The motto of the publication was Do chum Glóire Dé agus Onóra na hÉireann (For the Glory of God and the Honour of Ireland).
[1] The Annual was started by Fr Senan OFM Cap, who continued as editor for many years.
It contained articles (mainly in English but also in Irish) on a variety of subjects, poetry, cartoons, illustrations and photographs.
The cover, featuring a Capuchin friar and a dog (a young wolf), was designed by Seán O'Sullivan.
The chief artist for many years was Richard King.