Jesuit church and college buildings: interior and exterior, Limerick
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Jesuit church and college buildings: interior and exterior, Limerick
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Jesuit college at Crescent, Limerick
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Jesuit community at Crescent, Limerick
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Jesuit past pupils: news from and about ex-students of the Crescent
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Letters to Fr Stephen Bates SJ from and about Jesuit ex-students of the Crescent. Includes correspondence between Fr Bates and Fr James Finucane SJ, in which the latter attempts to identify subjects in various photos, and also gives information on the activities and careers of several ex-pupils. Also includes letters from Fr Peter Halpin SJ, which contain memories of his days as a pupil at the Crescent. Other correspondents also attempt to identify subjects in photos, write about their memories of their own schooldays, and give brief biographies of other ex-pupils, both lay and clerical.
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Jubilee Album of Views and Portraits of Crescent College, Limerick
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Printed publication (incomplete) produced 'in commemoration of the school roll reaching 200 pupils Midsummer, 1899'. Includes images of Jesuit-related subjects, including Jesuit buildings and Jesuit saints. Most photographs pertain to the College and include sports related images of groups, individuals and trophies; photographs of theatrical productions; photographs of those who has attained academic success. Other sections include 'Science Jottings', 'Views In or Near Limerick', and a section dedicated to photographs of past pupils, living and deceased. Amongst the alumni are doctors, lawyers, churchmen and those involved in the arts, e.g., Surgeon A.X. Lavertine, Charles Doyle, M.A., T.C.D. and R.U. I., and Joseph O'Mara, noted opera singer. Some text accompanies images of the interior and exterior of the church, and at the back of the album is a review of the 'Crescent College Review, 1898', which appeared in the 'Munster News', as well as an incomplete report (also from the 'Munster News' on Crescent College Theatricals in 1899.
Lay Crescent past pupils: news from and about ex-students of the Crescent
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Mainly from ex-students informing Fr Stephen Bates SJ of their and their ex-classmates' progress since leaving school. Many seem to be in reply to a request from Bates for information to be included in a 'Centenary Record' to be published to mark the centenary of the College in 1959, and in some letters the writers attempt to identify the subjects of various photos. Includes letters from ex-students working in the UK. Also includes correspondence from the sons, brothers and other relations of various men who were ex-Crescentians. Many reminisce fondly about their schooldays and refer with affection to Jesuits who taught or influenced them in some way, including Fr Tom Maher SJ, Fr Weafer SJ, Fr Guinane SJ, Fr Finucane SJ, Fr Hackett SJ and Brother Priest SJ. Includes a handwritten account by J.M. Hayes of his memories of his school days at the Crescent College. Describes the layout of the school building as he remembers it, and refers to various Jesuits and laymen who taught him over the years. Also refers to classmates, exams, prizes and theatricals in which he was involved. Also includes a letter from Clem O'Flynn to Thomas MacMahon, which refers to a letter from Fr Bates, and also lists some past pupils and their current situations.
Letter from Fr John Grene SJ to Fr William Ronan SJ on Crescent property deeds
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Letter from Fr John Grene SJ to Fr William Ronan SJ on Crescent property deeds. Sends Fr Ronan deeds relating to a property fronting
onto Richmond Place and later known as 'Number 3' Newenham Street, consisting of what was once known as Russell's House and other premises (not included). Refers to other deeds and documents, such as agreements in relation to the Tontine buildings, a fee farm grant and negative searches.
Grene, John, 1807-1887, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr John J O'Carroll SJ to Fr Curtis SJ. Asks for money for an altar for the Sacred Heart in Galway. Also writes in relation to a work by Mr Gallery, intended to be published by the Jesuits, and advises against its publication.
O'Carroll, John J, 1837-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr John J O'Carroll SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Aloysius Sturzo SJ. Reports on a visit to Toberroe, and on the situation regarding tenants there. Also refers to a young servant in the Jesuit Galway house, who wishes to become a lay brother. Suggests that he be given a trial.
