Obituary and appreciation of Denis Gwynn
- IE IJA J/10/22
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- 13-14 April 1971
Part of Irish Jesuits
Photocopies of an obituary and appreciation of Fr Aubrey Gwynn’s brother, Denis.
Irish Times Limited, 1859-
Obituary and appreciation of Denis Gwynn
Part of Irish Jesuits
Photocopies of an obituary and appreciation of Fr Aubrey Gwynn’s brother, Denis.
Irish Times Limited, 1859-
Obituary of Fr Edward O'Connor SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Obituary of Fr Edward O'Connor SJ by Fr Des O'Loghlen SJ taken from the 'Zambia - Malawi Province' newsletter, September - October 1993.
O'Loghlen, Desmond, 1918-2003, Jesuit priest and missioner
Part of Irish Jesuits
Part of a letter from [ ], 9 Leeson Park, Dublin to Fr Matthew Russell SJ regarding a biography by Mrs O'Connell of Attie O'Brien. remarks ‘I think she has not the talent of writing biography.’ Continues ‘I am longing to write another short poem or sonnet.’ Enquires ‘...what is a rondeau?’ Remarks ‘Miss Tynan wouldn’t tell me...what a rondeau ought to be like because she doesn’t want me to write one.’
Part of a letter from [ ], Geelong, concerning the accounts of Richmond College
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Part of a letter from [ ], Geelong to Fr N Walshe, S.J. concerning his work in Australia and the accounts of Richmond College.
Part of a letter from [ ], Oliver House, Toledo, Ohio, America to Fr Matthew Russell SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Part of a letter from [ ], Oliver House, Toledo, Ohio, America to Fr Matthew Russell SJ. Describes what it is like to live in Ohio and remarks ‘Toledo has very little in the way of refined society and almost nothing in the way of intellectual force or cultivation...’. Discusses a book of published poems and describes problems with the publishers.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Part of a letter from Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne to Fr [ ] concerning a journey to Sydney, then Goulburn, and Fr Therry's estate.
Lentaigne, Joseph, 1805-1884, Jesuit priest
Part of a letter from Fr Patrick O'Kelly SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway
Part of Irish Jesuit Colleges in Europe
Part of a letter from Fr Patrick O'Kelly SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway regarding the acquisition for the library in Tullamore, an old parchment bound folio volume entitled ‘Defensio Fidei Catholicae a Francesco Suario Soc. Iesu Coimbra 1613’.
O'Kelly, Patrick Harold, 1897-1968, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Part of a letter from [Jeremiah Sullivan], St Aloysius College, Milson's Point to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning Br Maurice Delmar SJ, and his departure from the Noviceship.
Sullivan, Jeremiah, 1877-1960, Jesuit priest
Permission to the Society of Jesus to allow members of the public to attend Mass at St Mary's, Emo
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
Letter from Rome, granting permission to the Society of Jesus to allow members of the public to attend Mass at St Mary's, Emo.
Photocopy of a letter from Fr Joseph Dunn SJ, Preston, England to Fr Gaetana Angiolini SJ, Gesu, Italy concerning the Restoration of the Society, and with references to Irish Jesuits in Palermo. In Italian; original document in the Bibliotheca Corsini, Rome (15 July 1815, 3pp) and translation of same made by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ (Irish Province Archivist until 1986) (5pp).
Picture from the Daily Mail newspaper depicting a view overlooking Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of picture from the Daily Mail newspaper depicting a view overlooking Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong.
Poem written by [ ] in honour of Fr Charles Flanagan
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Poem written by [ ] in honour of Fr Charles Flanagan.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Points discussed and agreed between Irish Fr Provincial John R. MacMahon SJ and Fr Patrick Joy SJ (Superior of the Hong Kong mission) concerning financial arrangements for the mission.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Portion of a letter from [ ], Convent des Dames, English Convent, Rue des Carmes, Bruges to Fr John Curtis SJ thanking him for his book.
Postcard written from Holland to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Postcard written from Holland to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
Wright, John, 1864-1926, Jesuit priest
Printed circular letter from Fr Robert Kelly SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Printed circular letter from Fr Robert Kelly SJ to [clergy and prelates]. Urges the introduction of his Association of Prayer against intemperance. Refers to its rules, and to ‘the organ of the Association’, the Monitor. Also reports on its success in various dioceses of Great Britain and Ireland. Includes handwritten note from James Quinn, Archbishop of Brisbane, to Fr Kelly. Archbishop Quinn expresses his approval of Fr Kelly’s Association.
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
Printed letter from Fr Joseph Bourke, Mungret College to the Lord Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese of Limerick concerning the establishment of the Crescent School in Limerick, his involvement with it and the subsequent opening of Mungret College under his direction.
