A Short Title Calendar of the Papers of Archbishop Michael Slattery in Archbishop's House, Thurles:...

A Short Title Calendar of the Papers of Archbishop Michael Slattery in Archbishop's House,Thurles: Part 6, 1849-1852Author(s): Mark TierneySource: Collectanea Hibernica, No. 44/45 (2002/2003), pp. 214-245Published by: Franciscan Province of IrelandStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/30004715 .

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A short title Calendar of the papers of Archbishop Michael Slattery

in Archbishop's House, Thurles: Part 6, 1849-1852

Mark Tierney, O.S.B. Introductory note

Part 1 of this calendar was published in Collect. Hib. xxx (1988), 120-34, Part 2 in Collect. Hib. xxxi and xxxii (1989-90), 200-19, Part 3 in Collect Hib. xxxiii (1991), 209-19, Part 4, in Collect Hib. xxxiv and xxxv (1992-3), 143-59, Part 5 in Collect. Hib. xxxvi and xxx vii (1994-5), 243-70. The Michael Slattery papers are available on microfilm, in the National Library of Ireland, Kildare St., Dublin 2 (negative 5701, positive 6001-2)

CALENDAR

1849

1. Paul Cullen1 to Michael Slattery, Rome, 13 Jan. 1849: acknowledges receipt of Slattery's two letters, one for himself and the other for Cardinal Fransoni; the latter is now at Naples; the condemnation of the Queen's Colleges stands; Slattery and the Munster bishops should hold a synod to make known their agreement with Rome's decision; the Pope is at Gaeta and there will be some delay in the transaction of ordinary business for some time; gives news of the provisional government in Rome; Cullen offers his opinion on the case of an unnamed PP.2 who is to receive a pension. (3 pp.)

2. Peter Cooper3 to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 21 Jan. 1849: the deaths of Dr Maginn, The Fenelon of the North'4 and Dr D.

1 Paul Cullen, rector of the Insh College, Rome. : Probably Rev. Patrick Heney, P.P., Emly, 1828-49. 3 Peter Cooper, D.D, (1800-52), C.C. Pro-cathedral, Dublin. 4 Edward Maginn, coadjutor bp of Derry, died of fever, 17 Jan. 1849.

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Walsh5 are great loses to everyone; a National Synod would hardly be feasible just now, especially as Dr MacHale6 has just announced another 'sad defection' on the other side of the Shannon; a sermon, criticising O'Connell, has been preached in Dean Meyler's church,7 and has caused some alarm. (9 pp.)

3. Same to same, Dublin, 22 Jan. 1849; at the Dublin Conference, Dr Yore8 , who was in the chair, was reluctant to have the matter discussed which Slattery raised in his last letter, i.e. a reso- lution to be passed about Catholics not accepting a post in the Queen's Colleges; Dr MacHale is to hold a provincial synod, opening tomorrow; the only satisfactory solution to the Irish Educational problem is to erect a Catholic University. (8 pp.)

4. Paul Cullen to Michael Slattery, Rome, 24 Jan. 1849; Rome's condemnation of the Colleges is reasonable, as they constitute a danger to Irish Catholics; not only the bishops, but priests and laity are likewise forbidden to have anything to do with them; such is the opinion of Mgr. Barnabo,9 who drew up the original rescript; Barnabo would like Slattery to write to say he had received the Rescript and that he approved of its contents. (2 PP)

5. Edward Walsh10 to Michael Slattery, Kilkenny, 25 Jan. 1849; Slattery's position is a difficult one, seeing that so many Irish Catholic laymen are looking for jobs in the Queen's Colleges as a means of obtaining honest employment; suggests that no censure be passed on any Catholic parent who sends his child to the Colleges; Catholic laymen should be allowed to take jobs there; Catholics should be simply warned by a word of caution. (3 pp.)

6. Alessandro Barnabo to Michael Slattery, Rome, 26 Jan. 1849; acknowledges receipt of Slattery's letter of 26 Dec. 1848, and reiterates his own opinion that the condemnation of the Queen's Colleges by Rome is categorical and must be obeyed by all. (Attached is a two-paged copy of Slattery's original letter to Barnabo of 26 Dec. Both letters in Latin.) (3 pp.)

7. Philip Dowley" to Michael Slattery, St. Vincent's, 30 Jan. 1849; the provincial of the Vincentians gives his opinion re. the problem of obeying the Pope's Rescript on the godless Colleges; some of the clergy and laity will never be forced to

5 David Walsh, bp of Cloyne and Ross, died on 19 Jan. 1849. 6 John MacHale, abp of Tuam, 1834-81. 7 Westland Row, Dublin. 8 William Yore, P.P., St Paul's, Arran Quay, Dublin. 9 Alessandro Barnabo, Secretary of Propaganda Fide, 1848-56. 10 Edward Walsh, bp of Ossory, 1846-72. 11 Rev. Philip Dowley, CM. (1790-1864), founder of the Vincentians in Ireland.



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obey; the recent Westland Row 'explosion'^ is indicative of what they can expect from one section of the catholic commu- nity; congratulates Slattery on the stand he has taken, and gives his full support to his ideas. (8 pp.)

8. Daniel Corcoran13 to Michael Slattery, Mullinahone, 30 Jan. 1849; offers some suggestions about the proposed boundary changes between the parishes of Ballingarry and Mullinahone, naming the townlands involved and giving rough map. (2 pp.)

9. John Derry'4 to Michael Slattery, Castleblakenay, 30 Jan. 1849; sends Slattery a document, drawn up by the bishops of the Tuam province, re. the establishment of a Catholic University in Ireland; asks for his comments (The document, in Derry's hand-writing, is enclosed) (3 pp.)

10. Peter Cooper to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 30 Jan. 1849; offers comments arising from John Derry's document on the Catholic University,15 the main problem will be getting unanimity among the Irish bishops; the circular should have been bolder; Cooper is expressing the opinion of John Miley,16 who has consulted him. (10 pp.)

11. Pius IX to Michael Slattery, Gaeta,17 2 Feb. 1849; a printed encyclical letter, proposing the proclamation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception; Slattery gives a one-paged summary of the Pope's letter and a four-paged copy of his own reply. (In Latin) (6 pp.)

12. Paul Cullen to Michael Slattery, Rome, 3 Feb. 1849; owing to the Pope's absence from Rome, it is impossible to get any definitive reply to Slattery's query about the Queen's Colleges; it is up to the Irish bishops to apply Rome's directives; there is the danger of Jansenism entering Ireland at present; Francis Nicholson18 and John Ennis19 have expressed opinion of which Cullen disapproves, in connection with the Queen's Colleges; the political situation in Rome is tense, owing to the laicisation of the state; the Pope is in need of financial help; several Irish dioceses have already donated sums of money. (3 pp.)

13. Dublin, 12 Feb. 1849; a printed pamphlet entitled 'General order of the Commissioners for administering the laws of

12 See Letter no. 2 above. 13 Rev. Daniel Corcoran, P.P. Mullinahone, 1846-62. ]4 John Derry, bp of Clonfert, 1847-70. 15 See Letter 9 above. ,ft Rev. John Miley, D.D. (1805-61), a priest of the Dublin diocese, attached to St

Mary's parish. 1 Gaeta, where the Pope was staying after his flight from Rome. IK Francis Anthony Nicholson, 1803-55, coadjutor bp of Corfu, an Irish Discalced

Carmelite. 19 Dr John Ennis, 1792-1862, P.P., Booterstown, Co. Dublin.




Relief of the Poor in Ireland, for regulating the management of Workhouses and the duties of Workhouse Officers'; on p. 31, the 'Duties of Chaplains' are outlined. (36 pp.)

14. Peter Cooper to Michael Slattery, 16 Feb. 1849; comments on Slattery's poor health; a collection for the Pope is to be held in Dublin on the third Sunday of Lent; John Miley20 has had a letter from Paul Cullen, giving details of the anti-religious move- ment in Rome; the Charitable Bequest Board is in difficulties owing to the embezzlement of its funds by the secretary and his son; Lord Russell21 has sent a letter to Daniel Murray22 and William Crolly23 offering to make some changes in the Statutes of the Queen's Colleges. (8 pp.)

15. John MacHale to Michael Slattery, 16 Feb. 1849; he has personal reasons for regretting the deaths of David Walsh24 and Edward Maginn;25 Slattery should not hold a Provincial Synod at the moment, but wait until he is assured of more support among his suffrangans; MacHale was fortunate is getting almost complete uniformity from among his suffragans; the Irish bishops must support the Pope in his present precarious position. (4 pp.)

16. Peter Cooper to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 22 Feb. 1849; Paul Cullen writes to say that several letters sent to him in Rome never reached him; it might be better to write to Gaeta, where Card. Fransoni26 has probably gone; letters could also be directed to c/o the Duchess of Corchiano,27 who lives in the Appennines; the Duchess was formerly Miss Scully, of Dublin and Kilfeacle. (4 pp.)

17. Thomas O Mahony28 to Michael Slattery, Pallasgreen, 24 Feb. 1849; reports on the situation in the parish of Emly, where an administrator has been appointed; there are several debts to be collected; proposes that Paul Heney29 be appointed to succeed his brother, Patrick Heney,30 as PP., Emly; it would be better not to appoint a curate until the debts are paid off. (3 pp.)

20 Dr John Miley, 1805-1861, rector of the Irish College, Paris. 21 John Russell, 1792-1878, 1st Earl Russell, prime minister of England. 22 Daniel Murray, abp of Dublin, 1823-52. 23 William Crolly, abp of Armagh, 1835-49. 24 David Walsh, bp of Cloyne and Ross, 1847-49. 25 Edward Maginn, 1802-49, coadjutor bp of Derry. 26 Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, prefect of Propaganda Fide, 1834-56. 27 Katherine Julia Scully, daughter of Denys Scully, of Kilfeacle, who married the

Duke of Corciano y Santo Gemine, a Spanish Grandee, who lived in Italy. 28 Thomas O'Mahony, P.P., Pallasgreen, 1812-49. 29 Paul Heney, administrator in Emly 1846-49, and P.P., Emly 1849-62; a brother of

Patrick Heney. 30 Patrick Heney, P.P. of Emly, 1828-49, who died 17 Feb. 1849.




