Sign in

Cork University Press

@corkup.bsky.social
1.4K followers 166 following 91 posts

Cork University Press has been publishing in Irish Studies since 1925

PostsRepliesMedia
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 20h
In this month’s edition of Marine Times Newspaper, author Colin Breen caught up with Tom MacSweeney to discuss his book Lords of the Sea, the first examining the archaeology and history of Irish ‘sea lords’ and their coastal communities in Ireland and Scotland throughout the later Middle Ages.
022
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We are deeply saddened to hear about the death of Elmarie Mawe, an immense champion of arts and culture in Cork city and beyond. Our sincere condolences to her husband Conor, her family, and friends. Our city has suffered a great loss. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
000
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Out next month 📖 ... ‘Contemporary Socially Engaged Art Practice in Ireland’ – written by a mix of emerging, mid-career and established socially engaged art practitioners – explores interdisciplinary art forms in the context of social, cultural and political transformations unfolding in Ireland.
121
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Today we remember Nell McCafferty on the 2nd anniversary of her death. In 1985 she signed an agreement with Attic Press, the feminist publisher, to write a book on the infamous Kerry babies case. ♀️ A Woman to Blame is a searing depiction of "a witch trial" in modern Irish history.📚
25620
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
We’re delighted to see Cathal Póirtéir’s review of 'Glór ón Sceilg: Scríbhinní le Mícheál Ua Ciarmhaic' published today by @booksireland.bsky.social . Póirtéir describes the collection as “a feast of traditional life and lore”. Read the full review: bit.ly/3UElkQw
023
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
In last weekend’s @irishtimes.com, Gemma Tipton asked Irish photographers to choose their favourite image from their career. Alen MacWeeney’s choice is 'White Horse [...]'. The image – which features as the cover image of our forthcoming publication – was captured during a 1965 trip to Donegal.
101
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Thank you to Neslihan Şenocak for her detailed review of 'Mendicants on the Margins' in the Journal of Medieval Monastic Studies. Şenocak says that the book is "an excellent contribution to" the topic of mendicant friars, and is "very well researched". The book is available at bit.ly/4pxjNXW
011
Reposted by Cork University Press
TheBookshop.ie @thebookshopie.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Coming from @corkup.bsky.social on 11.09, the latest in their Atlas Series - Atlas of Irish Sport, edited by Mike Cronin, @cormacmoorehist.bsky.social , John Crowley & @charlieroche.bsky.social. Contains a HUGE array of essays on all aspects of Irish sporting history. thebookshop.ie/john-crowley...
Sport in all its forms is central to many people's lives and is an expression of culture that is very much rooted in place. It creates its own emotional attachments and loyalties.

Different localities across Ireland have been defined by their sporting endeavours and achievements. This new atlas will trace the history of Ireland's sporting culture and identity from the earliest times to the present. It will look at the evolution of different sports before the advent of rules and codification in the late Victorian period.

The modernisation of Irelands sporting culture will be explored through the prism of major sports like horse racing, Gaelic football, hurling, soccer, rugby, athletics etc. as well as minority sports. The history of Irish sport extends beyond the island and the sporting traditions of Ireland's diaspora will also be examined in detail.

