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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A very warm welcome to our new first-year undergraduates and returning students. We wish you the very best in your studies this semester. Library staff are here to assist you. Check out our ‘Welcome to the Library page’ with lots of resources to help you: www.tcd.ie/library/new-...

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This #LibrariesforDemocracy event features a keynote address by EU Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, Mairead McGuinness, followed by a panel discussion. For registration please see www.eventbrite.ie/e/libraries-.... All are welcome. #Ireland2026EU #TCDAHFest

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Katie Skeen, PhD @skeen.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

new Marvel fan here @tcdlibrary.bsky.social

Marvel Classics Comics version of Gulliver's Travels (cover illustration showing Gulliver tied down in Lilliput)

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The neat woodcut vignette on the title page, printed in 1625 uses the eclipse to suggest that someone is being kept in the dark. (Shelfmark: Fag.H.2.39 no.6)

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The eclipse came into play as a useful metaphor, as in this anonymous Dutch polemical pamphlet from the Fagel Collection, which complained of corruption among the managers of the Dutch East India company.

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

#PSA ahead of tomorrow's solar eclipse ☀️🌑 Never, ever, look directly at the sun! (more below) #solareclipse #TCDResearchCollections #TCDLibrary #TCD #FagelCollection

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OCLC @oclc.org · 21/07/2026

Meet these featured #OCLCleaderscouncil members: 🔵 Lorely Ambriz, El Paso Community College 🇺🇸 🟢 Cass Kvenild, University of Wyoming 🇺🇸 🟠 Anchalee Panigabutra-Roberts, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 🇺🇸 🔵 Helen Shenton, @tcdlibrary.bsky.social 🇮🇪 🟢 Sarawoot Watechagit, Mahidol University 🇹🇭 🧵 3/3

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Inside OCLC Leaders Council: Shared perspectives, global impact

There are just some discussions that work better in person: In March, the OCLC Leaders Council, a prestigious global group of senior library leaders, met at OCLC’s headquarters in Dublin, Ohio. Being ...

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Dr Anna Clark @drannaclark.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

”Falsehood flies & truth comes limping after it.” Jonathan Swift, Anglo-Irish satirist (1667-1745), Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin, author of A Tale of a Tub, Gulliver's Travels; champion of liberty, whose Saeva Indignatio inspired Voltaire, Yeats, Joyce, Orwell. @tcdlibrary.bsky.social

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Katie Skeen, PhD @skeen.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

So excited for this. This is my Odyssey.

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Our Library systems will have some downtime to facilitate updates behind the scenes on the morning of Tuesday 28 July until noon. This means while the catalogue will still be available to search, Click and Collect requesting and borrowing in person won't be available. Apologies in advance!

Books stacked on the service desk of the Boland Library

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Ahead of the #TrinityTreasures documentary broadcasting tomorrow, Fri 17th July, listen back to Arena RTÉ Radio , featuring the Librarian & College Archivist Helen Shenton www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Librarian & College Archivist Helen Shenton shows Ruth Negga the Long Room

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Looking forward to #TrinityTreasures starring the wonderful Trinity graduate & Oscar-nominated Ruth Negga with a host of our Library colleagues as they guide her through some of our collections items. Kicking off on Fri at 8.30pm on RTÉ 1 TV. For more details: www.tcd.ie/news_events/...

Image of actor, Ruth Negga in the Long Room.

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Curated by Stephanie Breen, Aileen Douglas and Ian Campbell Ross, the exhibition explores how Gulliver’s Travels has fascinated readers for 300 years, drawing on the rich collection of Swift’s masterpiece held in the Library of Trinity College Dublin.

Photograph of two women stood behind an exhibition case

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Take a look behind the scenes as we install 'Gulliver at 300'! Running from July–December 2026, the exhibition celebrates 300 years of 'Gulliver’s Travels' by @tcddublin.bsky.social most distinguished alumni, Jonathan Swift. Explore the online exhibition: www.tcd.ie/library/exhi...

Glass case depicting a panel in English and Irish with two books in an exhibition case with the reflection of the earth in the glass

Photograph of an open exhibition case with several printed books

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Although the exhibition is coming down, you can continue exploring Michael Davitt's story through the online exhibition www.tcd.ie/library/exhi... the digitised images www.tcd.ie/library/rese... and the project page www.tcd.ie/library/rese... #VirtualTrinityLibrary #MichaelDavitt #IrishHistory

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

As we deinstall “Character is Better Than Wealth: The Enduring Legacy of Michael Davitt” and prepare to hand the reins over to Gulliver at 300, the curator would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited the exhibition and engaged with Davitt’s remarkable life and legacy.