18. Michael Slattery to Card. Fransoni, Thurles, 4 Mar. 1849; a copy of a letter, from Slattery and the Munster bishops, proposing three names for the vacant see of Cloyne and Ross: T. Murphy,31 M.O'Brien and W. Keane.32 (3 pp.)

19. Thomas O'Mahony to Michael Slattery, Pallasgrean, 7 Mar. 1849; the chief problem in the parish of Emly is that of the priest's residence; Heffernan Considine, who owns the house, is demanding immediate action by Rev. Paul Heney, the brother of the late PP. (2 pp.)

20. Peter Cooper to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 12 March 1849; part of an unsigned letter, in the handwriting of Cooper, in which the latter thanks Slattery for sending a communication to be printed in the Evening Freeman. (2 pp.)

21. John Cantwell33 to Michael Slattery, Mullingar, 12 Mar. 11849; comments on the names proposed for the vacancy in Cloyne; in the Derry vacancy, Francis Kelly34 has received the majority of votes from the bishops and priests; Paul Cullen has written to him (Cantwell); owing to the poverty and famine, the situation in his diocese is grim, but he hopes to send his subscription to the Pope this week. (4 pp.)

22. Thomas O'Mahony to Michael Slattery, Pallasgreen, 12 March 1849; the situation in the parish of Emly has improved, as Heffernan Considine has not pressed Fr Heney to take possession of the house until 19 March; advises that Fr Paul Heney be appointed RP. at once. (2 pp.)

23. William Yore35 to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 17 March 1849: offers some comments on a series of newspaper articles, which have appeared on the subject of the Queen's Colleges; Daniel Murray is ill and has had to postpone his Confirmations. (3 pp.)

24. Peter Cooper to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 14 April 1849; discusses the setting up of their Committee for the Catholic University; gives Paul Cullen's reactions to the document drawn up by the Tuam prelates concerning the Catholic University; a meeting will be held in Dublin to discuss the whole question; Daniel Murray has had a letter from Propaganda about the Westland Row sermon;36 the amount of money involved in the Charitable Bequest embezzlement is about fl,000. (13 pp.)

31 Timothy Murphy was provided to Cloyne and Ross on 19 April 1849. 32 William Keane was provided to Ross on 24 Nov. 1850, following the separation

of Ross from Cloyne, as recommended by the Synod of Thurles in 1850. 33 John Cantwell, bp of Meath, 1830-66 34 Francis Kelly, provided coadjutor bp of Derry, 19 April, 1849. " William Yore, P.P. St Paul' s, Arran Quay, Dublin. 36 See Letter from Cooper to Slattery, 21 Jan. 1849.




25. Same to same, Dublin, 21 April 1849; Slattery s article has appeared in this morning's Freeman's Journal, thanks to the editor, Michael Errington37 a friend of Peter Cooper; John Miley and Patrick Leahy38 are both concerned about the forth- coming meeting on the Catholic University; a series of articles, in the form of letters, will appear in the newspapers, written by himself, Peter Cooper. (4 pp.)

26. Same to same, Dublin, 23 April 1849; advises Slattery on how he should send money to the Pope; William Delaney39 has just received f400 from Propaganda for distress in his diocese; there is also distress in Mayo. (6 pp.)

27. John Cantwell to Michael Slattery, Mullingar, 9 May 1849; comments on the poverty and distress among the country people all over Ireland; the world should be made to appreciate this; the vacancy in Armagh40 is causing some of the Castle party in Maynooth to put forward their own candidate, Edmund O'Reilly,4' which would be calamitous. (2 pp.)

28. Peter Cooper to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 10 May 1849; refers to some domestic calamity which has struck Slattery, as outlined in the latter's letter, just received; John Derry has written about distress in the West; the bishops should draw up an Address to the Queen and have it published, thus showing the world the true misery of the Irish people; the professors for the new Queen's Colleges have not yet been appointed; James O'Farrell42 has been appointed Commissioner of Education. (5 pp.)

29. William Delaney to Michael Slattery, Cork, 10 May 1849; sym- pathises with Slattery over his domestic affliction; there has been some opposition, especially from the Southern Reporter, to the tribute made by the Munster bishops to the Pope; this newspaper is imbued with Young Ireland principles; the Cork diocese has collected f 300 for the Pope; encloses his instruc- tion (printed) to the clergy of Cork on the subject of subscrib- ing towards the relief of Pius IX; asks Slattery to transmit the Cork contribution to the Pope; his (Delaney's) priests are very poor, with only E70 a year income. (3 pp. of letter) (Printed document enclosed).

37 Michael Errington (1810-74), a Yorkshire man, who settled in Dublin and married a sister of Richard More O'Farrell.

38 Patrick Leahy, 1807-75, President of St Patrick's College, Thurles, later abp of Cashel, 1857-75.

39 William Delaney, bp of Cork, 1847-86. 40 Caused by the death of William Crolly on 6 April 1849; in fact, Paul Cullen was

provided to Armagh on 19 Dec. 1849. 41 Edmund O'Reilly (1811-78), professor of theology in Maynooth, who later

became a Jesuit. 42 James More O'Farrell, member of the Catholic University Committee.



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30. Peter Cooper to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 14 May 1849; owing to other pressing duties, he finds it impossible to comply with Slattery's request for help with the proposed document on Irish Education; the news from Rome is distressing; Frederick Lucas43 has written to say that Irish affairs are becoming dis- tasteful to English readers and that The Tablet will have to become either English or Irish. (5 pp.)

31. James Keating44 to Michael Slattery, Enniscorthy, 22 May 1849; remarks on the extreme poverty and misery of the country; Slattery's proposed Address to the Queen is a good idea; gives him permission to attach his name to the Address. (1 p.)

32. Peter Cooper to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 24 May 1849; gives details of the scrutiny in the Armagh election; Joseph Dixon45 and John O'Hanlon46 are candidates; cholera is raging in Dublin and the priests are overworked, though the situation is getting better. (4 pp.)

33. Edward Walsh to Michael Slattery, Kilkenny, 24 May 1849; opposes the suggestion that an Address be sent to the Queen, as it would be taken to represent a political move; in any case, very few of the Irish bishops would sign it, and thus the divi- sion in the hierarchy would be made public. (1 p.)

34. Francis Haly47 to Michael Slattery, Carlow, 25 May 1849; agrees with the usefulness of sending an Address to the Queen, but it will be difficult to frame it so that all the subscribers will agree fully with it; the Address should stress the famine, wide- spread emigration and deaths, as well as the need for employment and relief; no mention or blame of English officials should be made. (4 pp.)

35. Munster bishops to Pius IX, Thurles, 29 May 1849; copy of the letter, written by Patrick Leahy, sent to Rome along with the money (f 1,456 17s.7d.) contributed by the various Munster dioceses for the relief of the Pope; details of money given by each diocese. (4 pp.)

36. John Cantwell to Michael Slattery, Mullingar, 31 May 1849; offers details of the Armagh election; Michael Kieran48 has the support of the government and Catholic aristocratic groups; John O'Hanlon is being opposed by the episcopal minority and

43 Frederick Lucas (1812-55), editor of The Tablet. 44 James Keating, bp of Ferns, 1819-49. 45 Joseph Dixon (1806-66), not elected to Armagh at this moment, but succeeded

Paul Cullen as abp Armagh in 1852. 46 John O'Hanlon, prefect of the Dunboyne establishment in Maynooth. 47 Francis Haly, bp of Kildare and Leighlin, 1838-55. 4X Michael Kieran, P.P., Dundalk.




it may be necessary for Slattery to give him his support. (A document which was enclosed with this letter is not now attached) (2 pp.)

37. Edmund O'Reilly to Michael Slattery, Maynooth, 3 June 1849; comments on the candidature of John O'Hanlon for the see of Armagh and regrets that extra-provincial influence is being used to support him; O'Reilly spent nine years with O'Hanlon in Maynooth and now gives several reasons why he should not be considered a suitable candidate for Armagh; offers some reasons why Joseph Dixon should be chosen instead. (5 pp.)

38. John MacHale to Michael Slattery, Tuam, 4 June 1849; comments on the divisions among the bishops over the Armagh appointment; the difficulties of the Roman authorities are thus increased; recommends that he (MacHale) and Slattery should act in unison; Slattery should write to Paul Cullen on this matter. (4 pp.)

39. Thomas O'Mahony to Michael Slattery, Pallasgreen, 5 June 1849; some difficulties have arisen regarding the priest's house in Ulla;49 the land is owned by Lord Stanley;50 his agent, Mr Bolton, has written to Thomas Hewitt,51 offering to let Thomas O'Mahony have the house and land on the same terms as Thomas Hewitt held them; asks Slattery's advice about Hewitt building a house for himself and leaving this one to this curate, (attached is a copy of Mr. Bolton's letter) (3 pp.)

40. Same to same, Pallasgrean, 9 June 1849; John Ryan52 has visited him with the request that he be translated to the vacant parish of Golden; his reasons are that his house in Cappamore is unsuitable and he does not see how he can build another one.53 (2 pp.).

41. Giacomo Antonelli54 to Michael Slattery, Gaeta, 14 June 1849; an official acknowledgement of the money sent by the Munster bishops to Pius IX. (In Latin) (1 p.)

42. Peter Cooper to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 19 June 1849; gives his opinion on the law which prohibits the employment of pau- pers within and without Workhouses on Church holydays; John Ennis and William Meyler55 have, it appears, set out for Gaeta on some secret mission, probably to do with the Armagh

49 recte Oola; Cola was part of the parish of Solohead. 50 Edward Geoffrey Stanley. 51 Thomas Hewitt, P.P., Oola and Solohead, 1817-66. 52 John Ryan, P.P., Cappamore, 1833-49; P.P., Golden, 1849-75. 53 His real reason was that his life was threatened, because he had urged accom-

plices in a series of murders to inform the police. 54 Giacomo Cardinal Antonelli, (1806-76), Sec. of State to Pius IX, 1848-76. 55 William Meyler (1784-1864), P.P., Westland Row, Dublin.




election; a certain Hunter Gordon, a Scot, has written a pamphlet on the Queen's Colleges and has been in touch with John Ennis; Patrick McSweeny,56 President of the Irish College, Paris, is in Dublin; John Hamilton57 has designs on the presi- dency of Maynooth. (7 pp.)

43. Pius IX to Michael Slattery, Gaeta, 20 June 1849; a signed letter from the Pope, acknowledging receipt of the gift of money, and the letter of sympathy, from the Munster bishops. (3 pp.)

