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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Capturing Innisfallen: a behind-the-scenes look at how UCC Library digitises and preserves cultural heritage. Register in our bio
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Join us in The Creative Zone, Boole Library, UCC on Thursday, 8 October at 6pm for a special literary evening with acclaimed Irish writers Sara Baume and Caitríona Lally in conversation with Eimear Ryan. - Thursday, 8th October - 6pm - The Creative Zone, Boole Library - Free admission
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
New photographic exhibition coming soon to UCC Library! Principles of Movement - photographs by Helen Hooker O'Malley, will be on view from October 1st, 2026. #ucclibrary #arts #culture
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National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
📣 We’re #Hiring: Deputy Chief Herald of Ireland Join the NLI’s Office of the #ChiefHerald in this unique role, leading #heraldic and #genealogical research and helping preserve Ireland’s cultural heritage. ⭐ Find out more & apply: ow.ly/rMXt50ZNcTN 📅 #Apply by: 3pm, 9 Oct 2026
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Beyond the Naked Eye Join Anna Hoffmann for a lunchtime talk on how imaging technology is revealing hidden details in centuries-old manuscripts. 15 Oct 2026 1pm to 2pm Boole Library Free Register via our bio. Part of Recording the Past: The Annals of Inisfallen and the Making of Irish History.
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🎶 FUAIM comes to UCC Library this October! Join us in the Creative Zone for three free concerts: 📅 16 Oct: Ian Wilson 📅 23 Oct: Mulcahy-McGrath Jazz Guitar Duo 📅 30 Oct: Hifilutin Flute Quartet We're delighted to welcome one of UCC's longest-running music series to Boole Library.
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
UCC Library invites you to "Recording the Past: The Annals of Inisfallen and the Making of Irish History" one day conference on 18 September. Explore the legacy of this remarkable medieval manuscript with expert speakers from UCC, Oxford and Edinburgh. libcal.ucc.ie/event/4589456
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Public Conference: Recording the Past: The Annals of Inisfallen and the Making of Irish History
Join us for a special conference to mark Recording the Past: The Annals of Inisfallen and the Making of Irish History exhibition. Conference Keynote: Richard Ovenden, Bodley’s...
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University College Cork @ucc.ie · 02/09/2026
One of most important surviving records of medieval Ireland The Annals of Inisfallen are now on public display in a major new free exhibition at University College Cork.⁣⁣ www.ucc.ie/en/news/2026... @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Close to a thousand years old, The Annals of Inisfallen is considered one of the most important surviving records of medieval Ireland.

Image: Clare KeoghBrian McCarthy, Fexco, and Kerry Bryson, Cork University Foundation, view the manuscript now on display in a free exhibition in The Glucksman, UCC.

Image: Clare Keogh.
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🎙️ Two new UCC Library Podcast episodes are now available via the link in our bio. Listen to Donal Dineen in conversation with Brian Cross, plus the latest instalment of our Community Matters discussion forum, recorded for Heritage Week 2026: Heritage at Risk.
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Širom play UCC Library on Wednesday September 16th at 7pm. Support comes from Moundabout. Themed Artist drinks by the superb humans at My Goodness. Tickets €18.50 from Eventbrite in @tombstome.bsky.social bio Age friendly- under 16 with an adult Wheelchair friendly venue.
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Meg @roaringmeg.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
#Libraries #Librarians
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gifted more than 332,000,000 books since it was first created 31 years ago.
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Meet Aaron Bolger, our Lead of Digital Scholarship at UCC Library. Aaron leads the teams behind the Digital Scholarship Studio, Podcast Studio and Recording Studio, and supports work in open educational resources and digital scholarship. #UCCLibrary #DigitalScholarship
Promotional welcome graphic for UCC Library featuring a head-and-shoulders photograph of a new staff member wearing glasses and a blue lanyard. The UCC logo appears in the top-right corner. A green banner across the bottom contains the text: “Welcome to UCC Library. Aaron Bolger. Digital Education Services Officer & Lead of Academic Technology Team.” The background shows part of a building entrance
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Join us at Boole Library for Culture Night on Friday 18 September, 4-8pm! Explore 3D printing, art tours, cyanotype printing, Chinese culture, Special Collections displays, and the SoundEye Cabaret (13+). Free, family-friendly, and open to all.
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
🎭 UCC Library now offers Digital Theatre+ to all students and staff. Explore international theatre productions, literary adaptations, critical insights and educational resources. From Shakespeare to contemporary drama, watch anytime, anywhere via UCC Library website.
