Pictured are Anne Marie Ivers, Kildare, Niamh Owens, Waterford, Elaine Alyward, Kilkenny, who were conferred a Doctor of Philosophy . Picture: Patrick Browne

Pictured are Elaine Alyward, Kilkenny, who was conferred a Doctor of Philosophy . Picture: Patrick Browne

Pictured are Elaine Alyward, Kilkenny, who was conferred a Doctor of Philosophy . Picture: Patrick Browne