44. John MacHale to Michael Slattery, Tuam, 7 July 1849; acknowledges Slattery's letter and the Maynooth document; the Queen is thinking of coming to Dublin; asks if it would be proper for the Irish bishops to be there to greet her; comments on those who refuse to accept Rome's ruling on the Queen's Colleges; he fears that these latter may well present an Address to the Queen thanking her for erecting the Colleges; he (MacHale), along with John Cantwell and Charles MacNally58 have drawn up an Address, which he thinks fits the opinions of the majority of the Irish bishops. (5 pp.)

45. July 1849; an Address to Queen Victoria on the occasion of her visit to Ireland; the present moment is a sad and bleak period of Irish history; the famine has lasted four years and is still wide- spread; some recent enactments of the English government have offended Irish Catholics, especially the Marriage Bill. (3 pp.)

46. Daniel Murray to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 19 July 1849; is in favour of the Irish prelates kissing the Queen's hand when she comes to Dublin; asks Slattery to accompany him (Murray) to the first Levee. (2 pp.)

47. Thomas O'Mahony to Michael Slattery, Monard, 20 July 1849; sends Slattery a copy of a document he has received from the Poor Law Commissioners concerning the Workhouse at Castle Lloyd; asks permission to accept the chaplaincy and to say Mass for the inmates; he has been offered JB30 a year. (Attached is the letter from the Commissioners, and O'Mahony's reply, which was suggested to him by Slattery, as the copy is in Slattery's handwriting.) (4 pp.)

48. Thomas Mullally59 to Michael Slattery, Callan, 20 July 1849; seeks an 'exeat' from Cashel diocese, having received a chaplaincy in Clogher diocese. (3 pp.)

56 Patrick McSweeny, President of the Irish College, Paris; very unpopular owing to his despotic rule and involvement in French political events, 1848-49; resigned in January 1850, and was succeeded by John Miley. 57 John Hamilton, D.D., archdeacon of the diocese of Dublin.

3* Charles MacNally, bp of Clogher, 1844-64. 59 Thomas Mullally, a native of Jamestown, Mullinahone, ordained in 1849 for

Cashel diocese, but never returned from Clogher.




49. Daniel Murray to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 21 July 1849; agrees that an Address should be presented to the Queen, but it should be a warm Address, appealing to her womanly heart, and should express the loyalty of the Irish bishops. (3 pp.)

50. Thomas O'Mahony to Michael Slattery, Monard, 24 July 1849; has sent a copy of Slattery's instmction regarding the Castle Lloyd Workhouse to the Poor Law Commissioners, informing them of the canonical situation. (2 pp.)

51. Daniel Murray to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 25 July 1849; sends a copy of his proposed Address to the Queen and asks Slattery to fix his signature to it; the document is most complimentary to the Queen and makes no reference to Irish problems, either religious, political or educational. (Attached to this letter is a rough draft of Slattery's proposed Address to the Queen, which mentions the famine and other Irish ills.) (4 pp.)

52. Same to same, Dublin, 27 July 1849; regrets that Slattery will not sign the Address which he had sent him; he still thinks that a merely complimentary Address is the best thing to offer, rather than Slattery's bolder one. On the back page of this letter, Slattery writes his reply to Murray, in which he says that silence on the part of the bishops would better express the real feelings of the Irish people in the present crisis; the people might be surprised at the bishops' loyalty and happiness, which they do not share. (4 pp.)

53. Giacomo Fransoni to Michael Slattery, Naples, 30 July 1849; the Pope is unable at present to make any appointment to Armagh, owing to the many conflicting opinions of the Irish bishops; asks if there is not some other more suitable person than the three originally suggested: Joseph Dixon, Michael Kieran and John O'Hanlon. (Attached to this letter is Slattery's reply to Card. Fransoni, in which he gives his personal opinion on the three candidates in question; finally, he proposes that Paul Cullen, of the Irish College, Rome, be appointed to Armagh. (Both letters in Latin) (4 pp.)

54. Daniel Murray to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 1 Aug. 1849; he did not wish to insinuate that Slattery opted for a merely political Address to the Queen; on second thoughts he has decided to add a word about the Irish poor, which will force the Queen to take notice of this factor in Irish life; all the Munster prelates, except William Delaney of Cork, who will present an Address of his own, are willing to sign Murray's document; also enclosed is an Address to Prince Albert. (5 pp.)

55. Thomas O'Mahony to Michael Slattery, Pallasgreen, 5 Aug. 1849; he has visited the Castle Lloyd Workhouse and found it




very satisfactory as regards saying Mass, etc.; he thinks that a suitable salary for Fr Hewitt's curate60 would be f 20, although the Workhouse salary is f 30. (3 pp.)

56. Same to same, Pallasgreen, 14 Aug. 1849; regarding the curates of Solohead and Oola, his nephew (Thomas O'Mahony) gets f 20, whereas the other curate, Thomas Gilooly61 gets only f 15; this is not right, although Gilooly has some of the Corpse Masses, which is a help financially; he leaves the decision of the Workhouse salary, and how it is to be disposed of, to Slattery. (2 pp.)

57. William Shee62 to Michael Slattery, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, 19 Sept. 1849; it is proposed to bring a Petition to Parliament on the present unsatisfactory state of the Established Church of Ireland; he wishes to have as many sig- natures as possible and asks permission to approach the Catholics of Cashel diocese; encloses a detailed report of the present situation regarding number of churches and Protestants in Cashel and Emly. (Slattery attaches a copy of his reply to Shee; he cannot support such a Petition, but has no objection to others doing so. (21 pp.)

58. Michael Slattery to James Maher,63 Thurles, 27 Sept. 1849; a copy of Slattery's collation of Maher to the parishes of Drombane and Upperchurch, with Maher's acceptance attached; the latter has to pay a pension to his predecessor, Denis Meagher.64 (1 p.)

59. Irish College, Paris, 28 Sept. 1849; printed copies, in Latin and French, of the Regulations of the Irish College, Paris. (26 pp.)

60. James McDonnell65 to Michael Slattery, Cashel, 23 Oct. 1849; outlines the requirement of the Castlelake Workhouse chapel, now that the Commissioners wish to have Mass celebrated there on Sundays and holydays; when everything has been pro- cured, he will apply to Slattery for permission to have a priest attend as chaplain; asks about chaplain's salary. (3 pp.)

61. Richard M. Lynch66 to James McDonnell, Limerick, 28 Oct. 1849; acknowledges receipt of McDonnell's letter; arrangements are being made for an altar, vestments, etc. to be provided for the Castlelake Workhouse. (2 pp.)

H] Another Thomas O'Mahony, C.C., Oola, 1841-66; a nephew of P.P. Pallasgreen. 61 Thomas Golooly, C.C., Oola, 1848-58. There were two curates in Oola and Solohead. 62 Sergeant William Shee, who lived at Thomastown, Kilkenny; M.R, Kilkenny, 1852-7; knighted in 1864. 63 James Maher, P.P., Drombane and Upperchurch, 1849-66. M Denis Meagher, P.P., Drombane and Upperchurch, 1822-49. M James McDonnell, P.P., Cashel, 1831-55. ^ Richard Lynch, a Workhouse Commissioner, with responsibility for the Limerick, Tipperary district.




62. James McDonnell to Richard Lynch, Cashel, 29 Oct. 1849; the chaplain to the Castlelake Workhouse will require a salary of fiSO, as his duties will cover not only the saying of Mass, but instmction of the Catholic children; as the Workhouse is two miles from Cashel, this means extra expense in travelling; the final arrangements, i.e. the appointing of a chaplain and the settling of the salary, are matters for the archbishop of Cashel. (3 pp.)

63. John Derry to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 6 Nov. 1849; the bishop of Clonfert refers to Slattery's illness, which has detained him from various duties, much to the loss of the party whom Slattery supports in the Educational question; the coming meeting of the Irish bishops will be a stormy one, especially as Daniel Murray will take the lead; other problems facing the bishops are: Mixed Marriages, Registration of Marriages, the Poor Law, and Workhouse chaplains; the Irish College, Paris, is in financial difficulty; John MacHale regrets Slattery's absence from the meeting. (12 pp.)

64. John Derry to Michael Slattery, Coffeys' Hotel, Dublin, 7 Nov. 1849; sends a copy of the Resolutions passed by the bishops; the papal Rescript on the Queen's Colleges was accepted fully; the Catholic University question was discussed; the bishop of Killaloe67 acted on Slattery's behalf and made a good impres- sion on everyone, except two. (Attached is a copy of the Resolutions) (6 pp.)

65. John Hayes68 to Michael Slattery, Hospital, 20 Nov. 1849; explains the situation in the parish of Hospital regarding the house and lands, owned by Mr Gallwey, and rented by him (Hayes) on the same terms as his predecessor; a document of agreement is to be drawn up, which he will send to Slattery. (4 PP)

66. James McDonnell to Michael Slattery, Cashel, 1 Dec. 1849; sends money received from Dispensations; also sends some letters received from Richard Lynch about the Castlelake Workhouse;69 it will be a long time before the Workhouse is fully equipped for divine service, as the chapel is only being constmcted; in the meantime, the poor children are not allowed to attend Mass; suggests that Mass be said in the open air. (4 PP-)

67. Michael Slattery to Denis Meagher; Thurles, 1 Dec. 1849; he (Slattery) is at a loss to know what to allow Meagher by way of

67 Patrick Kennedy, bp of Killaloe, 1836-50. 68 John Hayes, P.P., Hospital, 1849-51. 69 See letters nos. 61 and 62 above.




a pension, as he has not approved of his resignation in the first place; the parish70 cannot afford very much; as Meagher wishes to take the matter to a higher authority, Slattery now sends him Card. Fransoni's address, but warns him that he had better be exact in his statements to Rome. (3 pp.)

68. P. McGrath71 and J. O'Meara72 to Michael Slattery, Nenagh, 3 Dec. 1849; a request that Slattery intervene in the dispute between them and their newly appointed PP., Thomas Kenny;73 they object to his appointment and wish to have Nicholas Power74 instead; Slattery says he cannot interfere, as it is not his diocese. (Enclosed is a printed Circular entitled The Case of the Roman Catholics of Nenagh, fairly stated.) (3 pp.)