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A fantastic turnout for our final National Heritage Week event, Community Matters Live Podcast: Heritage at Risk. Thanks to Michelle Delea, Jamie Furey, John Hegarty and Jude Sherry for a fascinating discussion. Thanks to all who came along. The podcast will be available to listen back to soon.
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James Furey @furryjams.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Tomorrow evening at 6pm @ucclibrary.bsky.social ill be having a chat with some lovely people about the current state of heritage, for the Community Matters podcast. Should be interesting.
UCC boole library community matters podcast heritage week event.
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A full house for our National Heritage Week event, A Lost Art? Handwriting in a Digital Age. Thanks to everyone who booked a place. Missed out? Don't worry, we'll be running more handwriting workshops during the academic year.
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Another great turnout for our National Heritage Week event, Capturing Heritage: Creating Digital Copies of Heritage Artifacts! Thanks to everyone who joined us to explore 3D scanning, printing, and digital preservation with our Academic Technology Team.
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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
A fascinating conservation treatment of an 18th century ledger from Bantry Estate here! Luca de Cilladi was UCC Library's first conservation intern, an initiative co-funded by @heritagecouncil.ie and @ucclibrary.bsky.social l 📖Read more theriverside.ucc.ie/secrets-in-t... #heritageweek
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SECRETS IN THE SPINE, Conservation of a Bantry Rental Ledger
A priceless ledger’s journey through conservation at UCC Library: spine repair, adhesive removal, and ensuring ongoing scholarly access.
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A few photographs from yesterday’s plant care session. Library staff joined UCC Head Gardener Jack Murphy to re-pot plants, refresh soil and share tips on keeping indoor greenery thriving.
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
UCC Library presents The Lady From Shanghai (1947), Orson Welles' dazzling noir classic, accompanied by a live improvised score from Fixity. Film noir meets experimental live music for a unique cinematic experience. Tickets via our bio #UCCLibrary
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Louise O'Connor @louiseoc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Conservation does it thang for #heritageweek
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
If you missed our talk today, you might enjoy this excellent video 😊 @louiseoc.bsky.social
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
We kicked off our programme of events for National Heritage Week with a lovely talk by our conservator Louise O’Connor on the making of the 1916 Proclamation. Thanks to everyone who came along 🙂 @louiseoc.bsky.social #ucclibrary
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Heritage Week at UCC Library starts here! Go behind the scenes of the 1916 Proclamation Discover digital heritage technologies Explore the history of handwriting Join our Heritage at Risk live panel discussion All events are FREE and open to the public. Reserve your seat in @ucclibrary bio.
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Brian “B+” Cross & Will Holland (Quantic) in conversation with Donal Dineen at UCC Library. A special screening of new and unseen film work, followed by a live Q&A exploring music, film, photography and cultural storytelling. Friday 7 Aug 2026 | 5-7pm
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
🎭 Step into the unexpected at the SoundEye Cabaret for Culture Night 2026 at UCC Library. Poetry, performance, music, video, and artistic experimentation come together in a celebration of creative boundary-pushing. Experience the revived legacy of Cork’s iconic SoundEye Festival.
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Our final offering for National Heritage Week 2026 - link to register in our bio 😍
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@gachtreo.bsky.social @gachtreo.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Gig den scoth aréir le #rattlingark istigh i @ucclibrary.bsky.social á stiúiriú ag #albert_twomey. Bhíodar ar fheabhas. Rompu ina aonar do bhí set den scoth freisin ó @niamhdalton.bsky.social. @craol-ie.bsky.social @muirisoconchuir.bsky.social @songlines04.bsky.social @carmelflynn.bsky.social
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Hardy Schwamm @hardyschwamm.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
A few more days to apply for the post of Scholarly Communications Librarian at @ucclibrary.bsky.social. Deadline 28 July. Details at www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacanc...
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Job Vacancies | University College Cork
Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We are delighted to announce our programme of events for National Heritage Week 2026! Restoring an original 1916 Proclamation, a C17th Handwriting workshop, and a Live Podcast based on this years theme - Heritage At Risk! Free and open to all! @judesherry.bsky.social @corkfolklore.bsky.social
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Rattling Ark play UCC Library this Thursday July 23rd at 7pm. Support comes from the incredibly talented Niamh Dalton. Themed Artist drinks by My Goodness. Tickets €13.50 from Eventbrite Age friendly- under 16 with an adult Wheelchair friendly venue. Original video by the awesome Brian Kelly
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Thanks to Donal Dineen for spinning a few Rattling Ark tunes and plugging their gig in our Creative Zone on Thursday July 23rd - support from Niamh Dalton - this will be a good one folks!
