Photograph of "Turning the Sod" ceremony at UCD: Éamon de Valera preparing to break the soil, Belfield.

Photograph of Joseph P. MacHale, Michael Tierney and Jeremiah J. Hogan on the steps of Newman House, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin.

Photograph of "Turning the Sod" ceremony at UCD: President de Valera addressing the guests, Belfield.

Photograph of "Turning the Sod" ceremony at UCD: Éamon de Valera preparing to inspect the Guard of Honour, Belfield.

Photograph of "Turning the Sod" ceremony at UCD: Seán Lemass, Joseph P. MacHale, Archbishop McQuaid and others leaving the platform, Belfield.

Photograph of "Turning the Sod" ceremony at UCD: Seán Lemass, Joseph P. MacHale, Archbishop McQuaid and others leaving the platform, Belfield.

Photograph of reception and presentation on Michael Tierney's retirement as President of UCD: Paddy Keogh, Gerry Hogan, John Charles McQuaid and Seán Moore.

Photograph of reception and presentation on Michael Tierney's retirement as President of UCD: Tierney addressing the audience after the presentation of his silver tray.

Photograph of reception and presentation on Michael Tierney's retirement as President of UCD: Seámus Tierney, John Charles McQuaid, Seán Moore, Michael Hayes and Gerry Hogan.

Photograph of "Turning the Sod" ceremony at UCD: Seán Lemass, Joseph P. MacHale, Archbishop McQuaid and others leaving the platform, Belfield.