O'Carroll, John J, 1837-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Laurence Potter SJ to Fr Byrne in relation to the Jesuit property in the Crescent
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Letter from Fr Laurence Potter SJ to Fr Byrne in relation to the Jesuit property in the Crescent. Refers to the Marquise de Fontanelle's interest in the Tontine buildings ('the three school houses'), and states that the ground rent 'of the other two houses' (Russell's House and Maunsell's House) was bought out by the Jesuits when Fr Michael Browne SJ was Rector.
Potter, Laurence, 1872-1934, Jesuit priest
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Letter from Fr Michael Browne SJ to Fr Laurence Potter SJ, Rector of the Crescent College, on Jesuit property in the Crescent. Refers to deeds regarding Jesuit property in the Crescent. Gives details of the proprietorial history of 'Russell's House', which later became known as 'Crescent House'.
Browne, Michael, 1853-1933, Jesuit priest
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Letter from Fr Michael Browne SJ to Fr Patrick O'Mara SJ, Rector of the Sacred Heart College re. the Jesuit property in the Crescent. Refers to a letter from John Dundon on 'the difficulties' regarding the property, which he returns (not included). Refers to the Tontine buildings, Maunsell's House ("the Maunsell Holding") and Russell's House/Crescent House, as well as to Anne Stone Maunsell and the Marquise de Fontanelle.
Browne, Michael, 1853-1933, Jesuit priest
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Letter from Fr Michael Browne SJ [writing from the Crescent, Limerick] to the Vice Provincial. Announces that he intends to sent Fr James Jeffcoat SJ to St John’s the following day for treatment, and states that Fr Hugh Mulhall SJ is to take Fr Jeffcoat’s place at Roscrea.
Browne, Michael, 1853-1933, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Stanislaus McLoughlin SJ to Fr Laurence Potter re. the Crescent field
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Refers to monetary gifts given towards the field's development. Also refers to John Walsh and to the Ignatian Sodality's connection with the field. Advises against the purchase of the field, and recommends buying Mrs Pearse's interest in it.
MacLoughlin, Stanislaus, 1863-1956, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Letter from Fr William Byrne SJ to Fr Robert O'Dempsey SJ in relation to the Tontine buildings
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Letter from Fr William Byrne SJ to Fr Robert O'Dempsey SJ in relation to the Tontine buildings. Discusses the history of the Tontine buildings and the existence or otherwise of relevant deeds.
Byrne, William, 1868-1943, Jesuit priest
Letter from Great Southern Railways re. rent payable for access to Crescent field
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Letter from Great Southern Railways re. rent payable for access to Crescent field. From the Company's secretary to Fr W.F. Byrne SJ of the Crescent College, clarifying the details of rents demanded from the College with regard to the Company's property. Refers to a fence at Nelson Street, and an encroachment at Carey's Road.
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Letter from Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ to Fr Laurence Potter SJ, Rector of the College, re the proposal to purchase the Crescent field. Writes that the Father General agrees to the purchase of the lease of the field 'for ever' if the College has the money. Also refers to Fr O'Donoghue and Republican meetings - 'we must avoid all politics'.
Fahy, John, 1874-1958, Jesuit priest
Letter from J. P. Hall, Solicitor to Fr Thomas Wheeler SJ concerning Fitzgerald's Estate
Letter from J. P. Hall, Solicitor, 100 George Street, Limerick to Fr Thomas Wheeler SJ, Crescent House, Limerick concerning Fitzgerald's Estate.
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Letter from John Butler of the Limerick Boys Club Council to a clerical member of the Cresent College Union, inviting the latter to form a Boys Club through the Union, and to affiliate with the Diocesan Clubs. Encloses a copy of the Constitution of the Council (included).
Letter from John Dundon to Fr Patrick O'Mara SJ in relation to the title to the Maunsell holding
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Letter from John Dundon to Fr O'Mara SJ in relation to the title to the Maunsell holding. Asserts that the Crescent community have acquired 'an absolute estate in fee simple' of the Maunsell holding, by reason of their possession of the property for 20 years without paying any rent.
