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Certificate from ‘Cumann Drámaideacta na Scol’ to Coláiste Iognáid in the competition ‘na Meadon - Scol’ (ós cionn 16 bl).

Bound volume of the Church of St. Ignatius, Galway which lists the dead and Masses offered for them in the church.

The area of the map which illustrates the chapel is bordered by a red line: ‘Contents Stat[u]t[e] Measure, 0 a[cres[ 1 r[ood] 6 p[erches]. Written on the rear ‘Plans for original College’. The names of individuals living adjacent to the chapel are given as are main routes: to the north, Ropewalk, Mrs Henry, Mrs Clare; to the south’ Costello’s lane, Mr Patrick Nugent, Johh O’ Shaughnessy, J[oh]n O’ Flaherty; to the west: College road; the east: Mr Forbes. Man made features include dwellings shaded in light blue, ruins, roads and a stable. Orientation is given by a compass. 1 inch to 20 feet. Colour washes on paper.

Ledger style notebooks with printed headings and tables and handwritten entries for Mass Intentions, St Ignatius, Galway. Divided by month. The tables detail those for whom the Masses are said; the priest who said the Masses in each case, the amount of money received, and remarks.

‘Prayer to Guardian Angel & Certificate of Membership’ card from the Sodality of the “Holy Angels”, St Ignatius College, SJ, Galway.

Handwritten register of the dates, times and names of priest who offered Mass at St Ignatius Church, Galway. Includes accounts for St Ignatius Church, ‘received and payments’, which includes, for example, entries under the following headings; alms; stipends; collections; grants; cash for cheques; food; lights; travel; stationary.

‘Status Temporalis Coll. S. Ignatii Galviensis’. Receipt and expenses account book for St Ignatius Community, Galway. Gives cost of items such as for clothes, food and books. (In Latin).

Completed forms of 'Status Temporalis Triennials Domus' (1929-1976) and 'Status Temporalis Annuus Domus' (1932-1976)

Programme for play ‘Teach Trealmhach le Leigint’ (A Louer Meublé) held at Coláiste Iognáid, Galway. Details argument of play in two Acts (In English). On the rear, the cast of play is given. (In Irish)

Notebook with handwritten entries written by the Irish Fr Provincials on completing his annual visitation of the Galway residences. The first entry is by the Vice Provincial, Joseph Lentaigne. At the beginning of the notebook, a financial status is outlined for the
residences in Galway as they returned to Galway in 1859. The Provincials’ notes on their visitations refer to the physical and spiritual state of the college, house and church finances, and the observance of regulations; such as the pealing of bells and the non playing by the boys in certain areas. The community are commended for their successes with regard to religious observance, house regulations etc., and recommendations for improvements are made also. (In Latin and English).

'A Catholic Unionist; The Life and Times of William Monsell: First Baron Emly of Tervoe (1812-1894)' by Matthew Potter, The Treaty Press, Limerick.

'A Short History of Gonzaga College, 1950 - 2000' by Christopher J. Finlay, published by Eneclann Ltd, Dublin. This short illustrated book briefly charts the history of Gonzaga College.

A file relating to the abandonment of a procession that was due to take place to celebrate St Patrick's day in Galway. The decision was made to abandon the procession after it became apparent that the IRA had been invited to take part. Includes a lengthy letter from Fr John Joy SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ concerning the situation. Remarks that Fr O'Farrell, SJ, as President of the Gaelic League, was invited to be Chief Marshal and became very upset when he discovered that the IRA were to take part. Remarks that he (Fr Joy) had an interview with the Bishop who was very angry. Explains how it was decided to abandon the procession (13 March 1933, 12pp).

Abstract of the customs of Mungret College (in Fr William Ronan's handwriting). Notes the Order of Time' for each day, the food eaten at each meal, lists first, second and third class feasts and their dates, describes the clothes worn (with prices) by priests and brothers.