Photograph of an exhibition case with a reflection of Gaia (the world)

Photograph of an exhibition case displaying archives and books

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Ciara Daly @dalykeeks.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Today I deinstalled my exhibition, “Character is Better than Wealth: The Enduring Legacy of Michael Davitt” after its four month run @tcdlibrary.bsky.social. A sincere thank you to everyone who visited, attended a lecture, asked for a tour, listened, watched or supported the exhibition in any way. 🖤

Photograph of a red-headed woman stood behind an exhibition case and digital screens in the background

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🌈 ✨ We would like to wish everyone a very happy Pride!! ✨ 🌈 In celebration, we’re sharing this wonderful watercolour paint testing sheet from the Cuala Press Archives, which has been digitised and can be admired in more detail via our Digital Collections 👀 digitalcollections.tcd.ie/concern/work...

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The Library welcomes our 23 Irish and international delegates to day 1 of ERASMUS Library Mobility Week, 2026. #ErasmusDublin26

The delegates stand on staircase for a photo in the Library complex.

The delegates stand for photo in front of Pomodor's 'Shere within a Sphere'.

Map of Europe with pins on the countries involved in the delegation: Austria; Bulgaria; Czechia; France; Ireland; Italy; Lithuania; Malta; Norway; Polnad; Romania; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Prime Minister Carney was also shown pages from the manuscript, the Book of Armagh with reference to his ancestral home Aghagower in Co. Mayo where St Patrick established a church (TCD MS 52 f.32 & f.13, see ‘Achad Fobuir’ 8 lines from the bottom in f.13).

Book of Armagh (TCD MS 52) f.32 the symbols of the 4 evangelists: homo (The Man: St Matthew), leo (The Lion: St Mark), uitulus (The Calf: St Luke), aquila (The Eagle: St John)

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We were delighted to host Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney and his wife Diana Fox Carney, joined by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin on his visit to the Old Library where he viewed the precious 9th century manuscript, Book of Kells.

Librarian & College Archivist, Helen Shenton pictured outside the Old Library welcoming Prime Minister Carney.

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin’s gift to Pope Leo XIV included Book of Kells facsimile reproductions from: Gospel of Matthew (22:39, folio 98r) “secundum autem simile est huic diliges proximum tuum sicut te ipsum” “And the second is like to this: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

We were delighted to see An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin and his wife, Mary O’Shea in his private visit with Pope Leo XIV yesterday, presenting facsimile reproductions of the Book of Kells as part of a presentation gift.

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

A hundred years later, the 1926 Census offers a remarkable snapshot of the people who lived and worked at Trinity and the extraordinary stories within our records. Jean’s story is just one of them. www.tcd.ie/library/rese...

Photograph of Jean Montgomery sat on a blanket at Trinity Regatta.

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Located in Research Collections, the College Archives also hold rich resources for historical and genealogical research, from Board minutes and student entrance registers to College calendars or “guide books” documenting life at Trinity year by year.

Photogrpah of the front page of the University Calendar or 1926-1927

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Jean was the author of two published books and was awarded an honorary MA in 1945 prior to her death in 1949.

Photograph of Jean Montgomery in her academic robes

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Students remembered her fondly for decades, whether keeping meals running during shortages, catering for Free State soldiers on campus in 1922, or surviving a gun battle on Moore Street while shopping for fish (the fish, unfortunately, did not make it back to campus).

Photograph of Jean Montgomery holding gun with Free State soldiers on steps of the Chapel, 1922

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The records preserved in the College Archives help bring many of these lives back into focus, including that of Jean Montgomery, a former Quartermaster in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps during WWI who was the first woman Superintendent of the College from 1919–1949.

Photograph of Jean Montgomery with an old TCD kitchen spit.

Photograph of Jean Montgomery in a medical uniform.

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

On this day in 1926, the census of Trinity College Dublin was certified, capturing campus life from 100 years ago. There were 185 people living across campus, from students and lecturers to support staff and their families. Among them were 26 “servants”, 17 of them women. @tcddublin.bsky.social

Photograph of Front square looking west (1920s). Regent house with plain glass. Two large maple trees.

Copy of the Census record for Jean Montgomery, 1926

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 01/05/2026

A 9th century manuscript discovered in Rome by researchers at Trinity College Dublin reveals a rare copy of Cædmon’s Hymn, the earliest known English poem, written over 1,300 years ago. 📜 Published in the journal ‘Early Medieval England and its Neighbours’. Read more 🔗 cup.org/4t3y8LT

Dr Elisabetta Magnanti and Dr Mark Faulkner with the Trinity copy of Bede’s Ecclesiastical History in the Library of Trinity College Dublin. The text reads "New research" and highlights a discovery by Trinity researchers in Rome of the earliest poem in the English language.

Cover of the journal "Early Medieval England and its Neighbours" published by Cambridge University Press. The cover is maroon with a gold emblem depicting a mythical creature.

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Job alert! 📢The Library of Trinity College Dublin is seeking an experienced #Archivist to work on the archive of the war correspondent and author Robert Fisk. Search "Project Archivist" on lnkd.in/epe82VKC to apply. Closing date 12:00, 27th May 2026.

