Photograph taken at laying foundation stone for SS Peter & Paul church, Athlone

"This picture was taken at the barracks in Athlone. It symbolises the move from Ireland being a country ruled my military might, to a country comfortable with itself and its religious heritage. Not all the people are recognised. 4th from left, Anna Delany of Longford. 5th from left Bishop of Clonmacnoise? 9th from left Dr. Vincent S.Delany of Longford. 13th from left Tenor John MacCormack from Athlone. With his hand on MacCormacks shouldder- General Sean McKeon."