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Antanas Smetona (1874-1944), Lithuanian politician; his wikipedia entry: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antanas_Smetona

Another 1927 shot. His second term as President of Lithuania was from December 19, 1926 – June 15, 1940.

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pennylrichardsca and artolog: thanks for the additional information. We will update the record.

Interesting history, which explains things - "Between 1867 and 1916 "God Save Ireland" was often referred to as the "Irish national anthem", being habitually sung at gathering of Irish nationalists, both in Ireland and abroad." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Save_Ireland

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1906 first recording by John McCormack on a wax cylinder - youtu.be/COqjb8SC1jo

Audio of The Dubliners giving it socks on YouTube.

The man himself in the census of 1901 and 1911. His occupation is Journalist in both. wikipedia says he was also Lord Mayor of Dublin 1886-88 and an MP from 1880-1900.

I would assume it's from after 1891, as that is when Parnell died. Glasnevin has a a Streetview equivalent, but I'm not sure if it's linkable.

All newspapers through the 1890s and into the early 20th century report processions through Dublin and out to Glasnevin on the anniversary of Parnell’s death. By 1907, the Irish Independent reported that there were comparatively few in the procession, though the streets en route were lined by large crowds. The Great Southern railway had laid on ten special trains — two from Cork alone carrying over 1,000 visitors — so if 1907 was comparatively small, the initial commemorations must have been huge!

Carol Maddock Apparently there were over a quarter of a million at the funeral.

UCC has some photos from October 1891: His family at the grave, and the grave itself.

Carol Maddock The Glasgow Herald account of the parade on the 4th anniversary of his death said that it was smaller than in previous years - there were 'only' 63 bands compared with 69 the previous year!