A Short-Title Calendar of the Papers of Archbishop Thomas William Croke in Archbichop's House,...

A Short-Title Calendar of the Papers of Archbishop Thomas William Croke in Archbichop'sHouse, Thurles: Part 3, 1891-1902Author(s): Mark TierneySource: Collectanea Hibernica, No. 17 (1974/1975), pp. 110-144Published by: Franciscan Province of IrelandStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/30004418 .

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A Short-title Calendar of the Papers of Archbishop Thomas William Croke in Archbishop's House, Thurles:

Part 3, 1891-1902

Mark Tierney, O.S.B.

INTRODUCTORY NOTE

Part 1 (1841-1885) and Part 2 (1886-1890) of this calendar were published in Collect. Hib., 13 (1970), 100-38, and 16 (1973), 97-124.

Calendar

1891

1. 1 and 2 Jan. 1891; a series of telegrams received by Croke from W. O'Brien and Archbishop Walsh1 about the Parnell crisis, and urging him to trust Dillon and O'Brien; sent by O'Brien. (9 pp — 1 torn). 2. F. H. O'Donnell2 to Croke, Aachen, Germany, Jan. 1891; the Irish bishops' condemnation of Parnell was due to political, not religious, reasons, according to critics; Croke should defend the bishops and prove to the world that their attitude to the divorce was purely on moral grounds; Parnell was not only guilty of adultery, but also of deceit and lies. (4 pp). 3. T. Harrington to Father Hogan,3 (The Freeman's Journal, London), 5 Jan. 1891; some reflections on the Parnell divorce and the split in the Irish party; the Boulogne Conference will bring no result unless Parnell resigns; O'Brien should be the new leader, as Davitt is too antagonistic, and Healy has his prejudices. (4 pp). 4. Archbishop Tobias Kirby4 to Croke, Rome, 7 Jan. 1891; congratulates Croke on the letter he published on the Parnell case; it is a pity that the leaders of the Irish cause in Westminster will

*See note 155 in Collect. Hib. 13 (1970), 133. 2 See note 47 in Collect. Hib., 13 (1970), 112. 3 Edmund Hogan (1831-1917); Irish scholar 4 See note 25 in Collect. Hib., 13 (1970), 108



The papers of Archbishop Thomas William Croke 111

not consult the bishops about a concerted action; in Ireland politics cannot be separated from religion and the Irish bishops have a duty and a right to give their opinion; the present difficulties will call for much astuteness on the part of the Irish bishops. (6 pp). 5. W. O'Brien to Croke, Boulogne, 12 Jan. 1891; an outline of the Parnell crisis from O'Brien's point of view, giving clear indications of the various parties in the Split and especially that of Dillon; it is imperative that Parnell retire, and Dillon will probably be his successor; Gladstone (the G.O.M.) is also involved in the crisis and must be taken into account. (4 pp). 6. Michael Corcoran5 to Croke, Hill City, South Dakota, 12 Jan. 1891; Corcoran gives his own views of Irish political problems, the role of Irish priests in public life and the Ulster Protestants; English spies are in the ranks of the Irish National Brotherhood, the Fenians, I.R.B., Clann-na-Gael etc.; the Irish bishops must beware of the extreme nationalists among the lay leaders of the country; Corcoran was manager of the Hibernian Bank in Sackville Street, Dublin in 1882, and had lent money to be used for the National Cause; but afterwards he learnt that many of his fellow members in the national movement were anti-clerical and tried to get him to become like them; eventually he withdrew from their society; he hopes that in the present crisis in Ireland, Dillon, Davitt and Co., will not become anti-clerical; Corcoran is a brother of the Rev. Mother Superioress, Loreto Order, Ireland. (5 pp). 7. Charles Gavan Duffy0 to Croke, Nice, 13 Jan. 1891; news items about Standish O'Grady,7 Rolleston,8 Davis,9 Father Hogan10 and other literary personalities. (4 pp). 8. W. P. Ryan11 to Croke, Surrey,12 13 Jan. 1891; is unable to get the information Croke requires from an official of the Irish Post Office; Croke may use the information already given, but there must be no mention of names. (3 pp). 9. Rev, M. Horgan to Croke, Tralee, 14 Jan. 1891; ParnelPs speech in Limerick proves he is determined to lead an anti-Catholic party

5 A banker, writing from the office of John Fitzgerald, president of the Irish National League of America.

6 See note 126 in Collect. Hib., 13 (1970), 127. 7 Standish Hayes O'Grady (1832-1915); Irish scholar and writer. 8 Thomas William Hagan Rolleston (1837-1920); Irish scholar. 9 Thomas Osborne Davis (1814-45); founding editor of the Nation 10 See note 3 above. 11W. P. Ryan; journalist and novelist. 12 Writing from King's Road, Richmond.



112 Collectanea Hibernica

and to wipe out all those who voted against him as chairman of the Party; priests are to be excluded from the League. (4 pp). 10. Wm. O'Brien to Croke, Paris, 20 Jan. 1891; Dillon and O'Brien are grateful to Croke for his advice and hope that some solution will be forthcoming to all their difficulties. (2 pp). 11. F. H. O'Donnell to Croke, Aachen (Germany), 21 Jan. 1891; gives details of the Boulogne Conference and of ParnelFs attitude towards his former associates; the European Press continues to quote Parnell on the Irish race: 'Healy is the political mudlark'; Croke has lived to be the rejected patron of Parnell; still worse is in store for Ireland if Parnellism is not dealt with more effectively than by the founders of New Tipperary.1* (4 pp). 12. The Presbytery, Templemore, 24 Jan. 1891; the three curates of Templemore, the Revs P. O'Keefe,14 M. J. Cleary15 and P. Murphy16 agree upon certain arrangements with the parish priest, Canon Meagher,17 for a modus vivendi in the parochial house; the matter is dealt with under 5 headings: a staff of 2 girls and 1 boy - no priest is to carry on horse-trafficking in this presbytery - no manure or rubbish shall be left in any part of the yard - the boy shall attend at once to a horse when he comes in from a journey - the cost of coal for cooking purposes and of oil for the kitchen, hall and oratory, stables, etc., to be borne equally by the three priests. (6 pp - letter badly torn). 13. Croke to Canon Meagher, Thurles, 28 Jan. 1891; Croke's comments on the regulations of the three Templemore curates for their parochial house; he objects to no. 1, which omits all mention of who is to pay for eats and drinks; the no. 5, about the boy, leaves not possibility for one of the priests to send him to buy a newspaper or post a letter, without consulting the two other priests; it might be better to allow one of the priests to run the house indefinitely, or else appoint one for three months or a month and let them take this responsibility in rotation; it is important

13 Reference to the dispute on the Smith-Barry estate in Tipperary, in which Croke and William O'Brien were involved.

14 Patrick O'Keefe, C.C. Templemore 1889-92; P.P. Clerihan 1892-99; P.P. Cappawhite 1899-1913; author of several pamphlets on the Temperance movement.

15 Michael John Cleary, C.C. Knockaviila 1886-7, Newport 1889-90, Templemore 1890-1906.

16 Patrick Murphy, C.C. Templemore 1891-1900, Tipperary 1900-09; P.P. Templetuohy 1909-24.

it William Canon Meagher (1828-1912); P.P. Drangan 1872-82; P.P. Templemore 1882-1912.




that someone be responsible for the house, for taking in servants, etc., or there will be chaos. (2 pp - letter torn in two). 14. Wm. F. Dennehy to Croke, Dublin,18 27 Jan. 1891; he writes on behalf of the Irish National Press to say that the Directors have agreed to cooperate with the Irish bishops in defending the episcopal body in public. (2 pp). 15. Rev. T. S. Preston19 to Croke, New York, 28 Jan. 1891; the vicar general of the diocese sends JBIOO for the Irish Famine victims. (1 p). 16. Rev. Michael O'Brien to Croke, Lowell, Mass.,20 29 Jan. 1891; sends f 30 for relief of Irish poor in Munster; O'Brien is a native of Co. Tipperary; he regrets the disunion amongst the Home Rulers. (2 pp). 17. Templemore, 30 Jan. 1891; the three curates to their P.P. Canon Meagher, agreeing to certain further details for the parochial house; that eatables be in common; unless when a guest is present, no "common drinkables" shall be used at table, but when a guest is present, his host for the time being shall provide drinkables for the whole table; dinner at 4 p.m. on week-days and 5 p.m. on Sundays and holydays; the curate who is senior shall have the power to engage and discharge servants; signed P. O'Keefe, M. J. Cleary, P. Murphy. (Letter torn in two). (3 pp). 18. D. A. Hartnett21 to Croke, Buffalo, N.Y., 2 Feb. 1891; sends JB41 for the Irish poor; some comments on the Irish political scene. (3 pp). 19. Thurles, 2 Feb. 1891; a printed circular from Croke to his clergy notifying them of his plans for visitation and conference; the Pope has ordered two collections to be made, one for the preservation of holy places in Jerusalem, and the other for the support of Cardinal Lavigerie and his missionaries who are labour ing for the abolition of slavery and the slave trade in Africa. (1 p). 20. Charles Gavan Duffy to Croke, Nice, 13 Feb. 1891; Duffy intends visiting Rome with his daughters and would like an intro duction to some Roman official who could get them an audience with the Pope; news of the negotiations for the retirement of Pameli has just reached him. (2 pp).

18 Writing from the offices of the secretary of the National Press Ltd , which published an anti-Parnell newspaper

19 Writing from 266 Mulberry Street 20 Writing from St Patrick's church. 21 D A Hartnett, a native of Kerry, who worked in the office of the

Board of Trade in Buffalo, N.Y.




