Irish-American, Father Patrick Peyton, famous for his Rosary Crusade in the 1950s, has been honoured as Mayo Man of the Year.
Report shows statue of the Virgin Mary with rosary beads.
Father Patrick Peyton at outdoor meeting.
Newspaper reports of Father Peyton’s rosary crusade in 1954.
Children from teh parish of Attymass welcome Father Peyton at Knock Airport.
Father Peyton leads Rosary.
Interview in which Father Peyton says that being made Mayo Man of the Year is a vindication of his life. Praises the people of Mayo for their belief in family life.
Photographs of the Peyton home and family and of Father Peyton and other priests on the day of their ordination.
Photograph of Father Peyton with Bing Crosby.
Father Peyton tells how he approached Hollywood stars to help him in his crusade and how he arranged with Mutual Radio for free prime time on their network for twenty two years.
Graphic with map of Ireland showing venues of 1950's crusade.
Father Peyton says he is convinced the rosary will again become important worldwide with aid of bishops throughout the world.
Father Peyton talking to and praying with parish children in Church.
A register showing record of Father Peyton's baptism.
Father Peyton visits his parents' grave and prays. He says the last time he saw them was when he left Ireland sixty years ago.
Father Peyton leaves Knock Airport on Ryanair plane.
The reporter is Jim Fahy.
