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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our Chair Brian Cavanagh explains the ambitious Carnegie Centre for Weaving #BacktoLife plans (with one example of water ingress behind him!)

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

One of many fabulous art pieces by Leah Corbett after her period in residence with us - wonderfully sardonic bookmarks on the the theme of Andrew Carnegie’s mantra: ‘Consistent Happiness’. Thanks Leah!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We welcomed @lucysmith1985.bsky.social to explore our #BacktoLife Carnegie Weaving Centre plans! @ulsteruni.bsky.social will be strong partners.

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

New loom for Gemma came from Finland! No @ikea jokes please!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Weavers’ Studio: @nualamcallister.bsky.social MLA comes to visit Nicola and support our #BacktoLife efforts

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our Chair Brian Cavanagh explains the ambitious Carnegie Centre for Weaving #BacktoLife plans (with one example of water ingress behind him!)

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We welcomed @lucysmith1985.bsky.social to explore our #BacktoLife Carnegie Weaving Centre plans! @ulsteruni.bsky.social will be strong partners.

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Nice linkages to our library past, our linen heritage and Carnegie’s own back story (family weaving!) #BacktoLife

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Great to reconnect our two libraries, the linen heritage of North Belfast and Carnegie’s own backstory!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our @quintinoliver.bsky.social and Ethan meet the top team at the Linen Hall Library to discuss exciting opportunities!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We went to the Georgian Gallery in Newtownards to see delightful exhibition ‘In Search of Light’ by our weaver in residence @karenhamilton.bsky.social

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Now we’re teaching visiting journalists to weave! Our Nicola shows the ropes (!) to @helencarson.bsky.social

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We went to the Georgian Gallery in Newtownards to see delightful exhibition ‘In Search of Light’ by our weaver in residence @karenhamilton.bsky.social

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Always a joy to visit the uplifting Linen Hall Library, Belfast and up the staircase to its elegant McFall Harp

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Our @karenhamilton.bsky.social’s superb exhibition ‘in search of light’ at Newtownards Georgian Gallery - come see it this morning!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Our @karenhamilton.bsky.social’s superb exhibition ‘in search of light’ at Newtownards Georgian Gallery - come see it this morning!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Always a joy to visit the uplifting Linen Hall Library, Belfast and up the staircase to its elegant McFall Harp

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Fabulous colourful outcome! Many thanks.

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Now we’re teaching visiting journalists to weave! Our Nicola shows the ropes (!) to @helencarson.bsky.social

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What a great job you’ve both done!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Next stop #3 in our #DonegalWeavers tour - the very slick Triona Design in the Diamond, Donegal town. Lively demo, delicious Irish coffees, great patter!

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Can anyone identify this ace weaver?

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

See the grotesque in our ident? Want to learn more? Tours on Sunday for #EHODNI26 at quarter past the hour!

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Me too! #BacktoLife

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We won! The 2025 photo competition for #EHODNI with our colourful woven bookmark class for children. Come see us #BacktoLife on Sunday 11-3.00

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Did you know we have our own library bus stop? @translinkni.bsky.social

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Michael Bower from @openuniversity.bsky.social calls to discuss our #BacktoLife plans and collaborate on education potential!

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Not today’s murky clouds!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Great story - he railed against fripperies like clock towers, gyms, unnecessary railings and memorials!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Where is our finial, lantern, pagoda or cupola? Our Falls Road counterpart has a lovely one! #BacktoLife

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Great story! #BacktoLife

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Ballyduff, one of the 66 #IrishCarnegies - a snip at £345 after a famous row between Cappoquin and Tallow over carving up Andrew Carnegie’s £2,400 to Lismore Council. Forwarded by a follower.

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Great story - he railed against fripperies like clock towers, gyms, unnecessary railings and memorials!

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Tao Neuendorffer @taonf.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

CLP – Main was Andrew Carnegie’s original library gift to the City of Pittsburgh, and it shared space with the Carnegie Institute’s museum. It was dedicated on November 5, 1895, in the Music Hall by Mr. Carnegie clp125.org

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Music, Film & Audio
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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Andrew Carnegie never asked for name recognition on his libraries but it became so common that the brand emerged into the term ‘Carnegie Library’ symbolising something special! (Ballyduff, 1904)

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Great media interview of Gemma at her new Scandinavian loom in our #BacktoLife Weavers’ Studio

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Guess who came to visit our #BacktoLife Carnegie Centre for Weaving - watch this space!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Calling builders, surveyors, architects… Is this a finial, a pagoda or a cupola? Asking for our neighbours who just opened one!

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Another welcome but unexpected donation of architectural, conservation and construction books and guides for our emerging library! #BacktoLife. Thanks.

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Ballyduff, one of the 66 #IrishCarnegies - a snip at £345 after a famous row between Cappoquin and Tallow over carving up Andrew Carnegie’s £2,400 to Lismore Council. Forwarded by a follower.

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Another welcome but unexpected donation of architectural, conservation and construction books and guides for our emerging library! #BacktoLife. Thanks.

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Great story recorded by Brendan Grimes of UCD in his magisterial #IrishCarnegies @ucdpress.bsky.social

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Great news! Kilkenny Carnegie library is to win a €4m upgrade (original cost in 1904: £2,100)! kilkennycoco.ie/eng/services...

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Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme (THRIVE)

John’s Quay/John Street Urban Design Strategy 2024

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Carnegie Oldpark Library @carnegieoldpark.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Kilkenny Carnegie was over-priced, included an ‘unapproved gym’, an ‘unnecessary object’ on the roof, too high solicitors’ fees and a crest for Lady Desart all to be at Carnegie’s expense! Not a happy 1904 gift! #IrishCarnegies

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Quintin Oliver @quintinoliver.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

One of our favourite #IrishCarnegies!

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