21. Bishop MacCormack22 to Croke, Galway,28 14 Feb. 1891; as secretary of the bishops' Standing Committee he was given the task of handing their resolution to the directors of the National Press; he has failed to meet them, but left the document with their secretary. (2 pp). 22. Charles Gavan Duffy to Croke, Nice, 22 Feb. 1891; some reflections on the political situation on the disolution of Parliament; Gladstone says he wishes to propose a measure satisfactory to them; Duffy proposes that he (Croke) have a correspondence with Duffy - to be published - on the problem of providing a fair constitution for Ireland. (4 pp). 23. Thurles, 2 March, 1891; a confidential circular letter from Croke to the clergy of Cashel and Emly 'and to them alone' , on the Parnell crisis; they are to lay before their flocks the true picture of the situation; Pamell's adultery, his breaking up of the Irish Parliamentary Party, his imperilling the cause of Home Rule, etc.; they are to reconstruct the League in their parishes; Croke hopes to hold a mass meeting in Thurles, and would have all his flock ready to attend it, if necessary. (1 p). 24. Edward Byrne to Croke, Dublin,24 4 Mar. 1891; in the political crisis of the past three months there have been some genuine patriots, who wished to bring about a peaceful settlement, but there was also a set who would have no peace or unity and were imbued with jealousy, ambition, vindictiveness and vanity; the services of the Freeman s lournal were at the beck and call of 'my Church and Country' . (4 pp - Marked 'Private'). 25. Charles Gavan Duffy to Croke, Nice, 5 March 1891; Duffy was disappointed with Croke's decision not to enter into public correspondence over present political issues; Duffy will write to the National Press and Freeman s lournal, giving his views of the Irish Constitution and will then come to Ireland to lecture on the subject; he discusses the various points of his plan and the opinions expressed by Cardinal Manning, Lord Spencer, Davitt, Dillon, etc. (4 pp). 26. P. O'Meara to Croke, Ceara, Brazil, 6 March 1891; he has sent Croke some money and leaves it to Croke to decide how it should be used; if Croke wishes it for the evicted tenants, then he is agreeable; he now sends f5 for the same charitable cause. (1 p).

22 Francis MacCormack, bishop of Achonry 1875-87, then bishop of Galway 1887-1908; died 14 Nov. 1909.

Writing from 23 Writing from Mount St Mary's. 24 Writing from the office of the Freeman's Journal.




27. Dr Kirby to Croke, Rome,25 9 March 1891; thanks Croke for his letter of 6th inst.; the Roman authorities are in agreement with the Irish bishops' manifesto on the Parnell crisis; each of the bishops must answer for himself and defend his own sheep from the harm which will come if a godless man should become the leader of the Irish people. (4 pp). 28. Charles Gavan Duffy to Croke, Nice, 14 March 1891; Duffy is glad that Croke agrees with his plan for circulating his pamphlet; asks if Croke would contact other bishops to help give publicity to the pamphlet; Duffy did not see Gladstone when he was in Nice, and he is just as pleased; Gladstone always follows his own preferences, and in the Irish Land Question failed to seek advice from the Irish supporters or Sir Charles Russell; Gladstone is also responsible for the inordinate taxation of Ireland; Gladstone is walking into a trap laid by Lord Salisbury26 which will bring great harm to Ireland. (4 pp). 29. Same to same, Nice, 22 March 1891; Duffy retracts some statement he made about Croke and which he (Duffy) had heard from a third party; he now knows it was false; Duffy cannot understand why men like Dillon, McCarthy and O'Brien still talk of Pamell as being a great statesman; Pamell had a powerful will and a great audacity, but he was drunk with vanity and selfishness, had no political information, etc. (4 pp). 30. Archbishop Logue27 to Croke, Armagh, 24 March, 1891; the primate is anxious for an early meeting with the bishops to discuss the growing anti-clericalism, especially in the pages of the Freeman; the archbishop of Tuam28 is in favour of a secret meeting of the bishops to discuss the situation; Logue is in favour of speaking out boldly as the people are being corrupted and their obedience to the Church being gradually undermined; some general regulations should be made about priests who work against their bishops; Croke has proposed sending Bishop O'Donnell29 to America to sound their American brother-bishops on the situation; Logue is not in favour of this, but would propose a manifesto from the Irish to the American bishops on the Parnell affair. (8 pp).

25 Writing from the Irish college. 26 Robert Arthur Talbot Cecil, 3rd marquis of Salisbury (1830-1903);

prime minister 1885-92; leader of the Conservative party. 27 See note 100 in Collect. Hib., 13 (1970), 121. 28 John McEviily. 29 Patrick O'Donnell, bishop of Raphoe 1888-1922, coadjutor archbishop

of Armagh 1922-4, archbishop of Armagh 1924-7, cardinal 1925.




31. Mr Townsend30 to Croke, Queenstown, 6 April 1891; a com- plaint about Father Humphreys31 and Canon Cahill,32 for exciting the tenants to non-payment of rent and to revolt; he has already written to Croke on this matter, but Croke's reply was marked 'Private'; asks for a letter which would be public, as he is now making a public accusation against these two priests; the rent which Canon Cahill owes for his school is only I/- and should be paid. (2 pp). 32. Charles Gavan Duffy to Croke, Nice, 12 April 1891; he sends Croke proof-copy of the new introduction to an essay on an Irish Constitution; Mr O'Donoghue is publishing a dictionary of Irish poets and wishes to know if the T.W.C.* of Charleville, who wrote verses in The Nation, is the present archbishop of Cashel. (3 pp). 33. Edward Dwyer Gray33 to Croke, London,34 27 April 1891; asks Croke for an interview to discuss the possibility of a recon- ciliation between the two factions of the Irish Parliamentary Party; refers to an exhibition of discreditable violence in Thurles on Sunday. (2 pp). 34. M. Davitt to Croke, Ballybrack, 5 May 1891; Davitt is obliged to retire from work for a time owing to bad health; he intends visiting California where his wife can visit her relatives; he also hopes to make a lecture tour in the U.S.A., and then perhaps in Australia and New Zealand, to make some money; the present situation in Ireland is enough not only to drive one out of Ireland, but also out of politics. (8 pp). 35. Same to same, Ballybrack, 9 May 1891; he forgot to label his last letter 'Private'; he hears that Pamell is thinking of going to America and forecasts a rough reception for him there. (4 pp). 36. Croke to E. Dwyer Gray, Thurles, 15 May 1891; thanks him for his kind words in today's Freeman, but feels that Gray has exaggerated Croke's influence in Irish politics; Croke wishes to help all he can to bring about a peaceful settlement; the attacks on the bishops by Irish M.P.s and the Press over the past six months are something which will have to be rectified. [Attached to this letter is another from Croke to Gray, dated 14 May.] (3 pp). 37. E. Dwyer Gray to Croke, Ballybrack, Co. Dublin, 17 May 1891; he is embarrassed by the position in which he finds himself

30 G. H. Townsend was agent of the Smith-Barry estate in Tipperary. 31 See note 30 in Collect. Hib., 16 (1973), 104. 32 Richard Canon Cahill, P.P. Tipperary 1889-1903. 33 Son of the former owner and editor of the Freeman' s Journal. 34 Writing from the Westminster Palace Hotel.




with the National Press vis-a-vis their Galway friends; he will have to leave Ireland for some time, have himself made a director and then be able to take some action. (3 pp). 38. Same to same, 17 May 1891; the charge of duplicity against the National Press is false, although there is some trouble within the ranks of the Press. (1 p). 39. The Consolidated Bank Ltd., London, 20 May 1891; A letter accompanying a cheque for jB3,070.12.6d. sent to Croke and Justin McCarthy on behalf of Messrs Eugene Kelly *fe Co. of New York. (2 pp).

Attached to this letter is a detailed account-sheet showing how Croke spent this money: he gave Justin McCarthy fll53.3.6d.; sums of money given to parish priests such as Fr M. Ryan35 for Cloncurry Tenants (fl84.10.0d.); Father P. Ryan36 for 7 evicted tenants in Mullinahone (jB60); Father D. Ryan37 for 10 evicted tenants in Clonoulty (f 30); Father J. O'Sullivan38 for Pallasgreen tenants #27); Father J. Crowe39 for 11 evicted tenants in Cappa- white (00); also details of other monies received for evicted tenants. (4 pp). 40. Croke to E. Dwyer Gray, Thurles, 5 June 1891; Pamell's statement that 'he meant to knock the bottom out of the Priests' had been denied publicly by Parnell; Croke got this statement from Gray and now asks him what they are to do. (2 pp). 41. Justin McCarthy40 to Croke, Bournemouth, 9 June, 1891; thanks Croke for his letter of 6th inst. and agrees with the plans to distribute the 13000. (1 p). 42. E. Dwyer Gray to Croke, Ballybrack, 10 June 1891; a reply to Croke's letter of 5 June (see above no. 40); he is surprised at its contents as he has no recollection of making any such statement about Pamell; it is unfortunate that Croke should be mentioned as the person who passed on Pamell's statement in a story. [Attached is Croke's reply to this letter.] (5 pp). 43. T. M. Healy, T. J. Condon41 and John Deasy to Croke, Dublin,42 10 June 1891; they request 11,000 to meet urgent

35 Michael Ryan, P.P. Murroe 1890-1902. 36 Philip Ryan, P P. Mullinahone 1883-95. 37 Daniel Canon Ryan, P.P. Clonoulty 1878-1925. 38 John O'Sullivan, administrator Pallasgreen 1890-1901; P.P. Temple-

tuohy 1901-07. 39 John R. Crowe, P.P. Cappawhite 1888-99. 40 Justin McCarthy, M.P.; eminent politician and author. 41 Thomas J. Condon, Nationalist M.P. for East Tipperary. 42 Writing from 11 Lower O'Connell Street.