John Dundon and Son, solicitors
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Refers to an enclosed 'letter of agreement' (not included), which enables the Crescent College to take full control of the field.
Letter from Joseph K O'Connor KC to Fr John O'Meara SJ regarding a profile in 'The Clongowanian'
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Letter from Joseph K O'Connor KC, Castlemount, Castleknock, County Dublin, for Fr John O'Meara SJ, Editor of 'The Clongownian' in response to a request from Fr O'Meara for a personal profile to appear in 'The Clongownian', following his elevation to the Circuit Court in 1933. Judge O'Connor was at pains to point out the he was an "old boy" of the Crescent as well as Clongowes. He also gives details of his involvement as a barrister in a number of high profile cases.
O'Connor KC, Joseph K
Letter from Michael Sheahan to Fr Redmond Roche SJ re. 'field at Ballinacurra'
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Letter from Michael Sheahan to Fr Redmond Roche SJ re. 'field at Ballinacurra'. Informs the Rector that he is not in a position to sell or let the field.
Letter from solicitors re. purchase price of Doyle's yard
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Letter from Dundon & Treacy to Fr Redmond Roche SJ. States that the lowest figure for which Michael Doyle is prepared to dispose of the property is £1,000.
John Dundon and Son, solicitors
Letter from vendor's solicitor to purchaser's solicitor re. draft assignment of Crescent field
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Letter accompanying draft assignment of field from Richard Hartigan & others (Ignatian Sodality) to Fr Laurence Potter SJ and others (Crescent College).
Letter re. the Limerick Jesuit Centenary Record
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[author and addressee unknown; written from the Sacred Heart College to 'Fr Socius'. Discusses the reaction of 'Father Kennedy' to an article by Fr Francis Finegan SJ in the Record. States that it has been decided to 'stop all further sales' of it.
Andrews, Edward Joseph, 1896-1985, Jesuit priest
Letter to parents re. scheme for free secondary education at Sacred Heart College, Limerick
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Letter to parents re. scheme for free secondary education. From Fr John Hughes SJ, Rector, to the parents of boys attending the College, asking for an annual contribution of £10-15 to compensate for the decrease in the income of the school from fees of £39 per pupil to a £25 government grant.
Hughes, Seán J, 1910-2003, Jesuit priest
Letter written by Edward Boyd Barrett SJ from Louvain to Fr James Rabbitte SJ, College of The Sacred Heart, The Crescent, Limerick, in response to a historical query.
Barry, Brendan, 1920-1972, Jesuit priest
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Letters addressed to Fr Eugene Browne SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin in his capacity as Procurator of the Province. Includes summary of
accounts from Fr Maher SJ, Crescent College, Limerick (3 March 1903 - 12 January 1904); letter and receipts for rates from J. Baird, Rate Collector, Dromore, Down ‘on your property in Urban District of Dromore, Co. Down’ (6 January 1906); letter from Maxwell Weldon & Co., Solicitors requesting signatures for a new lease to Andrew Brennan of the premises in Commons Street (27 July 1908).
Maher, Martin, 1861-1942, Jesuit priest
Letters concerning Mungret, and Fr Joseph Bourke's decision to quit Mungret
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A file of letters concerning Mungret, Fr Joseph Bourke's decision to quit Mungret and the possibility of the Holy Ghost Fathers taking over the premises. Includes letters from Fr Timothy O'Keeffe SJ, College of the Sacred Heart, Crescent, Limerick to Fr William Ronan SJ on the matter and a letter from Fr Ronan SJ to [ ] .
Ronan, William, 1828-1907, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Letters concerning the attendance of Religious Superiors at Diocesan Synods
A file of letters concerning the attendance of Religious Superiors at Diocesan Synods. Includes letters to Fr Thomas Kelly, SJ, Rector, Crescent College, Limerick concerning the issue. Two of the letters are from Irish Fr Provincial Edmund J O'Reilly SJ.
