Dr Catherine Porter π³π³οΈβπ
@catsporter.bsky.social
Geographer & Head of Subject @ULGeog.bsky.social | FHEA | IRC PI 'OS200' @IrelandMapped.bsky.social | Heritage Council PI 'Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage' | Historical Geography | Digital | GIS | DH | Spatial | Early Maps & Texts
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I've created a starter pack for Irish geography as a friendly place to gather all those working in or interested in the geographies of Ireland. Hopefully this will help new users find their people on this platform. Please share :-) Comment and I'll add you go.bsky.app/ErsX3jh
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On Saturday we hosted our current cohort of students taking the Professional Diploma in Climate Adaptation and Sustainability @unioflimerick.bsky.social The session focused on Urban Ecosystem Services.
Interested in joining us in September? Register your interest: shorturl.at/plKS9 #StudyAtUL
Interested in joining us in September? Register your interest: shorturl.at/plKS9 #StudyAtUL
February 10, 2026 at 8:09 AM
On Saturday we hosted our current cohort of students taking the Professional Diploma in Climate Adaptation and Sustainability @unioflimerick.bsky.social The session focused on Urban Ecosystem Services.
Interested in joining us in September? Register your interest: shorturl.at/plKS9 #StudyAtUL
Interested in joining us in September? Register your interest: shorturl.at/plKS9 #StudyAtUL
I hope you have FAHSS ethics approval!
February 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
I hope you have FAHSS ethics approval!
These training sessions are a great starting point in learning how to ingest to @dri.ie
If youβve more complex requirements staff also make themselves available to talk through ideas and options
If youβve more complex requirements staff also make themselves available to talk through ideas and options
DRI's training modules are being offered again in March!
Join us online March 4-6th for guidance on depositing collections and objects in the Repository, followed by advanced training and live assistance March 11-13th. See all the courses available on the DRI events page: dri.ie/events/
Join us online March 4-6th for guidance on depositing collections and objects in the Repository, followed by advanced training and live assistance March 11-13th. See all the courses available on the DRI events page: dri.ie/events/
February 7, 2026 at 7:04 AM
These training sessions are a great starting point in learning how to ingest to @dri.ie
If youβve more complex requirements staff also make themselves available to talk through ideas and options
If youβve more complex requirements staff also make themselves available to talk through ideas and options
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Relevelling histories of cartography π
theconversation.com/women-have-b...
theconversation.com/women-have-b...
Women have been mapping the world for centuries β and now theyβre speaking up for the people left out of those maps
Women have moved from mapmakers using their bodies to depict maps to being leaders shaping the field of cartography.
theconversation.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Relevelling histories of cartography π
theconversation.com/women-have-b...
theconversation.com/women-have-b...
Great to see so many OS related activities taking place in the north this month as part of @niscifest.bsky.social #IrelandMapped
Our sister project Maps and Memories is holding several events for @niscifest.bsky.social this month and some of the #OS200 project team will be there to represent π
Check out the listings here: nisciencefestival.com/programme/ma...
Check out the listings here: nisciencefestival.com/programme/ma...
Maps & Memories | NI Science Festival
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February 5, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Great to see so many OS related activities taking place in the north this month as part of @niscifest.bsky.social #IrelandMapped
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Exploring the itineraries of King Edward I π€
February 4, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Exploring the itineraries of King Edward I π€
I was shocked to learn recently that my saloon car is longer, wider and heavier than some crossovers and SUVs
February 2, 2026 at 7:53 PM
I was shocked to learn recently that my saloon car is longer, wider and heavier than some crossovers and SUVs
Well done to @ulgeog.bsky.social colleagues @idarkwa.bsky.social and Gourav Misra in putting this new microcred together π
Our new microcredential in Landscape Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) @unioflimerick.bsky.social is open for applications! Check out the course page to apply by 13th Feb 2026
www.ul.ie/gps/courses/...
#StudyAtUL
www.ul.ie/gps/courses/...
#StudyAtUL
January 30, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Well done to @ulgeog.bsky.social colleagues @idarkwa.bsky.social and Gourav Misra in putting this new microcred together π
Great to see this County Limerick bench mark collection now preserved in @dri.ie With thanks to project team members and volunteers for their efforts. There's still more to do, so watch this space! #LoveIrishResearch
@heritagecouncil.ie @unioflimerick.bsky.social
@heritagecouncil.ie @unioflimerick.bsky.social
Weβre delighted to announce a new collection in the Repository: Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage, published by @ullibrary.bsky.social πΊοΈποΈ
The collection features Ordnance Survey bench marks across Limerick, photographed in 2025β26.
Find out more: dri.ie/news/new-col...
The collection features Ordnance Survey bench marks across Limerick, photographed in 2025β26.
Find out more: dri.ie/news/new-col...
January 30, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Great to see this County Limerick bench mark collection now preserved in @dri.ie With thanks to project team members and volunteers for their efforts. There's still more to do, so watch this space! #LoveIrishResearch
@heritagecouncil.ie @unioflimerick.bsky.social
@heritagecouncil.ie @unioflimerick.bsky.social
Review of Brady and Ferguson's, 'Ireland: Mapping the Island,' is out in the International Journal of Cartography. A beautiful book that was a pleasure to read. PM me for a free eprint link. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Ireland: mapping the island
Published in International Journal of Cartography (Ahead of Print, 2026)
www.tandfonline.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Review of Brady and Ferguson's, 'Ireland: Mapping the Island,' is out in the International Journal of Cartography. A beautiful book that was a pleasure to read. PM me for a free eprint link. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
In need of a dislike button for this one!
January 27, 2026 at 6:19 PM
In need of a dislike button for this one!
