diff --git a/ibridgesgui/sync.py b/ibridgesgui/sync.py
index aede276c..cb875e9d 100644
--- a/ibridgesgui/sync.py
+++ b/ibridgesgui/sync.py
@@ -178,6 +178,7 @@ def _gather_info_for_transfer(self):
             self.error_label.setText("Please select a collection.")
             return None
         irods_index = irods_selection[0]
+        self.refresh_irods_index = irods_index
         irods_path = self.irods_model.irods_path_from_tree_index(irods_index)
         if irods_path.dataobject_exists():
             self.error_label.setText("Please select a collection, not a data object.")
@@ -249,6 +250,7 @@ def _sync_end(self, thread_output: dict):
             self.sync_source = ""
         self.setCursor(QtGui.QCursor(QtCore.Qt.CursorShape.ArrowCursor))
         if self.refresh_irods_index is not None:
+            print(self.refresh_irods_index)
             self.irods_model.refresh_subtree(self.refresh_irods_index)
 
         # real sync if necessary