Comprehensive in scope and richly illustrated the atlas will include contributions from Ireland's leading historians and sports writers.
174
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
From a former set of stables and a former shoe factory to a more fitting home in the Boole Library (@ucclibrary.bsky.social) at the heart of UCC’s campus, Cork University Press has occupied numerous interesting and unique office spaces throughout our one-hundred-year history.
100
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
With the #FIFAworldcup Final coming up this weekend, tensions are high as football fans eagerly wait to see who the 2026 winner will be. But did you know that the penalty kick – a part of the game that can drastically alter the outcome of a match – was invented by an Irishman?
111
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Thanks to Michael Potterton for his fantastic review of ‘Gaelic Wexford 1400–1660’ in @historyireland.bsky.social's July-August 2026 edition. Published in December 2025, Potterton describes the book as “one of the most substantial regional studies to appear in Irish historiography in recent years”.
110
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The 'Atlas of Irish Sport' is an upcoming landmark publication for readers interested in sports history and the history of Ireland and its people. It will be released on 11 September 2026 and can be pre-ordered on the CUP website bit.ly/4f299DM Thank you to our endorsers for their comments.
013
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
📚We recently celebrated the launch of ‘Dánfhocail: Irish epigrams in verse’ in Cork and Belfast. In Cork, Professor Alan Titley MRIA provided a fascinating insight into the “bits and shards [...] of wisdom” of the old Irish epigrams which are published with English translations for the first time.
110
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
“Folklore’s age of innoncence […] is coming to an end” declares Stiofán Ó Cadhla, author of the newly published ‘Inventing Irish Folklore’, which offers a retrospect of the keywords and worlds of Irish folklore/béaloideas. Read more about it at bit.ly/4ewFQcf
000
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Did you know that “dánfhocail” is a word invented and adapted by T.F. O’Rahilly to translate the word “epigram”? Listen to an episode of the Pat Kenny Show, where Dr Ken Ó Donnchú – co-translator of ‘Dánfhocail: Irish epigrams in verse’ – discusses Irish sayings dating back centuries bit.ly/3S2PKef
161
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
👏🏻 Congratulations to Dr. Fintan Vallely who has been awarded the C.B. Oldman Prize 2025 by the UK & Ireland branch of the International Association of Music Libraries, Archives & Documentation Centres for his work as editor of The Companion to Irish Traditional Music, 3rd ed (2024).
101
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Our latest spring publication has just arrived. 'Lords of the Sea: An archaeology of the medieval Gaelic maritime world' builds on thirty years of primary research on the coastal archaeology of the medieval Gaelic maritime world by author Colin Breen.
153
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Join us tomorrow evening for the launch of 'The Irish Pub: Invention and re-invention', edited by Moonyoung Hong and Perry Share. The book will be launched by Chris Morash. RSVP to corkuniversitypress@ucc.ie. The book will be available for purchase by card payment only at this event. bit.ly/4uOZCGh
020
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the launch of Dánfhocail: Irish epigrams in verse on April 23. We were honoured that Alan Titley MRIA launched the book in such an entertaining manner and with an emphasis on the importance of translation.
141
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Last year @ucclibrary.bsky.social, in partnership with Cork Print Makers, commissioned a set of 4 prints by Cork artist Craig Carry in editions of 25 each to total 100 to mark a centenary of publishing from CUP. Email corkuniversitypress@ucc.ie for info about prices, or read our blog bit.ly/4cgHBdS
corkuniversitypress.com
Own a piece of Cork University Press’ one hundred year legacy - Cork University Press
Last year UCC Library, in partnership with Cork Printmakers, commissioned a set of fourdistinct prints in editions of twenty-five each to total one
000
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
We are delighted to be selected as part of the #20YearsOfIBA Campaign of the @irishbookawards.bsky.social 📚 Vote for our publication on bit.ly/4dBscFM The 'Atlas of the Irish Revolution' is a landmark publication that presents scholarship on the revolutionary period in an accessible manner.
132
Reposted by Cork University Press
RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
A guide to Medieval Gaelic's witty advice, sayings and guidance. Aidan Doyle & Ken Ó Donnchú @ucc.ie @corkup.bsky.social on the witty dánfhocail containing advice and guidance on topics like wealth, love and drink www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
rte.ie
A guide to Medieval Gaelic's witty advice, sayings and guidance
Medieval Gaelic writers provided advice and guidance on topics like wealth, love and drink in the form of witty dánfhocail
12313
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
"The book’s drumbeat is deeply researched, fastidiously marshalled arguments that probe and reveal." bit.ly/4rZNa5x We were delighted to see this review of 'The Irish Pub' by Brendan Daly in the Irish Examiner. Congratulations to editors Moonyoung Hong and Perry Share, and the team of contributors.
irishexaminer.com
Book review: The Irish pub: Evolving and reinvented itself through time
Consisting of 20 scholarly but accessible essays, the book explores its subject through the prism of history, design, sociology, literature, and psychology
000
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
