Winners of the Schools Swimming Cup in 1930, 1931 and 1932.

Photograph of scenes and cast member groups from various school theatrical productions. Includes scenes from 'Captain X' (1931) and 'Les Cloches de Corneville', (1952), as well as groups of cast members.

Various images of an OCRFC team (or teams with some common players). No indication given re. identity of members or date. In some of the photos the players are accompanied by others wearing the club blazer, and several feature Fr Guinane seated amongst the men. Also includes a photo of the Old Crescent Boys' Association 1st rugby team, with an accompanying letter from Donal O'Sullivan to Fr Stephen Bates SJ.

Album of photographs of scenes and groups of cast members from various OCP productions including 'The First Legion' (March 1956), 'The Man Who Came to Dinner' (November 1958), 'The Strong are Lonely' (February 1959), as well as several photos of a group of the Old Crescent Players and Associates (accompanied by a handwritten list identifying the subjects). Also includes prints of members of the cast of, and scenes from a play about St Bernadette of Lourdes.

Images of members of the Sacred Heart Community - mostly mounted studio portraits and some negatives. Some of these images appeared in the SHC magazine.

Selection of photographic prints of various lay men who once attended the Crescent College. Includes members of the professions, such as lawyers, doctors, surgeons, soldiers etc. as well as those involved in the arts. Most of the earlier photos are mounted studio portraits or printed reproductions of images. Many of these images appear in various publications produced by the college over the years, including commemorative booklets and the SHC magazine. One is a press photograph, and shows Dr Michael Rynne, Irish Ambassador to Spain, presenting his credentials to General Franco. Includes a studio portrait of the opera singer Joseph O'Mara, as well as stills from 'This Sporting Life', starring Richard Harris and Rachel Roberts, and 'The Heros of Telemark', starring Harris and Ulla Jacobson. Also includes photographs of unidentified persons, for example those taken at the wedding of an unidentified past pupil, in which the couple pose with some members of the Sacred Heart community, including Frs Guinane and Bates. Individuals such as Maurice Hayes (1922), J. Lavertine (1917), Surgeon Albert Lavertine, Sir Vincent Nash, Surgeon Major Charles J Holmes, Daniel Doyle, Thomas St John Gaffney,

John O'Sullivan, cycling champion on his bicycle, with a trophy on a stand beside him.

Group of boys (probably low Senior School class), standing and sitting on steps. Dressed in cricket gear; one holds a cricket bat. Mounted photograph has been re-touched. Accompanied by a list of names of some of the subjects.

A range of undated but possibly related photographs depicting scenes following the victory of the Crescent team in the competition. Includes photos of the captain's speech and also celebrations in the grounds of the school (including players posing with the cup). Brian Reddan and mother with Munster Junior Cup.

Photographs from match[es] involving a Crescent team and other unidentified team[s]. Also includes negatives of another Crescent team before or after a match.

Photograph of Willie Walpole and David Barry; photograph of Arthur MacMahon. From SHC: printed reproduction of images of Harold Barry and Arthur MacMahon.

Photographs of boys who died while pupils at Crescent College, Limerick. Pupils who excelled academically and in similar fields, such as debating, boys who died while still pupils at the College, including Patrick Keating (d.1898), Dermott Gaynor and Michael Geraghty (d.1930).

Photographic prints and negatives of various groups of boys, from both Junior and Senior schools. Some images are accompanied by their negatives; some exist only as negatives. There are more than one copy of many of the existing prints, many of which are mounted on frames. Includes a group of First Communicants (2 mounted prints and a negative); some class groups taken indoors, with a picture of the Colosseum as a backdrop; and some less formal outdoor groups. Many are reprinted by Fergus studios, Limerick [1951].

Photographic album by Fr Stephen Bates SJ. The photographs depict Jesuits and outdoor scenes such as on villa at:

• Ballytrent, Wicklow (1929 and 1930);
• Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin (1928);
• Gormanstown (1928);
• Clydagh, County Galway (1926, 1927);
• the play 'Pinafore', Mungret College, Limerick (1931);
• Lough Bray, Wicklow (1928);
• Aloysus Dando, Donald Roset and John Moran, Jersey (17 March 1929);
• Milltown (1928);
• Cliffs of Moher (1933);
• Ballydavid, Kerry (1935);
• Kilkee, Clare (1933);
• Killarney, Kerry (1932 and 1945);
• Waterville, Kerry (1931 and 1932);
• Caragh Lake, Kerry (1932);
• Clongowes Wood College, Kildare (1932);
• Clane, Kildare;
• Prosperous, Kildare;
• Maynooth, Kildare;
• Mount Brandon, Kerry;
• Killaloe, Clare (1943 and 1945);
• Keeper Hill, Tipperary (1944 and 1945);
• Quin Abbey, Clare (1944);
• Lough Derg;
• Sacred Heart Church, Limerick;
• Long Avenue, Limerick;
• Manister Abbey, Limerick;
• Junior Rugby Team, Crescent, Limerick (1944 and 1945);
• Dromore Lake, Limerick (1945);
• aeroplanes at Rineanna, Clare (1946);
• Tramore, Waterford (1946);
• new College extension at Crescent (January 1946);
• Crescent rugby City Cup winners (1946) and match at Mardyke, Cork (1947);

