Letter from Fr. Laurence Dowling to Br. Senan Moynihan

Letter from Fr. Laurence Dowling OFM Cap., Father Mathew Hall, Church Street, Dublin, to Br. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. referring to arrangements for the serial publication of ‘Scéal “Sheandúin”’ by Tadhg Ó Murchadha in ‘The Father Mathew Record’. Fr. Laurence added ‘Since I finished above, I have had a chat with a keen Irish student – Frank Ryan who is studying in Dublin for his degree in “Celtic Studies”. He is delighted you are commencing your work in Record for March. He also has promised to do

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Level of description: Item
Date: 19 Jan. 1924
Reference: 16
Extent and medium: 2 pp; Manuscript
Scope and content: Letter from Fr. Laurence Dowling OFM Cap., Father Mathew Hall, Church Street, Dublin, to Br. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. referring to arrangements for the serial publication of ‘Scéal “Sheandúin”’ by Tadhg Ó Murchadha in ‘The Father Mathew Record’. Fr. Laurence added ‘Since I finished above, I have had a chat with a keen Irish student – Frank Ryan who is studying in Dublin for his degree in “Celtic Studies”. He is delighted you are commencing your work in Record for March. He also has promised to do something next month (February). He thinks a vocabulary would not be necessary – however just do as you think best’. Fr. Laurence also refers to Ryan’s contention that ‘all lovers of Irish will be looking forward to Seandún’s recollections’.
Repository: Irish Capuchin Archives
Context: Irish Capuchin Archives > Papers of 'The Capuchin Annual' and the Irish Capuchin Publications Office > Papers of Fr. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. > Papers relating to Tadhg Ó Murchadha (‘Seandún’)

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② I will see that you have the proofs in full time for correction, — won't you therefore let me have "Copy" about 7 1/2 of each month (preceding)?
④ Shall have 1/2 doz. Copies sent you each month.
May God bless and Reward you abundantly.

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4 Br. Matthew Hall Church St. Dublin 19 Jan. '22 My dear Br. Senan Your last just to hand. I am deeply grateful for your great kindness in promising to give us that most interesting and valuable contribution. It is just what will make "The Revolt" most popular and secure for it a better class of readers than heretofore. Many sincere thanks. ① You can do your "Introduction" in two or three issues as you think best. I hope to arrange at least 3 columns for you, i.e. 1 1/2 pages. ② I will see that you have the proofs in full time for correction, — won't you therefore let me have "Copy" about 7 1/2 of each month (preceding)? ③ I am sure a vocabulary in Irish would be both useful and attractive. ④ Shall have 1/2 doz. Copies sent you each month. Your whole idea is excellent & Subject - matter and getting reviews in Bess. May God bless and Reward you abundantly. With remembered best thanks & all kind wishes Remain my dear Br. Senan yours very gratefully w/ Rt & S. J. Gaurense P.S. Since I finished above I have had a chat with a keen Irish student — Frank Payon who is studying in Dublin for his degree in "Geltie Studios." He is delighted you are commercing your work in Revolt for March. He also has promised to do something for next month (February). He thinks a vocabulary would not be necessary, — however just do as you think best. He also thinks that you ought get your introduction into two issues at most as all lines of Irish will be looking forward to Seamdun's Revolutions, — however do just as this best have also; we can, however, give you as good space as you will require. The