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2 letters and part of a third. Discusses the use made of the field by the caretaker Mr Hennessy, and by Mr Mullins. Advises on allowing the use of the field for other sports, including baseball and cricket. Also includes a note stating the rights of the Ignatian Sodality in relation to the field.
Gubbins, James, 1889-1946, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Michael Browne SJ to Fr William Stephenson SJ
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Letters from Fr Michael Browne SJ to William Stephenson SJ:
Letters from Fr William Ronan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ concerning Mungret
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A file of letters from Fr William Ronan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ concerning Mungret. Includes a letter written from St Mary's, Athlone remarking that if the Society of Jesus do not take Mungret then it will be offered to the Holy Ghost Fathers (nd, 11pp). Includes a letter written from the College of the Sacred Heart, Crescent, Limerick concerning a meeting with the Bishop (Dr Butler). Remarks that the Bishop did not know that the Society was interested in taking Mungret '…otherwise he would not have consented to Lord Emly's request to invite the Fathers of the H. Ghost' (29 December 1881, 13pp). Includes a letter written from the College of the Sacred Heart, Crescent, Limerick concerning a system of studies for Mungret. Remarks that the trustees have made a condition that agriculture must be taught but have agreed that the teaching of chemistry and botany would fulfil this condition. Refers to the Holy Ghost fathers efforts to get Mungret. (9 January 1882, 8pp). Includes letters relating to Fr Bourke's surrender of Mungret to the Bishop of Limerick (15 January 1882 - 10 February 1882, 4 items). Includes letters relating to the Bishop's acceptance of the Society's terms and conditions for Mungret. Asks Fr Provincial for a subscription to the Apostolic School. Refers to the clear distinction between the Lay school and Apostolic School. (24 February 1882- 6 March 1882, 3 items). Includes letters relating to the decision to follow the University rather than the Intermediate programme of studies at Mungret. (26 March 1882 - 31 March 1882, 4 items). Includes letters relating to the dedication of Mungret to the Sacred Heart. (15 August 1882 - 9 September 1882, 3 items).
Crescent College Comprehensive SJ, 1859-
Letters from Irish Fr Provincial to Fr Redmond Roche SJ re. Jones's field
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Discuss difficulties arising in relation to the proposed purchase of the field.
MacMahon, John R, 1893-1989, Jesuit priest
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Refers to monetary gifts given towards the field's development. Also refers to John Walsh and to the Ignatian Sodality's connection with the field. Advises against the purchase of the field, and recommends buying Mrs Pearse's interest in it.
Letters on the declining circulation of 'An Timire'
Letters, mostly to Irish Fr Provincial discussing the declining circulation 'An Timire', the Irish Messenger of the Sacred Heart and proposals to issue the magazine on a quarterly, rather than monthly basis.
Letters to Br James Priest SJ from past pupils of the Crescent
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A letter each from Francis Ryan and Robert Ievers. The former expresses his delight on learning of the formation of 'the College Union'. Refers to several classmates - their professions and locations. (24 March 1960; 2 pages). Ievers reminisces about his schooldays, and reports on the status and activities of several classmates. Looks forward to seeing Br Priest the following August. (20 April 1960; 3 pages).
Letters to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ
A file of letters to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ (term 31 July 1880 - 6 May 1883). Includes an index/précis to the letters by Fr James Rabbitte SJ.
Letters to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Brown SJ
A file of letters to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Brown SJ (term 7 May 1883 - 2 February 1888). Includes an index/précis to the letters by Fr James Rabbitte SJ.
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial from Fr John Hayes SJ written while serving as chaplain
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Letters and airgraphs to the Irish Fr Provincial from Fr John Hayes SJ written while serving as chaplain attached to 393 Battery, 99th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery; in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire; with 144 Regiment, R.A.C. in Rufford Abbey, Ollerton, Notts., Aldburn Camp, Herts., Minstead and Malwood, Lyndhurst, Hants., Risborough Barracks, Folkestone, Kent; with the 6th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Rye, Sussex and 36th Indian Division in India and Northern Burma. Fr Hayes was made Senior Chaplain (S.C.F. (R.C.) in his division in January 1944. His last communication is a New Years note for 1945 (28 November 1944, 1p.).
