Invitation card, ‘With the Compliments of the Jesuit Fathers of St. Ignatius’ College’ to ‘A Lecture on Some Facts about Electricity, with special reference to the X-rays. (Illustrated by Experiments and Lantern Slides)’ by Fr Henry Gill SJ.

Incidental accounts for Frs Philip O'Connell, William MacCormack, William Hayden and James Rabbitte at St Ignatius, Galway.

House history of St Ignatius, Galway.

Handwritten documents relating to the history of the Jesuits in Galway. Includes: copy of history of the Jesuit Church in Galway (20 August 1861) signed by Fr Rush[e], Prior; history of the College and Residence St Ignatius, Galway 1859 - 1863 by [Fr Rochford SJ] (In Latin); history of the College and Residence St. Ignatius, 1863 – 1865 (In Latin); annual letters 1865 - 1868 (In Latin).

A file of House Consultor letters from Fr James Daly SJ, Clongowes Wood College SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan. These letters are written by Fr Daly to the Irish Fr Provincial on a variety of matters concerning the community and college. Fr Daly was at the time the Prefect of Studies to 1917 and also a House Consultor. Most are the regular bi-annual letters written to Fr Provincial by House Consultors in each community. Fr Daly's health began to deteriorate in 1917 and he was changed to Coláiste Iognáid SJ for one year as a teacher. He was reassigned to the Clongowes Wood College community in 1918, and his mission was to care for his health. He spent some time over these years at St John of God's, Stillorgan, Dublin, from where he wrote the final letter (22 December 1920, 2pp).

Lined notebook 'COLL S. IGNATII, HIST. DOM.' (House history for St. Ignatius College, Galway) Historia Domus, with handwritten entries which record important dates in the history of the church, college and community in Galway. At the start, it lists the instructions for the ‘Scriptores Historiae Domus’. Reports on number of confessions for each year, the Men’s Sodality and the Apostleship of Prayer. Lists the members of the community for each academic year and records the arrival of new members and the departure of the old, as well as last vows, illnesses, deaths and funerals. Details building work carried out to the buildings and new sport pitches and includes a photograph of such work in 1939. The renovations to the roof and the boiler are described as are the cost of work done, the craftsmen and architects involved etc. Relevant references are made to weather conditions and current affairs, including the reopening of the school ‘which had been suspended for 3 years (1929), ‘War declared. Invasion of Poland’ (1939), fourth centenary of the Society of Jesus (1941), ‘Around this time, the presence of a strange cat was felt (“perceived is better word”) in various parts of the house... she was caught, but escaped, + continued her evil way’ (1942), Taoiseach broadcast to the Nation on the conclusion of the War in Europe’ (16 May 1945), ‘Spiddal priest released by Communists’ (7 June 1952). Other entries refer to feast days, special Masses, novenas and processions, as well as to special periods within the Church calendar, such as Lent and Christmas. Provincials’ visitations are also recorded, as are the visits of other important guests. School events, such as the beginning and end of terms, examinations and prize-giving, operettas, theatricals, Féis Cheoil, debates, sports fixtures, excursions etc. also feature in the house history.

Also contains several insertions, some loose and some pasted onto notebook pages including; newspaper cuttings of special ceremonies, debates, school tours, reviews of theatricals, prize days, obituaries for Jesuits such as Fr Edmund Downing SJ, Jesuit educated pupils and past pupils, articles by Jesuits for example, ‘Why is not more Irish spoken?’ by Fr John J. Mac Sheahan SJ., articles of Jesuit interest in Galway, ‘Attacked by Beetle: Work to Save Church Roof’ (1939), ‘Past Pupils’ union for St Ignatius College’ (December 1946); numbers and finances of the Jesuits in Galway from 1862- 1877 (In Latin); leaflets; Lenten lectures & devotions; musical and theatricals programmes such as Concert & Dramatic Entertainment (4 January 1899); ‘The Rale True Doctor’ and ‘The Cuckoo’ (1936), ‘Sinbad the Sailor’ (1945); copy of report in the Galway Pilot of private theatricals at the College of St Ignatius (5 March 1892); copy of excavation plan done by Mr Edwards, Clerk of Works; holograph letter from Fr John MacErlean SJ to Fr Andrew O'Reilly SJ concerning the early history of the Jesuits in Galway (29 March 1947). Includes copy book which contains correspondence and articles in Galway newspapers about Scoil Fursa, a school which educates through Irish (December 1945 - January 1946).

