 He was the group's president from 1971 through 1980, and editor of their journal, "The Irish Sword", from 1960 through 1970.He was also a member of The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland and contributed to the Society's journal.From 1988 through 2002 he served as co-Patron of the Folklore of Ireland Society, and continued to publish article in their journal, "Bealoideas" as he had done regularly since 1935.