughters are members of the Holy Child nuns. He also quotes Cardinal McRory saying that ‘Roger is a very brave man. He had the courage….to lead his men to Mass every Sunday in Belfast, bands playing and banners flying. It takes a very brave man to do that in Balfost (sic)’.

Letter to Fr. Williams from James Ryan, Solicitor thanking him for his letter and noting he may hand the Deeds of 28, Mountjoy Square to Mr. P. J. O'Connell Solicitor.

Photocopy of a clipping from the Evening Press, 9 November 1966. The article is entitled ‘Unbaptised boys, girl in Dublin.’ It reports on a remarks made by a Waterford priest, Fr Michael Ryan about people in Ballyfermot who would never be visited by a priest and those who went unbaptised.

Correspondence between +McQuaid and James Ryan, Minister for Agriculture. Veterinary students in Ireland are awarded the Diploma of Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (M.R.C.V.S.) when they qualify. Trinity College wish to confer a degree instead. This might encourage the abler students to do post graduate research which is badly needed. +McQuaid points out that the education of Catholic Students in his diocese is a matter of the gravest import to the Hierarchy.

Letter to Mr Ryan re sensitive considerations for new church and need for utmost discretion. Legal documents

Typed telephone message saying that Dr. Ryan, Minister for Health, is ready to meet +McQuaid and members of the Committee. Suggests 10th December.

Typed note. Possibility De Valera will retire from public life and Lemass will probably succeed. His success in holding the party together will depend on the action the splinter groups within the National Executive take. Hard to know which way Charles Houghey [sic] [Haughey], Dr. Ryan, Noel Lemass, Dan Breen will go as each is there to foster their own interest. Donal Nevin and Jeffares have replaced Larkin and de Courcy Ireland in the Labour Party. The IHA received a legacy of £300 from Rebecca West. The chance of it going out of existence is gone. In CIE Riordan got 134 votes in election representative to the Management. Its not that the men want him but they feel he is able to push their case for them.

August 1967 Letter from +Ryan to +McQuaid welcoming him back from Lourdes. He also thanks him for welcoming him to Dublin. He is not yet used to an ‘aimless’ life. 1 item

Note from +Ryan with respectful greeting and good wishes.

Handwritten notes by +McQuaid in preparation for the interview with Dr. Ryan at 3.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 17 February, 1953.