Two similar images. Pupils of the Senior School for the academic year 1929-30. Students arranged in rows, and group includes masters, such as Fr Gubbins, Fr Barragry and Fr McCurtin. Imaged used in the June 1930 issue of the SHC magazine.

Photograph of wedding party outside building, possibly Limerick, with Paddy O'Mara SJ, back left. Blurred.

Pupils of the Senior School for the academic year 1930-31. Some masters are standing and seated among the boys, who are arranged in rows. The image appeared in the June 1931 issue of the SHC magazine.

Group of boys, probably from the Senior School. Two rows are standing; three are seated. Two hand-written lists identifying the subjects accompany these photographs. Reprinted by Fergus studios, Limerick [1951].

Group of boys with Fr. Thomas Finlay SJ, Master of Studies. Taken outdoors. Accompanied by a typewritten list identifying the students in the photograph, supplied by Edward Whelan, Chemist, Rathkeale.

Outdoor image of the whole school, with members of staff. Appeared in the June 1932 issue of the SHC magazine.

From l-r: John Ahern (holding an oar), Rody Gleeson, Frank Ahern (holding a trophy won in Galway) cox, John Quinn, Ronie Desmond (holding an oar) stroke. Under Donie Ryan and Thomas Morrissey SJ.

Pupils of the Junior School. Boys arranged in rows, with masters, such as Fr James Barragry SJ and Fr James
Gubbins SJ. Image appeared in the SHC magazine of June 1930.

Pupils of the junior and senior schools for the academic year 1928-29. The location is the grounds of the
school; a brick wall, windows and steps are visible. The pupils are arranged in rows, and members of staff
are also present, including Bro. Priest SJ, Fr John Barragry SJ.

Group of students who went on a tour of Great Britain and continental Europe, including Gerald Gaynor, Anthony Riordan and Fr O'Mahony SJ.

Shows Fr Gerard Guinane SJ handing a hurley to a boy, while others, including Fr Bates, look on.

Large group of young boys (and one girl - hair ?), in the College grounds. In one of the photos the background has been re-touched by the studio. The focal point of the image is a portrait of a saint [Stanislaus] and the Infant Jesus. Reprinted by Fergus studios, Limerick [1951].

Photograph of members of the choir (mostly female) of Sacred Heart Church, Limerick. The image appears in the Limerick Jesuit Centenary Record, in which the subjects are identified.

Eleven boys; one row standing, one seated. No one identified. Taken outdoors. 'Sacred Heart Convent; Limerick 1890-91' printed on cardboard frame.

Large group of pupils (possibly the whole school) arranged in rows. Taken outdoors, with large brick wall as backdrop. Pupils include Willie Waterhouse, Michael Kelly and Frank Hayes.

Pupils of the Junior School for the academic year 1930-31. Two masters are seated among the boys, who are arranged in rows. The image appeared in the June 1931 issue of the SHC magazine.

Group of young boys, probably from the Junior School. Two rows of boys standing rows and three seated. The names of the boys are written on the back of the unmounted print, and a similar hand-written list accompanies one of the mounted photographs. Reprinted by Fergus studios, Limerick [1951].

Outdoor image of some or all of the Junior and Senior schools. Most of the pupils are standing on the steps [at the back of the College]. More informal than other school group photographs.

Photograph of Ignatian Sodality presentation to Br James Priest SJ, on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee.

Interprovincials: Paddy O'Connor and Brian Begley.

Willie Walpole and H. O'Loughlin with their trophies. Image appeared in the SHC magazine 1931.

Group of student members, with Fr John Barragry SJ and another unidentified person. The students include Michael Kelly, Frank Hayes, PJ Hogan, Gerald Gaynor and John McGrath.

Academic year: 1890-91
Taken outdoors. Four boys standing, two sitting. Master also sitting. Printed caption on cardboard mount: 'Sacred Heart convent; 'Limerick 1890-91'

Group of several classes from the school, arranged in rows. Accompanied by a handwritten note identifying most of the boys.

