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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 3d

In memory of Manchán Magan, writer, broadcaster and documentary maker - a small selection of his remarkable legacy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

A book display of books written by Manchán Magan. Manchán Magan 1970-2025

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 9d

Our Shannon Development Photo exhibition is available to view in Shannon Library as part of @clarelibraries.bsky.social History week. Join UL archivist Dr. Kirsten Mulrennan on 7 Oct, 6.30pm in Shannon Library, to hear about the Wellcome Trust-funded project. More info: clarelibraries.ie

Our Shannon Development Photographic Archive exhibition will be available to view in Shannon Library as part of Clare Libraries History week.

Available to view from now until October 18th, this exhibition showcases the Shannon Development Photographic Collection, donated by the Shannon Airport Group to UL in 2014. Through striking images and informative panels, it captures the transformation of the Shannon region from its rural roots to a hub of industry and tourism—offering a vivid glimpse into Irish life and fashion in the latter half of the 20th century.

The exhibition forms part of Clare Libraries History Week programme, which also includes a presentation by UL archivist Dr. Kirsten Mulrennan
on Tuesday 7 October at 6.30pm in Shannon Library, highlighting the Wellcome Trust-funded project to digitise the Shannon Development
Photographic Archive.
More information available via https://clarelibraries.ie/

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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · Aug 21

‘Elephant in the room’: UL unveils sculpture to encourage mental health conversations

The nationwide initiative aims to break down stigma, encourage openness, and promote mental wellbeing
www.ul.ie/news/elephan...
#StudyatUL

Four people stand around a large green elephant sculpture decorated with colourful balloons, symbols, and wellbeing words, at University of Limerick. They are under a green and white balloon arch inside a library space

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · Aug 20

We were delighted to host the launch of the Elephant in the room movement and even more delighted to be the first home of the elephant at UL.

The elephant represents the silent presence of mental health struggles, often invisible, but sometimes too big to ignore.
www.elephantintheroom.ie

sculpture of a small colourfully decorated elephant

Let's talk
Everyone is touched by mental health challenges at some point-whether personally or through someone close to them.
There are moments when life feels overwhelming, like you're carrying a weight too heavy to bear. In those times, it's easy to feel lost or alone.
But here's the truth: it's okay not to be okay.
Talking to someone can make a world of difference. Sharing your struggles doesn't make you weak-it shows strength and courage. You are not alone, even if it feels that way sometimes. Help is out there, and when you ask for it, you'll find it.
Student supports: https://www.ul.ie/student-affairs/access-office/student-support-services

Staff supports: https://www.ul.ie/hr/current-staff/be-well-ul

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Dr Catherine Porter 🌳🏳️‍🌈 @catsporter.bsky.social · Aug 5

Next week (11th-14th August), we're running library workshops across County Limerick. Join us to discover how you can get involved in saving local heritage!

@heritagecouncil.ie @unioflimerick.bsky.social @limerickcouncil.bsky.social @ullibrary.bsky.social

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · Jul 29

Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: the story behind the benchmarks chiselled into buildings, walls and bridges around Ireland. By @catsporter.bsky.social & Margaret O'Sullivan @unioflimerick.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

The story behind the benchmarks hiding in plain sight in Ireland

The Ordnance Survey benchmarks chiselled into buildings, walls and bridges were originally used to measure height across Ireland

www.rte.ie

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · Jul 18

Earlier this week, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science James Lawless TD celebrated the launch of the new CONUL Strategy. Shaping Tomorrow 2025-2029 - a bold new strategy guiding the future of Ireland’s research libraries.

conul.ie/minister-law...

#Conul

People holding the strategy document and CONUL signs

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Irish Health Libraries @healthlibraries.bsky.social · Jul 14

How can library and information professionals, employ practical strategies to be more creative at work? Peter Reilly, Librarian @ullibrary.bsky.social‬, walks us through the process in his piece in the first issue of our Health Sciences Libraries Journal. Read it at journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj

Health Sciences Libraries Journal

journals.ucc.ie

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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · Jun 26

Congratulations to UL's Donal Ryan who has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Orwell Prize for Political Fiction for his novel 'Heart, Be At Peace' 👏

The Tipperary writer is Associate Professor in English & Creative Writing at UL

www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

#StudyAtUL #StayCurious

Irish writer and UL lecturer, Donal Ryan. He is sitting on steps with sand and seaweed. He is wearing a navy shirt, blue jeans and brown boots.

