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Eilís O'Neill
@eilisoneill.bsky.social
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Outreach and Engagement Librarian @dculibrary.bsky.social. Member of @libfocus.bsky.social + @aslibraries.bsky.social. Bits about books, libraries, Gaeilge, film, music.
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We really appreciate the effort everyone made to join us for this tour of @chesterbeatty.bsky.social last night. We know how strong the urge to hibernate is on these dark winter nights. I for one am feeling very cultured indeed this morning!
aslibraries.bsky.social A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 8d
Huge thanks to Chester Beatty Library and our tour guide Mary who introduced us to the history and fascinating collections of @chesterbeatty.bsky.social last night. It was great to catch up with our A&SL members too - thanks for joining us!
Ten people standing in front of a sign with the text Chester Beatty A woman gesturing to a colourful ceremonial robe A person looking at a collection of colourful bound books Two people standing at behind a class case with ornately decorated books in it
November 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
eilisoneill.bsky.social
More titles for the TBR pile!
dculibrary.bsky.social DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 11d
Look out for our Booker Prize displays in Cregan and O'Reilly Library this week. The winner will be announced on 10th November so get borrowing & reading! Find out more about this year's @thebookerprizes.com shortlist and recent finalists on our Booker Prize in DCU Library guide tinyurl.com/3jd85evb
A book display with a sign that reads Booker prize shortlist 2025. Beside a banner that reads Discover DCU Library.
November 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
eilisoneill.bsky.social
Brilliant post from @hayleybrabazon.bsky.social about how she's engaging students taking part in the @dculibrary.bsky.social History in Your Hands project.
libfocus.bsky.social libfocus @libfocus.bsky.social · Oct 10
Congratulations to Hayley Brabazon from @dculibrary.bsky.social whose blog post 'What a TikTok ‘Thirst Trap’ Taught Me About Library Outreach in the Age of Disinformation' was highly commended in the 2025 @conultraindev.bsky.social Library Assistant Blog awards. Read it now over at www.libfocus.com
A photo showing a group of students in a classroom looking at an image on a large screen.
October 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM
eilisoneill.bsky.social
Don't miss the chance to visit one of Dublin's most beautiful libraries and to meet members of the @aslibraries.bsky.social team (we're awful sound all the same).
aslibraries.bsky.social A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · Oct 7
Join us for an exclusive tour of Chester Beatty Library from 6.30-7.30 pm on Wed 5th November! The tickets are FREE and available to current members of the @aslibraries.bsky.social group. Places are limited so reserve your ticket now at tinyurl.com/v4vrx9fy
A class exhibition case containing three rectangular items. There are books behind glass walls on display on each side and a statue is visible in the background
October 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
eilisoneill.bsky.social
Love this blog post from Claire Dunne. Beautiful book covers and social history captured in bookplates.
libfocus.bsky.social libfocus @libfocus.bsky.social · Sep 29
Congratulations to Claire Dunne @ucdlibrary.bsky.social winner of the 2025 @conultraindev.bsky.social Library Assistant Blog Award! Read her blog post 'Shells, Shorthand, and Skipping Classes: Documenting Prize Bookplates in the John Manning Collection of Children's Books' now at www.libfocus.com
Two rows of colourful books with white slips of paper in them
September 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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dculibrary.bsky.social
Thanks to our library volunteers, Dr. Leeann Lane for her engaging talk, Anne Tannam’s open mic, the Voyage art workshop, the 400+ scavengers racing through the library & the brave riders in our Tour de Library cycling challenge...we had a blast on Culture Night!

@culturenightdub.bsky.social
3 people enjoying the view from the Cregan Library balcony Dr. Leeann Lane giving a lecture in front of a screen A woman standing inf ront of a microphone stand in front of a seated audience 2 parents and 2 children on stationary bikes
September 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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aslibraries.bsky.social
Watch the inspiring talks from our #ASL2025 keynote speakers Helen Rimmer @thekindbraveleader.bsky.social and Claire McGuinness @clairemcguin.bsky.social @ucdischool.bsky.social. Up on YouTube now and lovingly captioned by us so that you catch everyone important word! tinyurl.com/459c8vkj
A picture of a smiling woman. The text on the image reads: Keynote speaker: Helen Rimmer, the Kind Brave Leader. The ripple effect: How kindness transforms libraries and communities. A&SL Conference March 27, 2025, MoLI, Dublin. #ASL2025. A picture of a smiling woman beside the text: Keynote speaker Claire McGuinness, UCD School of information and communication studies. Standing Firm: The role of public librarians in defending LGBTQ+ resources amidst rising disruption. A&SL Conference, March 27 2025, MoLI, Dublin #ASL2025. A&SL logo.
September 15, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Here are some of the gems I've found in the books donated by John's relatives. Thanks so much to his family for sharing his collection with DCU Library.
September 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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libfocus.bsky.social
New on Libfocus: @helenfallon.bsky.social writes about her current project supporting prison libraries in Malawi.

