- IE IJA J/731
- Subfonds
- 1952-1964
Part of Irish Jesuits
Byrne, Daniel, 1920-1964, Jesuit priest and missioner
Part of Irish Jesuits
Byrne, Daniel, 1920-1964, Jesuit priest and missioner
Part of Irish Jesuits
Material available 2034.
Leahy, Maurice A, 1920-2004, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Byrne, Patrick J, 1908-1968, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Devine, Charles, 1896-1964, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Fortescue, William. 1814-1888, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue online 2041.
Cantillon, Eric, 1924-2011, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Available for viewing 2038
Doyle, Patrick J, 1922-2008, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2041.
Hurley, Michael, 1923-2011, Jesuit priest and ecumenist
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2042.
Lavery, Patrick, 1927-2012, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2038.
McCarthy, Thomas G, 1915-2008, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2042.
McAuley, John, 1923-2012, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2049.
O'Neill, Niall, 1926-2009, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Material available 2048.
Brennan, Joseph A, 1929-2018, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2048.
O'Brien, Kennedy P, 1956-2018, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue online 2047.
Bourke, Gerard, 1926-2017, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue online 2048.
Deignan, Alfred J, 1927-2018, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue online late 2047.
Doyle, Peter, 1932-2017, Jesuit brother
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2047.
Moloney, Raymond, 1931-2017, Jesuit priest and theologian
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2046.
Murphy, Vincent, 1929-2016, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2046.
Hyland, Brendan, 1927-2016, Jesuit brother
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2044.
Humphreys, John, 1943-2014, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2044.
Kearney, Brendan M, 1935-2014, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2043.
Kane, Ciarán, 1932-2013, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2049.
Lavelle, Colm, 1932-2019, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2049.
Kelly, James, 1935-2019, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2050.
Keenan, Francis, 1929-2020, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2050.
Gaffney, David G, 1941-2020, Jesuit priest
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
In 1947, the decision to open a Jesuit school on the south side of Dublin was taken. The purchase in 1949 of Sandford Lodge and Sandford Hill belonging to the Bewley Estate consisted of 15 acres in Ranelagh, two miles south of Dublin city centre. The college opened on 8 September 1950, with 52 boys registering. The founding Jesuit Superior (and later first Rector) was Fr Charles O'Conor SJ (The O' Conor Don) (1906-1981), and the first Prefect of Studies was Fr Bill White SJ (1912-1988).
The papers of Gonzaga College consist mainly of letters relating to: the foundation of the College (1950); prospectus and rules (1950); annual financial statements and accounts of the school and community (1958-1979); correspondence between the Rectors of Gonzaga College and Irish Jesuit Provincials concerning school and community matters, such as finance, staffing and building (1960-1980); school administration (1970-1988); planning and development (1972-1977); building and renovations (1963-1981); educational affairs such as the teaching of physics, chemistry and religious education (1966-1975). There are only a few early photographs of Gonzaga College (1950-1970).
Gonzaga College SJ, Dublin, 1950-
Part of Irish Jesuits
Ó Duibhir, Seán T, 1921-2007, Jesuit priest and Irish language editor
Part of Irish Jesuits
Veale, Joseph, 1921-2002, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Butler, Richard P, 1915-1999, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
FitzGerald, James B, 1914-2007, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Hamilton, Timothy, 1916-2006, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue online 2029.
O'Dowling, Barry, 1921-1999, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue online 2028.
O'Meara, Michael F, 1909-1998, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue online 2029.
Rumley, Brendan, 1959-1999, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Wafer, Frank, 1934-2021, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Drennan, Mike, 1942-2023, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Hannan, Peter, 1934-2023, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
In 1913, the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) purchased the 16th century-built Rathfarnham Castle from a Dublin building company, Bailey and Gibson. Initially, the plan was for a noviciate for Jesuit novices and in time, for working men’s retreats to be established at the Castle. However, by September 1913, this had changed to a house of studies for those Jesuits attending university. This decision was made following the change of regulations to the National University requiring students to attend lectures whereas previously they could be prepared for examinations elsewhere. The Jesuit Juniors as they were known would live at the Castle and cycle to lectures at University College Dublin, then located at Earlsfort Terrace in the centre of Dublin.
The papers of Rathfarnham Castle concern: the management of Rathfarnham Castle (1911-1995); the Jesuit community (1913-1985); the history of Rathfarnham Castle (1912-1994); the farm (1917-1920); the seismograph (1918-1954) and retreats (1922-1995). Material is in the form of letters, plans, maps and photographs.
Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
Emo Court, County Laois was under Jesuit ownership from 1930 until 1969. Now in the hands of the Office of Public Works, the history of Emo dates back to the Earls of Portarlington in the eighteenth century. The first earl, John Dawson, commissioned the building of Emo Court in 1790; it is one of only a few private houses designed by the architect James Gandon. The Portarlington’s sold Emo in 1920 to the Land Commission and the Jesuits purchased the property in 1930, to be used as a novitiate (house of first formation). The Jesuits found Emo in a dilapidated state, with grass growing up through the floorboards. They made significant structural changes in order for it to function as a novitiate rather than as a family home. Many items were removed however they were stored in the basement (fireplace wrapped in blankets). Renowned photographer, Fr Frank Browne SJ, was one of the first Jesuits to take up residence there and he took many photographs of Emo Court.
In 1969, the Jesuits sold Emo to Major Cholmeley Dering Cholmeley-Harrison. He restored the house, sparing no expense, and donated it to the Irish State in 1995. In 2012 the Office of Public Works opened a permanent exhibition on Fr Frank Browne SJ at Emo Court.
The papers of St Mary’s, Emo concern the management of the Emo estate (1900-1995), establishment of the Jesuit community (1928-1930), maintenance, upkeep and expenditure (1931-1970), forestry and the sale of Emo (1969-1970; 1995). There is some material on the Jesuit community (1934-1962) and novitiate (1930-1969) however there is very little in the way of information on individual novices. Material is in the form of handwritten letters, ledgers, architectural plans, maps and photographs.
Rector/Superior of St Mary's, Emo:
Patrick Kenny, Vice-Superior, 31 July 1930;
John Deevy, Vice-Superior, 29 July 1932;
John Deevy, Rector, 7 October 1937;
John Neary, Vice-Rector, 30 July 1944;
Jerome Mahony, Vice-Rector, 30 July 1945;
Thomas Byrne, Rector, 2 June 1947;
Donal O'Sullivan, Rector, 15 August 1947;
Timothy Mulcahy, Rector, 10 October 1959;
Patrick Cusack, Rector, 21 November 1961;
Joseph Dargan, Rector, 26 June 1968;
The noviceship changes to Manresa House, Dollymount, 12 September 1969.
Master of Novices, St Mary's, Emo:
Martin Maher; July 1930;
John Coyne;
John Neary; October 1934
Donal O'Sullivan
Paddy Cusack
Joseph Dargan, 1968-1969
St Mary's, Emo, Laois, 1930-1969
Evaluation of change (PERT) and advisory group on change of work for Individuals (CHOW)
Education in Irish Jesuit Colleges
Bills of Parliament concerning Irish Jesuits
Letters: Generalate to Ireland
Documents issued by the Holy See to Irish Jesuits
Part of Irish Jesuits
Byrne, Vincent, 1848-1943, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Conmee, John S, 1847-1910, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Sutton, William A, 1847-1922, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Casey, Dermot M, 1911-1997, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Kane, Robert I, 1848-1929, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
The Isle of Man Mission material details the building of chapels and schools in Douglas and Castletown by Fr Matthew Gahan SJ (1782-1837) and his work on the island. Born in Dublin, he entered the Society at Hodder, Lancashire, England in 1805 and left for the Isle of Man in 1826. He had previously spent 3 months on the island in 1817 and 1825. When he died there in February 1837, the Jesuit mission to the island ended.
Irish Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1830-
Jesuit Chaplains to Irish emigrants in Britain
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
In the late 1940s, Fr Leonard Sheil SJ (1897-1968) travelled to Britain in an effort to serve Irish emigrants. Fr Sheil was a familiar sight on his motorbike visiting building sites, construction camps, mines, steel works, oil refineries and industrial hostels. Frs Matthew Meade (1912-1992) and Kevin Laheen (1919-2019) also provided missions.
General papers on Irish Jesuit missions;
Irish Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1830-
Irish College, Santiago de Compostela
Part of Irish Jesuit Colleges in Europe
The Irish Jesuit College at Santiago de Compostela was established in 1605. Fr Thomas White SJ (1558-1622) founded Salamanca and went on to become Vice-Rector (for diplomatic reasons the title of Rector was held by a Spanish Jesuit) successively at Santiago (1612) and Seville (1619).
