1st Jan 1932

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In February and March preparations were made for the bishops visitation on 6th April.
The exteriors of both churches, parochial house and Meath Hill schools redashed; new carpets were laid down in the sanctuaries and various other decorations and improvements were effected.
On 21″ March a farm of land was acquired from the Irish Land Commission in the names of the Diocesan Trustees. It consists of 26 acres (statute measure). Rent Rates.
It was formerly part of the Singleton Estate, 1200 acres of which was taken over by the Irish Land Commission and divided into small holdings chiefly amongst the local people.

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Researched and Compiled by Kathleen McArdle, “Brookville”, Drumconrath. Source: Faith History of Drumconrath – Meath Hill.