Hayes, John, 1909-1945, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Limerick Branch activity of Crescent Past Pupils's Union
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Limerick Branch activity of Crescent Past Pupils's Union - relating to the annual dinners organised by the Union in Limerick. Includes invitations, tickets, menus, newspaper articles reporting on the nights' events, including elections of new presidents, and speeches made.
Limerick in old photographs by Sharon Slater.
The History Press Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, 2016
Limerick Jesuit centenary record 1859-1959
Limerick Jesuit centenary record 1859-1959. Contains school list of St Muchins's College (1859-73), renamed Sacred Heart College, 1859-1909, 1909-1934, 1934-1959.
Finegan, Francis J, 1909-2011, Jesuit priest
List of deceased members of the Limerick community
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List of deceased members of the Limerick community (Crescent and Mungret) with date of death and place of death and burial.
List of deeds relating to Jesuit property in the Crescent, Limerick
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Draft list and typewritten list of deeds relating to property in the Crescent, which later came into the possession of the Jesuits and formed part of the buildings of the Sacred Heart Church and College.
List of members of the Cecilian Musical Society
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Handwritten list of names and addresses of those who are in both the Church choir and the Society.
List of results for the Inter-Collegiate Competition in Religious Instruction
List of results for the Inter-Collegiate Competition in Religious Instruction for the academic year 1885-86.
List of tenants surrounding the Crescent field
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Handwritten list compiled by [Mrs] V. Pearse of tenants who, she claims, 'persecuted' her. The list is divided by road/lane: Sparlings Lane, Carey's Road and Dixon's Lane. [Written on reverse of paper from 1912]
Lists of masters 1860 - 1956 for the Sacred Heart College, Limerick
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Two typewritten lists: 'Prefects of Studies' and 'Choirmasters: Catalogue Years' and list of Rectors and Heads.
Local history project: model of Old Limerick
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Newspaper articles (with photographs) on a group of young Crescent College students who made a model of the city 'in the days of Sarsfield'.
London Branch annual dinners for Crescent Past Pupils's Union
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Documents re. the establishment and early years of the union in London. Includes meeting minutes, lists of contact details of members and potential members. Correspondence includes letters to Fr Stephen Bates SJ from John McMahon and Fr Donough O'Malley, and one from the latter to Michael O'Malley, president of the Union.
Map of property, including Baker's and Cussen's Fields, Limerick
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Hand-drawn map of property in the Rosbrien/Janesboro area. Gives dimensions of the two fields (Baker's and Cussen's) and surrounding property, as well as the size of other property in the vicinity.
Match programme: Crescent vs. Collegians
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Includes date (Thursday April 26th, 1951) and kick-off time (4pm), as well as the venue (Sportsground, Galway) and starting line-out of each team. Also includes advertisements for various businesses in Galway.
Match programmes for Old Crescent RFC
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Official programmes published by, or under the authority of, the Irish Rugby Football Union, for matches featuring the OCRFC or members of the Club playing for Ireland, Munster and Limerick.
Material on the promotion of 'Catholic Action’
Documents relating to a report prepared by the Irish Fr Provincial for Fr General on the activities of the Irish Province for ‘the promotion of Catholic Action’. Includes covering letter and questionnaire sent out by the Irish Fr Provincial to Jesuit houses and individuals with detailed replies from: St Francis Xavier’s, Upper Gardiner Street; Milltown Park, Dublin; Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin; St Stanislaus’ College, Tullamore; St Mary’s, Emo Court; University Hall, Hatch Street; Belvedere College; Clongowes Wood College; St Ignatius’ College, Galway; Sacred Heart College, Limerick; the editors of the following periodicals: 'Madonna', 'The Messenger of the Sacred Heart', 'An Timire' (The Gaelic Messenger), and 'Studies'. Also includes handwritten draft report entitled ‘The Society of Jesus in Ireland and Catholic Action’ (Summer 1936) and final printed Latin version 'De Actione Catholica in Hibernia'.
