Claire Dunne @clairedunne.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Mini Moose went off to his new home yesterday in honour of his owners’ wedding. Being able to make something for those you know will treasure it really is a special thing 🐕 ❤️ #crochet #dog 1201
Reposted by Claire DunneUCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · 28/05/2025In recognition of his tireless advocacy for folklore and understanding the human experience, pioneering ethnologist Professor Henry Glassie received an honorary degree from @ucddublin.bsky.social last week 🎻🎶 Read more about the ceremony & celebration www.ucd.ie/artshumaniti... 095
Reposted by Claire DunneLAI CDG @laicdgroup.bsky.social · 28/05/2025The deadline for Poetry Ireland Librarian is coming up on 30 May! Give it a look. 👇👇 www.poetryireland.ie/news/poetry-... #LISjobsIEpoetryireland.ieJoin our Team | Hiring Poetry Ireland Librarian | Poetry IrelandPoetry Ireland is seeking a passionate, qualified Librarian to lead the development of the new Seamus Heaney Poetry Library at No. 11 Parnell Square. The deadline for applications is Friday 30 May 2025 at 5pm. 023
Claire Dunne @clairedunne.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Looking forward to checking in from the office 😎 📺 010
Reposted by Claire Dunnearaireland @araireland.bsky.social · 26/05/2025📢 CALL FOR PAPERS PRONI will host an Irish Studies conference on Nov 7th in Belfast, marking 100 years of the 1925 Irish Boundary Commission Report. Full info on the event, topics & submission details can be found - www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/192... 043
Reposted by Claire DunneUCD Library @ucdlibrary.bsky.social · 26/05/2025'A bulletin of abuse and mockery'...In 1952, Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh & his brother Peter published a magazine called 'Kavanagh's Weekly'. Although it only lasted 13 issues, it launched a scathing critique of Irish society in that short time. ucdculturalheritagecollections.com/2025/05/15/a... 021
Claire Dunne @clairedunne.bsky.social · 22/05/2025It’s not, Dorota, it was taken earlier today. I was sad to miss the workshop on Monday though, I’m sure it was a good one! 010
Claire Dunne @clairedunne.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Okay but this 1924 edition of The Scottish Farmer didn’t have to come for me like that 🥾 #oldmagazines #oldbooks #fashion #oldadvertisement 000
Reposted by Claire DunneUCD Library @ucdlibrary.bsky.social · 15/05/2025The latest UCD #CulturalHeritage Collections blog post, written by UCD Library Assistant Maolsheachlann O’Ceallaigh: @ucdarchives.bsky.social @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social @ucdpress.bsky.social @clairedunne.bsky.social @bealoideasucd.bsky.social @nlireland.bsky.social @ucdhumanities.bsky.social 032
Reposted by Claire DunneMarsh's Library @marshslibrary.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Delighted to announce the 2025-26 call for Maddock Research Fellowships at Marsh's Library. Full details here: marshlibrary.ie/about/news-e... 11512
Reposted by Claire DunneMartin O Connor @martinoconnor.bsky.social · 05/01/2025I've created a Starter pack for Irish Libraries & Libraries. It's by no means comprehensive so please let me who I should add to it. And let's try to build a lovely little Irish Library community like we used to have on the other place. go.bsky.app/HZuHx7y 2110948
Reposted by Claire Dunnearaireland @araireland.bsky.social · 01/05/2025A new month means a new #ExploreYourArchive / #CuardaighDoChartlann theme! For May / Bealtaine we want to see any archives relating to #EYAFunandGames / #EYASpraoilsSpóirt 🧩♟️🎲 Don’t forget to 🏷️ us and @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social in your posts!’ 055
Reposted by Claire DunneUCD Library @ucdlibrary.bsky.social · 28/04/2025📢 An exciting opportunity for conservators & archivists! UCD Library is seeking a Book and Paper Conservator to establish a Conservation Laboratory, part of a new Cultural Heritage Centre to be developed in the James Joyce Library. Full job description➡️ buff.ly/IqKpdP6 Apply by 19 May #jobfairy 034
Reposted by Claire DunneEmma Rothwell @rothweeee.bsky.social · 17/04/2025I'm sadly away this year, but this event is wonderful and you should go! The Yeats Sisters Symposium www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-yeats-...eventbrite.ieThe Yeats Sisters Symposiumcelebrating the lives and work of Susan & Elizabeth Yeats 062
Claire Dunne @clairedunne.bsky.social · 14/04/2025Slightly obsessed with this fella I came across in an early 19th century scrapbook in work today. Do I know what he is? No. Do I love and treasure him? Absolutely ❤️ 010
