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

Pictured are Laura Hogan, Waterford and Nicola O'Meara, Tramore, Co. Waterford who graduated Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies. Picture: Patrick Browne.