Material relating to Fr Daniel Louis Meagher SJ
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Material relating to Fr Daniel Louis Meagher SJ which includes correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and curia, personal record and application to join the Society.
Material relating to Fr Maurice F Headon SJ from the Irish Jesuit Missions Office
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File of material relating to Fr Maurice F Headon SJ from the Irish Jesuit Missions Office. Includes passport photograph; mortuary card; personal record; and correspondence between Fr Headon SJ and Fr Thomas J. Martin SJ, Irish Jesuit Missions Office, Dublin. Also includes letters from former students of Fr Headon.
Material relating to Fr Thomas Hurley SJ
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Material relating to Fr Thomas Hurley SJ, including correspondence with the Irish Fr Provincial, items relating to his health and catalog entry
Mission material relating to Fr William Lee SJ
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File of mission material relating to Fr William Lee SJ. Includes photograph; personal record; article entitled ‘Wings over Africa’; and correspondence between Fr.William Lee SJ and Fr Thomas Martin SJ, Irish Jesuit Mission Office, Dublin.
'Munster Schools Junior Cup 1961 - 50 Years on'
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Typed booklet which give players impressions and photographs of the Munster Schools Rugby Junior Cup 1961 by Crescent College. Includes newspaper articles from the 'Limerick Chronicle' (13, 22 and 23 March 1961); 'Independent' (24 March 1961); 'Limerick Echo' (24 March 1961); the Crescentian. Includes reminisces from Billy Thompson, Don & Pat Reddan, Derek Hickey, Jerry O' Callaghan, Michael Wallace, Kevin Uniacke, Paul Reeves, Ivan Morris, Brendan Staunton, Willie Foley, Vincent Quirke, Tom Barry, Des Fogarty, Garrett Barry (Mungret College) and mentor. Fr Jim Moran SJ. Includes photographs of Gonzaga Rugby Team and Crescent College Junior Cup team for 1960-61, who won the Munster Schools' Junior Cup and the Limerick Schools' under 16 Cup.
New grounds at Rathbane for Old Crescent RFC
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Newspaper articles on the opening of the club's new grounds and pavilion at Rathbane, and subsequent celebration at the Royal George Hotel, on Sunday 8 December 1968. Includes souvenir programme and menu for the celebration dinner.
News regarding members Old Crescent RFC
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Newspaper articles reporting on the weddings of two members of the OCRFC (Don Reddan and Billy Leahy), and the appointment of Tom Hayes as the President of the Munster Branch of the IRFU.
Newspaper announcements of the death of former pupils of the Crescent
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Newspaper announcements of the death of former pupils of the Crescent, and a letter from the brother of a deceased person.
Newspaper articles on the return of the Jesuits to Limerick
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Two newspaper articles, one from 1909 and one from 1929, relating to the fiftieth and seventieth anniversaries (respectively) of the return of the Jesuits to Limerick, and the establishment of the College. Also includes an invitation to a Mass of Thanksgiving in the Sacred Heart Church on 30 June 2006, to 'mark the service given to Limerick City and County by the Jesuit Community...'
Newspaper cutting: 'House for Jesuit Fathers and £2,115 for Tenant'
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Article giving an account of a court case involving number 18 Newenham Street, which resulted in the Jesuits retaining possession of the house and the long-time tenant receiving money in compensation for vacating the property.
Newspaper report on game Crescent v. Presentation College Cork, 1937
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Newspaper article from 1967 referring to a report from 30 years previously on the defeat of the Presentation side by the Crescent in a Munster Senior Schools Cup game.
Newspaper reports of the Debating Society at the Sacred Heart College, Limerick
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Articles from the Limerick Leader and the Limerick Chronicle on various public debates held by the Society. The writers comment on the individual speeches, the contribution of guest speakers and the audience, and the result of the debate.
Newspaper review of operetta 'The Belle of New York'
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Newspaper article reviewing the production, which ran from 18 to 25 April 1965 at the Crescent Assembly Hall.
