A Rare Photograph of Trinity College: An Irish Times Declaration of a Republic, 1948.

An Irish Times copyright original photographic print, No. 4871B. Showing crowds outside the front gate of Trinity College, the gate closed, with small groups of students on the roof, where a Union Jack has been raised over a Tricolour. Reputedly taken after the declaration of a Republic by John A Costello's Government, 1948. It has been reported that a young Charles Haughey was among the crowds outside the gate protesting at the flying of the union flag. Approximately 155 x 210mm. In very good condition.