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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · 22d

Join us @ucclibrary.bsky.social for a Culture Night tour at 17:15 and 18:15!

The tour will also include a visit to Special Collections & Archives where you’ll learn about the service, its spaces, and its unique collections – including archives, manuscripts, photographs and printed collections.

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · Jun 18

Earlier this year @ucclibrary.bsky.social received generous funding from @heritagecouncil.ie for archival materials to rehouse one of our fragile photographic collections. Stay tuned for several related events that we will be hosting during #nationalheritageweek2025!

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · May 20

Come on in to @ucclibrary.bsky.social and learn more about the history and culture of Irish Travellers.

#travellerpride #ucclibrary

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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · Apr 17

Come check out the exhibition "The Irish Revolution in the African American Press”, which explores how black civil rights activists writing in the 1920s interpreted key events in the Irish Revolution.
Now on view in the display cases on the ground floor of Boole UCC Library

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Dónal Hassett @donalh.bsky.social · Mar 21

A really wonderful exhibition on Irish French historical connections from the UCC Special Collections put together by Patrick O'Donovan and Luke Watson for the @sofeir.bsky.social conference. So many fascinating documents from across time and space.

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · Apr 1

Cork Lifelong Learning Festival is upon us. There are some great event happening @ucclibrary.bsky.social over the next week, including an introduction to the history of photography this Thursday 3 April at 3pm. Register at link below:
libcal.ucc.ie/event/4346854

Picturing the Past: A History of Photography - Lifelong Learning Festival 2025

Explore the history of photography through UCC Library’s Special Collections. View unique materials from 19th-century prints to modern images, including albums, polaroids, and...

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · Mar 21

Swing on by @ucclibrary.bsky.social now until 2pm to see a great selection of items that we brought out for the SOFEIR-UCC “Ireland and Transnational Solidarities” Conference. Special Collections and Archives are located in the basement of Boole Library, just follow the signs to find us!

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · Mar 13

We brought out another great spread from our collection for this semester's Research Essentials! Special Collections and Archives will be hosting these guided introductory visits every Autumn and Spring, so stay tuned or email us at [email protected] to make an appointment now.

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · Mar 10

An Introduction to Special Collections & Archives: the what and the how!

Join us on a guided visit to specialised spaces and facilities, Special Collections & Archives, Q-1 floor, Boole Library.

Wednesday 12 March, 2025 from 10:00-11:30!

Please register below:
libcal.ucc.ie/event/4330396

An Introduction to Special Collections & Archives: the what and the how

We can assist and enhance your research journey in University College Cork and beyond. Join us on a guided visit to specialised spaces and facilities, Special Collections &...

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Alan Carbery @acarbery.bsky.social · Mar 7

Standing room only in @ucclibrary.bsky.social Creative Zone for the Mná at UCC #IWD2025 event @ucc.ie @joh2024.bsky.social

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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · Mar 8

Happy International Women's Day
Sharing here a photo from Dr. Kylie Thomas's class visit to UCC Library a few weeks ago.
Her course, Feminist Visual Activism, comes down to Special Collections and Archives annually to view items from our Attic Press collection.

#internationalwomensday2025

a picture of a group of women holding up a banner saying WOMEN against VIOLENCE against WOMEN

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · Feb 26

Monsignor Raymond Murray, who passed away on Monday, 24 February, was a historian and Irish language scholar who campaigned for human rights during The Troubles.

The Maisie McCarthy Collection in @ucclibrary.bsky.social consists of related materials, including a range of his publications.

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · Feb 25

Fantastic event yesterday @ucclibrary.bsky.social to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine! It was truly an inspiring evening of art, community, and music.