Group photograph of the ‘St. Ignatius R[owing] C[lub] 1936’, with a cup in the middle. Names of the five individuals are printed on the mounted photograph, taken outdoors. Includes Colm O’Riordan, who later became a Jesuit.

Group photograph of students of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway on stage. In 4 rows, taken by Robert William Simmons, Galway. The boys are dressed as shepherds.

Group photographs of senior students of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway, who participated in the ‘Féis Ceoil, 1951, Fuireann Díospóireacta’. Taken outdoors by the Connacht Tribune, in two rows, with cup in the centre. Gives names in Irish. Includes Mr Michael O'Kelly SJ.

Group photographs of students of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway, who participated in the Féis Ceoil or An Cór. Taken outdoors, in two rows, with cup in the centre. Includes Fr Pádraic Ó Brolcháin SJ.

Group photograph of students of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway, who participated in the ‘Fuireann Díospóireacta, 1949, Féis Ceoil’. Taken outdoors by the Connacht Tribune, in two rows, with cup in the centre. Names in Irish. Includes Fr Sean Ó Duibhir SJ.

Group photograph of students of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway, who participated in the Féis Ceoil and An Cór. Taken outdoors by the Connacht Tribune, in four rows, with cup in the centre. Names in Irish. Includes Fr Edward Andrews SJ.

Group photograph of students of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway, who participated in the Féis Ceoil. Taken outdoors, in four rows, with cup in the centre. Names handwritten in Irish. Includes Fr Edward Andrews SJ.

Group photograph of students of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway, who participated in the An Cór. Taken by Kneeshaw, Galway. Outdoors, in three rows, with plainchant cup in the centre. Names in Irish. Includes Fr Edward Andrews SJ.

Group photograph of students of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway, who participated in the An Cór. Taken by Connacht Tribune. Outdoors, in three rows, with plainchant cup in the centre. Names in Irish. Includes Fr Edward Andrews SJ.

Group photograph of senior students of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway, who participated in the Féis Ceoil and An Cór. Taken outdoors by the Connacht Tribune, in three rows, with cup in the centre. Names in Irish. Includes Fr Edward Andrews SJ.

Group photograph of senior students of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway, who participated in the ‘Fuireann Díospóireacta, 1948, Féis Ceoil’. Taken outdoors by the Connacht Tribune, in two rows, with cup in the centre. Names in Irish. Includes Fr Sean Ó Duibhir SJ.

Group photograph of junior students of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway, who participated in the Féis. Taken outdoors, in three rows, with chant cup in the centre. Includes Fr Edward Andrews SJ. Taken by E.B. Kneeshaw, Salthill, Galway.

Group photograph of junior students of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway, who participated in the Féis. Taken outdoors, in four rows, with chant cup in the centre. Includes Fr Edward Andrews SJ. Taken by the Connacht Tribune.

Group photograph of senior students of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway, who participated in the ‘Fuireann Díospóireacta, Féis Ceoil, 1947’. Taken outdoors by the Connacht Tribune, in two rows, with cup in the centre. Names in Irish. Includes Fr Kieran Ward SJ.

French examination paper for St Ignatius College, Galway. Sketch drawing of south Galway on reverse.

File relating to Fr William T Stephenson SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries, memorial card and book by Fr Stephenson entitled, 'Jesus Christ: Yesterday Today and For Ever: Easy Meditations on the Gospel' (90pp, 1969).

A file relating to Fr William R Prendergast SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries, memorial card and an album of black and white photographs (Jesuit life, villa, school and family photographs (1916-1950).