To celebrate #WorldBookDay we’re offering 20% off* spring publications. Use code WBD20 at the checkout until Sunday 8 March linktr.ee/corkuniversitypress * this discount is not available in America and Canada
linktr.ee
corkuniversitypress | Instagram | Linktree
Linktree. Make your link do more.
110
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
'Dánfhocail: Irish Epigrams in Verse' features poetic commentaries found throughout Irish manuscript and oral traditions translated for the first time by Aidan Doyle, Ken Ó Donnchú. Read a blog post by the translators on their inspiration behind the new volume: bit.ly/4cmWPOQ #SNAG2026
bit.ly
New Collection of Irish Wisdom in Translation - Cork University Press
Illustration by Ellie Farr, excerpt from book cover image.
011
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Thanks to all who joined us for the recent launch of Gaelic Wexford 1400-1660 at the Spiegeltent, Wexford. Support from Wexford Historical Society and @notredame.bsky.social, Dublin. Thanks Dominda for the tunes, Stephen Rea for the reading and hurling legend Liam Griffin for launching. 📚 Out now
011
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
♀️Last week we celebrated the launch of Thirty Years of Change Through Women’s Eyes: Ireland, 1993–2023 by Íde B. O’Carroll at the @nlireland.bsky.social The final book in a trilogy by the author under our Attic Press imprint was launched by Gráinne Healy. 📸 Maxwell Photography
Director of the National Library of Ireland, Audrey Whitty and author Íde B. O'Carroll on the main staircase at the National Library of Ireland.Launch speaker Gráinne Healy and author Íde B. O'Carroll on the main staircase at the National Library of Ireland.Author Íde B. O'Carroll surrounded by copies of her trilogy of books under the Attic Press imprint in the reading room at National Library of Ireland.
043
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Celebrating 100 years of books from Cork University Press. From early academic research to bestselling atlases, @marjbrennan.bsky.social takes us through the highlights in the @irishexaminer.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
020
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Hollywood meets hurling? Seán Crosson recounts the origins of his award-winning book Gaelic Games on Film (2019) which inspired TG4’s new documentary Iománaíocht Hollywood: Cluichí Gaelacha ar Scannán/Hollywood Hurling www.thejournal.ie/hollywood-ga...
021
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Thanks to everyone who joined us last night for the launch of Irish Dressers and Delph by Meredith Chesson. Our launch speaker Professor Diarmuid Ó Giolláin spoke beautifully about the way communities and individuals make homes out of houses. Out now: www.corkuniversitypress.com/978178205067...
053
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
We love seeing our authors with their books! Here’s Kevin Whelan outside University of Notre Dame, Dublin with and advance copy of Gaelic Wexford 1400–1660: Culture, Landscape, Settlement. This new book, co-authored with Conchubhar Ó Crualaoich, explores the rich heritage of The Model County.
A smiling man stands outside a Georgian-style brick building with a blue door, holding a large book titled Gaelic Wexford 1400–1660: Culture, Landscape & Settlement by Conchubhar Ó Crualaoich and Kevin Whelan
020
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
"...the definitive account of the bodhrán" Delighted to see this thoroughly engaged review of Beating Time from Tristan Rosenstock in @journalofmusic.bsky.social this week journalofmusic.com/book-reviews...
021
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Thanks to everyone who joined our Centenary Symposium! It was a joy to celebrate 100 years of publishing. We're continuing the celebration with 25% off all print books until 2 Oct—use code CUP100YEARS at checkout. (1/2)
132
Reposted by Cork University Press
Claudia Kinmonth MRIA FSA @claudiakinmonth.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Brilliantly inspiring presenters for today's symposium in Uni College Cork, for example Prof Claire Connolly MRIA, Feargal Keane & Eoin Reardon who brought some of his vernacular-inspired furniture: celebrating 100 yrs of publishing by Cork University Press @ucc.ie @ucclibrary.bsky.social @ria.ie
5 Speakers seated to answer questions from the audience after their presentations, including Prof Claire Connolly MRIA 2nd from right, & Eoin Reardon, woodworker & social media influencer, centre.Author Claudia Kinmonth stands with woodworker Eoin Reardon. He is holding a copy of her latest book, 'Irish country furniture & furnishings 1700-2000' (Cork University Press, 2020) that he had been telling the audience about. Beside him is a chair & a stool typical of what he makes.Author reporter Fergal Keane at the podium discussing realism and journalism and the Atlas of the Irish Revolution Eoin Reardon at the podium talking about the sugan chairs & three legged stools that he makes
0103
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Our Symposium is tomorrow – we can’t wait to see you! 📘 Session 4 features Linda Connolly on Attic Press, Thomas McCarthy on Irish Review, Fergal Keane on the Atlas Series + a new series announcement 📝 a few tickets remaining 🔗 Registration & Full programme: bit.ly/CUPSymposium
A collage of four images with the text "CUP Symposium Session Four" in the center. The top left image shows a person standing indoors with arms crossed. The top right image shows a person outdoors with mountains in the background. The bottom left image shows a person standing against a blue background. The bottom right image shows an open book and several red books on a shelf.
044
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Fergal Keane reflects on the culture that shaped him in today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social ahead of our symposium Cork University Press and Irish Intellectual Life this week: www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Picture of a smiling Fergal Keane - with a blue background