Group of pupils (possibly one class). Taken outdoors, with brick wall as background. Accompanied by a handwritten note identifying the boys.

Photographic print of group of pupils (possibly one class or year). Boys are arranged in rows, and include
Willie Waterhouse, Michael Kelly, Frank Hayes and James Gould. Accompanied by handwritten note identifying the boys.

Group of pupils of varying ages. Includes Michael Kelly and Willie Waterhouse. The year '1926' is written on the cardboard mount.

Photograph of Fr Robert Dillon-Kelly SJ.

Full length studio portrait. Fr Moore is wearing a cape and carrying an umbrella. On the back is written: 'Fr. Isaac Moore brother John Moore of Moore Hotel Kilkee: V. "Studies" Sept 1949". Accompanied by a typewritten note, which states that Fr. Moore was the founder of the 'Hall Door Ladies' Sodality". Also refers to Lily Doyle.

Group of eight boys, six standing, two seated. They are wearing suits, with large collars and bows, and some have a white ribbon on their arm. Accompanied by a hand-written list of the names of the children. Reprinted by Fergus studios, Limerick [1951].

Group of boys (Junior School or early Senior School) arranged in rows, with Fr John Forster SJ. Accompanied by notes re. the identification of the boys.

Photograph of Dr David Keane, Bishop of Limerick, Patron of the Sacred Heart College, Limerick.

Kevin Kearney, open diving champion 1932, with trophy.

Cup won by Willie Walpole, 1929. Image reproduced in the June 1929 issue of the SHC magazine.

Groups of boys before and during the excursion; cars waiting outside the College.

Group of boys c. 11 years old. Accompanied by list of their names, with their current location or status.

Photograph of cabinet containing trophies at Crescent College, Limerick - mainly rugby.

Photograph of boys and master examining a hurley stick at Crescent College, Limerick.

Scenes at an athletics event (possibly a school sports day), including running, high jump and shot-putt.

Group of boys with Rev. Hyland SJ.

Group of 8 older pupils and Fr Richard Coyne SJ. Arranged in two rows - one standing, one seated - at the
main door of the College. Reverse states that the group includes Fr Coyne and Frank Thompson.

Photograph of a group of ladies, possibly sodality members, Limerick.

Two albums containing images of interior and exterior features of the Sacred Heart Church and College. One is dated 1929 and contains views of the facade of the church, residence and college buildings on the Crescent, the interior of the college, including the main staircase, landing, museum, science laboratory and study hall, as well as various interior features of the church. The other album contains similar images.

'School accounts; vol 4; From Sept. 1874 to' [1881] - handwritten account ledger with index. Includes record of the payment of school fees by the pupils' parents. Amounts entered as paid, in instalments. Includes accounts from a later period [1927-], which were later copied into another account book. Also includes a handwritten page stuck to the inside cover re. expenditure on construction/renovation, and an insertion re household expenditure.

Documents regarding the theatricals staged by the College's past pupils, who came to be known as the Old Crescent Players. Includes programmes and an undated newspaper review of 'The Strong Are Lonely', which was based on the experience of the Jesuit missionaries to Paraguay.

File including papers concerning Conor Naughton's admission to the society, jubilees and death.

Page from the 'Limerick Chronicle' entitled Chronicle Memories which depicts a photograph from 1956 of the Crescent College Under 12s rugby team.
Back row: Fr Connla Delany SJ and Gordon Wood.
Standing from l-r: Fergus Leahy, Robert Morris, Frank O'Connor, Des Maurer, Don McMahon, Brian McCarthy, Michael O'Malley, St. John Kelly, Martin Daly, Fred Herriott, Des Hourihan, Oliver Frawley, Jude Connellan.
Kneeling: Greg Copper, Noel O'Connor, Denis Staunton, Diarmuid Power, Tommy O'Connor, Mick Wallace, Ivan Morris, Paddy O'Connor, Jimmy Harty and Jed Spencer.

Informal shots of groups of boys in outdoor settings. Some are possibly on school tours. Includes photographs of 'Crescent Volunteers' in 1915, 1917 and 1918. Some of these appear on both sides of a piece of card, on which is written the names of the subjects and the location of their camps (Tinerana and Terryglass). Another image shows a group of boys with Canon Hayes on Muintir na Tire outing to 'Hayes' at Murroe' (2 prints and a note identifying the subjects). Also includes a photo of Br Priest working in the garden.

Consists mainly of photographs and articles from various newspapers, with the names of ex-Crescentians highlighted. Includes an edition of 'The Irish Jesuit' on ordinations in 1969, and extracts from 'Luceat', the annual publication from St Patrick's College, Thurles.

