Typed copy of Canon Hayes' address at a meeting organising the Ardane Guild of Muintir na Tíre, Bansha Parish, County Tipperary,23 February 1953. The speech describes Muintir na Tíre's mission and function, as well the organisational function of the parish guild. Includes annotations and corrections. Ardane was the second guild organised in Bansha Parish.
2 copies (one original and one photocopy) of an address given on Muintir na Tíre by Father Hayes to the Athboy Guild of Muintir na Tíre, County Meath. He discusses the current war and the necessity to think for one's self in order to develop 'true democracy' rather than 'suggest that the Government or some Government Department do it'. Father Hayes talks about the mission, organisational structure, and achievements of Muintir na Tíre. Includes annotations and corrections. The last page of the original document is missing.
Text of an address that was to be given at a meeting of the Cappawhite Parish Guild of Muintir na Tíre, County Tipperary, by an unidentified staff member from the Muintir na Tíre National Headquarters. The speech explains Muintir na Tíre's mission, aims, and endeavours. The title has been crossed out. Includes annotations and corrections. An address was ultimately given to the Cappawhite Guild at their annual general meeting on 13 March 1952 [see P134/12/1/2/6/7].
Address given at the annual general meeting of the Cappawhite Guild of Muintir na Tíre, County Tipperary, by an unidentified staff member from the Muintir na Tíre National Headquarters. The speech explains that the proper functioning of the parish guild and its council are dependent upon members who take active interest and are prepared to work and sacrifice. Includes annotations and corrections.
Text of the address given by Father Hayes at the revived Annual Show in Carlow, 1949. The Annual Show was restarted following the formation of a parish guild of Muintir na Tíre the previous year in the wake of Muintir na Tíre's National Rural Week held in Carlow. In the address, Father Hayes appeals to every parish in Carlow to form a guild.
Typed copy of Canon Hayes' address to the Council of the Leinster Provincial Convention of Muintir na Tíre, Cloghan, County Offaly, 7 February 1954. The speech warns of the dangers of communism.
Closing pages (3 and 4) of an address by Father Hayes at a meeting organising a guild of Muintir na Tíre at Clonmel.
Typed copy of Canon Hayes' address to the annual general meeting of the Fethard Parish Guild of Muintir na Tíre, 11 March 1952. Includes annotations and corrections.
Address given at the annual general meeting of the Galbally Guild of Muintir na Tíre, County Tipperary, by an unidentified staff member from the Muintir na Tíre National Headquarters. The speech explains that the proper functioning of the parish guild and its council are dependent upon members who take active interest and are prepared to work and sacrifice. Includes annotations and corrections.
Two drafts of a short address by Father Hayes given at an agricultural show undertaken by the Hospital Guild of Muintir na Tíre, County Limerick. Father Hayes talks about the importance of local action 'in order to create community life' and how Muintir na Tíre guilds reject party politics. Includes corrections.