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Sinéad @zidatom.bsky.social · Jun 19

@conulconference.bsky.social 2025 is the gift that keeps giving! Look who arrived to @ullibrary.bsky.social - Thanks @technologyfromsage.bsky.social

Teddy llama and turtle looking at book retrieval crane in UL library

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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · Jun 19

University of Limerick moves to 401 in new world university rankings

UL has jumped 20 places in the rankings and is now placed in the top 3% of universities worldwide

Find out more about why we continue to climb up the global rankings:
www.ul.ie/news/univers...
#StudyatUL #Education #SpeirGorm

A drone photograph of the University of Limerick campus. There is a wide river lined with dense, mature trees. The river is spanned by a long, curved pedestrian bridge. On the far side of the river there is a sprawling lawn surrounded by trees and many buildings nestled amongst them

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · Jun 17

Register below for the online launch of this fascinating project to locate and photograph the remaining bench marks in County Limerick. All welcome to get involved!

Dr Catherine Porter 🌳🏳️‍🌈 @catsporter.bsky.social · Jun 16

We are pleased to share details of the Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage launch event at 1-2 pm on Friday, 27th June 2025.

The event is FREE and will be held online via MS Teams. All are welcome!

Please register for the event here: ul.libcal.com/calendar/eve...
Or, the QR code below

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · Jun 9

Two great opportunities to join the amazing team here at UL Library.
1. Executive Administrator - Library and Information Services
2. Librarian - Student Engagement & Success.
Full details available www.ul.ie/vacancies

#LISjobsIE

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CONUL Conference @conulconference.bsky.social · May 23

Be sure to follow us on Bluesky (@conulconference.bsky.social) and Instagram (@conul_conf_) for all of this year's #CONUL25 conference news over the next week.

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Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · May 13

Newly elected President of @laibluesky.bsky.social Lorna Dodd presented broadcaster Rick O’Shea @rickoshea.bsky.social with the 2025 President’s Medal. A wonderful recipient who has done so much for reading in Ireland!

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · May 13

Applications for our Leaving Certificate Study scheme are now open. Leaving cert students who would like to use the Glucksman Library to study from 22 May - June 24 should apply online www.ul.ie/library/leav...

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · Apr 16

The library building will be open throughout the Easter break from 7am to midnight each day. Wishing all of our students, staff and new Bluesky followers a Happy Easter!

Glucksman Library Opening Hours. Monday-Sunday, 7am-Midnight. Extended hours for exams

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · Apr 11

More #MedievalMemes for your Friday afternoon. This week we are featuring the work of students studying Old & Middle English Literature: Texts & Contexts who were challenged to create some #MedievalMemes and we are delighted to showcase the results. @ulenglish.bsky.social

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · Apr 9

This week we are featuring the work of students studying Old & Middle English Literature: Texts & Contexts who were challenged to create some #MedievalMemes and we are delighted to showcase the results. Who knew the Middle Ages could be so fun. More to follow! @ulenglish.bsky.social

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · Mar 18

As part of Limerick Lifelong Learning festival 2025, join UL
staff for this engaging and interactive workshop "GenAI Why should I C.A.R.E?" to learn about Generative AI and how to use it carefully.

Limerick City Library, April 9th, 1-2pm
Register ul.libcal.com/event/4351281

GenAI Why should I C.A.R.E
1-2pm
April 9, Limerick City Library, Michael Street
libinfo@ul.ie

UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · Mar 13

The library building will be closed on St. Patrick's Day, Monday 17th March.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh!

Glucksman Library
St. Patrick’s Weekend
Opening Hours

Sat 15th March 10am – 10pm
Sun 16th March 10am – 10pm
Mon 17th March Closed

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · Mar 6

For #WorldBookDay, here are some students at Shannon Comprehensive enjoying books in the library in 1969.
Taken from the #ShannonDevelopment collection being catalogued as part of the Wellcome Trust funded New Jerusalems project. SpecialCollections.ul.ie NewJerusalems.info #NewTownArchives

Black and white photo of students in a school reading books and surrounded by bookshelves

Black and white photo of school student reading a book

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · Mar 5

We are recruiting for a Senior Library Assistant, Student Engagement. A great opportunity to join our amazing library team @ullibrary.bsky.social

Closing date 24th March, 12pm
Full details: my.corehr.com/pls/esbsheul...

Exterior of Glucksman Library Building - Join our team

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · Feb 17

The Dr Tiede Herrema Papers donated to
@unioflimerick.bsky.social in 2005 detailed in this fascinating account of the 1975 events.

specialcollections.ul.ie/projects/tid...

The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · Feb 15

Kidnapped by the IRA: ‘My abductors say they will not give the government the satisfaction of getting me back alive’

Dutch businessman Tiede Herrema was kidnapped by the IRA 50 years ago and his archive donated to University of Limerick in 2005

www.irishtimes.com

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · Feb 10

It's #InternationalLoveDataWeek! What better time to showcase the National Open Access Monitor, launched by IReL, @openaire.bsky.social & NORF in 2024 to offer a comprehensive view of Ireland’s OA landscape: oamonitor.ireland.openaire.eu
#LoveDataWeek

OA Monitor Ireland

oamonitor.ireland.openaire.eu

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