Irish Republic Proclaimed (1949)

Dublin, Ireland. Irish Republic proclaimed. LS Pres. Mrs Sean O’Kelly arriving at the Pro. Cathedral, escorted by motor cyclists. MS Pres, & Mrs. O’Kelly get out of car and are welcomed by priest at entrance to Cathedral. M.S. Dame Maud Gonne McBride (93 year old mother of Sean McBride) arriving at Cathedral. M.S. Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Breen, arriving alighting from car and shaking hands with priest at door. M.S. Personalities walking into Cathedral M.S. High ranking service officer in dress uniform entering Cathedral. M.S. Eamon De Valera arriving at Cathedral M.S. Another service official arriving. . Civic officials arriving. . Personality arriving. M.S. Motor cyclists move off after parade followed by President’s car Pan. M.S. Motor cyclists move off after parade followed by President’s car Pan. M.S. Crowds waving. . President’s car Pan. L.S. Elevated guard of honour presenting arms outside the . building. L.S. Guard of honour being inspected by President Sean O’Kel