Academic distinctions of Old Clongownians 1930-1938. Refers mainly to Awards and Examination Distinctions at Universities and in the Legal professional bodies

Documents regarding the academic achievements of Crescent pupils, including two members of the Doyle family - Daniel and Charles. Includes merit cards awarded to the latter, and a letter regarding a prize in books awarded to the former by the Intermediate Education Board. Also includes a certificate of excellence awarded to Bernard Begg in 1888.

Account book belonging to [Fr William Ronan SJ] detailing money collected from various dioceses supporting the foundation of an Apostolic School at Mungret.

Account book for the Jesuit community at St Ignatius College, Galway which details receipts and expenses, including reference to: Travel expenses, alms, draper, stationary, butcher, food, servant wages, books, organist, oil, dentist, watchmaker.

Details of expenditure by the Jesuit community at St Ignatius, Galway. Includes reference to:
Michael Cloherty, 36 Shop Street;
E Fahy, Dominick St;
F McDonagh, Williams Gate;
J Gallagher, Butcher;
B Hynes, Timber and Coal.

Account book of Francis Stack Murphy MP, former Clongownian with Child & Company, Bankers, Fleet Street, Temple, London, England. Parchment front and back covers.

Handwritten account by Fr William Ronan SJ of funds collected for Mungret Apostolic School.

Published account written by Fr William Ronan SJ of the case of Mungret College addressed to the Endowed Schools Commissioners.

Account ledger of receipts and expenses for St Ignatius, Galway. Receipts include church collections, intentions, pensions (record of the payment of school fees entered as paid, in instalments). Expenses include travel, food (butter, bread, vegetables, meat, fish, and fowl) stamps, milk, oil, candles, wages, printing and clothing repairs. Also includes handwritten inserts of expenses such as Gas (January 1892).

Handwritten account ledger of St Ignatius College, Galway. First entry is a balance sheet which includes: liabilities such as sundry creditors; loan; and assets such as sundry debtors, premises, church, furniture, schoolbooks, investments, and cash in bank. Entries are divided by month, ‘Fruit, Veg…Weekly Bills, Organ Blower, Choir Music, Mrs. Tierney, Books & Papers’(January 1921). Includes reference to school grants (1921 - 1925); electric light (1921 - 1927) dividends from investments (1922 - 1925); rates insurance and rent payable (1922 - 1925); visitors and their length of stay and payment (1921 - 1926), weekly bills (1919 - 1921); Personal (1921 - 1922) at rear of volume.

Typed account of the opposition to Fr William Ronan's proposal for Mungret.

Account of the "Revenue Outlay" for the Clongowes Wood College SJ community including plumbing, tea, eggs, rabbits, sweetbreads, sherry etc...

Handwritten bound account entitled ‘Turas Na Sóisear’ which details Irish speaking cycling club for pupils at Coláiste Iognáid, Galway in the Galway area. Includes name of route, distance covered, account of route, names of party and hand drawn map. Inserts of pasted newspaper clippings. In Irish.

Account sheet showing the financial state of Mungret College.

A file of account sheets for Clongowes Wood College SJ, 1850-1887 (20pp).

Folio ledger of monthly credit and debit accounts for Mungret Apostolic School.

A file containing various accounts, biographical details and obituary of Fr William Ronan SJ founder and first Rector of the Apostolic School.

Accounts of the history of the Crescent Church and College, including short histories, notes, chronologies, lists of rectors etc. Includes handwritten and typewritten documents, as well as newspaper cuttings and magazine articles.

Accounts re. 15, 16 & 17 Newenham Street, Limerick - list of outgoings and income for the Sacred Heart College in relation to nos. 15, 16 and 17 Newenham Street, including rents to be paid and received,
valuations, rates etc.

Act to enable the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, with the assent of Her Majesty's Treasury to vary the trusts of the Mungret Agricultural School and Model Farm, County Limerick.

Handwritten address book of pupils of St Ignatius College, Galway. Arranged alphabetically under the following headings: name; address; birth; parent/guardian; parents address. Earliest pupil born 1893-latest born 1912.