69. Daniel Murray, Dublin, 22 Dec. 1849; a pamphlet by Murray, outlining his views on the Queen's Colleges and the Irish Educational Question. (In Latin) (Attached is a summary and criticism of Murray's pamphlet by Slattery and also John MacHale's views on the Queen's Colleges. Both these are in English. (7 pp.)

70. Alessandro Bamabo to Michael Slattery, Rome, 31 Dec. 1849; official notice of the appointment of Paul Cullen to the See of Armagh. (In Latin) (1 p.)

71. A Statement, signed by Michael Slattery, concerning the annual salaries given to the Professors at St. Patrick's College, Thurles; a readjustment is necessary as the College finances are unequal to the burden of the present rate of salary (f50). (Attached is a printed statement of the 'Returns of the Last College Collects' which amounted to ̂ 731 14s. 6d) (2 pp.)

1850

1. Redmond Bourke75 to Michael Slattery, Newport, 24 Jan. 1850; consults Slattery about a will made by a Mrs O'Sullivan; the sole executor is a certain Mr Murphy; regrets that Slattery was unable to attend the wedding at Bloomfield, which brought him f20.(lp.)

^ Drombane and Upperchurch; it appears that Fr. M. became somewhat unbal- anced, and had resigned voluntarily for health reasons; he died on 30 June 1850.

71 P. McGrath, Chairman of the R.C. inhabitants of Nenagh. 72 J. O'Meara, Secretary of the R.C. inhabitants of Nenagh. 73 Thomas Kenny, P.P., Castleconnell, was transferred by Bishop Kennedy to Nenagh on 2 Oct. 1849.

74 Nicholas Power, acting P.P., Nenagh, 1837-49. For a full account of this Nenagh Parish dispute, see Ignatius Murphy, The diocese of Killaloe, 1800-1850, pp 260-70.

75 Redmond Bourke, P.P., Newport, 1848-75.




2. Same to same, Newport, 14 Feb. 1850; sends an extract of Mrs O'Sullivan's will, in which she leave sums of money to various convents, priests and charities in the Cashel diocese, details of which are given. (4 pp.)

3. Peter Cooper to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 7 March 1850; the Educational Board's publication 'Lessons on the Truth of Christianity' , written by Richard Whately,76 has been con- demned by Francis Haly77 as unsuitable for general use; Lord Clarendon78 is supporting Whately; James O'Farrell, the Catholic Secretary of the Educational Board is thinking of resigning; Rome should be informed of these proceedings; Daniel Murray's policy is proving difficult and will have to be abandoned; (4 pp.)

4. Same to same, Dublin, 8 March 1850; acknowledges receipt of letter from Slattery; is grateful for the way that Patrick Leahy managed to dissuade Charles Bianconi79 from taking action against The Tablet; the Educational Question is as grave as ever; Francis Haly's objection to the Whately publication has been overruled by Lord Clarendon; Daniel Murray thinks that Haly's complaints are exaggerated; Tobias Kirby80 writes from Rome, where Paul Cullen is being consecrated. (6 pp.)

5. Michael Laffan81 to Michael Slattery, Fethard, 24 March 1850; thanks Slattery for his kindness towards him and his interest in the parish of Fethard. (1 p.)

6. Giacomo Fransoni to Paul Cullen, Rome, 18 April 1850; a copy of a letter, making clear that the Roman authorities condemn priests who take part in the Queen's Colleges; the laity should likewise be discouraged from having anything to do with the Colleges. (3 pp.)

7. Paul Cullen to Michael Slattery, Drogheda, 19 May 1850; hopes that Slattery's health is better; the Pope has sent the Brief approving of the National Synod; hopes that the archbishops can soon decide on its venue; proposes Carlow on 15 August; Propaganda has sent a document forbidding Catholic priests taking part in the Queen's Colleges, and asking the Irish bishops to take a unanimous stand on this matter; Cullen has been unwell since coming to Drogheda. (4 pp.)

8. Same to same, Drogheda, 6 June 1850; sends two documents

76 Richard Whately (1787-1863), Protestant abp of Dublin, 1831-63. 77 Francis Haly, bp of Kildare and Leighlin, 1838-55.

th y,pg, 78 George William Frederick Villiers, (1800-70), 4th earl of Clarendon, Viceroy in Ireland, 1847-52.

79 Charles Bianconi (1785-1875), captain of road transport by coach. 80 Tobias Kirby (1804-95), rector of the Irish College, Rome. 81 Michael Laffan, P.P., Fethard, 1823-61.




on the Synod, one from Rome and the other from himself; some of the bishops wish to have the Queen's Colleges Question brought up at the Synod, but Rome has already decided this matter and they must only obey her injunctions; further remarks on Slattery's poor health. (2 printed sheets, in Latin, attached) (5 pp.)

9. Same to same, Drogheda, 2 July 1850; each bishop should bring one theologian to the Synod, though he, Cullen, as Delegate of the Holy See will bring two; the provincials of the Religious Orders may not bring theologians; gives other details of procedure to be adopted at the Synod; Patrick Leahy should write to invite the bishops to stay in the College.82 (2 pp.)

10. Same to same, Drogheda, 5 July 1850; thanks Slattery for his letter and invitation to stay with him in Thurles, but he thinks he had better stay in the College; Daniel Murray and John MacHale could stay with Slattery; he is trying to finalise the ceremonial for the Synod and to draw up a questionnaire; they should oppose those who wish to make the Synod a mere Court of Appeal; William Delaney is still opposed to the Rescript on the Queen's Colleges. (3 pp.)

11. Same to same, Drogheda, 9 July 1850; he complies with Slattery's wish that he stay with him in Thurles; new instmctions are due from Rome any day; a lawyer has come to say that Lord Clarendon is prepared to make concessions over the Queen's Colleges, to suit the bishops; the English government is alarmed about the future of the Queens' Colleges; the death of Robert Peel83 has weakened the Ministry; Thomas Redington84 has invited him (Cullen) to join the Board of Charitable Bequests, but he will hardly accept; the subject will come up at the synod. (4 pp.)

12. Michael Slattery to Paul Cullen, Thurles, 10 July 1850; a copy of a letter, outlining the course of action which Cullen should take in regard to the Queen's Colleges, and Lord Clarendon's latest endeavour to get the bishops to agree on their erection; Cullen should decline the request of Thomas Redington to join the Board of Charitable Bequests.(4 pp.)

13. John Maher85 to Michael Slattery, Murroe, 13 July 1850; thanks Slattery for appointing him to succeed Thomas O'Brien Costello.86 (3 pp.)

82 St. Patrick's College, Thurles, It was decided, in deference to Slattery, who could not travel, to hold the Synod in his home town.

83 Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), English statesman. 84 Sir Thomas Redington (1815-62), Under Secretary for Ireland. 85 John Maher, P.P., Murroe and Boher, 1850-59. 86 Thomas O'Brien Costello, P.P., Murroe, 1815-50.




14. Caleb Powell87 to Michael Slattery, Barrington's Bridge, 15 July 1850; he is pleased to hear of Slattery's convalescence and also of John Maher's appointment to Murroe. (2 pp.)

15. Paul Cullen to Michael Slattery, Drogheda, 15 July 1850; he has drawn up a questionnaire to be dealt with by the Synod; has declined Thomas Redington's invitation to join the Board of Charitable Bequests; the government has sent no written proposal on its attitude to the Queen's Colleges. (2 pp.)

16. Same to same, Castleknock, 19 July 1850; the ceremonial for the Synod is being printed; all the bishops should be in Thurles by 14 August for a preliminary meeting. (2 pp.)

17. Same to same, Drogheda, 29 July 1850; discusses the case of Edmund French,88 who is unable to attend the Synod, and the rules which should be adopted for proxies; Patrick MacNicholas89 and Patrick Kennedy90 may also not be able to attend; he (Cullen) will bring all the materials needed for High Mass; asks if Slattery has a good choir in Thurles; if not, they should get some from Carlow or Maynooth, for the first and last day of the Synod. (3 pp.)

18. Same to same, Drogheda, 29 July 1850; he has decided to bring singers with him from Carlow and Dublin, if Slattery agrees with this arrangement. (Written later in the day than the previous letter) (2 pp.)

19. Same to same, Castleknock, 3 Aug. 1850; owing to an attack of rheumatism he has been detained in Dublin for a week; the matter of the singers has been fixed, according to Slattery's wishes; the Synod will deal with the question of mixed education; unless his rheumatism improves, it may be necessary to postpone the Synod until the Octave of the Blessed Virgin;91 in any case, on account of his illness, Cullen will not be able to sing the Mass and preach; suggests that Slattery now sing the Mass and have Michael Blake92 preach. (4 pp.)

20. Same to same, Drogheda, 6 Aug. 1850; sends the official printed circular, convening the National Synod at Thurles, for the Feast of the Assumption, 15 Aug. 1850, signed by Cullen. dp-)

21. Alessandro Bamabo to Michael Slattery, Rome, 18 Aug. 1850; grants special permission to the Irish bishops to wait three

87 Caleb Powell (1793-1881), lived at Clonshavoy, Murroe; M.R for Co. Limerick, 1841-7; though not a Catholic, he had been a close friend of Fr O'Brien Costello.

88 Edmund French, bp of Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora, 1824-52. 89 Patrick MacNicholas, bp of Achonry, 1818-52. 90 Patrick Kennedy, bp of Killaloe, 1836-50. 91 The Octave of the Assumption was 22 Aug. 92 Michael Blake, bp of Dromore, 1833-60.




months from the date of publication of a papal document before bringing it into force in Ireland. (In Latin) (1 p.)

22. Michael Slattery to Giacomo Fransoni, Thurles, 20 Sept. 1850; sends a full report on the diocese of Ross; proposes that it be separated from Cloyne, although there are only 15 parishes in Ross at present; William Keane93 is the best candidate for Ross; reports on several matters discussed at the Synod of Thurles, especially the Queen's Colleges. (In Latin) (4 pp.)

23. Paul Cullen to Michael Slattery, 7 Oct. 1850;94 sends Slattery an English translation of a letter he has received from Alessandro Barnabo in Rome; the proposal to set up a Catholic University has been well received by the Pope, and is the ideal solution to the problem of Higher Education in Ireland; it is gratifying to know that not one of the bishops violated the synodal secrecy. (3 pp.)

