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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Congratulations to @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social on the "John McGahern: Writer and Archive" exhibition. Our Prof Frank Shovlin was delighted to open it, following a public interview with critic Professor Adrian Frazier. www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/new...
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I mí Dheireadh Fómhair, beidh An Taibhdhearc ag dul ar camchuairt ar mheánscoileanna le Lá Buí Bealtaine le Máiréad Ní Ghráda. Tá an dráma ar shiollabas Teastais Shóisearaigh Gaeilge 📚 Tá cóip den dráma againn inár mbailiúcháin speisialta, le liosta na n-aisteoirí ón gcéad léiriú i 1953 #gaeilge
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A new exhibition marking 20 years since the death of #JohnMcGahern has opened in the Hardiman Building Foyer, @universityofgalway.bsky.social The exhibition is open to the public until January 15th There is no entry charge. 👇 www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/new... @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
'Eclipsed' - Patricia Burke Brogan Premiered in Galway in 1992, this play follows five women erased from society and confined to a 1960s Magdalen Laundry after becoming pregnant out of wedlock #ExploreYourArchive #EYAErased @araireland.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
#FéileJohnFord will take place in #Spiddal 11-13 September, there will be a conversation on the Saturday featuring #Imirce the #digital #collection of #letters, entry is free of charge. 👉 www.feilejohnford.com/home 👉 imirce.universityofgalway.ie/p/ms?pageTit... @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Today we pay homage to all the Goats on #WorldGoatDay with this shot by George Pickow of a Goat in the #AranIslands, dated 1952 from the #RitchiePickow #collection. The wonderful photographs can be viewed here: digital.library.universityofgalway.ie/p/ms/categor... @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Join us today at 1pm for a #HeritageWeek tour of the Quadrangle through Irish 📅 Discover the history and architecture of the university's first building and see our pop-up exhibition in the President's Drawing Room showcasing the University Archives All welcome! www.heritageweek.ie/event-listin...
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Looking forward to this @isacsireland.bsky.social event this morning as part of #HeritageWeek! ‘Voices of the Showmen’ is a digital oral history archive sharing memories of the Irish circus community across the last century Today at 11am 📅 See more event details below: isacs.ie/event/voices...
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Voices of the Showmen - National Heritage Week 2026 - ISACS
The ISACS Network invites you to the launch of ‘Voices of the Showmen’ together with our partners in the Irish Showman’s Guild, the University of Galway Library and Archives Ireland.
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
We're delighted to see the #Imirce collection at this year's #MilwaukeeIrishFest, the world's largest celebration of Irish culture! 📅 13-16 Aug The collection includes thousands of letters and life stories by Irish emigrants who travelled to North America and beyond. tinyurl.com/5xcycwms
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Milwaukee Irish Fest to exhibit thousands of letters from Irish emigrants
Milwaukee Irish Fest will exhibit collection of more than 8,000 letters from Irish emigrants who came to America in search of something new.
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
From Ronnie O'Gorman's book collection, a #EYASurprise sketch by Jack B. Yeats appears in this first edition of The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats, signed and dated December 1955 #ExploreYourArchive @araireland.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Mayo before Gold and the Kerry of Old! Today's blog shares snippets from the reports of the Congested Districts Board of Ireland. Discover what everyday life looked like in the West of Ireland during the late 19th century: nuigarchives.blogspot.com
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
@uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social #ArchiveDiaspora Arthur Shields managed the Abbey Theatre North American Tour, 1931-32 Red markings on the map trace the tour route, the route book records productions performed & a hotel invoice names some actors, including Barry Fitzgerald @araireland.bsky.social
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
#ArchiveDiaspora Letter from the Imirce collection from Packy Kelly in Australia to his uncle in Offaly, February 1918 Packy explains that a shipwreck left him and a boat-load of passengers stranded on Easter Island for three years during a voyage from Australia to Chile @araireland.bsky.social
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
#EYAArchitecture #ExploreYourArchive Architectural plans for the upper storey and the south side of the Quadrangle building at Queen's College Galway, designed and signed by Irish architect John B Keane, 18th November 1846 @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @araireland.bsky.social
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
As June draws to a close and we prepare for next month's #ExploreYourArchives theme, we are sharing some final #EYAColourful items in our latest blog 🌈 Three botanical books with vibrant illustrations spanning the 17th to 19th centuries 🌸 Read our blog here: nuigarchives.blogspot.com
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Happy #Bloomsday! Our latest blog discusses Pomes Penyeach, an extremely rare collection of James Joyce's poetry with illuminations by his daughter, Lucia. Read more about our copy of Pomes Penyeach here: nuigarchives.blogspot.com?m=0
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Archivist Dr. Barry Houlihan has also written articles for @rte_brainstorm highlighting some interesting facts surrounding the day and its origins: 2024 article - www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... And more recently this week: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #ulysses #dubliners #bloomsday #joyce
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8 times Ulysses made a splash on stage and screen
How have various adaptations of Ulysses tried, succeeded or failed to bring audiences closer to Joyce's Dublin odyssey?