Taken from Br John Maguire SJ office, Milltown Park, Dublin, 2019
Minutes of meetings of for Gonzaga College SJ Board of Management, memorandums and correspondence for Gonzaga College SJ, Dublin (1996-2003); Check Education Delegate.

Admission register for Mungret College which details, date of admission, name of pupil, date of birth, admission age, name of parent or guardian, address, occupation of parent or guardian, school previously attended by pupil, school career, date of withdrawal, remarks. With index to names.

Admission ticket to a lecture held in coordination with St Ignatius College by Fr John Gwynn SJ, entitled 'Glimpses of the Irish Brigade from Limerick to Fontenoy', at the Town Hall, Galway. Proceeds of the lecture to be given to the Committee for the Relief of Distress in Galway.

Copy of photograph of Clongowes Wood College made by a camera attached to a kite by Fr Dominic Kelly SJ (1873-1952). Aerial photograph of Clongowes Wood College in postcard form (2016).

Agenda for the annual general meeting of the Mungret College Union.

Parties:
1) Mary Anderson of George Street in the City of Limerick
2) Michael Hayes of Wickham Street, Limerick, and Peter Maguire of Barrington Street, Limerick

Property:
All that and those that piece or plot of land known as South Henry bounded on one side by the Waterford & Limerick Railway and on the other side by Dixon's Lane and situate lying and being in the Parish of Saint Michael and City of Limerick

Terms and Conditions:
Mary Anderson agrees to let and the other parties agree to take as yearly tenants the above property subject to the payment of the yearly rent or sum of £9., £9: 10: 0 payable quarterly on every 1st day of November, 1st day of February, 1st day of May and 1st day of August in each year, and subject to the tenants paying all relevant rates and taxes. Mary Anderson to have free use of half or more of the shed on the above property. The occupation of Patrick O'Shaughnessy of one acre of the land ‘shall not be deemed to be a breach of this agreement'.

Photographic album mainly related to the events organised in 1963 to celebrate the centenary of the St Ignatius Church and College in Galway. Includes photographs of: Jesuit residences; the President of Ireland, Eamon de Valera with members of the Jesuit community; photocopies of photograph of the Hurling team and Irish Speakers in 1904 taken from ‘The Ignatian’; Fr Patrick O'Kelly SJ; pasted inserts of receipts from 1879 to 1895 for cleaning, stained glass windows of 2 lights and tracery and missal stand; group photograph of the St Ignatius Gaelic Football team of 1935-1936.

Black and white group photograph on postcard, of the altar boys of St Ignatius, Galway. Boys are holding candle holders and candles. Includes names in Irish on reverse.

Black and white group photograph entitled 'Cullac[h]t Eoin Berchmans', of the altar boys of the Church of St Ignatius, Galway. Includes names in Irish. Photograph by the 'Connacht Tribune'.

Lined notebooks and journals with handwritten entries for notices to be read out at Sunday Mass at St Ignatius, Galway. Each entry is headed with the relevant Sunday’s Title, such as the ‘Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost’, the ‘First Sunday of Lent’ etc, or the name of the relevant Feast, ‘Palm Sunday’. Each volume contains announcements in relation to rosaries, benedictions, devotions, novenas, confessions, Mass times, arrangements for Feast Days. There are also announcements in relation to recent deaths in the parish, and requests for prayers for the repose of the souls of those recently deceased and of those whose anniversaries occur. Insert letter, incomplete, in 1912-1914 journal, from an Ursuline nun [Sullivan], and referencing Fr Robert giving a mission in Queenstown (21 August 1862).

2 July 1905 - 12 May 1907;
31 May 1908 - 13 February 1910;
4 August 1912 - 13 December 1914;
20 December 1914 - 16 July 1916;
23 July 1916 - 6 May 1917;
13 May 1917 - 9 February 1919;
16 February 1919 - 2 March 1922;
26 March 1922 - 15 August 1924;
7 September 1924 - 8 January 1928;

Architectural drawings for St. Ignatius Church, Galway which detail alterations to the Sacristy etc. Includes drawings for front elevation, sectional, details of skylight and plan. Scale: 1/8 inch = 1 ft. Notes on the rear that ‘Sacristy and Sodality Room etc. about 1900. Obviously whilst general idea carried out, This plan was not carried out in detail'.