Reposted by Claire DunneUCD Archives @ucdarchives.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Liam Lynch was killed #OTD 1923. @gerardshannon.bsky.social wrote about the final IRA executive meeting attended by Lynch for the @ucdlibrary.bsky.social cultural heritage blog. The minutes survive in the Papers of Eamon de Valera: UCDA P150/1739. ucdculturalheritagecollections.com/2023/05/05/t...ucdculturalheritagecollections.comThe Final IRA Executive Meeting Attended by Liam Lynch, 23-26 March 1923The 24 May 2023 will mark 100 years since the IRA Chief of Staff Frank Aiken issued a ‘dump arms’ order to republican forces, bringing an end to the military fighting of the Irish Civil War. It als… 194
Reposted by Claire DunneUCD Library @ucdlibrary.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Join us for a Book Launch!📘 22nd April James Joyce Library 'Equity in the Workplace' is a timely book amplifying the voices of Black and African Irish women in Irish academia/ teaching profession, shedding light on their experiences and fight for workplace equity. www.eventbrite.ie/e/equity-in-... 166
Reposted by Claire Dunnearaireland @araireland.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Folks, we have had 2 spots open up for our workshop tomorrow at the National Archives of Ireland. If anyone is interested in attending, see the Eventbrite link, or contact us directly at info@araireland.ie eventbrite.co.uk/e/training-wor… 042
Claire Dunne @clairedunne.bsky.social · 02/04/2025The nice weather has got me wanting these for the park ☀️ 000
Claire Dunne @clairedunne.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Wonderful efforts from students and staff at the second annual UCD Archaeology versus Folklore bake off. Tasty AND educational. Now that’s a learning strategy I can get behind 😉 @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social 000
Reposted by Claire DunneUCD Library @ucdlibrary.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Last chance to view the National Folklore Collection's exhibit, featuring items related to Irish Travellers, now displayed on Level 1 of the James Joyce Library. We were delighted to launch this exhibit on 18th March - come see it before it's gone at the end of this month! @ucdarchives.bsky.social 099
Claire Dunne @clairedunne.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Back at work after a week of glorious annual leave but at least I have some equally glorious early 20th century advertisements to look at. Ah the joys of rare books librarianship! 140
Reposted by Claire DunneThe Folklore Society @folkloresociety.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Our one-day online conference ‘Folklore and the Digital’ is on Saturday 29 March, 09:30-17:30 GMT. Tickets £30 (£20 for FLS members with Promo Code). For the programme and tickets see folklore-society.com/event/folklo...folklore-society.comFolklore and the Digital: One-day Online Conference - The Folklore SocietyOn the digitisation of folklore collections, large language models, computational analysis, digital folklore communities, creativity with digitised folklore, and the pros and cons of digitisation 0136
Reposted by Claire DunneRTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Meet the 'quack lawyers' who were at large in 19th century Dublin. Caricatures and satirical prints lampooning the legal profession for its chicanery were hugely popular in Georgian Dublin, writes Benjamin Casey @maynoothuniversity.ie @researchireland.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...rte.ieMeet the 'quack lawyers' who were at large in 19th century DublinCaricatures and satirical prints lampooning the legal profession for its chicanery were hugely popular in Georgian Dublin 084
Claire Dunne @clairedunne.bsky.social · 24/03/2025My quest to find the perfect spice rack in Dublin continues. Trying to avoid buying online. Surprisingly difficult. Very close to going full Homer Simpson and making my own 😂 010
Reposted by Claire DunneMuseums + Heritage @museumsandheritage.com · 19/03/2025News | @britishlibrary.bsky.social to double gallery space in £1.1bn development museumsandheritage.com/advisor/post...museumsandheritage.comBritish Library to double gallery space in £1.1bn development - Museums + HeritageNew development at St Pancras will add 100,000 sq ft of public space, including expanded galleries and a centre for commercial science 142
Claire Dunne @clairedunne.bsky.social · 16/03/2025One of my favourite painted electrical boxes in Dublin ❤️ 000