Documents include club rules (draft and final) and a newspaper article (1 item; 20 May 1967) announcing the election of Fr Guinane SJ as new president of the club.

Documents concerning the OCBA and connected clubs, including a rugby club. Includes handwritten notes from meetings, as well as correspondence between Fr Gubbins SJ (former Rector of the Crescent) and Fr Roche SJ (present Rector). Also includes a printed notice of a meeting of the OCBA, at which its possible winding up is to be discussed.

Announcements of, and invitations to, the Society's public debates. Includes information such as the title of the motion, the names of the speakers, the venue and the date and time.

Handwritten notes, and one typewritten, regarding the three Tontine buildings (nos. 12, 13 & 14 Richmond Place). Includes information re. the establishment and running of the Tontine Society; descriptions of various deeds executed in relation to the property; information on how the Jesuits came into possession of the buildings. Refers to those connected with the property, including the Earl of Limerick, members of the Maunsell family, the Marquise de Fontanelle.

Typewritten notes on the proprietorial history of 'Community House & Church' (aka "Mansion House & adjoining ground"/Russell's House), the school buildings (aka the Tontine buildings), and 'Builder's Yard' (aka Doyle's Yard).

Includes handwritten notes on history of Doyle's yard which sets out main terms and conditions of the 1923 lease of the property on Newenham Street to Michael Doyle. Also refers to an earlier lease from Miss de Courcy to the Crescent College.

Notebook with handwritten entries, compiled by Fr Edward Andrews SJ, based on Br James Priest's notes. Describes chalices, vestments etc., including their age and value, to be found in the church sacristy.

Notes by Fr Robert Dillon-Kelly SJ concerning the Cannock Challenge Cup - an inter collegiate challenge cup to be played annually by Mungret College and the Crescent College, Limerick.

Handwritten note referring to Sheahan and 'Mr. O'Shaughnessy'.

Handwritten note regarding the proprietorial status of the field, eg, its transfer to the Crescent community, and the interest of the Railway Company in it.

Handwritten note in pencil, describing the location of the three entrances to the Church when it opened in
1869.

Letters from various clerics (and one novice), who were former pupils of the Crescent. Subjects include memories of schooldays and recent news of ex-classmates. Some refer to accompanying photographs (not included). Includes a letter from Canon John Hayes, founder of Muintir na Tire. Also includes some correspondence involving Sr. F. Stanislaus, Nellie Cantwell and Fr Stephen Bates SJ relating to John Joseph Cantwell, Archbishop of Los Angeles (1936-1947), who was an ex-pupil of the Crescent.

Newspaper article reviewing the production, which ran from 18 to 25 April 1965 at the Crescent Assembly Hall.

Articles from the Limerick Leader and the Limerick Chronicle on various public debates held by the Society. The writers comment on the individual speeches, the contribution of guest speakers and the audience, and the result of the debate.

Newspaper article from 1967 referring to a report from 30 years previously on the defeat of the Presentation side by the Crescent in a Munster Senior Schools Cup game.

Article giving an account of a court case involving number 18 Newenham Street, which resulted in the Jesuits retaining possession of the house and the long-time tenant receiving money in compensation for vacating the property.

Written on the occasion of a ceremony to bless the newly extended College. Gives a brief account of the history of the Jesuits in Limerick. Refers to the building work carried out on the College, as well as to the ceremony held to mark its completion.

Two newspaper articles, one from 1909 and one from 1929, relating to the fiftieth and seventieth anniversaries (respectively) of the return of the Jesuits to Limerick, and the establishment of the College. Also includes an invitation to a Mass of Thanksgiving in the Sacred Heart Church on 30 June 2006, to 'mark the service given to Limerick City and County by the Jesuit Community...'

Newspaper announcements of the death of former pupils of the Crescent, and a letter from the brother of a deceased person.

Newspaper articles reporting on the weddings of two members of the OCRFC (Don Reddan and Billy Leahy), and the appointment of Tom Hayes as the President of the Munster Branch of the IRFU.

Newspaper articles on the opening of the club's new grounds and pavilion at Rathbane, and subsequent celebration at the Royal George Hotel, on Sunday 8 December 1968. Includes souvenir programme and menu for the celebration dinner.