24. Timothy Murphy95 to Michael Slattery, Queenstown, 9 Oct. 1850; acknowledges receipt of his share of the Austrian money sent for the relief of the Irish poor; enquires about Slattery's health. (2 pp.)

25. Edmund French to Michael Slattery, Gort, 9 Oct. 1850; acknowledges receipt of f 50 for Famine Relief in his diocese; congratulates Slattery on his efforts to maintain unity among the bishops, and for his adherence to the Holy See. (1 p.)

26. John Ryan96 to Michael Slattery, Kilkee, 10 Oct. 1850; acknowledges receipt of cheque for El75, being his share of the Austrian Relief Fund. (1 p.)

27. William Delaney to Michael Slattery, Cork, 11 Oct. 1850; acknowledges cheque for f 175 for Famine victims. (1 p.)

28. Cornelius Egan97 to Michael Slattery, Tralee, 13 Oct. 1850; acknowledges receipt of f 225 for famine victims; regrets he cannot attend meeting to appoint a Bursar for Maynooth, owing to ill-health. (2 pp.)

29. Thomas Moloney98 to Michael Slattery, Parsonstown. 14 Oct.1850; on behalf of Patrick Kennedy, who is at present ill in Kingstown, thanks Slattery for sending 1225 for Famine relief in the diocese of Killaloe. (2 pp,)

30. Paul Cullen to Michael Slattery, Drogheda, 21 Oct. 1850; Giacomo Fransoni has written to confirm their action over the

w William Keane, P.P., Midleton, was in fact appointed bp of Cloyne in 1857, a position he held until 1874.

94 No address given. 95 Timothy Murphy, bp of Cloyne and Ross, 1849-56. 96 John Ryan, bp of Limerick, 1825-64. 97 Cornelius Egan, bp of Kerry, 1824-56. m Thomas Moloney, chaplain and secretary to Bishop Patrick Kennedy of Killaloe.




Queen s Colleges, and criticises Daniel Murray for considering the question an open case; Fransoni has written to remonstrate with Laurence O'Donnell.99 (1 p.)

31. Population statistics for the parishes of Killenaule, St Johnstown, Cooleagh, St John's parish, Cashel, part of Kilconnel, Rathcoole, Graystown etc. circa 1850. (2 pp.)

32. Nenagh, 18 Dec. 1850; a copy of the proceedings to elect a terna for the vacancy in Killaloe left by the death of Patrick Kennedy;100 those chosen were: Daniel Vaughan, Thomas Blake and John Kenny; attached is a letter from the Munster bishops, dated 5 Feb. 1851, giving their views of the candidates and proposing Vaughan as the most worthy. (This attached letter is somewhat scored over.) (5 pp.)

1851

1. Michael Slattery to Pius IX, Thurles (no date or month);101 a full report of the present situation in Ireland, with reference especially to education and the factions which have formed among the bishops; it is to be hoped that the decrees of the Synod of Thurles will bring unity to the Irish Church. (In Latin, in Patrick Leahy's hand, but signed by Slattery.) (6 pp.)

2. Paul Cullen to Michael Slattery, Drogheda, 15 April 1851; sends Slattery a copy of a letter from Pius IX, dated 13 March, encouraging the Irish bishops to defend the freedom of the Church against her enemies; he has had a letter from John Sadlier102 about a Petition to parliament to have our case defended there; the collection for the Catholic University is going ahead satisfactorily. (Printed letter from Pius IX in Latin.) (3 pp.)

3. Timothy Murphy103 to Michael Slattery, Fermoy, 15 April 1851; gives details of a bequest of a nun, Angela Goold, to various convents in his diocese; he, the bishop has no control over the money in question; he intends requesting Rome to give bishops a say in such financial matters. (4 pp.)

4. John Briggs104 to Michael Slattery, York, 6 May 1851; the English hierarchy intend holding a national Synod, and wish to know if the ceremonial used at Thurles and published by Duffy

99 Laurence O'Donnell, bp of Galway, 1844-55. 100 He died on 19 Nov. 1850. 101 Most probably Feb. or March 1851. 102 John Sadleir (1814-56), MP. for Carlow, 1847-52. 103 Timothy Murphy, bp of Cloyne and Ross, 1849-56. 104 John Briggs, bp of Beverly, Vicar-Apostolic, Western District of England.




in 1850 is suitable; asks for details of procedure used by the Irish bishops and how the 'sentiments of the second order of the clergy were made manifest'; were they allowed to send rep- resentatives?; encloses a printed copy of his May Pastoral on Our Lady. (4 pp.)

5. A detailed Account, of money owing to Michael Kennedy, attorney, for drawing up Slattery's will, covering the years 1844-51, dated June 1851, as well as expenses incurred in other legal transactions. (26 pp.)

6. Paul Cullen to Michael Slattery, Liverpool, 8 July 1851; sends a copy of the Roman Decree, dated 23 May, confirming the Statutes of the Synod of Thurles; comments on two additions made to the synodal Statutes; he expects to see John Henry Newman105 in Birmingham 'today' . (Enclosed Roman document in Latin.) (2 pp. of letter)

7. William Morns106 to Michael Slattery, Bornsoleigh, 1 Sept. 1851; sends his Visitation Report; 394 Confirmations; no lease of either chapel and no rent paid; no parochial house, 6 missals, 3 chalices, 9 sets of vestments; no ciborium; 2 confraternities, one of the Blessed Sacrament, the other of Blessed Virgin; 200 communicants a month; one Protestant received into the Church; 6 schools, 4 of them under the Nat. Board, with average 230 pupils, the 2 others with about 50 pupils; teachers' names: Wm. and Maria Lambe, Wm. Ryan, Pat Butler, Honora Ryan, Laurence, James and Denis Ryan; 2 Masses at Borrisoleigh on Sundays and holydays at 9 and 12; 1 Mass at Illeigh at 10 o'clock; curate's collection at end of September. (The Report signed on 3 Aug., date of Visitation 1 Sept. 1851.) Op.)

8. David Dee107 to Michael Slattery, Loughmore, 3 Sept. 1851; sends his Visitation Report; 368 Confirmations; no title or rent on chapel in Loughmore, but 5/- a year in Castleleiny; no parochial house, 2 missals in each chapel and 1 chalice; 3 sets of vestments in Loughmore and 2 in Castleleiny; 60-70 communicants each month; 4 Protestants received into the Church; 3 schools in Loughmore, none of them National; names of teachers: K. Kelly and T. Brien; 1 school in Castleleiny, run by Thomas Smith; average number in each school: 50; 1 Mass in Loughmore at 11 and in Castleleiny at 10; no curate's collection.(1 p.)

105 John Henry Newman (1801-90), head of the Birmingham Oratory, who was chosen by the Irish bishops at the Synod of Thurles, to be president of the proposed Catholic University in Dublin.

™ William Morris, P.P., Borrisoleigh, 1834-66. 107 David Dee, P.P., Loughmore, 1832-55.




9. William Barron108 to Michael Slattery, Moyne, 5 Sept. 1851; sends his Visitation Report; 477 Confirmations; no lease of chapels; no parochial house; 2 missals in each parish; in Moyne: 1 chalice, 3 suits of vestments; in Templetuohy: 2 chalices, 4 suits of vestments; 2 confraternities of Bl. Sacrament and Bl. Virgin; owing to the misery of the people, monthly communions very low; 6 Nat. schools, average attendance: 35 at J. Daly's schools, 45 at R. Moore's, 44 at Miss Shifley's, 28 at P. Bourke's, 55 at J. Banon's, 21 at B. Cantwell's; 1 Mass at each chapel on Sundays and holydays at 10; 1 Mass at Cranagh at 8; no curate's collection. (1 p.)

10. Thomas O Connor109 to Michael Slattery, Templemore, 6 Sept. 1851; Visitation Report: 736 Confirmation; there is a lease of the chapel in Templemore, but none in Clonmore or Killea; 7 Missals, 6 chalices, 7 sets of vestments at Templemore; 5 at Killea and 2 at Clonmore; 2 Confraternities, of Bl. Sacrament and BL Virgin; 500 monthly communicants; 23 converts; 14 schools in parish, 6 National, 1 Classical, 5 others, and 2 in progress; average attendance at Nat. schools 80 and at others 25; 4 public Mases: at Templemore: 9 and 12 o'clock; at Clonmore: half-past 10; at Killea: 10 o'c; curate's collections in Templemore in May and October; in other chapels in February. (1 p.)

11. John Butler110 to Michael Slattery, Gortnahoe, 9 Sept. 1851; Visitation Report: 503 Confirmations; no rents or leases on chapels; 4 missals, 4 chalices, 11 sets of vestments; 2 confraternities, Bl. Sacrament and B.M.V; 60 monthly communicants; 8 schools, 7 of them National; at Gortnahoe Masses at 9 and 11 o'c, at New Birmingham at 11 o'c; collection for curate in October. (1 p.)

12. Philip Fitzgerald111 to Michael Slattery, Ballingarry, 10-11 Sept. 1851; Visitation Report: 560 Confirmations; no lease on chapel; a schoolhouse and acre of ground rent free, on condition of educating some poor children free; 2 missals, 2 chalices, 1 ciborium, 3 sets of vestments; 1 cope; 4 confraternities: B.V.M., Bl. Sacrament, St Francis and St Augustine; 150 monthly communions; 3 Protestants received; 9 schools, with total number of pupils 625; 2 public Masses at 9 and 11

108 William Barron, P.P., Moyne and Templetuohy, 1848-51; he died on 25 Nov. 1851.

109 Thomas O'Connor, P.P. Templemore, 1847-67. 110 John Butler, P.P., Gortnahoe, 1847-77. 111 Philip Fitzgerald, C.C, Ballingarry, 1842-52, P.P., Ballingarry, 1852-69. Visita-

tion Report signed by him, because the P.P. of Ballingarry, Edmond Prendergast, was incapacitated through ill-health in 1851.




o'clock; no curate's collection; some of the parishioners attend Mass outside the parish; the people have helped greatly these past two years to repair the chapel; there is a tendency for some to sell their places in the galleries and to appropriate burial grounds without consulting the parochial clergy. (1 p.)

