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Address given by Father Hayes on Muintir na Tíre in a location in the Archdiocese of Tuam with the intention of expanding Muintir na Tíre into the west of Ireland. Father Hayes explains the mission, proposed structure, and history of Muintir na Tíre, talks about the accomplishments of the Tipperary Guild, and notes the new guilds forming elsewhere across Ireland and support received from the clergy. He credits branches of the Catholic Young Men's Society as being 'the power behind our guilds'.

Text written by Father Hayes for an address to the parish guild of Muintir na Tíre at Athboy, County Meath. Father Hayes thanks John D'Alton, the new Bishop of Meath, for his support, and notes that he began his career as a priest in this diocese in 1913.

Text of a standard address by Father Hayes on Muintir na Tíre, including its mission and function.

Typed draft of an address on Muintir na Tíre given by Father Hayes at Thurles. He implores the attendees to not wait until after World War II to work together within their parish, and that parish councils will provide the spiritual outlook needed to support a national agriculture. Father Hayes also notes that the Thurles guild has not had the success they would have desired in their first year but that 'with a year's education behind you of what a war may bring, you may face the situation with a better spirit and with a stronger will.' Includes annotations and corrections.

Text of address made by Canon Hayes at the annual general meeting of the Limerick County Federation of Muintir na Tíre, Mungret College, Limerick.

Notes written by Father Hayes for an address on 'the lack of rural life in the country' and remarks that the Irish people 'held the Faith under the most terrible conditions but such conditions left little tradition of the economic & social life of a Catholic State.'

3 pages of a text (1 typed and 2 handwritten) glued together of an address or article on Russia by an unknown author. The author writes of the lack of discipline of the Russian Orthodox Church and Eastern churches to be able to regenerate themselves over time, and the Russian church' status as a state institution resulting in the unchecked tyranny of the governments of the czars and landowners.

A short address by Father Hayes quoting Archdeacon Nicholas Cooke, parish priest of Tipperary on the Catholic Church's role in promoting social action, before discussing the 'evil of emigration' and the need for cooperation amongst all classes in building a new social order. Father Hayes closes by introducing the following lecturer, P.J. Meghen (South Tipperary County Commissioner).

Text of the address given by Canon Hayes at the founding meeting of the Clonlara Parish Guild of Muintir na Tíre, County Clare. Canon Hayes stresses the importance of ensuring 'a good social order', explains the organisational structure and function of Muintir na Tíre, and talks about the Parish Plan for Agriculture.

Typed copy of Canon Hayes' address to the Leinster Provincial Convention of Muintir na Tíre, 11 July 1954. Canon hayes notes that 'there are now 113 Guilds in the Province of Leinster and almost 400 in the whole of Ireland.' Includes annotations and corrections.