Amount of grants paid to Clongowes by the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction, 1901-1915. A note has been added indicating a grand total, when added to the grant from the Intermediate Board, during the period 1889-1916

Amount of grants paid to Clongowes Wood College SJ by the Intermediate Education Office, 1 Hume Street, Dublin 1887-1916. The period relates to the 30 year tenure of Fr James Daly SJ as Prefect of Studies.

Analysis of the number of students attending the Apostolic School, Mungret College.

Printed extract from an address given by the Father Rector to parents in relation to the need for an increase in fees, and a list of the new fees.

Annual financial statements and summaries for the school and community at St Ignatius College, Galway.

Annual letter from Patrick Corcoran SJ for St Ignatius Galway, 1883-1886.

Annual letters for Gonzaga College. Various topics are discussed under the headings 'The Beginnings of Gonzaga College', 'Studies Etc.', 'Games Etc.','Religious Matters', 'Ministeria', 'Temporal Matters'.

Annual letters for Mungret College.

Annual Letters from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, Socius, to Fr General Jan Roothaan SJ in Rome 1847-1853. Fr Bracken was also Novice Master to the brothers in Clongowes.

Annual report of the Apostolic School of Ireland, 1884 - 1885. Contains a sketch of the organisation of the Apostolic school, various extracts from the school diary and letters from the Rev. W. Ronan SJ to the fathers and students of Mungret College.

Annual report of the Apostolic School, Mungret 1884 - 1885. The contents include:

• Sketch of the organisation of the Apostolic School;
• Various extracts from the diary of the school during the years 1884 & 1885;
• Letters from Fr William Ronan SJ to the Fathers and students of Mungret College including Fr Jean-Baptist René SJ.

Includes ground floor plan for Mungret College.

Printed by Bernard Kirby, Printer, Rutland Street, Limerick

Annual reports of the Irish Apostolic School, Mungret. Printed by O'Connor, Printer, 20, George Street, Limerick.

Report of the Apostolic School of Mungret, Limerick.

Anonymous paper on ‘The Mens’ Sodality of Our Lady and the Jesuits in Galway’.

Copy of notice to be read by order of the Rector regarding complaints made by parents of boys at Clongowes Wood College SJ, about anti-English, pro-German views been held at the college.

Architects plan for a new assembly hall for Gonzaga College SJ, Dublin. Includes a note from Fr Charles O'Conor SJ commenting on the hall.

Details of work to be carried out in relation to the erecting of dressing rooms and a concrete boundary wall - off Dixon's Lane. Compiled by R.W. DeCourcy, Architect

Includes: ‘Design for Proposed College of St Ignatius, Galway’ which details plan for Ground floor,1st Floor Plan, 2nd Floor Plan, Side Elevation and Front Elevation; ‘Design for Proposed College of St Ignatius, Galway’ which details Ground Plan, Plan of First Floor, Plan of Second Floor and Front Elevation; J. J. McCarthy R.H.A Arch[itec]t. Scale: 1 inch to 15 feet. Size: Colour washes on paper.

Includes: No. 1, 'Ground floor Plan of Proposed Church and College of St Ignatius, Galway’; No. 2, ‘First and Second Floor Plans of Proposed Church and College of St Ignatius, Galway’; No. 3 'Plans of Part of Proposed College of St Ignatius, Galway’, McCarthy & O' Connell Arch[itec]ts. Scale: 1 inch to 15 feet. On paper.

Handwritten note outlining arrangements between Fr Peter Kenney SJ, Rector, Clongowes Wood College SJ and Fr William Dinan SJ, Procurator.