13. Daniel Corcoran112 to Michael Slattery, Mullinahone, 13-14 Sept. 1851; Visitation Report; 525 Confirmations; chapel ground leased at 6d. a year from Mr Despard; no glebe house; 4 missals, 2 chalices, 3 sets of vestments; about 150 in the Confraternity of the Blessed Virgin; 200 monthly communions; 7 schools, none National; 2 Masses, at 8 and half-past 10 in winter and 9 and half-past 11 in summer; no curate's collection; stations badly attended this Easter, (1 p.)

14. Edmond O'Shaughnessy113 to Michael Slattery, Drangan, 15-16 Sept. 1851; Visitation Report: 308 Confirmations; no lease on chapel; no parochial house; 4 missals, 3 chalices, 5 sets of vestments; 2 confraternities, of Blessed Virgin and Blessed Sacrament; 200-250 communicants; 5 schools, one National, with about 200 pupils in all; 2 Masses at Drangan, with first Mass at 8 in summer and 9 in winter; 1 Mass in Cloneen at 10 o'clock; curate's collection in October. (1 p.)

15. William Kirwin'14 to Michael Slattery, Boherlahan, 20-21 Sept. 1851; Visitation Report: 380 Confirmations; no lease, but some letters of permission from the Trustees of the Blue Coat Hospital for the chapel of Boherlahan, and from Oliver Latham for the chapel grounds of Dualla; 4 missals, 4 sets of vestments; 2 confraternities: Bl. Sacrament and Bl. Virgin; 60 monthly communicants; 2 Protestants received; 6 schools, 5 under Nat, Educ. Board, 1 not under the Board; Mass in parish at 10 o'clock; no curate's collection. (1 p.)

16. John Mackey115 to Michael Slattery, Clonoulty, 22-3 Sept. 1851; Visitation Report: 365 Confirmations; chapels held by leases, in the possession of the archbishop; 5 sets of vestments, 3 chalices; 2 confraternities, of Bl. Sacrament and Bl. Virgin; 45 monthly communicants; 6 schools, 5 of them National; 2 Masses at Clonoulty and 1 at Rossmore; curate's collection in October. (1 p.)

17. William Keane116 to Michael Slattery, Bansha, 25-6 Sept. 1851; Visitation Report: 239 Confirmations; 2 missals, 3 suits of vestments; 2 confraternities; 50 monthly communicants; 4

112 Daniel Corcoran, P.P., Mullinahone, 1846-62, 113 Edmond O'Shaughnessy, P.P., Drangan and Cloneen, 1840-69. 114 William Kirwin, P.P., Boherlahan and Dualla, 1829-69.

115

John Mackey, P.P., Clonoulty, 1839-55. 116 William Keane, RR, Bansha, 1827-61.




schools, none National, with about 200 pupils altogether; 2 Masses, at half-past nine and half-past eleven; curate's collection in October. (1 p.)

18. James McDonnell117 to Michael Slattery, Cashel, 28-9 Sept. 1851; Visitation Report: 960 Confirmations; the lease of the chapel is with the archbishop; rent still paid to Messers Gabbett and Phelan; 2 Remonstrances, 3 copes, 5 missals, 3 chalices and 2 ciboria at Cashel; 3 confraternities: B.V.M., Sacred Heart and Bl. Sacrament; 250-300 monthly communicants, including Rosegreen; about 20 Protestants received; 10 National and 5 other schools; 4 Sunday Masses, at 8, 10, 11 and 12 o'clock; curate's collection in May in Cashel and on First Sunday of Advent for Rosegreen; no collection for PP. at Rosegreen from time immemorial. (1 p.)

19. James Mullally118 to Michael Slattery, New Inn, 30 Sept. Sl 1 Oct. 1851; Visitation Report: 172 Confirmations; the chapel of Knockgraffon leased from Baron Pennefeather at 51- a year; the P.P. has no lease for New Inn chapel, but 27/- a year rent paid; no parochial house; 4 missals, 3 chalices, suits of vestments; 4 confraternities: B.V.M., Bl. Sacrament, Sacred Heart and Holy Rosary; 50 monthly communicants; 2 National schools, taught by Michael Nagle and Mary Baines, with about 66 pupils in all; several other schools badly attended; 1 Mass at Knockgraffon at half-past nine and at New Inn at half-past eleven; no curate's collection. (1 p.)

20. Martin Laffan119 to Michael Slattery, Killenaule, 2-3 Oct. 1851; Visitation Report; 669 Confirmations; no lease of chapels; 5 missals, 4 chalices, 3 suits of vestments, 3 old and 2 suits in good condition; 2 confraternities: of Bl. Sacrament and B.V.M.; 150 monthly communicants; 1 Protestant convert; 8 National schools and 1 non-National, with average attendance of 80 in each; 3 public Masses: 2 at Killenaule at 9 and 11 o'clock, and 1 at Moyglass at 10 o'clock; curate's collection on 2nd Sunday after Michaelmas. (1 p.)

21. Paul Cullen to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 29 Nov. 1851; Daniel Murray is willing to have the Statutes of Thurles enforced in his diocese from 1 Jan. next, but he has made two reservations: the Thurles Statutes only to be enforced if not contrary to already existing diocesan ones, and the clauses about Confession, Baptism and preaching only to be fulfilled as far as possible, owing to lack of confessionals, fonts, pulpits, etc; recommends

ti7 James McDonnell, P.P., Cashel, 1831-55. ns James Mullally, P.P., New Inn and Knockgraffon, 1849-55 1,9 Martin Laffan, RR, Killenaule and Moyglass, 1847-75.




that other bishops should take the new year as the best time to put the Statutes into use; uniformity is necessary. (6 pp.)

22. William Keane to Michael Slattery, Skibbereen, 3 Dec 1851; he agrees with the suggestions that the Statutes of Thurles be introduced and hopes that the bishops will reach unanimity on the Cath. University Question, as well as on other matters of church importance; asks Slattery's opinion about an unnamed clergyman, whose case is not covered by any suitable punish- ment according to Canon Law; public exposure would hardly bring any benefit or solution. (4 pp.)

23. Same to same, Skibbereen, 6 Dec 1851; thanks Slattery for his letter, approving of his suggestions to deal leniently with the priest mentioned in his previous letter. (1 p.)

1852

1. Bernard Smith120 to Michael Slattery, Rome, 10 Jan. 1852: on behalf of Tobias Kirby, who is absent from Rome, he sends a Rescript from Alessandro Barnabo, granting some dispensations and faculties relating to the extended Jubilee Indulgence. (Barnabo's letter, in Latin, is attached, dated 4 Jan. 1852.) (2 PP)

2. James Howley121 to Michael Slattery, Tipperary, 2 Feb. 1852; asks about buying a new parochial house, which was formerly occupied by Andrew Armstrong,122 with 5 acres of land attached. (3 pp.)

3. Same to same, Tipperary, 4 Feb. 1852; having taken legal advice on the question of buying a parochial house, he is willing to take upon himself the expenses involved; the new house is in excellent state of repair and his parishioners promise their support. (4 pp.)

4. Paul Cullen to Michael Slattery, Drogheda, 16 Feb. 1852; asks Slattery's opinion about writing to Rome for a Brief, authoriz- ing the erection of a Catholic University. (On last page of this letter, Slattery has written a note for Patrick Leahy, saying they

. cannot expect much from such a Petition to Rome as that suggested by Cullen, but that it may be as well to concur all the same with him.) (3 pp.)

5. Giacomo Fransoni to Michael Slattery, Rome, 18 Feb. 1852;

120 Bernard Smith, O.S.B., (1812-92), abbot, vice-rector of the Irish College, Rome. ,2' James Howley, RR, Tipperary, 1841-84. 522 Dr Andrew Armstrong, physician, had his residence in what was formerly called

Nelson St.; this house was bought by Howley, and is still the parochial house.




asks Slattery to investigate the character of Patrick Fallon,123 who is postulated as coadjutor bp of Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora; information also sought about the other two candidates: John Sheehan and Dominic Nagle. (In Latin) (1 p.)

6. Catherine Ryan124 to Michael Slattery, Inch House, Thurles, 4 March 1852; complains that Thomas Mullaney125 is neglecting his duties, by not providing sufficient opportunities for receiv- ing Holy Communion and attending Mass at Inch chapel. (Enclosed is a copy of a letter written by Mrs Ryan to Mullaney, and also a copy of his answer, refusing to act; Slattery gives a copy of his reply to Mrs Ryan, declining to intervene in the case.) (6 pp.)

7. James Howley to Michael Slattery, Tipperary, 5 March 1852; acknowledges receipt of Slattery's letter about William Keane, P.P., Bansha, who wishes to annexe part of Kilmoyler parish; this latter parish is very poor, so that this is a good reason for joining it to Bansha; no one will be surprised at such a union; he (Howley) has just moved into his new house. (2 pp.)

8. Same to same, Tipperary, 8 March 1852; William Lanigan126 informs him that Kilmoyler is worth about 1120 per annum to an active priest; there is also a priest's house and some 30 acres of land; the landlord is John Sadleir; in the event of Kilmoyler being joined to Bansha, the PP. should be obliged to take a curate. (3 pp.)

9. Same to same, Tipperary, 10 March 1852; recommends that Slattery should let William Keane have Kilmoyler, as no one else can be induced to have it as it now stands.(2 pp.)

10. Same to same, Tipperary, 14 March 1852; William Keane is willing to accept the conditions laid down by Slattery for the Kilmoyler parish annexation, and thanks him for allowing him to have it. (1 p.)

11. Pius IX to the Irish bishops, Rome, 25 March 1852; urges the bishops to greater unity, especially in regard to the Queen's Colleges; refers to the proposed Catholic University and the Synod of Thurles; the training of the young clergy requires greater attention and care. (In Latin) (3 pp.)

12. Insh College, Pans, 31 March 1852; the account sheet of expenses from 1 Jan. 1850 to 31 March 1852, in French francs. dp.)

125 Patrick Fallon, bp of Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora, 1853-66; resigned his bishopric in 1866 and entered the Passionist order; died 1879.

124 Catherine Ryan, married to George Ryan of Inch House. 125 Thomas Mullaney, RR, Drom and Inch, 1827-69. 126 William Lanigan, C.C, Kilcommon, 1849-59, but formerly C.C, Kilmoyler; he

later (1859) went to Australia and became bp of Goulburn, 1866-1900.




13. Giacomo Fransoni to Michael Slattery, Rome, 18 April 1852; offers a tentative decision to the Goold case,127 where a nun's bequest in the diocese of Cloyne is causing some friction between the bishop and the priest-executors. (In Latin) (1 p.)