demands for evicted tenants, and fSOO for a claim from Tipperary; this money to come from funds sent from America. (1 p). 44. Same to Croke, Dublin,43 June [1891]; they acknowledge receipt of Croke's cheque for f 1,500 received on 12th inst. for evicted tenants; they require another JE1,500 to meet immediate needs. (1 p). 45. T. M. Healy to Croke, 50 Great Charles Street, Dublin, 15 June 1891; he acknowledges Croke's cheque for f 1,500, which Healy has sent to McCarthy for signature; F. X. O'Brien will send an account of the items of expenditure for the evicted tenants; O'Gorman Mahon44 is in extremis [he died on 16 June] and his death will mean an election in Carlow. (2 pp - postcard). 46. Rev. Philip Ryan to Croke, Mullinahone, 15 June 1891; Mrs Murray has evicted Thomas Tobin, John Murphy, James Tobin and John Dillon from the townland of Ballydavid; other evictions have also taken place and he now appeals to Croke for financial aid; up to last Christmas the evicted tenants were receiving f3 each a quarter from the league, but have received nothing since. (3 pp). 47. Rev. Edw. Hannon, C.C., to Croke, Loughglynne, 22 June 1891; a receipt for fl4 received from Croke for 7 evicted tenants of the estate of Lord de Freyne; the names of the tenants given: Widow Jordan, Widow Caron, Widow Moran, Mrs MacNulty, John Moreley, Patrick Walsh, Thomas Cahilan. (2 pp). 48. Thomas Tobin to Croke, Mullinahone, 22 June 1891; on behalf of the evicted tenants who have received their share of the JC60 sent to their P.P. by Croke, Tobin wishes to convey gratitude; attached to this letter are six separate sheets from the actual tenants, who received from f6 to f9 each, with the name of each tenant. (7 pp). 49. Maynooth, 25 June 1891; a resolution of the archbishops and bishops of Ireland declaring that Mr Pamell 'by his public mis- conduct, has utterly disqualified himself to be their political leader. We call upon our people to repudiate his leadership.' (2 printed PP) 50. Monsignor Persico45 to Croke, Rome, 26 June 1891; he thanks Croke for his letter of 20th inst.; he was sorry to have missed seeing Croke last October when he was in Rome. (1 p).

43 See note 42 above. 44 Charles Patrick James Mahon (1803-91); The O'Gorman Mahon';

anti-Pamellite M.P. for Carlow 1887-91. 45 See note 27 in Collect. Hib., 16 (1973), 103.



The papers of Archbishop Thomas Wdham Croke 119

51. T. M. Healy to Croke, Dublin,40 27 June 1891; he thanks Croke for his cheque for jBl,000; it will be necessary to husband the money until Dillon and O'Brien get out and can put pressure on Parnell for the release of the Paris funds. (2 pp on postcard). 52. Rev. John Sullivan to Croke, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick, 29 June 1891; he acknowledges receipt of JE27 from Croke for the evicted tenants of his parish, giving tenants' and landlord's names and the amount of money in each case. (1 p). 53. Rev. John Kirwan, P.P., to Croke, Eyrecourt, 29 June 1891; he makes a plea for an evicted tenant on Lord Clanrickard's estate, and encloses a letter from this tenant, a Widow. [This letter is now missing.] (2 pp). 54. Rev. Daniel Ryan to Croke, Clonoulty, 30 June 1891; he makes a plea for funds for the evicted tenants of his parish, as they have been out of their places for nine to ten years. (2 pp). 55. A bundle of receipts from various parishes for money sent by Croke for evicted tenants, signed by the P.P. or C.C.: 20 June, Eyrecourt, E10, John Kirwan, P.P.; 18 June, Thurles, f35, N. Rafferty, administrator, 19 June, Kilteely, fl8, John Power; 11 July, Clonoulty, 130, Daniel Ryan, P P.; 27 July, Ballingarry, S3, James Cantwell, P.P , 28 July, Ballylanders, E10, Thomas Cullen, P.P.; 28 July, Murroe, E184 10s., Michael Ryan, P.P.; 31 Aug, Cappawhite, E20, Michael Quirke, P.P ; 4 Sept., Cappamore, HO, T. Mullaly, PP. (12 pp). 56. J. Muldoon47 to Croke, Dublin, 1 July 1891; the secretary of the I.N.F. acknowledges receipt of Croke's cheque for El,000 which has been lodged in the bank to the credit of the Tenants' Fund; Mr Hammond is very likely to win the Carlow election. dp). 57. F. X. O'Bitoi to Croke, Chelsea,48 1 July 1891; he thanks Croke for particulars of grants issued by Croke; Mr Sheehy and he (O'Brien) have been giving monthly grants to Mullinahone, Pallasgreen and Eyrecourt; Father John Power, P P. Kilteely, has just written to Mr Sheehy for a grant (2 pp). 58. Archbishop Ryan49 to Croke, Philadelphia, 4 July 1891; he replies to Croke's letter enquiring about Pamell's status in Amierica and the probable reaction there if he were to visit that country;

4e Writing from 50 Great Charles Street. 47 Writing from the offices of the Irish National Federation. 48 Writing from 31 Wellington Square 40 Patrick John Ryan, born Thurles, Co Tipperary, 1831; archbishop

of Philadelphia 1884-1911




now that it appears that Pamell does not represent even a considerable part of Ireland, his reception in America would not be enthusiastic; John Dillon is a cool, though intense, man, and a leader. (2 pp). 59. Grattan Esmonde50 to Croke, London, Trafalgar Square,51 6 July 1891; Dr Thomas Addis Emmet,52 president of the Irish National Federation of America, has just arrived in London and says that no official acknowledgement of the E3,000 sent from America has reached him; we shall have to wake up if we want the support of our American friends; Dr Emmet will see Mr J. McCarthy on the subject today. (4 pp). 60. Rev. David Humphreys to Croke, Tipperary, 7 July 1891; he sends Croke a bank note for E69 which, together with a previous sum of El 17, makes a total of El 86, which is his contribution; Father Michael Ryan's name has not appeared on the list and should be added. (2 pp). 61. Same to same, Tipperary, 10 July 1891; he has sent Croke a list of all the contributions received but has not yet got Canon Cahill's list (1 p). 62. Canon Cahill to Croke, Tipperary, 11 July 1891; he gives the list of money received at Tipperary for evicted tenants, the total sum being E357. (1 p). 63. H. G. Bowers, Michael Noonan and Michael Drennan to Croke, Ahaura, West Coast, New Zealand, 13 July 1891; from the Irish National Federation, N.Z., they send Croke E32.10s. towards the Evicted Tenants Fund. [Enclosed is a newspaper cutting; it has the text of this letter as published in N.Z.] (3 pp). 64. Rev. Daniel Ryan to Croke, Clonoulty, 14 July 1891; the bank has given Fathers Ryan and Humphreys E500 and this action goes against a rule made by Croke about borrowing money from this source; Father Ryan now states that he has more than E500 in the bank and that the rule does not apply when a man is solvent and has securities. (3 pp). 65. Dr Kirby to Croke, Rome,5* 15 July 1891; he was received by the Pope yesterday and told him of the result of the Carlow elections; the Pope fully approved of the bishops' action in com-

3o Sir Thomas Henry Grattan Esmonde (1862-1935); M.P. for South Dublin 1885-92.

51 Writing from the Grand Hotel. 52 A grandson of the leader of the United Irishmen of the same name. 53 Writing from the Irish college; Archbishop Kirby had just retired

as rector.




batting Pamell's influence; the choice of Father Kelly54 as rector of the Irish college is a happy one. (4 pp). 66. D. L. O'Halloran, B. J. O'Rourke and Michael Murphy to Croke, Kumara, New Zealand, 15 July 1891; the Kumara branch of the LN.L. sends Croke E36 for the evicted tenants. (4 pp). 67. B. J. O'Rourke to Croke, Kumara, N.Z., 27 July 1891; the secretary of the Kumara branch of the LN.L. sends Croke a duplicate of their draft for E36 and asks Croke to acknowledge receipt to Father O'Hallahan, P.P. [Duplicate attached, on Bank of New South Wales.] (3 pp). 68. Mrs D. Gray to Croke, Dublin,55 Aug. 1891; she asks Croke for his opinion about E. Dwyer Gray's proposed letter to the press about the Parnellites in the Dublin district. [Her enclosed letter from E. Dwyer Gray is now missing.] (4 pp). 69. E. Dwyer Gray to Croke, Ballybrack, 3 Aug. 1891; his re- nunciation of Pamell in the papers has been well received; he is anxious that the Freeman recover its prestige and especially the support of both Archbishops Walsh and Croke. (4 pp). 70. Mrs D. Gray to Croke, Dublin,56 4 Aug. 1891; she asks Croke to sign the enclosed form for Edward; she hopes to see Croke the next time he is in Dublin. (2 pp). 71. E. Dwyer to Croke, Ballybrack, 20 Aug. 1891; he sends Croke a circular letter explaining business of the new board of the Freeman; he asks Croke to comment on the names of the members of the board: J. L. Scallan, M. O'Connor, John Roche, Q.C., Aid. Locke [?]. (4 pp). 72. Same to same, Dublin, 22 Aug. 1891; he hopes that Croke will stand by him in the present conflict as he is surrounded by false friends; he asks Croke to advise him on the correct course to take; he regrets the strong language used by the Freeman towards the bishops; he is having trouble with Archbishop Walsh.57 (4 pp). 73. Mrs Dwyer Gray to Croke, Dublin, 22 Aug. 1891; she hopes that Croke will write a letter in support of Eddie; the latter does not know what to do because they have to denounce the attacks

54 Rev. Michael Kelly succeeded Kirby as rector of the Irish college, Rome, in 1891; archbishop of Sydney 1911-40.

55 Writing from Pembroke House, Upper Mount Street. Mrs D. Gray was the widow of the former owner of the Freeman's Journal

56 See note 55 above. 57 William J. Walsh, archbishop of Dublin. See note 155 in Collect.

Hib., 13 (1970), 133.