Non-Jesuit clerical past pupils: news from and about ex-students of the Crescent
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Letters from various clerics (and one novice), who were former pupils of the Crescent. Subjects include memories of schooldays and recent news of ex-classmates. Some refer to accompanying photographs (not included). Includes a letter from Canon John Hayes, founder of Muintir na Tire. Also includes some correspondence involving Sr. F. Stanislaus, Nellie Cantwell and Fr Stephen Bates SJ relating to John Joseph Cantwell, Archbishop of Los Angeles (1936-1947), who was an ex-pupil of the Crescent.
Note re. history of Priory Park (aka the Crescent Field) in Jesuit hands 1911 - 1940
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Handwritten note regarding the proprietorial status of the field, eg, its transfer to the Crescent community, and the interest of the Railway Company in it.
Notes by Fr Robert Dillon-Kelly SJ concerning the Cannock Challenge Cup
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Notes by Fr Robert Dillon-Kelly SJ concerning the Cannock Challenge Cup - an inter collegiate challenge cup to be played annually by Mungret College and the Crescent College, Limerick.
Dillon-Kelly, Robert, 1878-1955, Jesuit priest
Notes on property: Russell's House, Tontine Buildings and Doyle's Yard
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Typewritten notes on the proprietorial history of 'Community House & Church' (aka "Mansion House & adjoining ground"/Russell's House), the school buildings (aka the Tontine buildings), and 'Builder's Yard' (aka Doyle's Yard).
Includes handwritten notes on history of Doyle's yard which sets out main terms and conditions of the 1923 lease of the property on Newenham Street to Michael Doyle. Also refers to an earlier lease from Miss de Courcy to the Crescent College.
Notes regarding the three Tontine buildings, Limerick
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Handwritten notes, and one typewritten, regarding the three Tontine buildings (nos. 12, 13 & 14 Richmond Place). Includes information re. the establishment and running of the Tontine Society; descriptions of various deeds executed in relation to the property; information on how the Jesuits came into possession of the buildings. Refers to those connected with the property, including the Earl of Limerick, members of the Maunsell family, the Marquise de Fontanelle.
Notices of public debates at the Sacred Heart College, Limerick
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Announcements of, and invitations to, the Society's public debates. Includes information such as the title of the motion, the names of the speakers, the venue and the date and time.
Old Crescent Boys' Association (OCBA)
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Documents concerning the OCBA and connected clubs, including a rugby club. Includes handwritten notes from meetings, as well as correspondence between Fr Gubbins SJ (former Rector of the Crescent) and Fr Roche SJ (present Rector). Also includes a printed notice of a meeting of the OCBA, at which its possible winding up is to be discussed.
Old Crescent RFC club rules and structure
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Documents include club rules (draft and final) and a newspaper article (1 item; 20 May 1967) announcing the election of Fr Guinane SJ as new president of the club.
Ordinations of ex-Crescent Jesuit and non-Jesuit clergy
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Consists mainly of photographs and articles from various newspapers, with the names of ex-Crescentians highlighted. Includes an edition of 'The Irish Jesuit' on ordinations in 1969, and extracts from 'Luceat', the annual publication from St Patrick's College, Thurles.
Page from the 'Limerick Chronicle' entitled Chronicle Memories
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Page from the 'Limerick Chronicle' entitled Chronicle Memories which depicts a photograph from 1956 of the Crescent College Under 12s rugby team.
Back row: Fr Connla Delany SJ and Gordon Wood.
Standing from l-r: Fergus Leahy, Robert Morris, Frank O'Connor, Des Maurer, Don McMahon, Brian McCarthy, Michael O'Malley, St. John Kelly, Martin Daly, Fred Herriott, Des Hourihan, Oliver Frawley, Jude Connellan.
Kneeling: Greg Copper, Noel O'Connor, Denis Staunton, Diarmuid Power, Tommy O'Connor, Mick Wallace, Ivan Morris, Paddy O'Connor, Jimmy Harty and Jed Spencer.
