The private papers of Eamon de Valera on the 1937 constitution went on view today, the 50th anniversary of it being enacted by referendum.

Report shows Eamon de Valera reading document.

Eamon de Valera’s signature on constitution document.

Early drafts of the constitution written in to a copybook.

John J Hearne's signature, on a draft.

Letter written by Father Edward Cahill.

Signature of Doctor John Charles McQuaid;

Interview with Father Fiachra Ó Ceallaigh, Vicar, Provencial of the Franciscans, regarding the papers.

Interview with Joe Mullholland on the Magill Summer School which will be centred on the constitution.

The reporter is Caroline Erskine.

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