Muintir na Tíre


Muintir na Tíre is a national Irish voluntary organisation that promotes community and rural development.
Canon John Hayes founded the organisation in 1937.

Past presidents

  • Canon John Hayes Founder: 1937-1957
  • Canon Maurice Morrissey 1957-1963
  • Very Rev. Ray Browne 1963-1967
  • Very Rev. Patrick Purcell 1967-1971
  • Con Lucey 1973-1976
  • Very Rev. John Stapleton 1976-1980
  • Michael J. Lynch 1980-1983 & 1986-1994
  • Lt. Col. Jim O’Brien 1983-1984
  • Sean Hegarty 1984-1986 & 2001-2004
  • Jim Quigley 1994-2001
  • Margaret O’Doherty 2004-2007
  • Martin Quinn 2008-2011
The list was compiled from a picture supplied by Tom Fitzgerald, the Chief Administrative Officer from 1947 to his retirement.