First draft of an article by Fr Franics Finegan SJ on the history ofthe Irish Province entitled 'The Society of Jesus in Ireland 1814 - 1964'. Includes a covering letter from Fr Finegan to Irish Fr Provincial (Fr Charles O'Conor SJ) concerning an attachment he has compiled regarding the distinctions won by Clongowes and Tullabeg in the Intermediate education system (This "digest" is not attached here).

Reprint of an article from the County Kildare Archaeological Society (vol. 1, no. 5, session 1894) by Fr Matthew Devitt SJ (Rector) entitled 'The Grave of Buan, Near Clane.'

Article on 'The History of the Society in Ireland'. Contained in an off-print of the Irish Province News. Brief history of Jesuit activity in Ireland between 1542 and 1960. Includes references to Limerick.

Photocopy of article published in the 'Connacht Tribune' by entitled 'Feast of St. Ignatius.'

Photocopy of article published in the Connacht Tribune reporting on the first annual re-union of old boys of St Ignatius College.

Article published in the Irish Digest entitled 'Mungret's Forgotten Poet' by Rev. James J. Daly SJ.

Article taken from the Apostolic School Record entitled 'A Retrospect'.

Article taken from the Mungret Annual (no. 7, vol. II) entitled 'Twenty One Years Ago' by Rev William Ronan SJ.

Copies of articles published in 'The Mungret Annual' concerning Fr Jean Baptist René SJ.

Assets and Payments book which details assets invested in shares, the interest made on these shares and payments made.

Copy book attendance registers, with Fr Peader O'Higgins SJ as master. Includes aspirant names for the Sacred Heart Guild, Blessed Virgin Mary Guild, Mary Immaculate Guild, Realt na Maidne Guild, Mother of Good Counsel Guild, Mother of Christ Guild, Our Lady of the Rosary Guild, Our Lady of the Wayside Guild, Star of the Sea Guild, Our Lady of Lourdes Guild, Mother of Mercy Guild, St Aloysius Guild, Our Lady of the Perpetual Succour Guild, Holy Name of Jesus Guild, St Francis Xavier Guild, St Ignatius Guild, St John Guild, Seat of Wisdom Guild, St Nicholas Guild, St Patrick Guild, Queen of Heaven Guild, Good Shepherd Guild, St Brigid Guild.

Handwritten document with printed letterhead 'Alfred J. Sexton, Auctioneer'. Advises that the rent of the field be purchased from the landlord.

Record of all transactions involving St Ignatius Church and Jesuit community Galway. Describes transactions such as ‘Electric’, giving date and amount, (11 April 1910). Handwritten entries detail lodgements and expenses such as: choir, whiskey, stationary, clothing, electric light, rates, books, shoemaker, furniture, painting, plumber, printing, chemist etc…

Information related to the beginnings of the College and Church in Galway and history of persons and events related to the Jesuits in Galway. Written at the time of the centenary celebrations (1963) more than likely by Fr Francis Finegan SJ. Includes list of past pupils who became priests and their present location; details of renovations to the interior of St. Ignatius Church; list of rectors and vice-rectors of St Ignatius, Galway; background to the history of St Ignatius, Galway; details of decorative engraving on walls at the back of Powell’s at Miss Jordan's bookshop (11 December 1963).

Biographical notes on the last Jesuits of the Suppression and some founders of Clongowes Wood College SJ (16pp). Includes a brief overview of "The Sixteen Founders" (1p).

Booklet by Fr Edward Cahill SJ entitled 'The Monastery of Mungret' concerning the history of Mungret, with annotations, and with insert note from Fr Edward Cahill SJ to Fr Charles Sacantlebury SJ (1936).

Booklet published by the Irish Messenger Office by Rev. Patrick J McCurtin SJ entitled 'A Link With the Past, Mungret, Ancient and Modern, Its Apostolic School.

