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Three Newspaper clippings from Offaly Chronicle and other newspaper c. 07th July 1938 reporting on the success of the trip of the 'Offaly excursionists'.
Correspondence relating to revival of 1939 excursion in April 1949 including correspondence between Moore and D. Kirwan, operating superintendent at CIE regarding travel arrangements.
Typewritten memoranda of 22nd June 1938 with letter of 28th June 1938 from W. Irwin T. D. regarding the forthcoming excursion and sale of cruise tickets.
Ms Minute Book of Parochial House committee. Mr Denis Doorley noted as chairman. Committee members include, Rev. P. O'Reilly, O Coghlan, Dr J. D'Alton, J Harney, J. J. Mallen, M. Temple, R. H. Moore, N. T. and J. Quirke. Minutes record discussion on the acquisitions of a possible parochial house site then in the possession of J. P. McCarthy. Records holding of a public meeting in the Parochial grounds Sunday 18th May 1919. Meeting of 17th October notes Parochial House funds standing at £560. Attached draft letter to F. J. Molloy Esq. wants that the committee will be obliged to impose a full penalty on the contractor unless the house is completed before Sat 10th.
This scrapbook comprises mostly of pasted in newspaper clippings on a diverse range of topics. It includes, for example an account of visit to Banagher Boys National School of Rev Dr Monaghan, PP, Dean of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise. There is a printed petition to Great Southern and Western Railways regarding proposed discontinuance of services from Banagher to Clara, and several published letters relating to promotion of Banagher Great Fair. Includes also, letter dated 15th May 1906 on the importance of compulsory education and account of the funeral of the Rev. M. J. Moore S. J. in October 1936.