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.
Typed copy of Canon Hayes' address given at the opening of the summer school of sociology at Copsewood College, Pallaskenry, County Limerick, held between 26-30 July 1954.
Typed copy of a short address by Canon Hayes proclaiming the achievements of the Tipperary Guild of Muintir na Tíre, which he states had cultivated by hand nearly 40 acres and produced £2000 of food each year for its first three years of operation ('They have driven by their own energy the dreadful moral evil of unemployment from the town').
Text of an address given by Father Hayes in County Tipperary in which he advocates for GAA playing fields in every parish in Ireland as recommended by the Report of the Commission on Vocational Organisation in order to promote clean, healthy recreation and the preservation of the Gaelic games.
Notes written by Father Hayes for an address in which he lists the various 'Weeks' being organised by the National Executive of Muintir na Tíre during 1945: a domestic education, dairy & poultry work, and horticultural school for girls at Presentation College, Dundrum; the Copsewood Agricultural Summer School for boys at Pallaskenry, County Limerick; a school of social study at Glenstal, Murroe, County Limerick; and the National Rural Week at De La Salle College, Waterford. Includes the original notes (2pp) and a photocopied version (2pp).
2 drafts (1 handwritten, 1 typed) of an address by Father Hayes following a a speech by Cornelius Lucey, Bishop of Cork and Ross. Father Hayes thanks Dr. Lucey before speaking briefly on the accomplishments of Muintir na Tíre guilds over the previous year.
3 drafts of an address by Father Hayes thanking Dr. Cornelius Lucey for his support of Muintir na Tíre and pointing out various projects being carried out by Muintir na Tíre guilds.