A file relating to Fr William Dargan SJ, including biographical information, black and white photographs, birth certificate and stole with the initials W.D. (William Dargan) and the date of his ordination, 31 July 1935.

Material relating to Fr Thomas F O'Sullivan SJ including correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, personal record, memorial card and application to join the Society.

Material relating to Fr Gerard P Perrott SJ including correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, personal record, memorial card and application to join the Society.

Material relating to Fr Frederick Paye SJ including correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, personal record, ordination card and application to join the Society.

Catalogue entry, death certificate and photocopy of newspaper obituary for Fr Edmond Downing SJ. Includes a brief account book, Fr Edmond McCarthy Downing SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway.

A file relating to finances at St Ignatius, Galway, detailing income and expenses.

File relating to Fr Terence Sheridan SJ, including correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries, photocopies of newspaper cuttings, and photographs.

File relating to Fr Joseph O'Connor SJ, including memorial card and catalogue entries.

File relating to Fr Daniel J Shields SJ which includes correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, personal record, application to join the Society and photograph.

Correspondence between Fr John MacSheahan SJ, Rector, St Ignatius College, Galway and Fr James O’Dea, Dean, University College Galway over concerns of Fr O’Dea, that pressure was applied to female students to attend Mass and attend the Children of Mary Sodality at St Ignatius Church, instead of the university, ultra vires the authority of St Ignatius Church.

Estate map for the ‘Galway Estate of John Whaley Esq[ui]re’ which details the land held in Kilcorkey and Lenaboy, Galway. Outlines of 36 sites are marked by black borders and identified with numbers. The main concentration of sites is around Newcastle Road and Shantalla Road to the north, Sea Road and Shell Lane in the centre and Salt Hill to the south. The southern area is bordered by Galway Bay, indicated by the word ‘SAND’ and dots. Man made features include dwellings, roads and filed boundaries. Orientation is given by a compass. Surveyor: Allan MacDonald.

1 Ordnance Survey of Ireland map of Galway, Sheet 105 (1925). Includes key, scale of one inch to a statute mile, coordinates and distance to other towns.

A file relating to the establishment of a summer school of Irish for Jesuits and discussions concerning where the summer school should be located.

Copy of contract document, ‘Proposed Science Room, St Ignatius College, Galway: Document E Specification for the electrical installation including Scheduled, Summary and Form of tender’ by J. A Kenny & Partners, Consulting Engineers, Eglington House, Eglington Street, Galway for Fr John Hughes SJ, (Rector), St Ignatius College, Galway. Includes insert of copy of memorandum of agreement between Fr Pearse O'Higgins SJ, (Rector) St Ignatius College, Galway and Patrick Dolan, Electrical Contractor, Shangort, Barna, County Galway (1959) and specifications and general conditions of contract for the ‘Proposed Erection of Science Room at St. Ignatius College, Galway for Very Rev. Fr. John Hughes SJ Rector’ by Patrick Tobin, Consulting Engineer, 22, Eyre square, Galway.

Draft of a letter from [ ], Belfast, to the Trustees of the Galway Congregational Church agreeing to purchase the premises formerly occupied as a Congregational Church. Outlines terms and conditions.

Draft letter from [Irish Fr Provincial] to Fr Michael Quinlan SJ (Superior), St Ignatius, Galway concerning documents relating to the lease of property belonging to the Society of Jesus in Galway to a Mr O'Dea. Demands an immediate explanation. Remarks 'It seems to me that under no circumstances should this transaction go through…'.

File of material related to domestic arrangements for the Jesuit community in Galway. Items include: customs regarding the use of intoxicating liquors (May 1959); General Chapter notices which comment on issues in the house such as the lack of punctuality for dinner; ‘Order of Time’ (1969); notice for all visitors; appointment of House Consultors (26 August 1969); how to facilitate the smooth operation of accounts (16 April 1970), domestic arrangements for community and visitors (November 1971); record of Christmas gifts and cards received by the community, church services over Christmas and Christmas Day menu (1968-1971).

