Muintir na Tíre (, meaning "People of the Country") 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. References External links Muintir na Tíre website Non-profit organisations based in the Republic of Ireland Development charities based in the Republic of Ireland Organizations established in 1937 Agrarianism in Ireland