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Correspondence between Etienne Rynne and the Roscommon Historical and Archaeological Society discussing planned events.

Correspondence between Etienne Rynne and the South-West Kerry Archaeological Society regarding lecture topics for the group, activities and work of the Society; Correspondence with John Sheehan, David P. Stang, Stang and Perles, Washington D.C.; seeking advice and discussing archaeological and architectural features in South-West Kerry.

Letters between Etienne Rynne and W.D Lamont, Glasgow Archaeological Society; David Caldwell of the National Museum of Antiquities Scotland; Patrick Hollan and Pat Sheehan; mostly regarding a lecture on The Celtic Renaissance by Rynne.

Correspondence regarding the book 'Towards a Christian Civilization' by A.N. Tsirintanes, University of Athens. Includes:
-Letter to Father Hayes from Reverend J. Cotsonis, Christian Union of Professional Men, Athens, that accompanied a copy of the book. Cotsonis writes that he hopes the book will tie their two movements together (24 January 1952, 1p);
-Letter to Reverend Cotsonis from Father Hayes thanking him for the book, noting that he has added Cotsonis' group to Muintir na Tíre's mailing list and will send them publications, and providing a basic structure of how Muintir na Tíre is organised (16 February 1952, 1p).

Correspondence RE Use of Leisureland, Salthill, Galway. File of assorted correspondence and other documents concerning the change of use of the premises at Leisureland, Salthill, Galway. This would result in Music for Galway being unable to perform in the venue. File includes Submission on Leisureland Hall from Music for Galway outlining details of the hall, facilities, proposed new city theatre, conferences, improvements and summary, also with cover letter from Jacinta M. Dwyer, Chairperson of MFG to John Mulholland, Chairman, Board of Leisureland (29 Mar 1993); letters from Jacinta M. Dwyer, Chairperson of MFG to Mr. Michael D. Higgins, T.D., Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht and Mrs. Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, T.D., Minister for Justice, regarding the proposed change to facilities at Leisureland. (Apr - Oct 1993) Letters of response are received from Michael D. Higgins, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, Deputy Pàdraig McCormack T.D., and Robert Molloy T.D. (Apr - Oct 1993) Letters also received from D.J. Buggy, Acting Assistant City and County Manager of Galway Corporation and Simon Taylor, Head of Orchestras/Performing Groups at the National Symphony Orchestra, outlining their concerns in this matter (Apr 1993) Includes copy of booking application form and contract for the hall at Leisureland, partially completed by RTÉ concert Orchestra (Nov 1993) Further correspondence from Michael D. Higgins, T.D., Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht, Padraig McCormack, T.D. and DJ Buggy of Galway Corporation regarding booking by National Symphony Orchestra at Leisureland. (Oct 1993)

File includes letters sent to Etienne Rynne from academics and researchers regarding aspects of weapons in Irish history.

Correspondence received by Canon John Hayes relating to the work of Muintir na Tíre; requests for help; notes of thanks; correspondence from Gabrielle Gore-Booth relating to the estate of Josslyn Gore-Booth; correspondence from The Equitable Insurance company regarding fire and accident insurance for Muintir na Tíre members; correspondence relating to Tipperary Glove Factory.

Correspondence received from Dr. Jeremiah Newman, President of Maynooth and bishop of Limerick.

Correspondence received by Canon Hayes including letters of thanks; information letters regarding events by other organisations such as The National Ploughing Association of Ireland; the setting up of guilds; information about credit unions.

Correspondence received by Canon Hayes between March 1955 and January 1956. Notable correspondents include Éamon de Valera, Minister for Agriculture James Dillon, Archbishop of Dublin John Charles McQuaid, author Pamela Hinkson, United States ambassador to Ireland William Howard Taft III, and United States Congressman James Devereux, and American Catholic scholar John A. O'Brien. The correspondence also includes numerous invitations to give lectures and talks, Muintir na Tíre organisational correspondence, correspondence regarding rural Irish industrial development, correspondence with clergy and convents, requests from parishioners, and greetings and well-wishes.