File of documents related to Fr Andrew O'Farrell SJ sermons in Irish and English, translation of Gilbert Keith Chesterton ‘Don Juan of Austria’, and newspaper report on the annual mass at Galway University College.

A file concerning doubts over the suitability of Mr Lambert McKenna SJ and Mr John Casey SJ for ordination. The letters express doubts over the health of both priests and their ability to say the office each day and mass.

Material on Frederick Johnston who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 7 August 1909
Entered: 1 September 1928
Left: 7 August 1931

Material on Criodán O'Higgins, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.

Born: 5 September 1917
Entered: 14 September 1936
Left Society of Jesus: 19 March 1950

Parties:
Rev. Eugene Browne SJ, Milltown Park, Rev. John Hughes SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway.

Property:
Land between the Sea Road and Shell Lane in Galway adjacent to Ely Place.

Terms & Conditions:
Browne assigns unto John Hughes et al ground containing 11 perches being a portion of the premises comprised in and demised by a lease of 10 October 1845 to hold for the residue of the unexpired term of 99 years. Assigns two plots of land at the premises demised by a lease of 29 April 1853 to hold for the unexpired residue of 99 years. Assigns a plot of land demised by the lease of 20 May 1853 for the residue of the unexpired term.

Other:
Signed and witnessed.

File of letters and copy of letters related to the postponement of the Penny Dinners in Galway at Columban Hall and its eventual re-establishment. Correspondence between Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kiernan SJ, Fr John MacSheahan SJ, Rector, St Ignatius Church, Galway and Thomas O'Doherty, Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora, relating to Bishop O'Doherty’s pastoral letter in which he indirectly refers to the Penny Dinners and the Jesuits, when he condemns dances organised in aid of Penny Dinners by non – Jesuits, ‘I have the strongest possible objection to the means of raising money employed last January…who can control the evils perpetuated in motor cars' (6 April 1926). Includes correspondence between Fr John MacSheahan SJ, Rector, St Ignatius Church, Galway and M. O. Lainn, Clerk, Galway Urban District Council, relating to the re-establishment of Penny Dinners.

Minutes of council meetings of the Men's Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St Ignatius, Galway. Refers to retreats and retreat directions, details members present and those proposed for membership.

28 September 1890-1 December 1912;
13 December 1912 - September 1937;
April 1946 - November 1951;
14 May 1961-14 January 1974;

Details the history and rules of the club and has photograph of clubhouse on the front and back covers. St Ignatius Rowing Club was located to the right of the Corrib Rowing and Yachting Club and they used to borrow boats in the past.

Correspondence concerning Fr Francis McSwiggan SJ, including catalogue entries.

A file of correspondence between William S. Fitzgerald, Secretary, Galway Chamber of Commerce and Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning the closure of St Ignatius College, Galway.

A file of correspondence between the Bishop of Galway, Michael Browne, D.D., Mount St Mary's, Galway and Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning the attendance of Jesuit Scholastics at University College, Galway. Includes a letter from the Bishop insisting that his permission is sought and remarking that the Jesuit Order is not exempt.

A file of correspondence between T. N. Redington, Galway Urban District Council and Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning the closure of St Ignatius College, Galway.

Parties:
Martin Hernon, William Street, West Galway, farmer and Frs John Hughes, James Forristal and Dominick Kelly all of St Ignatius College, Galway.

Property:
Plot of ground marked number nineteen on the map or plans of Sherwood Fields, in the parish of Rahoon and West Liberties, in the town of Galway containing one rood and twenty-two perches Irish Plantation measure.

Terms & Conditions:
999 years from 29 September 1894 at a yearly rent of £5.10.0.

Copy of estimate for proposed changes to Galway Presbytery and Church prepared by Michael Tighe.

Copy of a letter from Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr John MacSheahan SJ (Superior) concerning a proposal for the Jesuits in Galway to take over the running of a hostel and the possibility of opening a preparatory school.