Bourke, Joseph, priest and president of St Munchins' seminary
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
A file relating to the proposed development of Rathfarnham Castle for mixed residential use, parkland, office space, shopping and a hotel. Includes plans of the proposal.
Provincials’ Circulars to the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus
Volume of mainly pasted letters of Provincials’ Circulars to the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus, with handwritten notes underneath. Index at rear.
Provincials’ Circulars to the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus
Volume of mainly pasted letters of Provincials’ Circulars to the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus, with handwritten notes underneath. Index at front.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Published letter from Fr Michael Watson SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne, Australia to the novices of the Irish Province concerning missions given by the fathers in Australia in various parts of the country.
Watson, Michael J, 1845-1931, Jesuit priest
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
Copy of published letter written by Fr William Delany SJ, President, University College, Dublin concerning the Jesuit Fathers continuing the management of University College. Fr Delany remarks that St Stephen’s Green would not be suitable as a University building ‘There is no room for the necessary buildings and grounds.’. Also states ‘...that it should be national in its constitution and should be governed from within, not by any mere section of the Catholic community...’. Includes handwritten notations. Appears in publication, p.15.
Delany, William, 1835-1924, Jesuit priest
Rates due on Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
A file relating to rates due on Rathfarnham Castle, an appeal by the Jesuit Fathers to be exempt from the rates and receipts for rates paid on the property.
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Report by on the publication of Professor O'Curry's book
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Report by James [Garttan] on the publication of Professor O'Curry's book. Expresses his regret that Mr Duffy will not purchase all 2,000 copies of the publication ‘...nor the half, nor the quarter, as a commercial speculation. He (Mr Duffy) thinks he could scarcely sell 200 or 300 copies...’. Suggests that Mr Fowler, the University printer, should also be the publisher and that the index should be widely circulated particularly amongst ‘...the most distinguished Archaeologists, Philologists and Ethnologists...(who) make special mention... of the learned researches of Professor O'Curry.’.
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
A file relating to the decision take by the Forestry Department to sell 32 1/4 acres of State owned forestry land at Emo Park to the Jesuit Fathers.
Schedule prepared by Fr Lambert McKenna SJ, of letters to Fr Matthew Russell SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
A schedule, prepared by Fr Lambert McKennanSJ of letters to Fr Matthew Russell SJ.
McKenna, Lambert, 1870-1956, Jesuit priest, Irish language scholar and Catholic social thinker
Scrapbook belonging to Rev. Major Henry Gill SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
Scrapbook belonging to Rev. Major Henry Gill SJ. Includes letters from the War Office and memorabilia relating to his tasks as chaplain to the 2nd Royal Irish Rifles.
Gill, Henry V, 1872-1945, Jesuit priest, scientist and chaplain
Sketch of a petition, drawn up by Fr Marmaduke Stone SJ, regarding Irish Jesuit funds
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
Sketch of a petition, drawn up by Fr Marmaduke Stone SJ, regarding Irish Jesuit funds. States that it if is approved it may be sent to Fr Glover to be forwarded. (In Latin, with an introduction and end note in English).
Stone, Marmaduke, 1748-1834, Jesuit priest
St Ignatius Parents’ Association
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
Copy letter from D. Nevin (St. Ignatius Parents’ Association (Reconstruction) to parents asking for contributions ‘towards defraying the very heavy cost of reconstruction of St Ignatius College, Galway’. Indicates how to contribute and explains the chance of getting a gift of £25 or £50 for every pound contributed.
Letter from [ ], writing from 9 Hill Street, Berkeley Square, London, to Dr Anderson. Suggests that the latter should apply to the Irish Fr Provincial for permission for Fr Costa to return from Malta to act as chaplain to Lady Margaret Frances Domville of Santry House. A word or phrase has been cut out of this letter.
Summary of the Annual Letters from the Hong Kong mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Summary of the Annual Letters from the Hong Kong mission, including a summary of the Apostolates in each house in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaya.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Telegram to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ from London, concerning accommodation on the "Astorias" for Frs Michael Morrison and Sydney Lennon to travel to Australia.
Telegram from Fr Eddie Bourke, SJ concerning masses said
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Telegram from Fr Eddie Bourke, SJ concerning masses said. Requests money.
Bourke, Edward, 1895-1985, Jesuit priest
Telegram from Fr James McNamara SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Telegram from Fr James McNamara SJ, Australia to Irish Fr Provincial remarking 'All safe and well'.
McNamara, James, 1907-1977, Jesuit priest
Telegram from Fr Joseph Brennan SJ asking permission to open a preparatory study hall
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Telegram from Fr Joseph Brennan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ asking permission to open a preparatory study hall (Studley) at Xavier College.
