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The Library proactively supports and enhances the learning, teaching, and research activities of the University. library.universityofgalway.ie For Archives, Special Collections and Digital Collections please visit @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social

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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Tomorrow Fri 2nd Oct @ 14:00 online - Passport for Market Research - register below.
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
ReproducibiliTea Galway Journal Club - The MORPHSS project, With guest introducer Dr. Jenni Adams 🗓 Wed, 7th Oct, 🕑 14.00-15.00 📌Archives & Special Collections Training room. Suitability:All Research levels Register: universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4562619 #openresearch #openscience
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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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uniofgalwaycasscs.bsky.social @uniofgalwaycasscs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The book provides an insight into letters composed by Irish emigrants to North America from the 17th through to the mid-20th centuries. These letters are available to researchers and the public at @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social as part of the Imirce project. 🔗: imirce.universityofgalway.ie/p/ms
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uniofgalwaycasscs.bsky.social @uniofgalwaycasscs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Book on Emigrant Letters: Prof Breandán Mac Suibhne, @historyatgalway.bsky.social and historian Kerby A. Miller spoke about their fascinating new book, A Letter Home – Irish Correspondence from America 1818-1972 with Oliver Calan on @rteradio1.bsky.social recently. www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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A Letter Home – Irish Correspondence from America
Historians Kerby A. Miller and Breandán Mac Suibhne tell Oliver about their fascinating new book 'A Letter Home – Irish Correspondence from America.'
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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 @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ReproducibiliTea Galway journal club - the MORPHSS project, with guest introducer Dr. Jenni Adams 📅 Wednesday, October 7th, 2026. 🕑 14:00-15.00 📍 Archives and Special Collections Training room / Online. Suitability: All Research levels welcome. Read our Blog and Register here: lnkd.in/dvGHPWpa
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Introduction to Library services and library tour for Research students 📅 Wednesday, October 7th, 2026. 🕑 15:00-16.00 📍 Library Training Room PC Suite Suitability: All Research levels welcome. Register here: universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4572365 #research #libraryservices
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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 @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Don't Forget we have many Study Aids to help you, borrowable via the LIT Desk for up to 3 days!! #noisecancelling #cpenpoint #microphoneheadset
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A gentle reminder to use your Student ID and password, when logging into Eduroam, either on your Laptop, Desktop, Iphone or Android. #wifiaccess
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A gentle reminder to use your Student ID and password, when logging into Eduroam, either on your Laptop, Desktop, Iphone or Android. #wifiaccess
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
If you’re interested in #openresearch / #openscience / #openscholarship, We welcome researchers at all levels for interesting conversations once a month! Join us this month in person or online with guest introducer Dr. Jenni Adams. Register & info here👇 hardimanlibrary.blogspot.com/2026/09/repr...
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We have some NEW Audio Visual Aids to borrow which will help you on your Student Journey! All of these AV Aids are available to borrow from the Library & IT Service Desk — drop in, give us a call, or email us to find out more. library@universityofgalway.ie #audiovisualaids #alternativelearning
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Starting your #Research #Data Management Plan due to take place tomorrow, has been rescheduled Starting your Research Data Management Plan 📅Mon, Sept 28th, 2026 🕐14:00-15.30 📍RDC room 118, Research & Innovation Centre Suitability: Primarily intended for early career Researchers. 👉 lnkd.in/dzpM52hp
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Workshop: Starting your #Research #Data #ManagementPlan Date: Tues, Sept 22, Time: 14:00-15.30 Location: RDC room 118, Research & Innovation Centre Suitability: Primarily intended for early career Researchers Register here: universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4566874
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Actor Aidan Quinn read excerpts from #emigrant letters accessible through the @universityofgalway.bsky.social #Imirce project at the #JohnFordFilmFestival in An #Spidéal on the 12th of September. @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social imirce.universityofgalway.ie/p/ms
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Léigh an t-aisteoir Aidan Quinn sleachta as litreacha lucht imirce ag #FéileJohnFord sa #Spidéal ar an 12ú Meán Fómhair. Bhronn Kyle Kusch, cartlannaí digiteach #Imirce, réamhchóip den leabhar; 'A Letter Home: Irish Correspondence from America, 1818–1972 (Gill) ar Quinn ag an ócáid chéanna.
