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I wonder what course that was, there seems to be a high number of women grads for the time?

Absolutely, Sarah, so hoping someone might spot a familiar face that might allow us to narrow it down...

Great shot

Several different hoods being worn, these are graduates from several degree courses.

There is a reference to UCD conferring on Page 3 of the Irish Times of Monday July 17th, but it's behind a paywall. Ditto Page 2 of the Indo that Monday. And the Sunday Indo of the 16th, page 2.

even the garden designs are mirrors of each other .... one wonders if the inhabitants became confused as to which side they were in!

Looks much the same in Google maps aerial view

Wikipedia has detailed files. Not sure who owned it at this precise date, though:

Frederick Lawless, a brother of the writer, naturalist, and historian Emily Lawless, with whom she was very close, was the last heir to the estate, after their elder brother Valentine died without a male heir in 1928. But his occupancy was short-lived, as Frederick himself died on 18 July 1928, and the title was extinguished.

University College, Dublin (UCD), purchased the Lyons Estate in 1963, the purchase consisting of Lyons House and approximately 1,200 acres (490 ha). In the early 1990s, the university sold the house and half of the land, approximately 620 acres. It was purchased by Ryanair businessman Tony Ryan in 1996.

UCD have more details:
on his death the Barony and Baronetcy of Cloncurry became extinct and Lyons Estate passed to Valentine’s youngest daughter, Kathleen Emily Marie Lawless (1888-1957). Kathleen bequeathed the remaining property to a cousin, G. M. V. Winn.

UCD Purchase Lyons Estate
University College, Dublin (UCD), purchased Lyons Estate in 1962 from the Winn family, the purchase consisted of Lyons House and approximately 1,200 acres (490 ha).

Niall McAuley Interesting! That is the second time in recent weeks that Tony Ryan's name has come up with regard to big houses!

Great description, thank you for that insight.
Stuart.

Thank you,..Respect..!

Thanks John and Stu! But there's one major omission - no date. Would REALLY appreciate some help in this regard...

I had absolutely no idea that there was ever a Sinn Féin bank. Thank you for this fascinating piece of history.

Peter Denton You're very welcome, Peter! But will only rest easy when we establish a date for this picture... :)