Less than two weeks left to come see 'Celebrating 180 Years: University College Cork in Society' @ucclibrary! Come on in and learn a little more about the university's history and travel back in time to see how lectures used to be delivered using a Magic Lantern projector. #uccHistory #uccLibrary

Join us for An Introduction to Special Collections & Archives — a guided visit featuring rare manuscripts & photographs, plus a behind-the-scenes tour of our Preservation Lab with the Library Conservator. 📍 Q-1, Boole Library 📅 19 Feb 2026, 10–11:30am Book via link in bio libcal.ucc.ie/event/4474112

Join us on Tuesday 17 February at 11am for the official launch and ribbon cutting of the Rainbow Stairs in UCC's Boole Library. We celebrate equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, symbolised by the Progress Pride Flag. All are welcome. #ProgressPrideFlag #RainbowStairs #UCClibrary

In honour of Holocaust Memorial Day this year Dr Aisley Shalvey has written a post for our River-side blog that discusses her current research and her use of the library's Special Collections and Archives. Have a look and learn all about it! #ucare1945 #holocaust theriverside.ucc.ie/2026/01/26/h...

Here's Nancy McCarthy with her two poodles 'Mike' and 'Mel' #EYAPets #archives @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @ucclibrary.bsky.social

Lose yourself in this landscape from #westcork #ireland #EYASilence @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @ucclibrary.bsky.social #archives #localhistory #watercolour #art #landscape

#EYAMedieval On 12 April 1386 this Decree of Peter Hacket, Archbishop of Cashel given in the church of Kinsale, records evidence that the rectory of Kinsale belongs to the monastery of Bath. #Corkhistory #hiddenhistory #research @ucclibrary.bsky.social #archives @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social

We have so many fantatsic photographs in our collection @ucclibrary.bsky.social, it was difficult to narrow it down for the theme of beauty. We are sharing three stellar examples here by Alen MacWeeney [UCC © 2022 (All Rights Reserved)] and from the Liam Kennedy Collection. #EYA2025 #EYABeauty

Conservators are multiplying fast in Munster this Autumn! A month ago we welcomed Luca De Cilladi, the first conservation intern @ucclibrary.bsky.social, co-funded by @theheritagecouncil. We also visited Lara Artemis at University of Limerick. www.ul.ie/library/lara... #EYAConservation #EYA2025

Join us @ucclibrary.bsky.social for a Culture Night tour at 17:15 and 18:15! The tour will also include a visit to Special Collections & Archives where you’ll learn about the service, its spaces, and its unique collections – including archives, manuscripts, photographs and printed collections.

Earlier this year @ucclibrary.bsky.social received generous funding from @heritagecouncil.ie for archival materials to rehouse one of our fragile photographic collections. Stay tuned for several related events that we will be hosting during #nationalheritageweek2025!

Come on in to @ucclibrary.bsky.social and learn more about the history and culture of Irish Travellers. #travellerpride #ucclibrary

Come check out the exhibition "The Irish Revolution in the African American Press”, which explores how black civil rights activists writing in the 1920s interpreted key events in the Irish Revolution. Now on view in the display cases on the ground floor of Boole UCC Library

A really wonderful exhibition on Irish French historical connections from the UCC Special Collections put together by Patrick O'Donovan and Luke Watson for the @sofeir.bsky.social conference. So many fascinating documents from across time and space.

Cork Lifelong Learning Festival is upon us. There are some great event happening @ucclibrary.bsky.social over the next week, including an introduction to the history of photography this Thursday 3 April at 3pm. Register at link below: libcal.ucc.ie/event/4346854

Swing on by @ucclibrary.bsky.social now until 2pm to see a great selection of items that we brought out for the SOFEIR-UCC “Ireland and Transnational Solidarities” Conference. Special Collections and Archives are located in the basement of Boole Library, just follow the signs to find us!

We brought out another great spread from our collection for this semester's Research Essentials! Special Collections and Archives will be hosting these guided introductory visits every Autumn and Spring, so stay tuned or email us at [email protected] to make an appointment now.

An Introduction to Special Collections & Archives: the what and the how! Join us on a guided visit to specialised spaces and facilities, Special Collections & Archives, Q-1 floor, Boole Library. Wednesday 12 March, 2025 from 10:00-11:30! Please register below: libcal.ucc.ie/event/4330396

Standing room only in @ucclibrary.bsky.social Creative Zone for the Mná at UCC #IWD2025 event @ucc.ie @joh2024.bsky.social

Happy International Women's Day Sharing here a photo from Dr. Kylie Thomas's class visit to UCC Library a few weeks ago. Her course, Feminist Visual Activism, comes down to Special Collections and Archives annually to view items from our Attic Press collection. #internationalwomensday2025

Monsignor Raymond Murray, who passed away on Monday, 24 February, was a historian and Irish language scholar who campaigned for human rights during The Troubles. The Maisie McCarthy Collection in @ucclibrary.bsky.social consists of related materials, including a range of his publications.

Fantastic event yesterday @ucclibrary.bsky.social to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine! It was truly an inspiring evening of art, community, and music. #ukraine #survivetolive #ukrainianculture #ukrainianheritage

New exhibition on view @ucclibrary.bsky.social! Unissued Diplomas uncovers the stories of 40 Ukrainian students who were killed during the ongoing war in Ukraine. Please note the subject matter might be triggering. Contact UCC Student Counseling and Development if you need support!