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We still have a few spaces left for this talk on (Idea-Marathon as Notebook Technology) today by renowned Academic Takeo Higuchi. 📍Library Training Room 🕐16.00-17.30 universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/457929... #ideamarathon
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Printer Demo tomorrow!! Library Ground Floor, Printing Station from 11-11.30am no need to register! General Printer Info 👇 library.universityofgalway.ie/studying/pho... #printing #librarysky
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
SAM-ACCESS is a short, practical training programme designed for academic and teaching staff. It focuses on Subtitling for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDH), (AVT) & (MA), supporting participants in making their video-based teaching materials - more accessible docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Workshop: AI Literacy for Researchers Date: Thurs Sept 17 2026 Time:14:00 - 17:00 This workshop will demystify artificial intelligence (AI) for researchers by introducing the fundamentals of how AI tools work, what they can and cannot do. Register here: universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4567590
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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 · 09/09/2026
Tá #FéileJohnFord ar súil 11-13 Meán Fómhair sa #Spidéal agus beidh comhrá faoin mbailiúchán digiteach litreacha #Imirce ar an Sathairn, tá sé saor in aisce! 👉 www.feilejohnford.com/home 👉 imirce.universityofgalway.ie/p/ms?pageTit... @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social #stairnahéireann #scannán
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Intro to Passport for Market Research. Online training @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social event Fri 2 Oct @ 14:00 Scan QR code below to register #MarketResearch #Euromonitor #PassportTraining
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Join renowned Japanese academic Dr. Takeo Higuchi for a talk in our Makers Space discussing #Idea-Marathon as Notebook Technology! 📅Monday, Sept 14 🕓16:00 - 17:30 📌Library Training Room PC Suite 👇 universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/457929... #makerspace
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The AWC is now open Students are welcome to drop in during these hours; there is no need to make an appointment. Consider bringing a sample of your writing (such as a past assignment) to the appointment. We look forward to it! library.universityofgalway.ie/studying/awc/ #academicwriting #writersky
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Tosaíonn Uaireanta oscailte an Fhómhair 🍂 2026 Dé Luain seo chugainn, 7ú lá - 👇 library.universityofgalway.ie/about/hours/ 📗📘📕 Autumn Opening Hours🍂 begin this coming Monday, the 7th. 👇 library.universityofgalway.ie/about/hours/ 📷@chaoshengzhang #anfhómhair #autumn #semester1 #backtouni
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
📚Libraries must switch from Adobe Digital Editions to the app by Dec 2026. 📲Adobe Digital Editions will no longer be used with Ebook Central from the start of '27. 👉Once activated, all future ebook downloads will open in the new reader. 👉 More libguides.library.universityofgalway.ie/c.php?g=731635
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Beidh an Leabharlann dúnta ar feadh cúpla uair an chloig maidin 📅 Dé Céadaoin seo chugainn.Gabhaimid ár leithscéal as seo, ach tá imeacht don fhoireann ar siúl The Library will be closed for a few hours next 📅Wednesday morning. Please accept our apologies for this, but a staff event is taking place
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The #MakerSpace is pleased to welcome Takeo Higuchi speaking about : #Idea-Marathon as Notebook Technology An Eye-Opening Method for Life Transformation and Innovation 📅Monday, Sept 14 🕓16:00 - 17:30 📌Library Training Room PC Suite 👇 universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/457929... #makerspace
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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 @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Happening this morning at 11am, All are welcome! Venue/Location THB-G011 Seminar Room, Hardiman Research Building, University of Galway isacs.ie/event/voices... #heritageweek
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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 @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Great to see the #ImirceProject making waves for #MilwaukeeIrishFest! @universityofgalway.bsky.social is delighted to bring #Imirce to the world's largest celebration of #Irish #culture 📅 13-16 Aug '26. tinyurl.com/5xcycwms imirce.universityofgalway.ie/p/ms/about @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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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 @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
2 amazing #events this year for #HeritageWeek featuring our #Digital #Collections here @uniofgalwaylib. Free entry Sat 15 Aug #Digitising the Rev. Murphy Collection tinyurl.com/ekaw2ekv Sun 16 Aug Mícheál Ó Lócháin, ‘An Gaodhal’: The World’s First Irish-Language Newspaper tinyurl.com/y95hj5vf
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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 @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Labhair Monica Crump, Leabharlannaí na hOllscoile agus roinnt eile le Nuacht #TG4 faoin lá oscailte a bhí againn Dé Sathairn seo caite. Thug an lá oscailte deis do Mhic Léinn agus Foireann na hOllscoile, slán a fhágáil le Leabharlann Shéamais Uí Argadáin. lnkd.in/dEcMdxrH #gaillimh #leabharlann
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Tomorrow is the day!! Slán to our beloved #JamesHardimanLibrary! We have been asking visitors to share their memories and stories ahead of the Open Day, we are giving you a sneak peek here!! 📅Saturday, July 25th, from 11am-3pm. Please TAG US on the day and use the #slánJHL #loveyourlibrary #giaf
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
👉 AWC: Thesis Editing Session - Happening this morning Thursday at 10.30am 👉 AWC: Thesis Writing Session - 29th July Time: 11:00 - 15:00 This is an opportunity to work on your thesis in a supportive environment Register: universityofgalway.libcal.com/calendar/wor...
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The Library has extended opening hours for the Autumn exams sitting.
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Upcoming workshops available in the Academic #Writing Centre! Register below Walk-In Clinics also available tomorrow 2-3pm and Tue 28th July 2-3pm. 📍Floor two Main Library universityofgalway.libcal.com/calendar/wor...
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
On Wed 8th July we had the pleasure of welcoming the family of M J Kilgannon to the Deirdre and Irial Finan Archives and Special Collections Reading Room to mark the accession of papers relating to his life and work. Archivist Kieran Hoare has written a blog: nuigarchives.blogspot.com #archivesky
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The Academic Writing Centre has a number of Workshops popping up next week suitable for Postgrads (Thesis focused) and Undergrads, Please register for all via the following link: universityofgalway.libcal.com/calendar/wor... #academicwriting #writersky
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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 @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Our next AWC workshop is: Academic Writing - General Refresher. Students of all levels are warmly welcome. 11am Library Training Room Thurs 2 July #AcademicWriting #AWC #WritingChallenges
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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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