Memorandum to the Consultors on building changes at Coláiste Iognáid, Galway. Includes sketch of existing building and key to memorandum.

Consultor's letters from Fr William F. Byrne SJ, St Ignatius College to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the community and college.

Consultor's letters from Fr Richaed W Gallagher SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the community and church.

Consultor's letters from Fr Henry Potter SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the closure of the college. Recommends that it should be re-opened. Remarks 'The school brought us into close contact with the people and was a very big factor in establishing our influence. It gave us too a different and more important footing than the other religious orders.

A file of Consultor's letters from Fr Edward Masterson SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning community matters.

A file of consultor's letters from Fr Andrew J O'Reilly SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning Religious Knowledge examinations in the College, the church, a meeting with the Bishop and the community.

Consultor's letter from Patrick Nolan SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial. Remarks that he has nothing to report.

Consultor's letter from Fr John Egan SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the community and college.

Consultor's letter from Fr John Casey SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the community and the college.

Consultor's letter from Fr Bartholomew Coghlan SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning financial matters, the re-opening of the school and the church.

Consultor's letter from Fr William T Stephenson SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the community, church and the re-opening of the school. Remarks that he would be in favour of re-opening the school.

Constitution of past pupils of Coláiste Iognáid , lists of officers of the Cumann, of life and annual members, post of Honorary Secretary and statement of accounts.

Register for the Confraternity of the Bona Mors at St Ignatius Church, Galway giving names, address and date.

Handwritten financial booklet which contains the names and address of individuals whom sent money in response to collecting cards for a Marble Altar, St Ignatius Church, Galway. Includes the date the circular was sent and the amount received.

Coláiste Iognáid, Galway class group, which includes three girls. Front row, l-r: Liam Greene SJ, Thomas MacMahon SJ, Mr Aidan Ryder, Patrick Tyrrell SJ (Headmaster), Mr Alexander [Eatern] (Deputy Head), Edward Diffely SJ, Padraig Folen and Kevin O'Rourke SJ.

The papers of Coláiste Iognáid (St Ignatius’ College) and the Jesuit community offer an insight into the social, cultural and religious life of Galway. There are documents on the history of the Jesuits in Galway, property details such as deeds, leases and plans of property at Sea Road, Renmore, Sherwood Fields and Nuttall’s Garden, and correspondence with various Bishops of Galway and Jesuit Provincials. These documents illustrate major events in Jesuit community life: the return of the Jesuits and the establishment of a residence and school; building developments, ‘Attacked by Beetle: work to save church roof’ (1939); 1963 centenary celebrations and the erection of St Ignatius as a parish (1971). House histories, minister’s journals, visitations, and consults illuminate the ordinary life of members of the Jesuit community in Galway, ‘we have been hit hard again by the “Flu” (25 February 1919).

Roll books, school diaries, college calendars and school publications, such as ‘Turas na Sóisear’, which detail bicycle outings in the Galway area, with hand-drawn maps and route schedule (1940-1947). The arts and sports at Coláiste Iognáid are documented through photographs, scrapbooks and programmes of plays (The Rising of the Moon by Lady Gregory, 1941, for example), debates, theatre and musicals performances, rowing, rugby and GAA. The administration of the Jesuit school, community and Jesuit-run church provides information on: the role of Irish in the school; staffing; past pupils; Penny Dinners; sodalities; altar notices and masses. Financial papers, which consist of church and college accounts, bequests and intentions, also exemplify church activity and functions.

Copies of Coláiste Iognáid SJ Gallimh An Rolla - roll of students at Coláiste Iognáid SJ (St Ignatius’ College) for the years 1880-1883, 1888-1926, 1929-1963, compiled by Adrian Ryder.

Group photograph of students of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway, on stage during a play. Students are dressed as woman, a gardai, a prisoner and an archbishop - ‘This troupe, having won the Schools Competition in Connaught, went on to win the National Competition in Dublin’. Names are printed on mounted photograph. Includes Peader Feeney, later to become a Jesuit. Taken by photographer, Dowler, Presentation Road, Galway.