Typed booklet which give players impressions and photographs of the Munster Schools Rugby Junior Cup 1961 by Crescent College. Includes newspaper articles from the 'Limerick Chronicle' (13, 22 and 23 March 1961); 'Independent' (24 March 1961); 'Limerick Echo' (24 March 1961); the Crescentian. Includes reminisces from Billy Thompson, Don & Pat Reddan, Derek Hickey, Jerry O' Callaghan, Michael Wallace, Kevin Uniacke, Paul Reeves, Ivan Morris, Brendan Staunton, Willie Foley, Vincent Quirke, Tom Barry, Des Fogarty, Garrett Barry (Mungret College) and mentor. Fr Jim Moran SJ. Includes photographs of Gonzaga Rugby Team and Crescent College Junior Cup team for 1960-61, who won the Munster Schools' Junior Cup and the Limerick Schools' under 16 Cup.

File of correspondence between Fr William Merritt SJ (Limerick and Hong Kong) and Fr Thomas J Martin SJ, Mission Office, Dublin.

File of mission material relating to Fr William Lee SJ. Includes photograph; personal record; article entitled ‘Wings over Africa’; and correspondence between Fr.William Lee SJ and Fr Thomas Martin SJ, Irish Jesuit Mission Office, Dublin.

Notebook with handwritten entries, including reports of branch council and sub-committees meetings. Subjects of discussions at council meetings included the purchasing of pins and emblems, candidates for membership of the Association, violations of the pledge by members etc. Excursions and fundraising were among the subjects of the sub-committees meetings. Also includes several pages of accounts, as well as a list of people and their contact details to whom packets or letters were sent, as well as the cost of the postage.

Typed document by unknown author and addressed to the Fr Rector proposing arguments in favour of the formation of an Irish-speaking sodality.

Mary Maher assigns Fr Thomas Maher SJ the sum of £100 stg, to be paid back at the interest rate of five pounds per cent per annum. Signed and sealed by both parties and witnesses.

Memorandum of agreement, in which McElligott assigns to the sum of £200 stg to Fr Thomas Maher SJ, on the condition that itis to be paid back at a rate of £4 per cent per annum interest. Signed and sealed by both parties, and signed by witnesses. Includes an earlier letter from McElligott to Maher offering the loan.

Printed documents with text, illustrations and illuminations. Certificates of Mrs Annie Long and Sister Marie Flynn, confirming their membership of the Limerick Crescent Centre of the Association.

Material relating to Fr William Merritt SJ which includes correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and curia, personal record and application to join the Society.

Material relating to Fr Thomas Hurley SJ, including correspondence with the Irish Fr Provincial, items relating to his health and catalog entry

File of material relating to Fr Maurice F Headon SJ from the Irish Jesuit Missions Office. Includes passport photograph; mortuary card; personal record; and correspondence between Fr Headon SJ and Fr Thomas J. Martin SJ, Irish Jesuit Missions Office, Dublin. Also includes letters from former students of Fr Headon.

Material relating to Fr Daniel Louis Meagher SJ which includes correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and curia, personal record and application to join the Society.

Documents relating to a report prepared by the Irish Fr Provincial for Fr General on the activities of the Irish Province for ‘the promotion of Catholic Action’. Includes covering letter and questionnaire sent out by the Irish Fr Provincial to Jesuit houses and individuals with detailed replies from: St Francis Xavier’s, Upper Gardiner Street; Milltown Park, Dublin; Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin; St Stanislaus’ College, Tullamore; St Mary’s, Emo Court; University Hall, Hatch Street; Belvedere College; Clongowes Wood College; St Ignatius’ College, Galway; Sacred Heart College, Limerick; the editors of the following periodicals: 'Madonna', 'The Messenger of the Sacred Heart', 'An Timire' (The Gaelic Messenger), and 'Studies'. Also includes handwritten draft report entitled ‘The Society of Jesus in Ireland and Catholic Action’ (Summer 1936) and final printed Latin version 'De Actione Catholica in Hibernia'.

Official programmes published by, or under the authority of, the Irish Rugby Football Union, for matches featuring the OCRFC or members of the Club playing for Ireland, Munster and Limerick.

Includes date (Thursday April 26th, 1951) and kick-off time (4pm), as well as the venue (Sportsground, Galway) and starting line-out of each team. Also includes advertisements for various businesses in Galway.

Mass Intention Book for Sacred Heart Church, Limerick. Lined notebook with printed headings and tables, and handwritten entries. Divided by month. Information given includes: the number of Masses said by each member of the community in the relevant month and the total number of Masses said; the total amount of money received for various intentions. The tables detail those for whom the Masses are said; the priest who said the Masses in each case, and the amount of money received.

Hand-drawn map of property in the Rosbrien/Janesboro area. Gives dimensions of the two fields (Baker's and Cussen's) and surrounding property, as well as the size of other property in the vicinity.