Papers concerning Conor Naughton's admission to the Society of Jesus and correspondence
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File including papers concerning Conor Naughton's admission to the society, jubilees and death.
Past pupils' theatricals and Old Crescent Players
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Documents regarding the theatricals staged by the College's past pupils, who came to be known as the Old Crescent Players. Includes programmes and an undated newspaper review of 'The Strong Are Lonely', which was based on the experience of the Jesuit missionaries to Paraguay.
Photograph of An Cumann Ghaedhealach Crescent College, Limerick
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Group of boys with Rev. Hyland SJ.
Photograph of Class group, Crescent College, Limerick
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Group of boys c. 11 years old. Accompanied by list of their names, with their current location or status.
Photograph of First Communicants, Crescent College, Limerick
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Group of eight boys, six standing, two seated. They are wearing suits, with large collars and bows, and some have a white ribbon on their arm. Accompanied by a hand-written list of the names of the children.
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
Group of pupils of varying ages. Includes Michael Kelly and Willie Waterhouse. The year '1926' is written on the cardboard mount.
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
Photographic print of group of pupils (possibly one class or year). Boys are arranged in rows, and include
Willie Waterhouse, Michael Kelly, Frank Hayes and James Gould. Accompanied by handwritten note identifying the boys.
Photograph of group of pupils, outdoors, Crescent College, Limerick
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
Group of pupils (possibly one class). Taken outdoors, with brick wall as background. Accompanied by a handwritten note identifying the boys.
Photograph of group of several classes, Crescent College, Limerick
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Group of several classes from the school, arranged in rows. Accompanied by a handwritten note identifying most of the boys.
Photograph of Group of six boys and a master, Crescent College, Limerick
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Academic year: 1890-91
Taken outdoors. Four boys standing, two sitting. Master also sitting. Printed caption on cardboard mount: 'Sacred Heart convent; 'Limerick 1890-91'
Photograph of Junior and Senior school, outdoors, Crescent College, Limerick
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
Outdoor image of some or all of the Junior and Senior schools. Most of the pupils are standing on the steps [at the back of the College]. More informal than other school group photographs.
Photograph of Junior School group, Crescent College, Limerick
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Group of young boys, probably from the Junior School. Two rows of boys standing rows and three seated. The names of the boys are written on the back of the unmounted print, and a similar hand-written list accompanies one of the mounted photographs.
Photograph of Junior School, Crescent College, Limerick
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Pupils of the Junior School for the academic year 1930-31. Two masters are seated among the boys, who are arranged in rows. The image appeared in the June 1931 issue of the SHC magazine.
Photograph of Large group of pupils, Crescent College, Limerick
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Large group of pupils (possibly the whole school) arranged in rows. Taken outdoors, with large brick wall as backdrop. Pupils include Willie Waterhouse, Michael Kelly and Frank Hayes.
Photograph of Medium-sized group of boys, academic year: 1890-91, Crescent College, Limerick
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
Eleven boys; one row standing, one seated. No one identified. Taken outdoors. 'Sacred Heart Convent; Limerick 1890-91' printed on cardboard frame.
Photograph of Preparatory school group, Crescent College, Limerick
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Large group of young boys (and one girl), in the College grounds. In one of the photos the background has been re-touched by the studio. The focal point of the image is a portrait of a saint [Stanislaus] and the Infant Jesus.
Photograph of pupils of the junior and senior schools, Crescent College, Limerick
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Pupils of the junior and senior schools for the academic year 1928-29. The location is the grounds of the
school; a brick wall, windows and steps are visible. The pupils are arranged in rows, and members of staff
are also present, including Bro. Priest SJ, Fr John Barragry SJ.
Photograph of pupils of the junior school, Crescent College, Limerick
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
Pupils of the Junior School. Boys arranged in rows, with masters, such as Fr James Barragry SJ and Fr James
Gubbins SJ. Image appeared in the SHC magazine of June 1930.
Photograph of school group, Crescent College, Limerick
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
Outdoor image of the whole school, with members of staff. Appeared in the June 1932 issue of the SHC magazine.