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Discover the story behind the Irish Proclamation. Printed in Defiance: Making the 1916 Proclamation at UCC Library explores how this iconic document was printed in secret. 📜 Original 1916 Proclamation on display
🎟️ Free entry
📅 Until 13 Sept 2026 Discover the document that helped shape a nation. 🇮🇪
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
We are hosting a French film weekend next week for Bastille Day in collaboration with Cork International Film Festival and the French Embassy of Ireland. Link in our bio for full programme. All films are free and subtitled. Free hot drinks on us!
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
We are very much looking forward to hosting Rattling Ark with support from Niamh Dalton as part of Boole Sounds 2026 @tombstome.bsky.social
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@gachtreo.bsky.social @gachtreo.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Tá coirm ceol le #rattlingark socraithe ag @tombstome.bsky.social ar an 23ú Iúil i @ucclibrary.bsky.social. Ticéidí le fáil ar @eventbrite.bsky.social. Téigí ann: @carmelflynn.bsky.social @muirisoconchuir.bsky.social @craol-ie.bsky.social @conallach.bsky.social @greenshinemusic.bsky.social
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Lovely night celebrating 20 years of The Quiet Club at UCC Library with Mick O'Shea, Danny McCarthy, Sophie Hutchinson and Solamh Kelly, as part of Boole Sounds 2026. Sophie Hutchinson was incredible. Solamh Kelly is Corks favorite drummer! Big thanks to all who came, Boole Sounds 2026 rolls on!
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
UCC Library is seeking an exceptional Scholarly Communications Librarian to join its ambitious Research Services team. The Scholarly Communications Librarian will provide leadership and expertise in the rapidly evolving landscape of scholarly publishing and Open Research at University College Cork.
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tombstome.bsky.social @tombstome.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
UCC Library & Tombstome Present: Širom with guests Moundabout - Wednesday 16 September - Doors at 7.00 PM - The Creative Zone, UCC Library - 16+ (Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) - Tickets: €18.50 from Eventbrite  - Venue is access-friendly www.eventbrite.ie/e/sirom-glit...
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
UCC Library x Tombstome Promotions present a special live performance from The Quiet Club featuring dance artist @hutchsophie and percussionist @solamhkelly - Thurs 25 June | Doors 7PM - €13.50 (Eventbrite) - 16+ (u16 w/ adult) - Access-friendly - Drinks by @mygoodnessfood @tombstome.bsky.social
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
UCC Library are delighted to partner up with Cork International Film Festival again this July to host a weekend of free French Film for Bastille Day with the French Embassy of Ireland. Check out our full programme here: corkfilmfest.org/bastille-day...
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Thanks to Ray Cuddihy from @rteradio1.bsky.social for coming along to our first BOOLE SOUNDS concert and for giving it a fine thumbs up later that night on his Late Date show. We have some excellent shows coming up with our September gigs close to selling out 👀 @tombstome.bsky.social
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
We kicked off Boole Sounds 2026 with a bang! Paddy Steer put a smile on everyone’s face.. more to come! @tombstome.bsky.social
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James O’Sullivan @jamesosullivan.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Congratulations to my @ucc.ie colleague @eimearryan.bsky.social, editor @bansheepress.bsky.social, on the publication of Billy Ramsell’s new collection of poetry, Render. Masterfully launched by our other colleague, @adamhanna.bsky.social. Get it while you can: bansheepress.org/shop/p/rende...
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Darren Dahly @statsepi.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
There isn't a single "most important" part of any university, but your library is probably on the short list. And if you don't know anyone that works at your library, you should remedy that. They almost certainly want what you want - scholarship and research done well.
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libfocus @libfocus.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
New Libfocus post by @stephaniechen.bsky.social @ucclibrary.bsky.social, based on delegate input at @aslibraries.bsky.social conference reflecting on what librarianship means today & for those in the profession: evolving roles, skills, and focus on access and users. www.libfocus.com/2026/05/what...
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What does Librarianship mean to A&SL Conference attendees? A summary of thoughts
Guest post Stephanie Chen , Learning and Teaching Librarian, Academic Services, UCC Library For the A&SL 2026 conference, I facilitated a se...
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Come to UCC Library - bring the kids, the moody teenagers, or the painfully cool young adults and enjoy this joyous experience 🎉 UCC Library & @tombstome.bsky.social are hosting the unique Paddy Steer, with support from Twitcher. Drinks by the unstoppable My Goodness libcal.ucc.ie/event/4528733
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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
What can the speeches of a Taoiseach tell us about Ireland in times of change? Newly catalogued material from the Jack Lynch Collection @ucclibrary.bsky.social sheds light on politics, crisis, and communication in modern Ireland. Find out more on The River-side: theriverside.ucc.ie/2026/05/15/s...
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