#ukraine #survivetolive #ukrainianculture #ukrainianheritage

Sample Studios and Viktoriia Kondratieva

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · Feb 4

New exhibition on view @ucclibrary.bsky.social! Unissued Diplomas uncovers the stories of 40 Ukrainian students who were killed during the ongoing war in Ukraine. Please note the subject matter might be triggering. Contact UCC Student Counseling and Development if you need support!

installation view of Unissued Diploma exhibition

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · Jan 21

A few images of the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Peace Exhibition poster set, presented in partnership with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the Japanese embassy.

#Hiroshima #Nagasaki #AtomicBomb #PosterExhibitIE

#Hiroshima #Nagasaki #AtomicBomb #PosterExhibitIE

Boole Library #Hiroshima #Nagasaki #AtomicBomb #PosterExhibitIE

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · Jan 21

The Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Peace Exhibition poster set is presented in partnership with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the Japanese embassy. Now on view in Boole Library on the 3rd floor. Come on in and have a look!

#Hiroshima #Nagasaki #AtomicBomb #PosterExhibitIE

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · Dec 19

@louiseoc.bsky.social preparing items for our winter display! Now on view @ucclibrary.bsky.social on the ground floor of the Boole. Come on in and have a look.

Happy Christmas!

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Louise O'Connor @louiseoc.bsky.social · Nov 15

A new Preservation Lab at UCC - theriverside.ucc.ie/2024/11/13/n...
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New Preservation Lab – UCC Library

#preservation #heritagecouncilfunding

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · Nov 27

We brought out quite a spread this morning for our Research Essentials workshop in Special Collections and Archives @ucclibrary.bsky.social. Collections included Elizabeth Friedlander, early printed books, Irish manuscripts, Frank O'Connor, Jack Lynch, Alen MacWeeney and many more!

table displaying black and white photos from the Alen MacWeeney Collection.

Tables displaying books and archival materials

table displaying objects from the Elizabeth Friedlander collection

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · May 29

Fantastic presentation by @ucclibrary archivist @emshorgan24 at this year's CONUL conference in Belfast!

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · May 29

Join us Friday 31 May 13:00-14:00 for the final Dive In & Discover: Sea & Shore session. View naval intelligence reports in 18th century newspapers, graphic designs from Elizabeth Friedlander, photographic materials of beaches & seascapes from the Alen MacWeeney archive. @ucclibrary.bsky.social

Text: Dive in & Discover... Sea & Shore over stylised coral waving in the sea and a diver swimming.

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · May 1

Join us Wednesday 1 May from 14:00-15:00 for Dive In & Discover: Sea & Shore. View naval intelligence reports in 18th century newspapers, graphic designs from Elizabeth Friedlander, photographic materials of beaches & seascapes from the Alen MacWeeney archive. @ucclibrary.bsky.social

theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · Apr 8

Join us @ucclibrary.bsky.social Special Collections & Archives to view an array of photographic items & materials, spanning the history of photography from its inception in the 19th century to 21st century inkjet prints. Thurs 11 April, 14:30-15:30. Register: libcal.ucc.ie/event/...

A Brief History of Photography told through the Collection at UCC Library

For this event the Photographic Collections Librarian in UCC Library's Special Collections and Archives will bring out an array of photographic items and materials, spanning the...

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · Apr 4

Ever wonder what makes books worth collecting? Wonder no more! Join @walkerabroad.bsky.social on a free workshop 18:00-19:00 Wednesday 10 April to learn more. Registration essential before 18:00 Tuesday 9 April. libcal.ucc.ie/event/... @ucclibrary.bsky.social #CorkLovesLearning #CorkLearningFest2024

Spines of old books. The spines are richly decorated with gilt and leather.

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · Apr 3

New blog post by Elizabeth Noonan @ucclibrary.bsky.social "Diamond Open Access at UCC: Journals honoured at the IOAP Inaugural Diamond Open Access Publishing Awards 2024" theriverside.ucc.ie/... #OpenAccess #OA

Text: Aphaville Journal of Film and Screen Media. Alphaville is in red except for the v which is in grey. Journal of Film and Screen Media is also in grey. The title is on a white background.

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