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Join us tonight to learn about how an Atlas of London in 1666 has been researched!
This webinar is in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social
Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-r...
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
This webinar is in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social
Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-r...
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
January 27, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Join us tonight to learn about how an Atlas of London in 1666 has been researched!
This webinar is in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social
Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-r...
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
This webinar is in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social
Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-r...
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
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Calling History of Fam folks! UL are hiring an Assistant Professor in Irish History with specialism in #HistFam to cover a period of leave. I'm not on the panel but happy to informally answer qs about the MA HoF programme to anyone interested www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQE158/a...
Assistant Professor in Irish History at University of Limerick
Apply for the Assistant Professor in Irish History role on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for academic positions in higher education. View details and apply now.
www.jobs.ac.uk
January 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Calling History of Fam folks! UL are hiring an Assistant Professor in Irish History with specialism in #HistFam to cover a period of leave. I'm not on the panel but happy to informally answer qs about the MA HoF programme to anyone interested www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQE158/a...
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Save the date for the "Fluid Environments & Spatial Humanities" workshop @lancasteruni.bsky.social on Feb 27 (in person only)! Details being finalized, but we have stellar speakers incl @robertsuits.bsky.social @lscholz.bsky.social @gmpala.bsky.social @hlsteyne.bsky.social & more!
Fluid Environments & Spatial Humanities
In-Person Workshop at Lancaster Universityβ
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Save the date for the "Fluid Environments & Spatial Humanities" workshop @lancasteruni.bsky.social on Feb 27 (in person only)! Details being finalized, but we have stellar speakers incl @robertsuits.bsky.social @lscholz.bsky.social @gmpala.bsky.social @hlsteyne.bsky.social & more!
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A wonderful day of research today @ullibrary.bsky.social on 19th c Ireland and the world behind the Ordnance Survey maps - @researchireland.ie @irelandmapped.bsky.social - really enjoyable and inspiring for future research directions!
January 22, 2026 at 3:35 PM
A wonderful day of research today @ullibrary.bsky.social on 19th c Ireland and the world behind the Ordnance Survey maps - @researchireland.ie @irelandmapped.bsky.social - really enjoyable and inspiring for future research directions!
Saintfield's roads are atrocious! We have been waiting for Main Street resurfacing for years. Add the dropped drain at the mini roundabout (since before Christmas!), & the major hole on the Belfast Road that was patched & has reopened within days... & many more @nidirect.gov.uk #Pothole
January 22, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Saintfield's roads are atrocious! We have been waiting for Main Street resurfacing for years. Add the dropped drain at the mini roundabout (since before Christmas!), & the major hole on the Belfast Road that was patched & has reopened within days... & many more @nidirect.gov.uk #Pothole
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βpaddle back in timeβ is back for @niscifest.bsky.social 2026! Join us at Nendrum or on the Quoile nisciencefestival.com/event/paddle...
Paddle Back in Time: | NI Science Festival
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January 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
βpaddle back in timeβ is back for @niscifest.bsky.social 2026! Join us at Nendrum or on the Quoile nisciencefestival.com/event/paddle...
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Yes great to be supporting @niscifest.bsky.social again this year π @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @nattrustarch.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Yes great to be supporting @niscifest.bsky.social again this year π @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @nattrustarch.bsky.social
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We're getting ready for our open day on Saturday 17th January!
If you want to learn more about studying Geography @unioflimerick.bsky.social, come chat with us in EGO-010 or join a subject talk at 11am or 1pm in C1-059.
We're looking forward to meeting you! #LoveUL #StudyAtUL
If you want to learn more about studying Geography @unioflimerick.bsky.social, come chat with us in EGO-010 or join a subject talk at 11am or 1pm in C1-059.
We're looking forward to meeting you! #LoveUL #StudyAtUL
January 15, 2026 at 11:10 AM
We're getting ready for our open day on Saturday 17th January!
If you want to learn more about studying Geography @unioflimerick.bsky.social, come chat with us in EGO-010 or join a subject talk at 11am or 1pm in C1-059.
We're looking forward to meeting you! #LoveUL #StudyAtUL
If you want to learn more about studying Geography @unioflimerick.bsky.social, come chat with us in EGO-010 or join a subject talk at 11am or 1pm in C1-059.
We're looking forward to meeting you! #LoveUL #StudyAtUL
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Fans of early 19th century Irish history! Gather round! We have a lovely event on @ullibrary.bsky.social on 22 Jan (next week) on the world behind the Ordnance Survey maps - free and all are most welcome. Just book your place via this link & tell your friends! forms.office.com/pages/respon...
January 13, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Fans of early 19th century Irish history! Gather round! We have a lovely event on @ullibrary.bsky.social on 22 Jan (next week) on the world behind the Ordnance Survey maps - free and all are most welcome. Just book your place via this link & tell your friends! forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Beautiful! One of my favourite spots in this world β€οΈ
January 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Beautiful! One of my favourite spots in this world β€οΈ
Happy New Year and hereβs to a healthy 2026 β€οΈ
January 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Happy New Year and hereβs to a healthy 2026 β€οΈ
And to you Rachel β€οΈ
December 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
And to you Rachel β€οΈ
Great to see #OS200 and the Locating Bench Marks projects listed here by our friends and partners Tailte Γireann along with other cool #OS related resources #LoveIrishResearch
For #EYADigital, we are highlighting several avenues to access digitised collections relating to Tailte Γireann.
With thanks to the wonderful partners that we have collaborated with on these initiatives.
With thanks to the wonderful partners that we have collaborated with on these initiatives.
December 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Great to see #OS200 and the Locating Bench Marks projects listed here by our friends and partners Tailte Γireann along with other cool #OS related resources #LoveIrishResearch