Brennan, Joseph A, 1867-1945, Jesuit priest
Telegram from Lord Pakenham to Fr Joseph Canavan SJ regarding a letter sent to Fr Canavan
Part of Irish Jesuits
Telegram from Lord Pakenham to Fr Joseph Canavan SJ regarding a letter sent to Fr Canavan. Remarks that he will write again. Notes entitled 3rd Lecture are written on the reverse.
Pakenham, Francis Aungier, 1905-2001, 1st Baron Pakenham and 7th earl of Longford, writer and politician
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
A telegram from Pope Pius XI to Fr Patrick Barrett SJ, Director of Retreats at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, blessing all those making a retreat at Rathfarnham. In Latin.
Pius XI, Pope, 1857-1939, Head of the Catholic Church
Telegram to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the arrival of Frs. Healy, Flynn and Fitzgerald in London
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Telegram to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning the arrival of Frs. Healy, Flynn and Fitzgerald due in London on board the "Demosthenes."
Part of Irish Jesuits
Testimonial letter from the Bishop of Cloyne (Robert Browne) granting leave for John Hyde to enter the Society of Jesus.
Browne, Robert, 1844-1935, Roman Catholic Bishop of Cloyne
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Letter from to Eugene O'Curry, Dublin referring to the Book of Lismore. Remarks that the late Dr Murphy, Bishop of Cork had the Transcript of a letter from David Moriarty, Bishop of Ardfert, Killarney, County Kerry to Eugene O'Curry.
Moriarty, David, 1814-1877, Roman Catholic Bishop of Ardfert
Transcript of a letter from the Royal Council of Spain
Part of Irish Jesuit Colleges in Europe
Transcript by Fr John MacErlean SJ, of a letter from the Royal Council of Spain concerning the studies, government and aims of the Irish College in Santiago de Compostela, 9 March 1613
MacErlean, John Campbell, 1870-1950, Jesuit priest, historian and archivist
Translation of 'The Imitation of Christ' by Fr Thaddeus, O.F.M.
Part of Irish Jesuit Special Collections
Material relating to a translation of Thomas Kempis ’s 'The Imitation of Christ' by Fr. Thaddeus, O.F.M.. Includes newspaper articles and correspondence of, and concerning Sir. Francis Cruise, the author of a 1904 translation of 'The Imitation of Christ'. (This material was found among the papers of Fr William A. Sutton SJ, the connection between it and F. Sutton is unknown.
Sir Francis Cruise left his collection of books to the library of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Typed manuscript by Fr Edward Bourke SJ entitled ‘Steering neutral in troubled waters Hong Kong 1941-1945’. Includes letter from Fr Bourke to Fergus, possibly, Fr Fergus Cronin SJ, in which he explain the idea behind the manuscript, ‘to have something ready if a sequel to Jesuits Under Fire was to be published (book by Fr Thomas Ryan SJ on the Jesuits in Honk Kong during the Second World War).
Typescript copies of correspondence concerning Mungret
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
Typescript copies of correspondence concerning Mungret College following Fr William Ronan's return from his fund-raising tour of America, by Fr Thomas Morrissey SJ.
Ronan, William, 1828-1907, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Typescript copy of letter to Dr Michael Cox from Fr Gerald Manley Hopkins SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Typescript copy of letter to Dr Michael Cox from Fr Gerald Manley Hopkins SJ, 25-26 March 1887 (IE IJA J/11/5). With annotations and corrections in pencil. Copy made by Fr Roland Burke Savage SJ (1965).
Burke Savage, Roland, 1912-1998, Jesuit priest and editor
Valuation of the Presbytery, Gardiner Street
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Letter from James R Green, 15 Eden Quay, Dublin to Fr Troddyn SJ on the valuation of £300 on the Presbytery, Gardiner Street.
Will of Mary E. O. Bolger and her bequest of £500 to the Jesuit Fathers, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
A file relating to the will of Mary E. O. Bolger and her bequest of £500 to the Jesuit Fathers, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Will of Miss Margaret Maxwell, 22 Dawson Street, Dublin in which she bequeathed her estate to Fr Nicholas Walsh SJ, Fr Thomas Wheeler SJ and Fr Peter Finlay SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin for masses to be said for her soul and the souls of her parents.
Letter from W. P. Kelly and Walker, Athlone, County Galway to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning the will of Mr. Andrew Moore and a legacy of £500 to the Society of Jesus.
Letter from John Cavanagh, Solicitor, 13 College Green, Dublin to Rev. Eugene Browne SJ concerning the will of Mr Patrick Matthews in which he bequeathed the annual dividends or interest of 74 shares of Drogheda Steam Packet company to his nephew Rev. John Stanley Matthews SJ.