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Happy #Bloomsday! 🌺 We have many #JamesJoyce titles, including a collection of rare volumes donated to #SpecialCollections by the late entrepreneur, local #historian and supporter of the #arts, Ronnie O’Gorman📚 You can read more about the donation and the collection here: tinyurl.com/5357eat8
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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Meet John Ryan, the renaissance man behind the first Bloomsday in 1954. Profile of the key mover and shaker in mid-20th century Bohemian Dublin by @barryhoulihan.bsky.social @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social @uniofgalway.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
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Meet John Ryan, the renaissance man behind the first Bloomsday
Ryan was a key mover and shaker in mid-20th century Bohemian Dublin alongside a host of notable writers, poets and artists
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Colourful illustrations from the 1935 Cuala Press Broadsides, edited by W.B. Yeats and F.R. Higgins Cuala Press was a private Irish printing and publishing company founded in 1908 by Elizabeth and Lily Yeats #ExploreYourArchive #EYAColourful @araireland.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Art meets mathematics in Oliver Byrne's 1847 books on Euclid's Elements Byrne uses vivid primary colours to create a work celebrated for both its mathematical precision and its artistic ingenuity #EYAColourful #ExploreYourArchive @araireland.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
From the Mincéirs Archive, this magazine was written by the young Traveller women of Ballinasloe in 1996 to document how life for young Irish Travellers was changing They discuss their history and culture, difficulties and prejudice, and their hopes for the future #IAW2026 #ArchivesForJustice
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
This month's #ExploreYourArchive theme is #EYAColourful 🌈 Erucarum ortus, alimentum et paradoxa metamorphosis This 1717 book explores the origin, nutrition and transformation of caterpillars and the life cycle of various moth species, with vibrant drawings of insects in their natural habitats
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
#ArchivesForJustice #IAW2026 Mary Robinson and Kevin Boyle worked tirelessly to advance human rights Their solidarity with the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa is shown here in Robinson's links with Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela, and in an anti-apartheid poster from Kevin Boyle's archive
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Today marks Mary Robinson's 82nd birthday We are proud to hold the archive of our former President, whose lifelong commitment to human rights and climate justice continues to inspire in Ireland and beyond Explore the catalogue below archivesearch.library.universityofgalway.ie/index.php/ma...
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Take a look at our latest blog highlighting some fascinating handwritten items from our collections! 📜 #EYAHandwriting #ExploreYourArchive #EYAPeannaireacht #CuardaighDoChartlann hardimanlibrary.blogspot.com/2026/05/hand...
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Handwriting in the Archives
From personal letters to manuscripts and signatures of prominent literary and political figures, handwritten material offers a direct conn...
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Letter from the Imirce collection from Anne Cleburne in New Orleans to her mother in Cork, December 1849 Crosswriting helped maximise space when paper was scarce. Can you decipher this crosswritten letter? @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @araireland.bsky.social #EYAHandwriting #ExploreYourArchive
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Using a quill that once belonged to Éamon de Valera, Mary Robinson practiced her signature before signing the official presidential oath at her inauguration ceremony in Dublin Castle, December 1990 @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @araireland.bsky.social #EYAHandwriting #ExploreYourArchive
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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
A short history of Irish nightclub culture. The story of Ireland's nightlife is an important history of the spaces young people sought out for socialising, experimenting and dancing, writes @barryhoulihan.bsky.social @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social @uniofgalway.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
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A short history of Irish nightclub culture
The story of Ireland's nightlife is an important history of the spaces young people sought out for socialising, experimenting and dancing
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Ballistics experts analysing cartridges and different guns at the Garda Headquarters at Dublin Castle in 1952 These photos are part of the Ritchie Pickow Collection, available digitally at the link below #EYACrime #ExploreYourArchive @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @araireland.bsky.social
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
A page of Irish translations for terms like 'criminal,' 'cell blocks,' and 'prisoner' from Paddy McMenamin's manuscript written during his time as a political prisoner in the Long Kesh Prison Camp @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @araireland.bsky.social #EYACrime #ExploreYourArchive
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Items from the John Mcgahern archive showing his extensive drafting and editing of his short stories. Each story would often undergo numerous manuscript drafts and title changes before being typed up ... And edited again.
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Remembering John McGahern on the 20th anniversary of his passing. His archive is a legacy of his great writing from novels to stories to memoir.
