Notice read in Churches of the Constituency of Dublin South West on Sunday 16 May 1954 stating that the Irish Workers’ League is Communist in its associations so Parishioners are warned that it is gravely wrong and strictly forbidden to vote for the candidate of the Irish Workers’ League. 825 and 826 are missing. They refer to an advertisement for Soviet Weekly and a leaflet distributed by the Irish Workers’ League. 10.7 Irish Workers’ League (3)

Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: T. Graham, K. Nolan and C. Clarke of The Plough to be investigated. A full report on the Czech/motor trade for next meeting. A discussion on the International soccer match between Czecho-Slovakia and the Irish Republic was held. Felt Irish public should be educated in implications of such fixtures with Communist-dominated states. Suggested this could be done by an article in the newspapers facts should first be ascertained, maybe from Douglas Hyde. Letter in The Irish Times concerning the proposal of having US bases in Ireland. Fr. Tuohy to find out if de Courcey Ireland was leaving for Australia. Could Australian Authorities be warned?

Letter from Fr. Michael J. O’Halloran to Fr. Mangan reporting the numbers receiving the sacraments. 1 item

Typed report on John Huston, film Director. Quotes Myron C. Fagan saying that he is “one of the most effective leaders and planners for the Communist cause in Hollywood….. one of their best ‘money getters’.” (Documentation of The Red Stars in Hollywood (p.69), by Myron C. Fagan, National Director, Cinema Education Guild, Cole Branch, Hollywood.) The Fourth Report of the Senate Fact-Finding Committee on Un- American Activities 1948 deals with the Communist Front Organizations: Committee for the first Amendment [sic] and Freedom from Fear Committee. The purpose of the Committee for the first Amendment is a Communist front is to create favourable public opinion for Communists who refuse to testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities in Washington. Regarding the Freedom from Fear Committee, a testimonial dinner was held on the 5 March 1948 in Beverly Hills for the Hollywood Ten.

Typed notes on Communist. Meeting held at home of Sheehy- Skeffington, Rathfarnham. Hilda Verlin in Irish- Soviet Society, Secretary of the Fabian Society, member of IWL and Peace Campaign. A peace conference is being held in Sheffield. Harry O’Neill joined a Sodality in Mount Argus. Genuineness queried. Frank Woods goes to Mass sometimes but says he has nothing to do with religion.

Letter from +Morris to +McQuaid discussing the proposed training centre for Gardaí in Templemore and the question of special facilities for Mass and Sacraments. Also mentions Acts of the New Zealand parliament which enable Bishops to hold property after the manner of a corporation sole. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from Gino Paro to + McQuaid thanking him, on the Nuncio’s behalf, His Grace’s letter addressed to the late Cardinal McRory to the Sacred Congregation of the Sacraments.

Letter from +Levame to +McQuaid enclosing a Circular from the Cardinal Prefect of the Sacred Congregation of the Sacraments concerning candidates for priesthood.

Letter from +Levame to +McQuaid enclosing a copy of a Circular from the Sacred Congregation of Sacraments directed to the Orindaries of Italy and to priests working among emigrants, concerning the celebration of the marriages of Italian emigrants.

Copy of a handwritten letter to Mr. Walshe, Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, from +McQuaid assuring him that an unceasing crusade of masses has been in progress. The day of special atonement was comparable with the Eucharist Congress for reception of the Sacraments.