Text of an address made by Father Hayes to an association of agricultural instructors thanking them for their work and cooperation with Muintir na Tíre. He states that the 'Parish Plan for Agriculture will bring the people to the instructor' and stressing the need to instruct labourers alongside farmers.
Typed copy of Canon Hayes' address at Lucan Spa Hotel, County Dublin, during the Rural Week-End organised by the Dublin Auxiliary Guild of Muintir na Tíre, 5 February 1956. Canon Hayes notes that it is the Silver Jubilee of Pope Pius XI's encyclical "Quadragesimo anno" (in which the Pope notes the major dangers for human freedom and dignity arising from unrestrained capitalism, from socialism, and from communism as practised in Russia) and ties the message of encyclical to the mission of Muintir na Tíre and the Apostolic Letter the organisation received in 1954.
Typed copy of Canon Hayes' address to assembled delegates at the formative meeting of Muintir na Tíre's Connaught Provincial Committee, St. Nathy's College, Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon, 5 July 1953.
Draft of an address given by Father Hayes to members of the Irish diaspora in Argentina near the time of the 32nd International Eucharistic Congress held in Buenos Aires, 10-14 October 1934. Includes annotations and correction.
Page 3 through 7 of an address made to the Kerry County Committee of Agriculture by Canon Hayes on Muintir na Tíre. He notes that there are 25 guilds of Muintir na Tíre operating in Kerry.
First 3 pages of a typed copy of Canon Hayes' address to Kerry County Committee of Agriculture on behalf of Muintir na Tíre, 19 February 1955. The speech describes Muintir na Tíre's mission and function. Includes annotations.
First 6 pages of a draft written by Father Hayes of an address he gave at one of the meetings held in Dublin in the early spring of 1931 that ultimately led to the formation of Muintir na Tíre. Father Hayes asks attendees to avoid 'isms' and warns that the exodus from the land is 'killing the goose that lays the greatest eggs' (agriculture). Includes annotations and corrections.
Text of address made by Father Hayes to a planning committee at the behest of the Limerick City Executive of Muintir na Tíre. The committee was called to examine the issue of unemployment, and intends to collect all relevant statistics and information on employment, and make an intensive survey of the possibilities of providing new openings for employment in the Limerick area. Father Hayes calls for the increasing of staff at the Limerick branch of the Department of Industry and Commerce.
Text written by Father Hayes of an address given to a group of National School teachers. He emphasises the teacher's roles in developing the youth of Ireland and briefly speaks about Muintir na Tíre.
Typed copy of the address given by Father Hayes to the Dublin Associate Branch of Muintir na Tíre. Father Hayes notes that there are mow over 100 guilds of Muintir na Tíre and gives examples of their accomplishments before informing them of upcoming Muintir na Tíre events such as Rural Week in Kilkenny.