'Record of Junior Rugby Teams 1932 - 1961'. Typed booklet charting the history of Crescent teams in the Munster Junior Cup, with information gathered mainly from local newspapers and the Mungret Annual. Includes a summary of the teams' record in the Cup, lists of players for each of the years (apart from 1937, 1939, 1940, 1941 and 1942), and also commentaries on some of the matches. Also includes a photo of the Junior Cup team for 1960-61, who won the Munster Schools' Junior Cup and the Limerick Schools' under 16 Cup.

Booklet containing Irish language songs compiled by Fr Seósamh Ó Muirthuile SJ for the Irish Society in Clongowes Wood College SJ

Booklet entitled "Confraternity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for the Conversion of Sinners" which was established at Clongowes Wood College SJ, 1 November 1846. Printed by Richardson and Son, 9 Capel Street, Dublin, 1849.

Booklet entitled 'Mungret College School Songs'.

Booklet entitled "Saturday Class Lectures" used at Clongowes Wood College SJ. This booklet covers Religious and Moral topics, and divides them into appropriate sections according the the age group of the students. It also suggests texts on the topics for the teachers and students in addition to what the booklet contains. It was published by O'Brien and Ards Printers, 62 Great Britain Street, Dublin, 1908.

Booklet of list of Clongownians in Military and Naval Service.

Booklet of list of War List, which is an updated version of the booklet of list of Clongownians in Military and Naval Service. This version is updated to January 1917. There is a loose insert from the editor of 'The Clongownian', indicating that there will be an "Album" published with the Clongownians who have taken part in the (sic) War. This volume is published by E Ponsonby Limited, 116 Grafton Street, Dublin.

Booklet published in honour of prize day at Mungret College. Includes the text of a speech by Lord Emly. Printed by Bernard Kirby, Rutland Street.

Brief handwritten precis to archival items on St Ignatius College, Galway (1869-1904, 12 items) by Fr James Rabbitte SJ. Reference to Sacred Heart College, Crescent , Limerick on reverse.

Brief history of the Apostolic School, Mungret College and those who attended the Apostolic School.

Two handwritten documents detailing building work to be carried out, with estimates of costs involved.

Building account for Mungret College.

File of drawings of the building plans for the proposed additions to St Ignatius College, Galway. Includes letter from J. A. Kenny & Partners, Consulting Engineers, Eglington street, Galway returning the drawings to Fr Fergus O'Keeffe SJ (Rector) St Ignatius College, Galway (15 October 1970). The drawings of the ‘new’ community consist of: ground floor plan, first floor plan, top floor plan and elevations. Premises are surrounded by William street to the south and Raleigh row to the north. Plans illustrate new and existing properties: library, rooms, bath, W.C, lavatory, chapel, sanctuary, sacristy, store, cubicle, brother’s recreation room, lobby, corridor and present rooms. Scale is given and directional arrow. Ink and colour washes on paper. Material includes three drawings which give alternative additions to St Ignatius College: first floor plan, top floor plan and ground plan. Orientation and scale is given.

Buildings and Grounds, Hall and Classroom 1958
Architect: Robinson, Keefe and Devane.
Paper: Bluish on white for Community Building. Red and red Shading for school buildings.
[Comment: Orientation N,S,E,W is provided in plan 30 above. This clarifies that the Jesuit Community House in 1958 and in 2018 was the west side of campus]

Leaflet of constitution, rules and regulations of the Coláiste Iognáid Past Pupils Union. Includes list of names and addresses of life members and members. In Irish and English. Printed O'Gorman Ltd, Galway.

Burse book and benefactors for Mungret College and Mungret Apostolic School. Includes name of benefactors, date, amounts donated and remarks. Individual statements regarding each donation are made, as are promises of donations. Includes individual notes and letters from benefactors; William Ronan, Marianne Scully.

A file relating to the Burses founded in the Apostolic School, Mungret College. Includes documents relating to the Harriett McDonnell Burse (11 August 1918 - 11 April 1933, 21 items). Includes a deed for establishing Free Burses (18 December 1883, 3pp), prospectus and typed notes by Fr John Guiney SJ (Province Treasurer).