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
2/2. The project continues to grow with donations from the public. The article is available: lnkd.in/dUVmyjWh You can also read more about the #Imirce project & submit a letter from your own family history 👉 lnkd.in/eismPPQ8 Photo: Aengus McMahon @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social #archivesky
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
1/2 The Irish Independent features the #Digital #Archive Project, #Imirce. Kyle Kusch, Project Digital Archivist speaks about the importance of postcards to #Irish #immigrants in the 19th century. Prof. Kerby Miller donated the collection in 2021 @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social Photo: Aengus McMahon
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
1/2 Book Launch - A Guide to Academic Writing, How to tame your Essay by Ira Ruppo. A fantastic new resource for our students written by the Library's Academic Writing Centre Manager Dr. Ira Ruppo. #booksky #skybrarian #academiasky #writersky #academicwriting
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Lots of great material used for a class session today on archives of social movements and activist campaigns.
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Éamon de Buitléar's independent filmmaking in the 1960s produced pioneering Irish wildlife films and series for RTÉ and British television His archive and book collection are held at the University of Galway #EYAWildlife #ExploreYourArchive @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @araireland.bsky.social
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
2/2 Start exploring 👉 archivesearch.library.universityofgalway.ie #Archives #DigitalHumanities #research #digitalarchives Searching the catalogue: For info on how to carry out a simple page follow this link: archivesearch.library.universityofgalway.ie/how-to-search @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
1/2 The Archives Strategy Committee officially launched the NEW Archives Catalogue today! Discover a more user-friendly interface, bookmark your favourite records, search across physical & digital collections, & browse our collections with greater clarity. #archives @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Great to have this group from @ballstate.bsky.social English lit study abroad programme visit for a talk and tour, exploring our archives of Irish women playwrights and the theatre, from 1900s to the present.
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Congratulations to Archivist @kieran-hoare.bsky.social Hoare, recipient of the Michael McDonagh Award for Irish Traveller Ally Excellence. Through his leadership of the Mincéirs Archive at @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social , Kieran has championed Irish Traveller voices through our Heritage Collections.👏
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Herman Moll's 1728 map of Connacht is part of his Atlas of Ireland, produced using inks and colour washes. Moll's vibrant maps were the first maps to accurately illustrate Ireland's road network. #EYAConnections #ExploreYourArchive @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @araireland.bsky.social
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Beidh an Dr. Deirdre Ní Chonghaile, Oksana Dereza agus Nicholas Wolf ó Ollscoil Nua-Eabhrac ar Iris Aniar anois ar maidin ag caint faoi seoladh Digiteach an Gaodhal, an chéad nuachtán Gaeilge ar domhan. Éist leis an agallamh anseo: lnkd.in/drq3AUpv @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social #angaodhal #rternag
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Seoladh digiteach an Ghaodhail, an chéad nuachtán Gaeilge ar domhan. 6ú Feabhra 2026, @universityofgalway.bsky.social An nuachtán féin ar fáil anseo universityofgalway.ie/angaodhal Preaseisiúint: lnkd.in/dCmhbpmr Press release: lnkd.in/dbEiGu_5 #angaodhal @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Our most recent blog post shares some fascinating items from our Archives and Special Collections, including this beautifully illustrated Atlas of Anatomy printed in 1859. Follow the link to read our blog: nuigarchives.blogspot.com
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Niamh Ní Charra @niamhnicharra.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
From the Mary Robinson archive in @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social the St Brigid’s Peace Cross, presented to Mary while President 🇮🇪 , by member of group visiting Áras an Uachtaráin to highlight fundraising campaign by AFRI , 1990s. @araireland.bsky.social #brigid #stbrigid #imbolc #láfhéilebríde
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Ronnie O'Gorman's book collection at University of Galway holds a number of literary treasures by Lady Gregory, a key figure of the Irish Literary Revival and advocate for the arts. Read about Lady Gregory's books in the O'Gorman Collection on our blog: nuigarchives.blogspot.com/2026/01/trea...
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Treasures of the O’Gorman Special Collection: Lady Gregory
A blog about the historic archival and special collections of the Hardiman Library, National University of Ireland Galway
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Sorry to see the passing of the artist Anne Madden. This image is of an interview she did with Eileen Battersby in 'The Irish Times', photo by Frank Miller, 27 Nov 1997. Press cuttings from the Michael D. Higgins Collection.
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University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Also on @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social is this deep dive into the history of Children's Television in Ireland. Materials here include Eamon de Buitléar archive, who made 'Luidin Mac Lu' and 'Amuigh Faoin Spéir'. & Carolyn Swift archive who wrote Fortycoats, Bosco and more! www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
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