14. Paul Cullen to Michael Slattery, Drogheda, 6 May 1852; sends two Roman documents: one is from Pius IX to the Irish bishops, dated 25 March;128 the other is now attached, approving the Statutes of the Synod of Thurles, and the erection of the Catholic University; a coadjutor is to be selected for William O'Higgins129 next Tuesday. ( 4 pp.)

15. Paul Cullen to Michael Slattery, Drogheda, 13 May 1852; Propaganda Fide have written to urge a solution of the contro- versy between Timothy Murphy and Fr O'Brien of Mitchelstown, in connection with the Goold bequest; asks Slattery to propose some solution; the Pope's letter to the Irish bishops has been well received. (4 pp.)

16. Michael Slattery to Pat Canty,130 Thurles, 17 May 1852; offers advice to Pat Canty on his first appointment in the diocese, as curate of Moycarky; urges him to cooperate with his fellow- priests, and to avoid factions in his parish.131 (5 pp.)

17. John Miley to Michael Slattery, Insh College, Pans, 20 June 1852; sends the financial report of the College, up to 31 March 1852, and asks for Slattery's approval. (1 p.)

18. Patrick Leahy to Michael Slattery, St Patrick s College, Thurles, 25 June 1852; the president of the College sends a printed appeal for financial support, to enable the College to provide the necessary amenities for the students and staff. (2 PP)

19. John MacHale to Michael Slattery, Tuam, 17 July 1852; has just returned from the funeral of Edmund French;132 there will be some difficulty over appointing a Vicar-Capitular, as there is a Vicar-General in each diocese (Kilmacduagh Sl Kilfenora); both will probably be expecting the appointment; a day should be fixed for the meeting of the clergy to select their candidates. (3 pp.)

20. John Sheehan133 to Michael Slattery, Ennistymon, 23 July 1852; thanks Slattery for his letter, appointing him Vicar-Capitular of

127 See letter from Timothy Murphy to Slattery, dated 15 April 1851. 12N See letter no 11 above, dated 25 March 1852. 129 William O'Higgins, bp of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise, 1829-53. 130 Pat Canty, CC, Moycarky, 1852-71. 131 This letter was sent to Abp Harty in 1928, by Michael Canty, a nephew of Pat

Canty, with a covering letter, now attached. 132 Edmund French, bp of Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora, died on 14 July 1852. 133 John Sheehan, P.P., Ennistymon, Co. Clare.




Kilfenora; the local political elections are on at the moment; it seems that Col. Vandeleur134 will be elected. (2 pp.)

21. John MacHale to Michael Slattery, Tuam, 30 July 1852: all is now ready for the meeting over Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora; suggests Gort as a more suitable place than Ennistymon; there are two Vicars appointed; the meeting is proposed for 25 Aug. at Gort. (3 pp.)

22. Michael Slattery to John Sheehan, Thurles, 5 Aug. 1852; gives instructions for the procedure of choosing the terna at the coming meeting at Gort, following the 1829 Rescript; the Parish priests should be convened at Gort on 25 Aug. a solemn Mass of the Holy Ghost at 11 o'c. will open the proceedings (a copy in Slattery's handwriting. (3 pp.)

23. John Sheehan to Michael Slattery, Ennistymon, 6 Aug. 1852; acknowledges receipt of Slattery's letter of 5 Aug.; promises to carry out his instructions. (1 p.)

24. T. Breen135 to Michael Slattery, Rouen, 7 Aug. 1852; asks if the circular letter appealing for financial aid for St Patrick's College, Thurles, is authentic; if so, Mgr. Blanquart de Bailleul, archbishop of Rouen, will have a collection made for this deserving cause. (3 pp.)

25. John MacHale to Michael Slattery, Tuam, 15 Aug. 1852; owing to his absence in Achill, he is behind in his correspondence; he (MacH.) will represent Slattery at the Gort meeting and will send him a full report. (3 pp.)

26. Michael Slattery to John Sheehan, Thurles, 20 Aug. 1852; John MacHale will preside in his (Slattery's) name at the Gort meeting. (1 p.)

27. John MacHale to Michael Slattery, Gort, 25 Aug. 1852; gives a full account of the Gort meeting: copy of the proceedings has been sent to Rome; the three priests chosen were: Patrick Fallon, John Sheehan and Michael Nagle; the official report has been signed by John MacHale, Timothy Shannon and Patrick Byrne136 and Patrick Corcoran.137 (Slattery attaches a copy of his official letter to Card. Fransoni, giving his report and adding some comments on the 3 candidates) (MacHale's letter: 1 p.; Latin Report of Gort meeting: 3 pp.; Slattery's letter, in Latin, to Fransoni: 2 pp)

28. Robert Grace to Michael Slattery, Moycarky, 29-30 Aug. 1852; Visitation Report: 494 Confirmations; no lease on chapel; no

134 Crofton Moore Vandeleur lived at Kilrush House, Kilrush, Co. Clare. 135 L'Abbe T. Breen, President of the Grand Seminaire de Rouen. 136 These last two were the Scrutators. 137 Patrick Corcoran was the Secretary for the Gort meeting.




parochial house; 3 missals, 2 chalices, 3 suits of vestments in parish of Moycarky; 4 missals, 2 chalices and 3 suits of vestments in parish of Boms; 2 confraternities: of Bl. Sacrament and B,V.M.; also Order of the Scapular; 80-100 communicants each month; 4 Protestants received; 3 National and 1 hedge school; 1 Mass at Moycarky at 11 o'c, and 1 at Borris at 10 o'c. (1 p.)

29. John MacHale to Michael Slattery, Tuam, 31 Aug. 1852; a report of the meeting of the Tuam bishops re. the Kilmacduagh Sc Kilfenora election; their preference has been given to Patrick Fallon, who had the majority votes of the clergy. In a P.S. he suggests a meeting of the Irish bishops to discuss several public matters. (3 pp.)

30. Edmund Mockler138 to Michael Slattery, Knockavilla, 2-3 Sept. 1852; Visitation Report: 250 Confirmations; the archbishop has the title to Knockavilla chapel; he (Mockler) has the title to Donoskeagh; he is a yearly tenant of Lord Hawarden;139 in Knockavilla chapel: 2 missals, 2 chalices, 3 suits of vestments; confraternities of B.V.M. and Bl. Sacrament; about 100 communicants each month; 1 National and one other school at Knockavilla; 2 schools at Donoskeagh; Mass at 10 o'c. in each chapel in summer and 11 o'c. in winter; no curate's collection. dp.)

31. William Mullally140 to Michael Slattery, Anacarty, 4-5 Sept. 1852; 468 Confirmations; no rent or lease on Anacarty; the lease on Donohill is now extinct; 4 missals, 4 chalices, 5 suits of vestments; only 3 or 4 members of the confraternity of Bl. Sacrament; about 20 in the Order of the Bl. Virgin; 50-60 weekly communicants; 4 National and 2 other schools; 1 Mass at Anacarty at half-past 10 o'c. and 1 at Donohill at 10 o'c; curate's collection in October. (1 p.)

32. Robert Somers141 to Michael Slattery, Newcastle West, 7 Sept. 1852; seeks an exeat from Cashel diocese to remain perma- nently in the Limerick one. (Slattery adds a note that he granted the request.) (3 pp.)

33. John Ryan142 to Michael Slattery, Limerick, 8 Sept. 1852: he concurs with Slattery on the Kilfenora election case. (1 p.)

34. Nicholas Foran143 to Michael Slattery, Waterford, 9 Sept. 1852; he agrees with Slattery in recommending Patrick Fallon for Kilfenora (1 p.)

138 Edmund Mockler, P.P., Knockavilla, 1838-63. 139 Comwallis Maude (1780-1856), 3rd Viscount Hawarden. 140 William Mullally, PP., Anacarty, 1845-64. 141 Robert Somers, died P.P., Cappagh, Limerick diocese. 142 John Ryan, bp of Limerick, 1828-64. 143 Nicholas Foran, bp of Waterford, 1837-55.




35. Daniel Vaughan144 to Michael Slattery, Milltown Malbay, Sept. 1852; recommends Patrick Fallon as the most suitable candidate for Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora.

36. William Keane to Michael Slattery, Middleton, 9 Sept. 1852; gives Slattery permission to add his name to the list of those who approve of Patrick Fallon's appointment to Kilmacduagh Sc Kilfenora. (2 pp.)

37. Timothy Murphy to Michael Slattery, Fermoy, 10 Sept. 1852; concurs with the recommendations of the bishops of Connaught in the Kilmaduagh and Kilfenora election. (1 p.)

38. John Noonan145 to Michael Slattery, Cappawhite, 11-12 Sept. 1852; Visitation Report: 236 Confirmations; no lease or rent on chapel; no parochial house; 2 missals, 1 chalice, 4 suits of vestments; 2 confraternities: the Holy Eucharist and Living Rosary; 40-50 monthly communicants; 70-100 on solemn festivals; 2 Protestants received; 2 Nat. schools: teachers: Thomas Madden and Honora Callahan; 55 boys and 53 females in these schools; 1 Mass at 11 o'c. (1 p.)

39. William Delaney to Michael Slattery, Cork, 13 Sept. 1852; he understands that the bishops of the united dioceses of Kilmacduagh Sc Kilfenora are alternately a suffragan of Cashel and Tuam; the late bishop was from Connacht, so the new one should come from Munster; however, if Slattery is satisfied with the present arrangement, then he (Delaney) cannot complain; as he has no knowledge of the candidates, he gives his approval to whoever obtained the majority of votes. 2 pp.)

40. Cornelius Egan to Michael Slattery, Killamey, 13 Sept. 1852; he has no personal knowledge of the candidates for the vacancy in Kilmacduagh Sc Kilfenora; asks Slattery to put his name to whatever document he sends to Rome. (2 pp.)

41. Parick Mickey146 to Michael Slattery, Doon, 13-14 Sept. 1852; Visitation Report: 430 Confirmations; no lease, but a promise of one; no parochial house; 4 missals, 8 suits of vestments, 2 chalices; 1 confraternity of the B.VM.; 200 monthly communicants; some 'cathbreacs'147 have recanted; 2 Nat. and 5 hedge schools, with about 502 pupils in all; 2 public Masses since the erection of the new chapel, at 8 and 11 o'c; no curate's collection. (1 p.)