on the clergy and also support men like Dillon and O'Brien. (3 pp). 74. Rev. J. B. Crowe to Croke, Cappawhite, 23 Aug. 1891; he acknowledges receipt of a sum of money in support of the Dowing evicted tenants; there are eleven families involved; at the moment there is a successful mission being conducted in the parish; it is due to end on Sunday. (2 pp). 75. Justin McCarthy to Croke, Chelsea,58 24 Aug. 1891; he thanks Croke for his letter of the 22nd and for a cheque for El,153.3s.6d. from Mr Eugene Kelly of N.Y.; although the money is undoubtedly for the evicted tenants it might be as well to await the letter from N.Y.; he wishes Croke a good hohday trip. (2 pp). 76. John Dillon to Croke, Ballybrack,59 26 Aug. 1891; the money from America is obviously intended for the evicted tenants; he (Dillon) is anxious to have some money for the tenants and thinks that they could use this sum for the purpose. (4 pp). 77. Same to same, Ballybrack, 1 Sept. 1891; he thanks Croke for his cheque for El,500, which has been lodged to the gredit of F. X. O'Brien and David Sheehy in the National Bank; grants up to E2,500 have been sent out this week. (2 pp). 78. Croke to Father Glynn, O.S.A., Thurles, 1 Sept. 1891; he is pleased to know that Father Glynn is to erect a church in Rome in honour of St Patrick; the whole Irish race will subscribe; he sends E100 and promises that more will be forthcoming. (2 pp). 79. Cardinal Simeoni60 to Croke, Rome, 2 Sept. 1891; he asks Croke to send him three names from whom a successor to the late bishop of Waterford61 may be chosen. [Attached is Croke's reply to the cardinal, dated 10 Sept. 1891.] (9 pp). 80. Rev. M. O'Sullivan62 to Croke, Drumbane, 2 Sept. 1891; he thanks Croke for E5 sent for Timothy Britt, an evicted tenant. (1 p). 81. J. C. Connolly, J. McDermott and M. Lowe to Croke, Liver- pool, 23 Sept. 1891; the letter, on behalf of the West Derby branch of the I.N.L., accompanies a cheque for E10 for evicted tenants. (3 pp). 82. Croke to Canon Cahill, Paris, 25 Sept. 1891; he thanks him for his letter giving details of the situation on the Smith-Barry estate in Tipperary; the boycotting which is going on between the tenants

3H Writing from 20 Cheyne Gardens. 59 Writing from 1 Marine Terrace. ,i0 Secretary of the Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide. ttl John Egan, bishop of Waterford 1889-91. "2 Michael O'Sullivan, C.C. Upperchurch 1885-1902, Fethard 1902-05,

Boherlahan 1905-08; P.P. Kilbeheny 1908-13.




themselves is unfortunate, as Croke expected that all the tenants would join in opposing Smith-Barry; in any case, Croke complains that his views on the subject were never sought by the tenants; Croke has been away from home for a month and he cannot judge the case from Paris; he sympathises with those who are suffering from the local agitators. (4 pp). 83. Michael Byrne, James Withers and Pat Gilmour to Croke, 47 Church Hill, Staff., England, Oct. 1891; they send Croke E5.ls.6d. for the Evicted Tenants Fund and ask that this be acknowledged in the National Press. (2 pp). 84. London/Thurles, 7 Oct. 1891; two telegrams concerning ParnelFs death: 'Parnell and Pope Hennessy dead . . . Willie'; 'Parnell died suddenly yesterday. BethelF. [Croke was at Ostend when he got these telegrams.] (2 pp). 85. John Dillon to Croke, Dublin,63 10 Nov. 1891; he acknowledges receipt of Croke's cheque for f 188.4s!, which he handed over to the national fund and it will appear with their list on Monday next; they are exceedingly hard-pressed for money for the tenants and will have to put the tenants on short allowance, paying them once once in six months instead of every month; all his reserves are being exhausted; he will require at least fil,000 by 1 Dec; according to Healy it will not be possible to get any of the Paris funds for a considerable time; if Croke wrote a good stirring letter in the press it would boost the fund. (11 pp). 86. Same to same, Dublin, 13 Nov. 1891; he is pleased that Croke approved of his speech at Belfast; there was no opposition to his views; he gives Croke O'Brien's address as 28 Upper Temple Street. (2 pp). 87. Henry E. Cardinal Manning64 to Mr J. L. Egan, Westminster, 14 Oct. 1891; a letter, written by Henry Vaughan,65 stating that the cardinal cannot take any action in the matter raised by Mr Egan; the inside page has the text of Egan's reply to Father Vaughan. [The matter raised by him concerned the Irish land warfare and his wish to have Cardinal Manning use his influence.] (4 pp). 88. Croke to Rev. Michael Ryan, Thurles, 9 Nov. 1891; it is good that Father Godfrey, the new curate at Murroe, is proving satisfactory; the projected meeting of the Limerick Parnellites in Murroe will require firm measures by Father Ryan; it will be

63 Writing from 2 North George's Street. ** See note 36 in Collect. Hib., 13 (1970), 110. 05 Henry Vaughan, secretary to Cardinal Manning.




necessary to draw the sword' and drive them back to their city haunts. (4 pp). 89. Cardinal Simeoni to Croke, Rome, 18 Dec. 1891; the Rev. Richard Sheehan66 has been appointed the new bishop of Water- ford and Lismore. (2 pp). 90. Croke to Archbishop Walsh, Thurles, 27 Dec. 1891; Croke proposed to the bishops at their meeting on 8 Sept. 1886 that a national church dedicated to St Patrick should be built at Rome; Father Glynn, O.S.A., had engaged to carry out this task and the Pope and the Sacred Congregation gave their approval; however, the bishops never contemplated building a church for the Augus- tinians; Croke outlines three possibilities regarding the status of the new church and will agree to whichever one is adopted with the approval of the Pope and the Irish bishops. (3 pp). 91. Irish college, Rome, 31 Dec. 1891; a balance sheet showing the college accounts (with receipts and expenses) for the year ending 31 Dec. 1891; printed, and signed by the rector, Michael Kelly. (1 p).

1892

1. N. D. Murphy to Croke, Dublin,67 22 Jan. 1892; he thanks Croke for some personal benefit he has conferred upon him. [No details.] (3 pp). 2. John Lloyd Egan68 to Croke, Sligo,69 26 Jan. 1892; an elaborate scheme for benefitting the rural parts of Ireland and how to remedy the defects of weather, soil, etc., to cost f3i millions sterling; with enclosures. (10 pp). 3. Rome, 7 Feb. 1892; a letter to the Irish bishops asking them to promote an Association which will pray for the Pope and the

papacy. (6 pp). 4. T. Murphy to Croke, Dublin,70 23 Feb. 1892; he complains of his present position, owing to the schemes of William O'Brien and T. M. Healy; he outlines his own history; two letters, written on the same day. (10 pp). 5. Same to same, Dublin, 24 Feb. 1892; further details of his many troubles and trials, all for the sake of Ireland with no reward or

itt Richard Alphonsus Sheehan, bishop of Waterford 1892-1915. 07 Writing from the Stephen's Green Club. "* See note 179 in Collect. Hib., 13 (1970), 138. **9 Writing from John Street. 70 Writing from Great Brunswick Street.




redress; he now wishes to offer himself for election for Wexford and hopes that O'Brien and Co. will let him go forward and pay his expenses. (8 pp). 6. A printed letter, entitled 'Michael Davitt and the Cronin Murder' ,71 from the members of the Confederated Irish Societies of Chicago, Chicago, 111., 28 Feb. 1892; it purports to give evidence that Davitt was mixed up in the Cronin affair and that he was anti-American in outlook; his election to parliament is not well- received by the Irish in America. (2 pp). 7. Mrs Dwyer Gray to Croke, Ballybrack, 6 March 1892; enclosing a letter from E. Dwyer Gray to the directors of the National Press, Mrs Gray asks Croke for his opinion; they are running into serious difficulties and are seeking a solution. [Enclosed letter dated 3 March.] (2 and 5 pp). 8. John Lloyd Egan to Croke, Sligo, 4 March 1892; an auto- biographical sketch of his life and work for Ireland by improving the climatic conditions and the soil of the country. (2 pp, newspaper cutting). 9. Michael Davitt to Croke, Ballybrack, 4 March 1892; he reminds Croke of the money which Davin72 8c Co. owe him, which he paid on their behalf in America during the Gaelic Mission; the Labour World News Co. is being liquidated and he must find L350 within the next two weeks; he has already lost n,200 in this paper; Davin owes him JE500; Parnell died owing him E500 over The Times Commission; three years have now gone by since Davin borrowed the money and he asks Croke to use his influence in this matter. (4 pp). 10. Same to same, Ballybrack, 6 March 1892; he thanks Croke for his kind letter suggesting that Davitt sue Davin, Cullinane73 and Co. for the money which they owe him; Davitt had thought of going on a lecture tour of Australia to raise some money, but with the possibility of a general election pending he thinks it is better not to go; his wife had expected a legacy from an American relative, but the money has gone to build a church for the archbishop of San Francisco;74 the Labour World would have been a success had it not been for the split in the Irish Party. (4 pp).

71 Patrick Henry Cronin (1846-89); medical doctor and well-known figure in Chicago's Irish Catholic community. His mutilated body was found in a sewer on 4 May 1889.

72 See note 75 in Collect. Hib., 16 (1973), 114. 73 John Cullinane, M.P. for Tipperary. 74 Patrick William Riordan, archbishop of San Francisco.