042
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Waitlist still open for our Symposium next week! 📘 Session 3 features Heather Laird on Daniel Corkery, Virginia Teehan on The Collegiate Chapel, Caitríona Ó Dochartaigh on Ogam Stones at UCC Margaret Lantry on The College 🔗 Full programme: bit.ly/CUPSymposium
062
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Waitlist now open for our Symposium next week 📘 Session 2 features: Claire Connolly on Irish Women’s Writing, Michelle McKeown on Irish Flora, Ciara Chambers on Gaelic Games on Film, Eoin Reardon on Irish Furniture 🔗Full programme: bit.ly/CUPSymposium
073
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Looking forward to seeing you at our Symposium next week. bit.ly/CUPSymposium 📘 Session 1: Paul McSweeney on Urban Milk Supply. Síle Ní Mhurchú on Dánta Gráda. Iarla Ó Lionáird on Irish Music. Cormac Ó Gráda on Cork’s Economic History Other session details to follow
087
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Tá ríméad orainn go léir ag Cló Ollscoile Chorcaí go bhfuil Glór ón Sceilg ainmnithe do Ghradam Uí Shúilleabháin ag Gradaim Foilsitheoireachta an Oireachtais. Tréaslaími le heagarthóirí an leabhair, Mary Shine Thompson agus Máirín Nic Eoin. @forasnagaeilge.bsky.social @loveleabhargaeilge.bsky.social
132
Reposted by Cork University Press
Perry Share @perryshare.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Just received the penultimate proofs for our new book with @corkup.bsky.social and I have to say it looks great! Really looking forward to unleashing it into an unsuspecting world :-) www.corkuniversitypress.com/978178205066...
corkuniversitypress.com
The Irish Pub - Cork University Press
Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural significance of the Irish pub, from its humble beginnings in the 17th century to its modern incarnation as ...
031
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Celebrate 100 years of Cork University Press, Ireland’s oldest university press Join us Thu 11 Sept in UCC’s Dora Allman Room for a symposium on landmark works, from Dánta Grádha to the award-winning Atlas Series, (plus an evening reception.) Free & open to all www.eventbrite.com/e/cork-unive...
12019
Reposted by Cork University Press
UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
UCC Library is recruiting a Head of Special Collections & Archives. Lead the development, digitisation, and promotion of our rare books, manuscripts & archives. Apply by 12pm, 19 Aug: www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacanc...
A UCC Library job advertisement with a background of sunlight streaming through a forest. The University College Cork logo is in the top-right corner. Text reads: “We are hiring a Head of Special Collections & Archives. UCC Library. Permanent Whole Time Post. Closing Date 19 August 2025.
02529
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
🌊Thanks to everyone who joined us for today's sold out event @wcorklitfest.bsky.social on The Lived Experience of Ireland’s Coast: Perspectives From The Coastal Atlas of Ireland. We hope everyone enjoyed the lively discussion and left with fresh considerations on how we engage with our coastlines.
041
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
🎵 The history of the bodhrán might surprise you. Fintan Vallely's piece in today's Irish Times tells the story of the Irish frame drum. Learn more in Beating Time: The story of the Irish bodhrán. Out now 📚. www.irishtimes.com/culture/musi...
094
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
The Lived Experience of Ireland’s Coast 📍 @wcorklitfest.bsky.social | 15 July 2025 Join Prof. Robert Devoy & panel to explore Ireland’s coastal identity via The Coastal Atlas of Ireland. 🎟️ Book: westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/the-coastal-atlas-of-ireland #WestCorkLiteraryFestival
Aerial view of a coastal landscape with a circular stone ringfort and scattered stone structures on a grassy headland beside turquoise sea and a sandy beach. On the right side, five individual portrait photos are overlaid in a vertical column, showing different people in varied settings.Aerial view of a rugged coastline at Derrynane, County Kerry, showing a curved sandy beach, turquoise and deep blue sea, small rocky islands, and green headlands. Scattered houses, a small pier, and boats are visible along the shoreline. Mountains appear in the distant background.
041
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
📚 Last night we celebrated the launch of Beating Time: The Story of the Irish Bodhrán by Fintan Vallely. Huge thanks to @nmireland.bsky.social for hosting us in their majestic rotunda, to Kevin Conieff for launching and to everyone who joined us 🎶 🔗 www.corkuniversitypress.com/978178205046...
063
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Read an extract from The Birds of County Donegal in @irishexaminer.bsky.social highlighting factors affecting bird populations in the county and ways to conserve these rich and varied communities www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou... Illustration: @robertvaughani.bsky.social
Screenshot of Irish Examiner news page featuring article headline and image of a bird. Two colorful birds in the foreground amongst pebbles and ground vegetation. A mainly white bird flies in the sky above them. In the background a black and white lighthouse surrounded by white walls and rocky, hilly terrain.
020
Reposted by Cork University Press
Raidió na Life @raidionalife.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Anocht ar Fios Feasa! Cloisimid faoi chóisir bhreithlae Gréasán Gaeilge na hEarnála Poiblí. Beidh Fintan Valley linn scéal na mbodhrán a roinnt linn agus an Dr Liz Coleman ag labhairt faoi 'The Air We Share' #FiosFeasa @corkup.bsky.social @acadamh.onag @galwaycitycouncil.bsky.social
021
Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
❤️
010