A photo of Robert Fisk. He is wearing glasses, a striped shirt and a green jumper.

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Vintage adverts open up a moment in time, mirroring both the economic and the creative landscape of early 1900’s Dublin and the fruitful relationships that existed between a close-knit community of craftspeople ✨

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Throughout the 20th century, the Irish Photo Engraving Company worked closely with Cuala Industries and produced the majority of the photoengraved printing blocks which facilitated the creation of their handcrafted work.

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Here we see a reproduction of a French artist’s work. The Kagu is regarded as one of the world’s most unique bird species, being a flightless bird found only on the remote island of New Caledonia in the South Pacific. It’s believed there are less than 1,000 left roaming around the forests today.

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

This example was discovered a few pages apart in the first issue of the ‘Dublin Chamber of Commerce Year Book’ which was published in 1913. The Irish Photo Engraving Co. advert offers a glimpse into the quality of work that the company’s talented team could potentially produce.

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

We’re kicking off the weekend with some vintage advertisements, and in doing so highlighting an endangered species to mark Sir David Attenborough’s 100th year on Earth & his love for our planet ✨🌎 🌊 🐦 🌳 🎈

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araireland @araireland.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🚨 Job fairy 🚨 Project Archivist, the Robert and Nelofer Fisk Archive and Library This role @tcdlibrary.bsky.social will involve project management oversight of the archival description, research, and public presentation of the Robert and Nelofer Fisk Archive and Library. (1 of 5)

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clairemcnulty.bsky.social @clairemcnulty.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

“Edinburgh’s Unruly Women” is coming out in paperback this summer 😎 You can preorder here: www.routledge.com/Edinburghs-U... for hundreds of case studies of individual women who navigated their local church courts 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🩵📜 @routledgebooks.bsky.social @janeohlmeyer.bsky.social @voicestcd.bsky.social

Author holding book on Edinburgh’s Unruly Women in the Old Library of Trinity College Dublin

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Our current exhibition “Character is better than wealth: the enduring legacy of Michael Davitt” will be featured on RTÉ’s Nationwide on Wednesday, May 6th at 7pm. Tune in to hear curator Ciara Daly share insights into Davitt’s remarkable legacy. #VirtualTrinityLibrary 🎥

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

We’re celebrating William Shakespeare today in honour of his 462nd birthday 🎉 Did you know that we are home to the only copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio in Ireland? 🎭 Well now you do, and you can take a look at our digitised copy here 🔗 doi.org/10.48495/9s1...

Front page of William Shakespeare's First Folio. The title-page is letterpress with an engraved portrait of Shakespeare signed: 'Martin· Droeshout: sculpsit· London' entitled as Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories, and tragedies. Published according to the true originall copies.

Ten line verse by 'B.I.' (Ben Jonson) entitled 'To the Reader'.

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

To deal with reports of unauthorised access to Kinsella Hall and high demand on study spaces, the Library has introduced extended opening hours in the Hamilton Library and will be conducting ID card checks in Kinsella Hall. For details: www.tcd.ie/library/open... and www.tcd.ie/library/open...

Image of External entrance to Kinsella Hall.

External image of Hamilton Library in the Hamilton Building

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

These marks provide a unique record of and insight into the history of print making in Ireland and are a tangible link to past times when female entrepreneurship, local industry and craftsmanship were thriving alongside one another ✨

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Noted during the ongoing cataloguing of these historic artefacts, the wooden blocks upon which the photoengraved zinc plates rest feature stamps or impressions hinting to their creator.

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Photo engravings belong to the relief class of printing processes, of which the earliest representatives are woodcuts and type.

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Throughout the existence of the Cuala Press, the Irish Photo Engraving Company Ltd., which was located on Middle Abbey Street, Dublin, manufactured most of the photoengraved printing blocks which were used to create the visual and literary artworks which the Cuala Press is renowned for today.

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The Library of Trinity College Dublin @tcdlibrary.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

"Patron comes to the library and asks for a book that ends in a cliffhanger. The Librarian says: ......." Celebrating April Fools' Day at the John Stearne Medical Library.

Photo of a poster with colourful text, reading "Happy April Fools' Day". In front of the poster is a red bowl with small pieces of paper jumbled up inside. The poster reads "Pick a joke".

A photo of a mirror, with handmade paper border attached. The border shows illustrated books in the lower corners, and the top has quotes attached in different colourful fonts. The main title on the border is "Self Check-out" and the quotes say "The cutest thing in the catalogue", "Lookin' FINE" and "Check YOU out!"

Photo of the self-service kiosk at the John Stearne Medical Library (TCD, St James' Hospital campus). On the wall is a poster which says "Borrow your books here" and beside the kiosk on a small table is the Self Check-out mirror.

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