Reposted by Claire DunneDarryl Jones @profdarryljones.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Join us! Join us! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMD087/a...jobs.ac.ukAssistant Professor in Postcolonial and Global Literatures at Trinity College Dublin, The University of DublinAn academic position as a Assistant Professor in Postcolonial and Global Literatures is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional academic job opportunities... 01110
Reposted by Claire DunneUCD Research @ucdresearch.bsky.social · 11/03/2025#SnaG25 A bhuí lenár dTaighdeoirí i réimsí lámhscríbhinní Gaeilge, na litríochta, na meán, agus cleachtas na teanga, cuirtear eolas ar fáil a shaibhríonn cultúr na Gaeilge, a chuireann le polasaithe, agus a thugann brí do theangacha stairiúla réigiúnacha. Tuilleadh Eolais: ucd.ie/research/spo... 174
Reposted by Claire DunneArchives and Records Association UK and Ireland @araukie.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Great to see that @local.gov.uk have posted 4new archive case studies on their website from Oldham Archives, Archives Wigan & Leigh, @bucksarchives.bsky.social @nlandarchives.bsky.social www.local.gov.uk/case-studies Originally shared in @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy a Year in Archiveslocal.gov.ukCase studies 0112
Claire Dunne @clairedunne.bsky.social · 05/03/2025The view from the office window is always a bit brighter at this time of year 🌸 030
Reposted by Claire DunneOrkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Every year on #PancakeDay we make a Peter Pancake. 211146117
Reposted by Claire DunneUCD Library @ucdlibrary.bsky.social · 03/03/20251/3 University Librarian Dr Sandra Collins, Evelyn Flanagan, Director of Cultural Heritage, & Eugene Roche, Special Collections were delighted to welcome David Gill, German Ambassador to Ireland, to UCD Library today, where he viewed treasures from UCD Special Collections. @ucddublin.bsky.social 2134
Reposted by Claire DunneUCD Archives @ucdarchives.bsky.social · 03/03/2025There's a lot of interesting material on Eoin MacNeill's papers concerning the Boundary Commission. www.ucd.ie/archives/col... 194
Reposted by Claire DunneDr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 02/03/2025I was excited to receive a copy of FILTHY QUEENS from @braciatrix.bsky.social! A history of beer alongside some of the biggest events in the story of Ireland. The kind of book you wanna read on a Sunday afternoon before the fire! Get yours below👇 uk.bookshop.org/p/books/filt... 211914
Claire Dunne @clairedunne.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Lovely to see a pair of swans back in Herbert Park this year (with bonus duck 🦆) 000
Reposted by Claire Dunnearaireland @araireland.bsky.social · 01/03/2025The #ExploreYourArchive theme for Márta/March is #EYACeartas/#EYAJustice & we can’t wait to see what everyone shares! Don’t forget to tag us 🏷️ @araireland.bsky.social and @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social #CuardaighDoChartlann 055
Reposted by Claire DunneThe Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 01/03/2025Poet and broadcaster Pat Ingoldsby dies aged 82irishtimes.comPoet and broadcaster Pat Ingoldsby dies aged 82Writer was a familiar sight in Dublin and lived ‘beautiful, adrenalising, colourful’ life 0203
Claire Dunne @clairedunne.bsky.social · 28/02/2025From terrified feral to fish toy connoisseur, lovely Rossa is learning how to play ❤️🐈 020
Reposted by Claire DunneUCD Library @ucdlibrary.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Many thanks to author Páraic Kerrigan for joining us and sharing stories and readings from his book 'Reeling in the Queers' as part of LGBTI+ History Month. Thanks also to Niamh Nestor for her intro - we were delighted with the event! #LGBTPlusHM @ucdischool.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social 063
Reposted by Claire DunneUCD Archives @ucdarchives.bsky.social · 27/02/2025#OTD 1933. It’s not often the army is sent out in heavy snow to search for a @ucddublin.bsky.social professor of experimental physics, and while carrying out their duty, run into 'the President’ (we use the term Taoiseach since 1937) on horseback. 063
Claire Dunne @clairedunne.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Love this blogpost by my ever wonderful colleague Rachel! Bookbinders/booksellers tickets are always a lovely little surprise when you open an old book ☺️ #books #rarebooks #library #specialcollections 031
Claire Dunne @clairedunne.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Having lots of booky fun at a LAI Cataloguing and Metadata Group cataloguing workshop with Anne Welsh today. What’s the subject heading for cataloguing nerd? #cataloguing #librarian #books 000