Leaflet outlining the history and developments of the Jesuits in Galway and of Coláiste Iognáid, with a request and information for parental funding in the form of a direct cash gift or deed of covenant. Includes details of covenant benefits, sketch map of school are and proposed development programme.

Banner with the headline ‘Moladh Le Dia 1863 - 1963’, with a yellow circle with the inscription IHS, in the centre.

Claims for arrears of Old Age pension for Br Michael Crowe SJ, but unpaid at a Pensioner' Death.

'Church History for Schools' by 'Fr Jerome Mahony SJ.

Handwritten account of Church devotions at St Ignatius, Galway, which details masses, sermons and feasts.

Memoranda, notes and letters to the Irish Fr Provincial describing the types of charitable work performed by various sections of the Irish Jesuit community, in response to letters regarding the organisation of an exhibition associated with the 34th International Eucharistic Congress. Includes reports from St Francis Xavier’s, Upper Gardiner Street; Milltown Park; Rathfarnham Castle; Belvedere College (includes information on the Belvedere Newsboys’ Club); Clongowes Wood College; St Ignatius’ College, Galway; the St Vincent de Paul Night Shelter in Back Lane and pastoral work of Jesuits at the Royal Hospital for Incurables, Donnybrook, Dublin. Includes Irish Fr Provincial’s copy covering letter and report on ‘the charitable works for the poor and distressed undertaken by the Fathers of the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus, for…(the)…International Exhibition of Charity.’

Characters scripts from the play ‘Crossroads’ performed at St Ignatius College, Galway. Includes characters ‘Marnell’, ‘Carragher’, ‘Duggan’, ‘O’ Cuiv’, ‘Jennings’, ‘McGrath’,‘Whelan’, ‘Flanagan’, ‘MacDonagh’ and ‘Captain Lockard’. Note on front cover, 'Is it by T Sheridan SJ?'.

Documents relating to events organised in 1963 to celebrate the centenary of the St Ignatius Church and College in Galway. Includes programme of events; ‘the Men’s Sodality of Our Lady and The Jesuits in Galway’; menus; concert programmes, messages from Dr Michael Browne, Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora and Father General John Janssens SJ; letter from Fr Francis Finegan SJ to Rector, Fr Pearse O'Higgins SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway on a centenary brochure (2 November 1963); list of principal events of contrary celebrations (1963); rough plan of church placings; ‘Ceiliuradh Cead - Bliana Cholaside Iognáid. Deire Fomhir 1963’; ‘Cuirm Ceoil St Ignatius Centenary Celebrations 1863 - 1963 Concert’ and notes.

Catalogus for St Ignatius Galway.

Cards for Mass calendars, Ladies Retreat and Retreat for Gentleman at the Church of St Ignatius, Sea Road, Galway.

Blank card with the inscription ‘Hodie Christus Natus Est’, a cross and a crest of St Ignatius College, Galway on the front cover.

Card advertising a debate between the Cumann na Gaelige, Coláiste Mungairit and Cumann Gaelach Coláiste Iognáid, Gallimh, entitled ‘Gur tabhachtai d’ eirinn an talmhaiocht na aon tionscal eile’.

Volume of candidates (male) proposed and received into the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary and various guilds. Handwritten entries divided by name, occupation, date when admitted, residence, guild and remarks.

‘Féilire 1956 – 57’; ‘Féilire 1958 - 59’; Coláiste Iognáid, S.J., Gallimh’. Calendar for Coláiste Iognáid which details the forthcoming events during the year (In Irish).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

A file relating to the Association of Secondary Schools in Ireland (ASTI) and correspondence with the Society of Jesus in relation to the secondary schools under their direction. Includes letters relating to the dismissal of lay teachers, the employment of lay teachers in Jesuit schools and the salaries of lay teachers, list of lay teachers at Clongowes Wood College SJ and salary (1941)

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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'.