144 Daniel Vaughan, bp of Killaloe, 1851-9. 145 John Noonan, P.P., Cappawhite, 1846-62. 146 Patrick Hickey, P.P., Doon, 1824-64. 147 The nick-name given to those Catholics who had converted to Protestantism dur-

ing the late famine years; 'caithbreac' (or caitbreac, meaning 'a speckled cat') was the first word in the Irish Reader used by the English Bible Societies.




42. Patrick Ryan148 to Michael Slattery, Cappamore, 15-16 Sept. 1852; 267 Confirmations; John Ripton149 has promised a lease, but so far has not given it; no rent; no parochial house; 2 missals, 1 chalice, 2 suits of vestments; 1 confraternity of the B.V.M.; 60-70 monthly communicants; 70 perverts150 have been received back; 1 Nat. school, conducted by Laurence O'Dwyer, with 200 children; 2 other schools, run by William Hannan and Matthew Tiemey; 1 Mass at 11 o'c. (1 p.)

43. John Maher to Michael Slattery, Abington151 18-19 Sept. 1852; 495 Confirmations; no lease on Murroe chapel; he has the lease of the chapel in Boher, dated 1838; no parochial house; 4 missals, 3 chalices, 8 sets of vestments; he has f 6 to buy a new chalice; 4 Nat. and 3 private schools; 1 Mass in Murroe at half- past 11 o'c. and 1 in Boher at 11 o'c; curate's collection in October. (1 p.)

44. John Richard Fogerty152 to Michael Slattery, 20-21 Sept. 1852; 121 Confirmations; no lease or title; formal possession taken in Dec. 1851 of Ballybricken; no lease of Bohermore; no parochial house; 4 missals, 2 chalices, 4 suits of vestments; owing to great depopulation there are no confraternities; 15-20 monthly communicants; 1 Nat. and 2 other schools; 2 Masses on Sunday: 1 at Ballybricken at 11 o'c. and 1 at Bohermore at 10 o'c; no curate's collection. (1 p.)

45. William Barron153 to Michael Slattery, Hospital, 22-3 Sept. 1852: 429 Confirmations; no lease or rent on either chapel; in Hospital there is a parochial house with 10 acres, from the Kirwin family; in Hospital: 2 missals, 2 silver chalices, 1 ciborium, 5 suits of vestments; in Herbertstown: 1 missal, 1 silver chalice, 2 suits of vestments; 2 confraternities: Bl. Sacrament and B.VM.; 200 communicants each month in both parishes; 2 Nat. schools and 4 miserable hedge schools; 2 Masses in Hospital at 8 and 11 o'c; 1 Mass in Herbertstown at 11 o'c; curate's collection in Oct (1 p.).

46. Patrick Laffan154 to Michael Slattery, Holycross, 23-24 Sept. 1852; Visitation Report: 369 Confirmations; the lease on Holycross is with Slattery; no lease of Bally cahill; no parochial house; 4 missals, 4 chalices, 10 suits of vestments; 2 confrater-

,4* Patrick Ryan, P.P., Cappamore, 15-16 Sept. 1852. 149 Sir John Ripton, 3rd baronet, of Bray, Co. Wicklow, who had obtained the

Cappamore property when he married Mary Anne Bray, of Killuragh, Cappamore, in 1818.

150 Those who had turned Protestant; also called 'caithbreacs'; see note 147 above. 151 Abington was the name originally given to the parish of Murroe and Boher. 152 John Richard Fogerty, P.P., Ballybricken, 1846-60. 153 William Barron, P.P., Hospital, 1851-57. 154 Patrick Laffan, P.P., Holycross, 1850-61.




nities, of the Christian Doctrine and of B.VM.; 250-300 monthly communicants; 5 Nat. schools, with an average of 40 pupils per school; 1 Mass at Holycross at 11 o'c. and 1 Mass at Ballycahill at 10 o'c; curate's collection in Oct. (1 p.)

47. Thomas O'Mahony to Michael Slattery, Solohead and Oola, 25-26 Sept. 1852; Visitation Report: 620 Confirmations; has in his possession the lease of the chapel of Oola from John Kirby; 2 missals, 2 chalices, 5 suits of vestments; 2 confraternities: the Purgatorial Society and the Living Rosary; 60 monthly communicants 2 Nat. and 5 other schools; Masses at 11 o'c. in both chapels; no curate's collection. (1 p.)

48. Patrick Ryan to Michael Slattery, Cappamore, 27 Sept. 1852; gives a detailed report of the proselytising situation in Cappamore; those who perverted were mostly of the criminal character, or else so poor and starving that they were bribed into accepting the teaching of the Bible Societies; the number of perverts has been grossly exaggerated; the matter should be taken up in Parliament by Mr Monsell155 or someone else to defend the Catholics of his parish; the dean of Manchester visited Cappamore last Sunday for a meeting of the 'caitbreacs' . (3 pp.)

49. Doon (no date, but evidently late 1852); a list of those who perverted in the parish of Doon, being a total of 49 persons, most of whom are young children; also given are the numbers of houses in Doon in 1847: 989, whereas in 1852 there are only 375 houses; 614 houses have been exterminated between 1847 and 1852. (Slattery adds a short note to the list, in Latin, which appears to be the draft of a letter to be sent to Rome on the matter.) (2 pp.)

50. John Ryan156 to Michael Slattery, Golden, 27-8 Sept. 1852; Visitation Report: 397 Confirmations, a lease of 50 years at 2/- a year from Vincent Scully,157 which is in his possession; no lease or title at Kilfeacle; no parochial house; 4 missals, 2 chalices, 6 suits of vestments; 3 confraternities: the B.VM .with 250 members; the Bl. Sacrament with 80 members, and St Francis with 50 members; 9 Protestants received; 3 Nat. and 1 hedge schools, the latter is in Ballinlina; 1 Mass at Golden at 12 o'c and 1 Mass at Kilfeacle at 10 o'c; curate's collection in Oct.; catechism classes badly attended, owing to the difficulties of the times. (1 p.)

51. William Heffeman158 to Michael Slattery, Clerihan, 29-30 Sept.

155 William Monsell (1812-94), 1st Lord Emly, M.P. for Co. Limerick, 1847-83. 156 John Ryan, P.P., Golden, 1849-75. !57 Vincent Scully (1818-71), of Mantlehill, Golden, a Catholic landlord. 158 William Heffernan, P.P., Clerihan, 1840-58.




1852; Visitation Report: 317 confirmations; no parochial house; 2 missals, 2 chalices, 2 altar stones, 3 suits of vestments; 1 confraternity of the Bl. Sacrament; 100 monthly communicants; there are no Protestants in the parish; 3 Nat. and 1 hedge schools; 2 public Masses at 8 and 11 o'c; instmctions at Mass always in English or Irish; no curate; population, 203 families. dp.)

52. Michael Laffan159 to Michael Slattery, Fethard, 2-3 Oct. 1852; 509 Confirmations; he has the lease of Fethard chapel, given by William Barton, at the yearly rent of I/-; no lease of Killusty chapel; no parochial house; 5 missals, 3 chalices, 1 ciborium, 16 suits of vestments; 3 confraternities: Bl. Sacrament, B.M.V. and the Sacred Heart; 300-400 monthly communicants; 5 Nat. and 4 other schools, also a Latin teacher has a school; 2 Masses at Fethard at 9 and 12 o'c; 1 Mass at Killusty at 10 o'c; curate's collection in Fethard in Oct. and in Killusty in Sept. (1 P.)

53. Irish College, Paris, 6 Oct. 1852; report of the Commission set up to visit the Irish College, Paris, on 25 June, 1852, setting forth its resolutions and recommendations. (A manuscript booklet) (13 pp.)

54. John MacHale to Michael Slattery, Dublin, 15 Oct. 1852; has visited Maynooth and checked the records of the students; Patrick Fallon had an excellent academic career, whereas John Sheehan's record was not so distinguished; John Deny assures him that Fallon was an exemplary parish priest. (4 pp.)

55. William Monsell to John Dwyer,160 Tervoe, Oct.161 1852; invites John Dwyer to come to Tervoe to discuss the various problems of the parish of Doon with him, especially the 'perverts'; he believes that the holding of a Mission would be the best solution to the problem of proselytising; gives the example of the case in Castletown Berehaven. ( 3 pp.)

56. John Dwyer to Michael Slattery, Doon, 27 Oct. 1852; gives a full report of his visit to Mr Monsell, with whom he discussed the question of holding a Mission in Doon, and the erection of schools in Doon and Cappamore; Monsell suggests that the Missions be held in Feb. next; Patrick Ryan162 is having difficulty in choosing a site for his school, and would prefer to have it built far away from 'the wicked village'; most of the Doon 'perverts' have now returned to the Catholic faith; asks for a

159 Michael Laffan, P.P., Fethard, 1823-61, 160 John Dwyer, C.C. in Doon at this time, PP., Doon, 1865-72. 161 No actual day given, but earlier than 27 Oct. 162 Patrick Ryan, P.P., Cappamore, 1849-73.




solution to the problem of Catholics who have been married by Protestant ministers.(4 pp.)

57. Blanquart de Bailleul163 to Michael Slattery, Rouen, 31 Oct. 1852; sends 1000 francs for St Patrick's College, Thurles. (Attached is a copy of Slattery's reply, in French, dated 5 Nov. 1852, saying that the money released 139. 6s. 6d.) (2 pp.)

58. L'Abbe Callaghan to Michael Slattery, Paris, 2 Nov. 1852; having been asked by Mgr Blanquart de Bailleul, the archbishop of Rouen, to forward 1000 francs to Slattery, he now sends a bill or cheque for 139. 6s. 6d, payable through La Touche's Bank in Dublin. (1 p.)

59. John Dwyer to Michael Slattery, Doon, 5 Dec. 1852; the plan to bring back to the faith 'the perverts' is working well; during the month of Oct. 14 persons have been received back; asks for faculties to remarry a couple who were married before a Protestant minister, and for faculties to absolve those guilty of heresy; however, he has found no case of formal heresy as yet. (4 pp.)

60. Redmond Bourke to Michael Slattery, Newport, 18 Dec 1852; thanks Slattery for his letter, appointing him a member of the Chapter of the archdiocese of Cashel. (1 p.)

163 Blanquart de Bailleul, abp of Rouen, 1844-58.



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