A few images of the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Peace Exhibition poster set, presented in partnership with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the Japanese embassy. #Hiroshima #Nagasaki #AtomicBomb #PosterExhibitIE

The Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Peace Exhibition poster set is presented in partnership with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the Japanese embassy. Now on view in Boole Library on the 3rd floor. Come on in and have a look! #Hiroshima #Nagasaki #AtomicBomb #PosterExhibitIE

@louiseoc.bsky.social preparing items for our winter display! Now on view @ucclibrary.bsky.social on the ground floor of the Boole. Come on in and have a look. Happy Christmas!

A new Preservation Lab at UCC - theriverside.ucc.ie/2024/11/13/n... @ucclibrary.bsky.social

We brought out quite a spread this morning for our Research Essentials workshop in Special Collections and Archives @ucclibrary.bsky.social. Collections included Elizabeth Friedlander, early printed books, Irish manuscripts, Frank O'Connor, Jack Lynch, Alen MacWeeney and many more!

Fantastic presentation by @ucclibrary archivist @emshorgan24 at this year's CONUL conference in Belfast!

Join us Friday 31 May 13:00-14:00 for the final Dive In & Discover: Sea & Shore session. View naval intelligence reports in 18th century newspapers, graphic designs from Elizabeth Friedlander, photographic materials of beaches & seascapes from the Alen MacWeeney archive. @ucclibrary.bsky.social

Join us Wednesday 1 May from 14:00-15:00 for Dive In & Discover: Sea & Shore. View naval intelligence reports in 18th century newspapers, graphic designs from Elizabeth Friedlander, photographic materials of beaches & seascapes from the Alen MacWeeney archive. @ucclibrary.bsky.social

Join us @ucclibrary.bsky.social Special Collections & Archives to view an array of photographic items & materials, spanning the history of photography from its inception in the 19th century to 21st century inkjet prints. Thurs 11 April, 14:30-15:30. Register: libcal.ucc.ie/event/...

Ever wonder what makes books worth collecting? Wonder no more! Join @walkerabroad.bsky.social on a free workshop 18:00-19:00 Wednesday 10 April to learn more. Registration essential before 18:00 Tuesday 9 April. libcal.ucc.ie/event/... @ucclibrary.bsky.social #CorkLovesLearning #CorkLearningFest2024

New blog post by Elizabeth Noonan @ucclibrary.bsky.social "Diamond Open Access at UCC: Journals honoured at the IOAP Inaugural Diamond Open Access Publishing Awards 2024" theriverside.ucc.ie/... #OpenAccess #OA

Join us @ucclibrary.bsky.social Special Collections & Archives to view an array of photographic items & materials, spanning the history of photography from its inception in the 19th century to 21st century inkjet prints. Thurs 11 April, 14:30-15:30. Register: libcal.ucc.ie/event/...

[email protected] is thrilled to present a tour of an extraordinary exhibition of #photographs by Walter Pfeiffer taken in Connemara. All are welcome & Boole Library is fully accessible. Sat 13 April, 14:00-15:00. Register: libcal.ucc.ie/event/...#photographs#CorkLearningFest2024

Ever wonder what makes books worth collecting? Wonder no more! Join @walkerabroad.bsky.social on a free workshop 18:00-19:00 Wednesday 10 April to learn more. Registration essential before 18:00 Tuesday 9 April. libcal.ucc.ie/event/... @ucclibrary.bsky.social #CorkLovesLearning #CorkLearningFest2024

From Tuesday 2 - Friday 5 April Special Collections & Archives will be open 10-16:30. @ucclibrary.bsky.social

Special Collections & Archives will close Thursday 28 March at 16:30 and will reopen Tuesday 2 April at 10:00. We hope you enjoy the Easter Bank Holiday weekend! @ucclibrary.bsky.social

Special Collections & Archives will close Friday 15 March at 16:30 and will reopen Tuesday 19 March at 10:00. We hope you enjoy St Patrick's Day! #StPatricksDay @ucclibrary.bsky.social

Explore 'Figures in Culture' at Special Collections & Archives, UCC Library Wed 6 March 14:00-15:00. Discover items from the Bryan MacMahon, Séamus Ó Maolchathaigh, Seán Ó Riada, John Minihan & Alen MacWeeney collections. #photographs #SpecialCollections #archives #DiveInAndDiscover

From 26 February - 23 August 2024 Special Collections & Archives is piloting extending its opening hours. Pilot opening hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-16:30, and in the semester Wednesdays 10:00-19:15. Access the request form via libguides.ucc.ie/req... #speccolls #archives

A reminder that Special Collections & Archives will be closed for an event Monday 15 January 2024. Regular opening hours will resume Tuesday 16 January. Apologies for any inconvenience.

LAI Munster Regional Section present a meet & greet at Kinsale Public Library @corkcolibrary Friday 19 January 13:45-16:00. Join them for a library tour, @emshorgan24 presenting on Elizabeth Friedlander & refreshments. Register: forms.gle/4aGa3c9Ust... #library

Special Collections & Archives will be closed to facilitate an event Monday 15 January 2024. Regular opening hours will resume Tuesday 16 January. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Happy New Year to all! From 3 January - 2 February 2024 Special Collections & Archives is open Monday-Friday 11:00-16:30. Access the request form via libguides.ucc.ie/req... #speccolls #archives

Special Collections & Archives will close at 12:45 Friday 22 December and will reopen at 11:00 3 January 2024. We wish you a Happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you again in 2024!

New collection open @UCCLibrary Archives - postcards from Bamforth & Co. Ltd. COMIC series #archives #CartoonArt Further information from the collection webpage libguides.ucc.ie/Hum...

We are delighted @UCCLibrary Archives to announce the opening of the Guy Debord Archive. It is a wealth of content for scholars and those interested in mid 20th century French #Philosophy, and the May 1968 period of civil unrest in France. libguides.ucc.ie/Guy...