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Copy of The illustrated book of the military tattoo and exhibition (Dublin 1945), for the events held at the R.D.S., Dublin, 27 August - 8 September. Listing G.A. Hayes-McCoy, National Museum, as "honorary historical adviser". Aside from programme, also including contextualising pieces on army and national themes; essays on Owen Ruadh O'Neill, on the battle of Benburb (by J. Dowling), a short story.

File of correspondence (including draft) between G.A. Hayes-McCoy, Major-General Aodh Mac Néill, organiser of An Tóstal , and Louis Elliman, managing director Irish Cinemas Ltd., over Hayes-McCoy's role as advisor and script-writer for the first Irish An

Early handwritten draft script by [G.A. Hayes-McCoy] entitled "Scene Three", dealing with the arrival of the Danes. Setting scene, suggesting action and costumes. (Corresponding to part III in the "Trumpet Call"-programme.) Adding note on the liberty take

Handwritten memorandum and draft scripts by [G.A. Hayes-McCoy] entitled "Scene Five", offering a history of Dublin over 1,000 years, told by the River Liffey. Detailed stage directions and dialogue, introducing Silken Thomas, Hugh O'Neill, King James, and

Handwritten draft script by [G.A. Hayes-McCoy] entitled "Scene Seven: The fighting race", dealing with Irish brigades in foreign engagements over the centuries, breaking off with Papal Brigade of 1860. [Not eventually used for "Trumpet Call".]

Printed programme for the first national An Tóstal run by Bórd Fáilte and the Irish Defence Forces, detailing local events. ("The Trumpet Call" is here listed under "Variety" and quoted as "Pageant Revue: The Four Green Fields".)

Printed programme for the "Trumpet Call" at the Theatre Royal, presented by T.R. Royle with co-operation of the Department of Defence. "Featuring officers, non-commissioned officers and men of the Defence Forces, army bands with drums and pipes and a galaxy of Irish vaudeville stars". (Not listing Hayes-McCoy's involvement.)