Part of Irish Jesuit Colleges in Europe
The Irish Jesuit College at Seville was established in 1608/12. For diplomatic reasons the title of Rector was held by a Spanish Jesuit. successively at Santiago (1612) and Seville (1619).
St Ignatius House of Writers, Lower Leeson Street, Dublin
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
In 1883 the trustees of the Catholic University leased to the Society of Jesus the University buildings of 84, 85 and 86 St. Stephen’s Green which were given the new name of University College, Dublin. In 1908 the National University of Ireland came into existence and with that, the Jesuit community left St. Stephen’s Green for a new residence at Lower Leeson Street in 1909/10. Known as St Ignatius House of Writers since 1952, previously the house saw itself as a Collegiun Inchoatum, a burgeoning college of the National University. Many of the Jesuits who lived in the house taught at University College Dublin.
The Jesuit journal 'Studies: An Irish Quarterly Review', 'the devotional magazine 'The Sacred Heart Messenger' and the Irish language equivalent, 'An Timire', are published from Lower Leeson Street.
University Hall, also known as Hatch Hall, was a student hall of residence at Lower Hatch Street, Dublin. Founded by the Jesuits in 1913, for third level male students studying in Dublin, it was under the administration of the Superior of 35 Lower Leeson Street until 1975. It closed in 2004.
The Irish Jesuit Archives has been located at Lower Leeson Street since 1958 when it moved from Upper Gardiner Street.
The papers of St Ignatius House of Writers, Lower Leeson Street deal with the interior and exterior of the buildings, renovations, deeds, domestic and Jesuit community matters and finance. For University Hall, the material relates to bequests, property issues, stained glass, examinations and accounts. There is a small amount of material on Studies, the Sacred Heart Messenger and An Timire. The material is mainly in the form of letters, ledgers, architectural plans, maps and photographs.
St Ignatius House of Writers, Lower Leeson Street, Dublin, 1910-
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Irish Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1830-
John Austin House, North Circular Road, Dublin
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Irish Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1830-
Publications in Irish Jesuit Archives office
Irish Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1830-
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Cox, Arthur, 1891-1965, solicitor and priest
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Letters relating to Daniel O'Connell
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Part of Irish Jesuits
Sinnott, Edward, 1791-1842, Jesuit brother
Part of Irish Jesuits
Tuite, James, 1831-1891, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Walsh, Patrick J, 1911-1975, Jesuit priest and missioner
Part of Irish Jesuits
Carton, Christopher, 1838-1896, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Grene, John, 1807-1887, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Turner, Seán, 1909-1971, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Betagh, Thomas, 1738-1811, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Hogan, Edmund, 1831-1917, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue online 2032.
Murray, Brendan P, 1934-2002, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue online late 2024.
Leonard, John A, 1912-1992, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue online 2029.
Kent, Edmond, 1915-1999, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue online 2023.
Cullen, Paul, 1936-1997, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Booth, Edward, 1917-1988, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Crowe, Michael A, 1919-1990, Jesuit brother
Part of Irish Jesuits
Casey, Gerard H, 1905-1989, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Conran, Joseph, 1913-1990, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Fook-Wai Chan, Francis, 1923-1993, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Healy, James, 1929-1989, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
MacMahon, John R, 1893-1989, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
MacAmhlaoibh, Séamus, 1912-1995, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Barry, James, 1925-2002, Jesuit brother
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2031.
Delaney, Hubert, 1929-2001, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue available 2030.
Kelly, William, 1931-2000, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue online 2033.
Barrett, Cyril D, 1925-2003, Jesuit priest, art historian, and philosopher
Part of Irish Jesuits
Brangan, P Dermot, 1932-2021, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Material available 2050.
O'Connell, Jeremiah, 1937-2020, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Murphy, Geoffrey C, 1922-1985, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Murphy, John E, 1914-1986, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
McAvoy, John A, 1908-1983, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
McGovern, Patrick, 1920-1984, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
McNamara, Brian, 1933-1989, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
McSweeney, Joseph, 1909-1982, Jesuit priest, chaplian and missioner
Part of Irish Jesuits
Nash, Robert, 1902-1989, Jesuit priest and writer
Part of Irish Jesuits
Neary, John J, 1889-1983, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
O'Brien, Henry, 1907-1976, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
O'Connell, Daniel Joseph, 1896-1982, Jesuit priest, astronomer and seismologist
Part of Irish Jesuits
O'Connor, Joseph, 1898-1972, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
O'Dwyer, Kevin, 1912-1987, Jesuit priest