11. J. Donnellan to Croke, St Patrick's college, Maynooth, 7 March 1892; the president of Maynooth informs Croke that fl2.12s.8d., Belgian Burse money, has now been placed at his disposal and asks to whom or to what it should be applied. (2 pp). 12. Archbishop Walsh to Croke, Archbishop's House, Dublin, 13 March 1892; the amalgamation of the Freeman' s Journal and the National Press is safe at last; the treaty of peace was concluded yesterday; there are certain legal complications to be cleared up. (3 pp). 13. Same to same, Dublin, 14 March 1892; a detailed account of the proceedings which led to the settlement between the shareholders of the Freeman's Journal and the National Press; the Freeman is to buy the N.P. for C36,000; three of the National Press directors are to be co-opted to the Freeman' s Journal; if Dillon cares to join he may do so and thus the board would be made up of seven members; at any rate the newspaper war is now at an end and the settlement will have a powerful moral effect in Ireland and England. (8 pp). 14. T. Murphy to Croke, Dublin,75 14 March 1892; he is now finding it impossible to get employment anywhere; William O'Brien refuses to help; some interesting biographical details about Wm. O'Brien (if they may be believed) alleging that his wife, an actress, was still alive when he married a second time. (4 pp). 15. William O'Brien to Croke, London,™ 14 March 1892; the amalgamation of the two newspapers is complete; Archbishop Walsh succeeded in influencing young Gray. (2 pp). 16. Archbishop Walsh to Croke, Dublin, 15th, 16th, 17th March 1892; a telegram to Croke stating that a 'full statement' , which he should collect, is being sent by the six o'clock train; unsigned; a second telegram 'No later news'; letter of the 17th. (7 pp). 17. Same to same, Dublin, 20 March 1892; some difficulties over the amalgamation of the Freeman and the National Press have arisen; it will be necessary to modify the original formula of agreement. (4 pp). 18. Rev. Michael Kelly to Croke, Rome,77 22 March 1892; the rector acknowledges Croke's letter in reply to his; it will be necessary to raise the student's pension to f 10 a quarter, plus an entrance fee of f5.5s. for furniture, etc.; Prior Glynn, O.S.A.

™ Writing from 63 Percy Place. 7fl Writing from the House of Commons. 77 Writing from the Irish college.




had invited them to come to his place on St Patrick's Day; Arch- bishop Ireland is staying at the American College. (3 pp). 19. Archbishop Walsh to Croke, Dublin, 22 March 1892; the board of directors have signed the agreement and the contracts are ready to be signed; the National Press makes its last appearance on Saturday; the amalgamated paper will appear on Monday next. (4 PP). 20. Same to same, Dublin, 23 March 1892; new difficulties have arisen, of a legal nature, over the amalgamation; no financial difficulties. (4 pp). 21. Same to same, Dublin, 24 March 1892; Dwyer Gray has written to him and all seems well; if Croke wishes to come to Dublin he could do so next week; some problems of National Education have arisen in parliament which will need consideration; the National Press shareholders have agreed to all the proposals for the amalgamation with the Freeman's Journal (4 pp). 22. Freeman's Journal Ltd., Dublin, 24 March 1892; a printed circular letter to its shareholders announcing the Annual General Meeting for the 31st March, at which the business of purchasing the National Press will be decided; also an account of current expenses and profit; signed by J. M. Gillies, Secretary. (2 pp). 23. Same, 25 March 1892; a printed circular letter announcing the plans for the amalgamation of the National Press with the Freeman. [Attached to this letter is a telegram from E. Dwyer Gray to Croke, asking him to come to the meeting on Thursday, 31st, or to send a proxy.] (2 pp). 24. Archbishop Walsh to Croke, Dublin, 28 March 1892; Walsh is to be appointed to the vacant Catholic Commissionership of Intermediate Education and he is thinking of accepting; Dwyer Gray has published some letters in the popular press which may bring difficulties in the plans to amalgamate the National Press and the Freeman; Dwyer Gray is really a hopeless case. (4 pp). 25. William O'Brien to Croke, Dublin,78 28 March 1892; O'Brien is to be offered the chairmanship of the newspaper if Dillon refuses it; Dwyer Gray's action in wishing to publish all those letters was an unfortunate one. (2 pp). 26. Same to same, Dublin, 29 March 1892; Dwyer Gray has called to see him and it now appears that his clash with Dillon may be averted and the newspaper business fixed peacefully and success-

fully. (2 pp).

78 Writing from the Imperial Hotel.




27. Archbishop Walsh to Croke, Dublin, 29 March 1892; things are hopeless with Dwyer Gray and it may be necessary for Walsh to stay up all night putting things into shape in time for Thursday's meeting; the National Press directors are determined to have some controlling interest in the amalgamated newspaper. (4 pp). 28. Same to same, Dublin, Palm Sunday 1892; further details about the newspaper problem and its influence on politics; even Parnell did not try to control the Freeman; Dillon and O'Brien may suffer from being mixed up with young Dwyer Gray's public show-down. (4 pp). 29. Same to same, Dublin, Holy Saturday 1892; he is doing every- thing possible to stop the parties in the dispute publishing letters to each other. (4 pp). 30. Bishop Brownrigg79 to Croke, Kilkenny, Holy Saturday 1892; he has written to Sir Charles Gavan Duffy giving him the names of his clergy who wish to have a copy of his book (pamphlet); Home Rule doesn't seem to be worthwhile after all the conflict and dissention of the past 18 months; Dillon's letter is only going to increase party strife and jealousy; if only religion could come out of it all unharmed; it will take more than a generation to undo the harm done. (4 pp). 31. Archbishop Walsh to Croke, Dublin, 2 April 1892; he asks Croke if he is coming to the meeting as he has his room ready; it will be necessary to remove young Gray from the directorate; Walsh was supposed to be in charge of the transaction of the transfer of the shares but now things have got out of hand to the extent that he does not know what to do. (8 pp). 32. J. F. Hogan80 to Croke, London,81 4 April 1892; the writer is an author and has one book called The Convict King' , a novel, which was a great success; he is hoping to stand for election in mid-Tipperary if Croke and the party select him. (4 pp). 33. M. Moran to Croke, Dublin,82 5 April 1892; he has had a dispute with Father Carey but cannot remember using the words which Croke says he used; he apologises and hopes that Croke will not hold this against him. (2 pp). 34. Same to same, Dublin, 6 April 1892; further details of the dispute referred to in 33 above; he finds that the words used by

™ See note 121 in Collect. Hib., 16 (1973), 122. 80 James Francis Hogan (1855-1924), M.P. for mid-Tipperary 1893-1900;

author. 81 Writing from Chancery Lane. 82 Writing from 110 Middle Abbey Street.




him were 'vile' and 'brutal'; the matter concerns some property in Clare, and Father Carey was dealing with an American Solicitor instead of a Dublin one. (3 pp). 35. A. O'Connor83 to Croke, Cork, 7 April 1892; a telegram asking Croke if he could receive a deputation from the Evicted Tenants Association tomorrow. (1 p). 36. Same to same, London,84 29 April 1892; he thanks Croke for his letter of 24th inst.; he will lay the matter in question before the members of the Committee at the beginning of next week. (2 pp). 37. Same to same, London, 4 May 1892; the committee of the party wish to thank Croke for his letter of the 24th ult.; his suggestions will be carefully considered; Mr Feehan's85 name, of Carrick, has been brought before the committee; they would like Croke's opinion on his candidature. (4 pp). 38. John Dillon to Croke, London, House of Commons, 10 May 1892; he gives his views on the present state of the dispute over the amalgamation of the Freeman and the National Press; Healy is determined to retain control over one paper; both the party and the national cause will suffer and Croke is the only person who can avert this disaster, by seeing the various parties concerned and getting them to agree. (8 pp). 39. Archbishop Walsh to Croke, Dublin, 10 May 1892; Dwyer Gray persists in his acting on the board of directors and has had a row with Captain O'Connor; Walsh has spoken to Gray but one cannot tell how Gray will act in the future. (4 pp). 40. William O'Brien to Croke, London,80 11 May 1892; decisive action by all and especially by Archbishop Walsh will bring results in the Freeman-National Press dispute; Croke should nominate Dillon and Sexton87 for the board; O'Brien wishes to withdraw his nomination; they must think of* the party and its future. (4 pp). 41. Archbishop Walsh to Croke, Dublin, 12 May 1892; Dillon and Sheehy have come to see him; Walsh told them that the board should be commercial rather than political in its personnel, although the paper should have a nationalist policy; Dillon wishes to have a controlling influence; the two vacant directorships will have to

83 Arthur O'Connor, M.P.; ex-Fenian and anti-Parnelhte. 84 Writing from the House of Commons. 85Richard Feehan was a prominent brewer and spirit merchant. 86 Writing from the House of Commons. 87 See note 142 in Collect. Hib.t 13 (1970), 131.




be decided on soon, but it will have to be done in agreement with the committee and party. (12 pp). 42. Same to same, Dublin, 13 May 1892; Dillon intends going to Monday's meeting and unfolding his grievances about Healy, etc.; if he does this he will have no further claim to respect as a member of the party; Walsh will try to persuade the others to make no reply to Dillon; Healy and A. O'Connor are opposing Dillon and Sexton and there is now talk that Redmond will be called in to negotiate; Walsh is still willing to have Dillon and Sexton elected to the board of the newspaper; Dwyer Gray intends nominating Dillon and O'Brien at Monday's meeting. (8 pp). 43. Same to same, Dublin, 13 May 1892; [second letter written same day as 42 above;] since writing Walsh has heard that Gray is willing to nominate Dillon and Sexton; Dillon has nominated Sheehy; but there is not room for three on the board, which has a maximum of seven members; unless Dillon acts honourably on Monday *he must be opposed tooth and nail' . (4 pp). 44. John Dillon to Croke, Dublin,88 13 May 1892; there is great harm being done to the party and to Home Rule by the dissentions of the Freeman dispute; the unity of the party is suffering greatly and they are on the eve of an election; something must be done to preserve their unity. [Letter unfinished — pages missing.] (4 pp). 45. Archbishop Walsh to Croke, Dublin, 16 May 1892; the first problem over the Freeman will be to decide upon a chairman; will it be Gray? On Saturday night Gray promised to let Gillies, the secretary, take the chair; but one cannot trust Gray; Walsh then outlines the procedure likely at the meeting; he supposes Gillies is in the chair; there may be some trouble about those voting by proxy; 1.45 p.m. 'Gray in chair after a long discussion — Dillon leading; Dillon moves an adjournment for a fortnight'; 2.00 p.m. 'Dillon makes fierce attack on Scallan'; 2.30 p.m. adjournment for lunch. (12 pp). 46. W. Maynell [?] to Croke, London,89 21 May 1892; the secretary of the Manning Memorial Fund thanks Croke for his subscription. (2 pp). 47. William O'Brien to Croke, Dublin,90 31 Aug. 1892; he wishes to meet Croke in Dublin; Maurice Prendergast of Clonmel and other people are thinking of giving the Gaelic Athletic Association a new start in the South, independently of the influences that

88 See note 63 above. 89 Writing from St James's Square. Writing from 29 Temple Street.




dominated the association for the past few weeks; 'the idea is not to give the association any special political things, but to make certain that our friends should have the supreme power'; Dillon and other friends agree that the project is one of the utmost import- ance if they are to hold their ground with the young men of the country; we should be able to command men physically capable df defending themselves against organised intimidation; the various groups are thinking of approaching Croke who is patron of the association. (4 pp). 48. M. T. Crean91 to Croke, Dublin,92 9 Sept. 1892; he asks Croke to give him a recommendation for the post of land commissioner for which he has applied to Mr Morley.93 (3 pp). 49. Rev. Michael Kelly to Croke, Rome,94 10 Sept. 1892; the rector of the Irish college sends a report [now missing] on Croke's student; the best person to fill the post of vice-rector of the college would be Father Cotter,95 late of this college; this would help to bridge over the next two years; then one of their own students could be given a post; his name is Edmund Murnane, of Cloyne. (4 PP). 50. George Waters [?] to Croke, Dublin,90 13 Sept. 1892; he asks for a note of recommendation for some post; this day's Cork Examiner refers to his request, giving the opinion of Cork on him. (1 P). 51. John Morley to Croke, Dublin,97 14 Sept. 1892; he replies to Croke's request to find a position for a Mr Egan; he regrets that he can do nothing to help; he expresses the wish to see Croke in the near future. (3 pp). 52. George Waters [?] to Croke, Dublin,98 14 Sept. 1892; he thanks Croke for helping him to obtain some post. (1 p). 53. Charles Gavan Duffy to Croke, Park Lane, London, 15 Sept. 1892; he thanks Croke for his letter and regrets that Croke is about to retire from the National Publishing Co., from which he himself

91 Michael Theobald Crean (1838-1914); eminent Dublin barrister. 92 Writing from 69 Lower Leeson Street. 93 John Morley was chief-secretary of Ireland 1886 and 1892-95. 94 Writing from Tivoh. 95 Garrett Cotter, professor in St Patrick's College, Thurles 1890-1920;

P P. Galbally 1920-22; P.P. Tipperary 1922-32. y 96 Writing from 35 Mountjoy Square. 97 Writing from Chief-Secretary's Lodge, Phoenix Park. 98 See note 96 above.




will also retire because he distrusts Mr O'Leary99 and his friends; the company is a cover for latent Fenianism; although the publishing project was Duffy's idea in the beginning, it has now got out of hand; it is very hard to do anything for Ireland these days. (8 pp). 54, M. T. Crean to Croke, Dublin,100 15 Sept. 1892; the writer works in the Land Commission and is anxious that Croke use his influence to prevent the present evil system of fixing rents from becoming more widespread; foul work has been done to the country people by the maladministration of the Land Acts. (7 pp). 55. John Morley to Croke, Dublin,101 20 Sept. 1892; he will be pleased to meet Croke in Dublin next week. (2 pp). 56. Charles Gavan Duffy to Croke, Park Lane, London, 28 Sept. 1892; he fears that the proposed national convention to propose Home Rule will be a disgrace to Ireland and will give no solution to their needs; no one in the Irish Parliamentary Party has any experience of drawing up a constitution, least of all Mr Dillon. (4 PP). 57. John Morley to Croke, Dublin,102 14 Oct. 1892; he regrets that Croke did not come to see him or let him meet Croke; he hopes to have a talk another time. (1 p). 58. John Dillon to Croke, Dublin,103 24 Oct. 1892; he asks for a subscription towards the Evicted Tenants Fund and hopes that it will contain a letter of recommendation for this good cause. (5 PP). 59. Same to same, Ballaghaderrin, 26 Oct. 1892; he has read Croke's letter to the Freeman, boosting the Evicted Tenants Fund, and hopes that it will be followed by other such letters from Croke. (3 pp). 60. William O'Brien to Croke, Dublin,104 26 Oct. 1892; he complains of the way in which Redmond, Dillon and others are making use of Croke's name; the fund for the evicted tenants is growing, but the problem of the Paris fund is still unsolved. (4 pp). 61. Croke to T. W. Finn, Thurles, 27 Oct. 1892; he regrets that he will not be able to attend a meeting in Inchicore of the Com-

"John O'Leary (1830-1901); Fenian leader; exiled but returned to Ireland in 1885 and remained active in political and literary spheres up to 1900.

100 See note 92 above. 101 See note 97 above. 102 ibid. 103 See note 63 above. 104 Writing from the Imperial Hotel.




mittee of Land Reform; but he gives the movement his whole- hearted support; he comments on the unsatisfactory conditions of the rack-rented tenants in the country and hopes that something will be done to help them. [A copy — no year given.] (2 pp). 62. John Dillon to Croke, Dublin,105 Nov. [?] 1892; he regrets that he did not see Croke during the latter's recent visit to Dublin; the situation in Galway and Mayo, whence he has just returned, is encouraging; there is trouble over the Freeman, mainly in the management. (7 pp). 63. Michael Davitt to Croke, Ballybrack, 4 Nov. 1892; he reports on the Committee meeting of the Irish Parliamentary Party, giving details of resolutions which refer to Croke's proposal; Davitt was chairman of the committee which was considering the problem of the Paris fund. (3 pp). 64. John Dillon to Croke, Dublin,100 7 Nov. 1892; he reports on the second meeting of the Committee of the Irish Parliamentary Party; they decided not to send Croke's letter to the Independent; it should be possible soon to reach a solution to the problem of how to release the Paris fund; Croke has helped them greatly; Harrington and John J. Clancy, along with Davitt and Dillon, are the key men in the Committee. (7 pp). 65. Michael Davitt to Croke, Ballybrack, 8 Nov. 1892; he reports on last evening's committee meeting; they thought it better to send Croke's letter only to the Freeman; Croke is to be used as an intermediary between the two contending parties; the names suggested by Croke as trustees for the Paris fund are not very suitable, as Gavan Duffy will be out of the country for the winter, and the Lord Mayor of Dublin, a partisan of the other side, is claiming the Paris fund in connection with the building of New Tipperary; J. J. Murphy is also a partisan of the other side; Mr D. Lane107 is the most worthy of the four names but he inclined to refuse the position of trustee; the best solution would be for Croke to propose one partisan from each side to act with Croke; the news of Mrs Parnell's bankruptcy may complicate the Paris fund problem. (6 pp). 66. Same to same, Ballybrack, 15 Nov. 1892; Dillon and Davitt have met Harrington and Dr Kenny but have reached no final solution; the two latter were unable to speak for Mrs Pamell; the question of new trustees remains undecided. (4 pp).

105 See note 88 above. 106 Ibid. 107 Denis Lane (1818-95), poet and writer.




67. Same to same, Ballybrack, 19 Nov. 1892; the committee has met again and die position of Mrs Parnell is now one of the great problems; she will not consent to the release of the Paris funds unless given some guarantee that her claims to a share in the money will be well considered by the new trustees; Harrington and Kenny are now objecting to Croke's name being put forward as one of the trustees; the names which the committee submit as being possible trustees are: Croke; Henry Gill,108 High Sheriff, Dublin; Alderman Kerwan, Parnellite; Hon. E. Blake, M.P.; Nicholas Lynch, ex-M.P.; Edward Hughes, Belfast; he gives details of the various claims made on the Paris fund, which amount to El6,000; the money in Paris amounts to E35,000, which leaves El 9,000 for the Evicted Tenants; Mrs Parnell is claiming E5,000. (7 pp). 68. A. H. Smith-Barry to Croke, Queenstown,109 23 Nov. 1892; the matter of the dispute between himself and his Tipperary tenants is about to come up before a commission presided over by Sir J. Matthew; it may be necessary on this occasion to publish some of the correspondence between Croke and himself; he now asks Croke if he can publish their correspondence, especially the letters marked 'Private' . [Copy of Croke's reply attached, dated 24 Nov.] (3 pp). 69. Same to same, Queenstown, 25 Nov. 1892; he thanks Croke for his letter and promises that if any of their correspondence has to be published, he will release it all, even those letters from Croke marked 'Private' . (2 pp). 70. William O'Brien to Croke, Dublin,110 25 Nov. 1892; he gives his comments on the proposed members of the Committee of Trustees of the Paris fund; Healy's attitude is the great obstacle; David Sheehy111 and Sir Thomas Esmonde are his own (O'Brien's) choice. (2 pp). 71. Michael Davitt to Croke, Ballybrack, Saturday, [no day] Dec, 1892; the conference met again to decide the trustee problem of the Paris fund and some solution is now in sight; Dillon, Harring- ton and himself (Davitt) are to be the new trustees; the credit for the satisfactory solution is very much due to Croke. (4 pp).

108Henry J. Gill (1836-1903); MP. for Westmeath and Limerick; son of the founder of the printing and publishing house of M. H. Gill and Soni.

109 Writing from Fota Island. no See note 104 above ut David Sheehy, M.P. for Meath and South Galway; secretary of the

Irish Parliamentary Party.




72. Same to same, Ballybrack, 6 Dec. 1892; the final terms of a settlement have been reached and the lawyers are preparing their suits in Paris and London; Dillon, Harrington and Davitt are the trustees; all three must sign cheques for outstanding claims; this means that Dillon and Davitt can go ahead for the relief for the evicted tenants. (4 pp). 73. Same to same, Ballybrack, undated;112 he gives the new terms of the settlement of the Paris fund which differ slightly from those given to Croke earlier; the money is to be lodged in the names of Dillon, Davitt and Harrington; El4,000 to be set aside to meet claims against the fund, and the signatures of all three trustees needed for the payment of any claims; E20,000 to be set apart immediately for the relief of evicted tenants, to be lodged in the names of Dillon and Davitt and to be administered by them; Dillon and Davitt must give a guarantee that they will not use this money for any political or party purpose; in any dispute over claims upon the funds Dr Croke is to be the arbitrer. (4 pp). 74. Details of monies subscribed to the Foreign Mission Fund in the years 1890-2 by the parishes of the dioceses of Cashel and Emly. (2 pp).

1893

1. William O'Brien to Croke, London,113 9 Feb. 1893; he asks for Croke's support for a Mr Laffan for the vacancy in Tipperary; without Croke's support Laffan has not a chance of election; if Croke has any other person in mind O'Brien would like to have the name. (3 pp). 2. H. O'Donnell to Croke, Lausanne, Switzerland, 11 Feb. 1893; he asks Croke to interfere in the anti-Pamellite excesses which are disgracing the name of Ireland at home and abroad; O'Donnell had once met Croke in company with Pamell in London; Pamell was once O'Donnell's disciple; he asks for decency and charity towards Pamell's erring but shamefully provoked, outraged follow- ers. (1 p). 3. Rev. Thomas McMahon114 to Croke, London,115 10 March 1893; he thanks Croke for granting him permission to become per- manently affiliated to the diocese of Southwark; a document has

112 No date given, but perhaps sent a few days after previous letter. 113 Writing from the House of Commons. 114 Thomas McMahon worked on the mission in Southwark diocese. "3 Writing from Brixton Hill.




reached him from Rome authorising his incorporation. (2 pp). 4. P. J. Keenan to Croke, Delville, Glasnevin, 1 May 1893; he acknowledges receipt of Croke's letter of condolence on the occasion of his wife's death. (4 pp). 5. Cardinal Ledochowski116 to Croke, Rome, 7 Nov. 1893; a receipt for E41.0s.0d. sent by Croke for the propagation of the faith. (1 p). 6. T. W. Rolleston117 to Croke, Dublin,118 11 Dec. 1893; Mr O'Grady's book dn Irish history will not be brought out in their library; Croke had considered it more a story book than history; O'Grady's treatment of Cromwell was far too exaggerated. (2 pp).

1894

1. John Dillon to Croke, Dublin,119 10 April 1894; he asks Croke to intervene in a case of one member of the Irish Parliamentary Party being attacked by another; he mentions a Mr Hogan. (3 pp). 2. Same to same, Dublin, 6 May 1894; he is pleased that Croke approved of what he said at Herbertstown; he said nothing dis- respectful to the Pope; but the position of Catholics vis-a-vis Parnell's memory is a delicate one; Lord Emly120 should be con- sulted by the Vatican on Irish affairs. [No year marked on this letter.] (8 pp). 3. J. O'Byme Croke to Croke, Hampshire,121 8 May 1894; he asks Croke to help him get a permanent post in the English or

History Faculty at University College, St Stephen's Green, Dublin; he gives the history of his own academic career. (5 pp). 4. Thomas Russell to Croke, London,122 8 June 1894; he answers some queries about a new company which appears to be in financial difficulties and in which Croke has some financial interests; the bankruptcy case is appearing in the courts and they must await

judgment. (2 pp). 5. Croke to Rev. Dr Hayes,123 Thurles, 23 June 1894; he has been

miecislas Halka Ledochowski (1822-1902); prefect of the Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide 1892-1902.

117 See note 8 above. 118 Writing from 76 Grafton Street 119 See note 88 above. 120 William Monsell (1812-94); 1st Baron Emly. 121 Writing from Bishop's Waltram. 122 Writing from 20 Bucklersbury Street. i23Lawrence J. Hayes, P P. Bansha 1889-1905.




requested by Propaganda to ascertain if a certain Mr Taylor124 be sufficiently instructed in theology to take up a position in Cashel diocese; he requests Dr Hayes to examine the candidate in theology. (2 pp). 6. Croke to Rev. Canon Ryan, Thurles, 23 June 1894; he asks Canon Ryan to act as co-examiner of Mr Taylor (a subdeacon) and to report back if the candidate is worthy to receive ordination. (2 pp). 7. Canon D. Ryan to Croke, Clonoulty, Cashel, 24 June 1894; he asks to be excused from examining Mr Taylor in theology, because he was Mr Taylor's tutor for fifteen months; some other person, like Father Innocent Ryan,125 would be better able to do it. (3 pp). 8. Thurles, 14 Aug. 1894; a cheque for jB2,084.10s.0d. payable to William Mandeville Keane; signed by T. W. Croke. (1 p). 9. Croke to Mr Keating, Thurles, 6 Dec. 1894; he gives the history of his own and the Irish hierarchy's attitude towards the Parnell divorce issue; the bishops, as a body, have never pronounced on the subject of 'Pamellism' . (2 pp).

1895

1. The secretary of Propaganda Fide126 to Croke, Rome, 8 Jan. 1895; printed notification of renewal of certain faculties to dispense in matrimonial cases. (1 pp). 2. Rev. David Humphreys to Croke, Tipperary, 14 Jan. 1895; he thanks Croke for offering him the parishes of Killenaule and Moyglass, Which he now gladly accepts. (2 pp). 3. Maynooth, 15 Jan. 1895; a copy of a resolution passed by the

bishops at Maynooth concerning the Catholic University, together with a statement concerning the premises in St Stephen's Green, Dublin; drawn up by John O'Hagan, solicitor. (7 pp). 4. Cardinal Persico to Croke, Rome, 11 June 1895; he offers Croke congratulations and best wishes for his sacerdotal golden jubilee. (1 p).

124 Edmund Taylor; ordained subdeacon by Croke in 1878, but refused ordination to the priesthood owing to intellectual incapacity; was eventually ordained by another bishop.

125 Innocent Ryan; professor of theology at St Patrick's college, Thurles, 1882-1903; vice-president of the college 1903-08; P.P. Fethard 1908-14; P.P. Cashel 1914-41.

126 Cardinal Ledochowski.




5. July 1895; an unsigned address presented to Croke on the occasion of his sacerdotal jubilee. (3 pp). 6. Copies of three letters concerning the evicted tenants of Tipper- ary and a declaration to his tenants by Mr Smith-Barry: (i) A. H. Smith-Barry to J. MacCarthy, Fota, Queenstown, 9 Nov. 1895; he refers to two deputations sent to discuss his evicted tenants and the means of reinstating them; he had two different sets of tenants, town and agricultural; most of the houses in the town vacated by his former tenants are now occupied, whereas some of the land formerly occupied by his agricultural tenants is being farmed by himself, to his satisfaction, and he has no wish to surrender same; he will not consent to let his lands to persons who, through lack of capital, will be unable to stock their lands and farm them properly; nor can he give up to these people land which he now needs himself for general farming operations; each individual case must be considered separately and he will only consider those who occupied agricultural holdings; (ii) Terms offered by Mr Smith-Barry to his tenants, 23 Nov. 1895; tenants to pay arrears due to date of eviction, and costs as between party and party; half the amount so due to be paid on reinstatement and the remainder in two half-yearly instalments, which must be properly secured, etc., to become 'future tenants'; (iii) Tenants to Smith- Barry, Ballykisteen, Limerick Junction, 14 Dec. 1895; they find it impossible to accept the terms, under which they will only be accepted as 'future' tenants; this is most unsatisfactory and would jeopardise their whole position; no one would lend money to 'future' tenants, and they will all have to borrow money in order to build, or rebuild, their holdings and houses and restock their lands; (iv) A. H. Smith-Barry to J. MacCarthy, Fota, Queenstown, 19 Dec. 1895; he refers to a clause in the 1883 agreement whereby all tenants hold their land as 'future' tenants as soon as they apply for a new lease; other tenants of his have accepted these terms and have been reinstated as 'future' tenants; he cannot understand how any reinstatement on their holdings can be considered a loss, since at the moment they have nothing; he cannot accept these objections; he is prepared to have the rents valued before fixing any sum to be paid; he is anxious for a general settlement and they cannot blame him if his efforts have been in vain. (7 pp).

1896 1. Michael Davitt to Croke, Ballybrack, 14 Jan. 1896; he thanks Croke for his note of welcome after his trip to Australia and New




Zealand; Croke's successor in Auckland is a most reactionary person; Archbishop Murphy127 of Tasmania was very kind to him; he brings the good wishes of Bishop Lannigan128 of Goulbum, Bishop Murray129 of Maitland, Bishop Doyle130 of Grafton, Arch- deacon D'Arcy of Wellington, N.S.W., Croke's sister in the convent at Bathurst; both Redmond and Healy seem to prefer the leadership of a faction to the achievement of Home Rule. (4 pp). 2. The superior of the Vincentians to Croke, St Joseph's, Black- rock, Co. Dublin, 18 March 1896; he promises to provide a priest to preach the annual retreat to the clergy of the archdiocese. (2 pp). 3. A large, bound, foolscap volume containing the names of priests, parish priests and curates, actually on the mission in the dioceses of Cashel and Emly, 6 July 1896; it specifies the native parish of each priest and states wheie and by whom each was ordained. (Text on 12 pp). 4. Cardinal Ledochowski to Croke, Rome, 5 Sept. 1896; he acknowledges receipt of Croke's Relatio status dioecesis and comments on conditions and problems in Cashel and Emly. (2 pp).

1897

1. A printed letter from John Kenny to the friends of Mrs Pamell, mother of Charles Stuart Pamell, Jersey City, 20 April 1897; it is an appeal for financial aid for this lady, who is in poor circum- stances; Croke has already subscribed to the fund. (1 p). 2. J. O'Byme Croke131 to Croke, Dublin, 11 Aug. 1897; he explains the difficulty in tracing their family history, especially in the records of the period 1666-7. (3 pp). 3. A bundle of letters relating to the Clerihan National School dispute between Rev. P. O'Keefe,132 P.P., and the teacher, Michael Bates, during the period Oct.-Dec. 1897; the inspector of schools accused Mr Bates of incompetence and Father O'Keefe dismissed the teacher; the case is now put before Croke for his opinion. (15 pp).

127 Daniel Murphy, bishop of Hobart 1866-1907. 128 William Lannigan, bishop of Goulburn 1867-1900. 129 James Murray, bishop of Maitland 1865-1909. "o Jeremiah J. Doyle, bishop of Grafton, N.S.W. 1887-1909. 131 John Lacy O'Byme Croke (1843-1918); professor of history and

maths in the old Royal University (Galway). 132 Patrick O'Keefe, P.P. Clerihan 1892-99; P.P. Cappawhite 1899-1913.




1898

1. Bishop Robert Browne to Croke, Queenstown, 30 Nov. 1898; the P.P. of Mallow, Canon Wigmore, is in dispute with the nuns of Mallow over his house, of which they are the rightful owners; the canon refuses to pay rent, although his predecessors did so; Canon Wigmore has asked that the case be put before Croke. (4 pp). 2. Canon Wigmore to Croke, Mallow, 30 Nov. 1898; he gives his version of the dispute with the nuns; he asked them to do some repairs to the house and they refused; accordingly he felt that they had forfeited their rights to any payment from him until such time as they undertook to keep their house in proper repair. (6 pp).

1899

1. Professor Rev. Walter McDonald to Croke, St Patrick's college, Maynooth, 8 Feb. 1899; he thanks Croke for his encouraging letter; the writer, who has had his writing [book] condemned, is now trying to have himself reinstated. (4 pp). 2. John Canon Wigmore to Croke, Mallow, 9 Feb. 1899; he has acted on Croke's advice and asked the nuns to pay up what was owing on the repairs to the house; but the trouble is not yet over because calumnies have been uttered and words exchanged between certain people of the town over the dispute and the nuns have not acted very tactfully. (12 pp — probably parts of two separate letters). 3. Cork, 3 Oct. 1899; a typed report in English, of the resolutions passed at a meeting of the Munster bishops held in Cork on same date. (2 pp). 4. Rev. Brother R. A. Maxwell to Croke, Marino, Dublin, 23 Nov. 1899; a report on the dispute between the Christian Brothers of Bruff and Bishop O'Dwyer133 concerning the reservation of the Blessed Sacrament in their oratory; the parish priest of Bruff, Rev. Dr MacNamara,134 objected to this right, refused to give the Brothers any support and finally forced them to leave the parish. (13 pp). 5. Bansha, 11-14 Dec. 1899; a series of letters between Count Moore135 and the two curates of Bansha concerning the non-

133 Edward Thomas O'Dwyer, bishop of Limerick 1886-1917. "* Charles McNamara, P.P. Bruff 1892-1926. is5 Count Arthur John Moore (1849-1904); lived at Mooresfort, Lattin,

Co. Tipperary.




payment of his dues, and also letters to Croke from both Count Moore and the curates, Revs Martin O'Connell136 and James Byrne,137 giving their respective sides of the dispute. (19 pp). 6. Lord Kenmare138 to Croke, Killarney, 16 Dec. 1899; the P.P. of Hospital139 may hold his glebe house on the same terms as his predecessor. (3 pp).

1900

1. Maynooth, 11 Sept. 1900; a printed circular letter entitled 'Memorandum of Meeting of Synodal Committee for founding a Catholic Newspaper' , addressed to the bishops of Ireland; the management of the paper would be entrusted to a mixed directorate of laymen and clerics. (2 pp). 2. Croke to Father Finn,140 Thurles, 28 Oct. 1900; the appointment of Father Finn as administrator of Borrisoleigh, with the right of succession to Father Kenrick,141 P.P., who is in an asylum in Dublin; Father Hackett142 is to be the curate; the debt on the church is to be paid off; Father Kenrick is to have an annual pension of f 80; the remainder is to be divided in the proportion two-to-one between the curate and the administrator. [Draft copy, signed by Croke.] (3 pp). 3. A receipt for f600 received by the trustees of the Irish college, Rome, from Croke, as a donation to found in that college a 'Croke Burse* for the diocese of Cashel; signed by Curtain-Ryan. (1 p). 4. Notes and suggestions, mainly concerning priests, for consideration at the synod of 1900; made by the bishop of Clonfert.143 (2 pp). 5. Thurles, 21 Dec. 1900; two circular letters from Croke to his clergy giving regulations for celebrating the end of the year, with midnight Mass in the larger towns and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; 'the faithful are exhorted to receive Holy Communion during the midnight Mass or immediately before or after it' . (2 pp).

ise Martin O'Connell, C.C. Bansha 1886-1905; P.P. Bansha 1905-16. "7 James Byrne, C.C. Bansha 1896-1907; P.P. Clerihan 1910-16; P.P.

Bansha 1916-46. 138 Valentine Augustus Browne (1824-1905), 4th earl of Kenmare. 139 Alexander Canon Scully was P.P. Hospital. 140 Michael Finn, administrator Borrisoleigh 1900-07. i^Edmond Kendrick, P.P. Borrisoleigh 1889-1907. "2 Edward Hackett, C.C. Borrisoleigh 1899-1921. "* John Healy, bishop of Clonfert 1896-1903; archbishop of Tuam

1903-18.




1901

1. Thurles, 8 Jan. 1901; a copy of the report sent to Rome on the election of three candidates from whom a coadjutor to Croke would be chosen- Thomas Fennelly144 (15 votes). Dean Kinnane145 (10 votes). Bishop Kelly of Ross (6 votes), T. H. Power140 (6 votes); signed by Croke; attached are the official list of voters (all parish priests), the rules for voting by proxy, the procedure for voting, and notiones ac quaestiones circa quae necessaria sunt in pro- movendis ad episcopate munus ac dignitatem. (14 pp). 2. Cardinal Ledichowski to Croke, Rome, 11 [?] April 1901; an acknowledgement of Croke's Relatio status dioecesis, with some comments. (2 pp). 3. J. P. Croke to Croke, San Francisco, 16 Oct. 1901; he acknowledges receipt of a gift of JE1,000, enclosed in a letter from Dr Fennelly but sent by Croke; he would like to go to Ireland to end his days there, in Cork or Dublin; he begs Croke to allow him to return, to be near Croke in his last days; he never touches liquor, and has not taken it for seventeen years. (6 pp).

1902

1. 6 Oct. 1902; Monsignor J. J. Ryan147 gives a copy (in French) of a letter he received from one of the professors who was in the college of Menin, Belgium, when Croke went to teach there in 1845 for a year; gives details of young Croke as a teacher of English in the college. [In French and English.] (3 pp).

Appendix 1: Some occasional sermons and notes

1. Sermon preached in Carlow college, 4 Sept. 1848. (8 pp). 2. Printed sermon preached in the South Parish Chapel, Cork, 17 Feb. 1850, in aid of the extensive schools attached to the Presentation monastery, Douglas Street, Cork. [Two copies.] (16 pp).

^4 Thomas Fennelly (1845-1927); archbishop of Cashel 1902-1913. 145 Thomas H. Kinnane, P P. Cashel 1888-1913. 146 Thomas H. Power, professor in St Patrick's college, Thunees,

1885-1911; P.P. Galbally 1911-20. 147 James J. Ryan; a wealthy priest of the diocese of Cashel; professor

at St Patrick's college, Thurles, 1879-1903; president of the callfto 1903-14; retired on his patrimony; purchased Glenstal Castle and presented it to the Benedictines.




3. Sermon preached in aid of the same charity as at 2 above, 20 Feb. 1853, in the same chapel. (20 pp). 4. A compendium of early Church history notes, made 11 March 1854. (26 pp). 5. A note-book containing two sermons: (i) Sermon preached in University Church, Dublin, 6 June 1857. (32 pp). (ii) Sermon preached at the dedication of the same church, 14 Feb. 1858. (15 pp). 6. Sermon preached at University Church, Dublin, 13 June 1858. (20 pp). 7. Panegyric preached in St Francis Xavier's church, Dublin, 3 Dec. 1860. (29 pp). 8. Charity sermon preached in the cathedral, Cork, 13 Feb. 1860, in aid of the Magdalene Asylum run by the Sisters of Charity. (27 pp). 9. Charity sermon preached in the South Convent, Cork, 11 Jan. 1861. (29 pp). 10. Sermon preached in the Presentation convent, Cork, 29 Sept. 1864. (13 pp). 11. Sermon preached in the North Presentation convent, Cork, 16 Oct. 1864. (8pp). 12. Sermon on the death of Pius IX, preached in Feb. 1878. (4 galley-proof pp). 13. An undated sermon on avoiding sin. (24 pp). 14. Sermon preached on First Sunday of Lent, 1882. (8 pp). 15. Five undated sermons, on sin, angels, the mercy of God, faith, and the Church. (28 pp).

Appendix 2: Some poems

1. A burlesque poem on a certain 'Jim Croke' composed in 1842; three stanzas of nine, ten and eleven lines each. (2 pp). 2. Poem in praise of William Smith O'Brien, composed in 1851; published in the Nation 31 May 1851; fifty-eight lines. (3 pp). 3. Poem composed 1858 for prize-giving day at St Colman's

college, Fermoy; four stanzas, with fourteen lines per stanza. (3 pp). 4. Poem composed 29 April 1860 by way of accepting an invitation to Lady Barry's party; three stanzas, with four lines per stanza.

(1 P). 5. A parody on the 'Shan Van Vocht' written by T. W. Croke




under the pen-name 'The Broker'; eleven stanzas, with eight lines per stanza. (4 pp). 6. Poem composed in June 1879 by Mother Joseph Croke, re- gretting that she cannot attend the consecration of the new cathedral at Thurles; four stanzas, with four lines per stanza. (4 pp). 7. A printed poem in praise of Archbishop Croke, composed by John Hand; twenty stanzas, with four lines per stanza. (1 printed sheet). 8. Six poems by T. W. Croke, composed at different times; they reflect his personal problems; one, entitled 'The Test' , was composed on 21 January 1847 at the Irish college, Rome, and com- prises three stanzas, with eight lines per stanza. (8 pp).



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