A powerful reminder of how libraries transform lives.

www.libfocus.com/2025/09/pris...
Three people in Malawi Prisons uniforms stand in a library. A woman in the foreground reads an open book on a wooden table, while two men stand behind her, smiling and holding books. Shelves filled with books line the background. A man in a tan uniform stands in front of a chalkboard, smiling and pointing to a physics textbook he is holding. In front of him, a table is stacked with boxes of exercise books and piles of school textbooks, including titles on chemistry, mathematics, geography, and English grammar Two people stand smiling inside a shop. A woman in a cream and black dress holds a ream of paper, while a man in a tan uniform and cap also holds it. Shelves behind them display stationery, electronics, and office supplies
September 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
eilisoneill.bsky.social
If you're in Swords village this week drop into the castle and marvel at the artistry that has gone into the quilts in this exhibition. The planning, patience and skill involved in the creation of each piece is astounding.
Quilts at the castle. 3-9th August. 9.30-5 daily. Swords castle Swords village free entry. Picture of birds on fabric. Fabric depiction of two figures relaxing on hay bales Quilt with a pattern of stones on a beach and crabs Room with quilts hanging on rails
August 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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dculibrary.bsky.social
Visit the Sadako and Paper Cranes exhibition in Cregan Library, which marks 80 years since the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima.

Produced by the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, exhibited in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Ireland & SALIS

tinyurl.com/4bh7xsv6

@dublincityuni.bsky.social
Two people standing in the Cregan exhibtion space viewing the exhibition Sadako & the Paper Cranes The title poster for Sadako & Paper Cranes, hope riding on the wings of cranes by the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
August 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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dculibrary.bsky.social
We had so much fun yesterday with Magic Days crèche and DCU School of Psychology! 🐘📚
The kids listened to Elmer the Elephant, explored feelings, and decorated their own colourful Elmers.
Thanks to Lorraine, Marianna & Cutie Pie the puppet for a lovely morning!
@dcupsychology.bsky.social
3 small children leaning on their elbows smiling at the camera Children with crayons and elephant colouring pages and a laughing woman with a colourful pupper under her arm 2 women sit on low yellow stools with a big colourful book between them They are reading it animatedly to a group of rapt children sitting in a semi circle a child with a colourful elephant face mask held up over their face
July 17, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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libfocus.bsky.social
Michelle McMeekin's @conulconference.bsky.social review gives an excellent snapshot of #CONUL25 in Tullamore. It is the first of three conference reports from this year's bursary winners. Read all about the conference talks, trends and tastes at libfocus.com
Graphic of a rectangle with a heart hands and feet and a magic wand with the caption something that you would do differently. A suitcase with the caption one thing you'll take away with you. A thought bubble that reads something you will remember and a bin that reads something you didn't like.
June 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
eilisoneill.bsky.social
I love the colour and craic the Joycean Jaunters bring with them every year to @dublincityuni.bsky.social. With the help of the Ulysses Book Club I'll finally get all those Joycean references by #bloomsday 2026!
dculibrary.bsky.social DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · Jun 16
Keep an eye out for the Joycean Jaunters on the
@dublincityuni.bsky.social St Patrick's Campus! The merry group is celebrating Ulysses and all things James Joyce with readings, poetry, songs and stories as part of #bloomsday2025 Pics @kobpix.bsky.social bloomsdayfestival.ie/event/drumco...
A seated crowd some of whom are dressed in large hats and suits with bowties A man with a hat and striped jacket speaking into a microphone A woman with a large hat looks into a book held by a man in a suit and bowler hat A man reading from a book speaking into a microphone
June 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Bookmarking the @librariesni.bsky.social Bookcited! Podcast this very minute bookcited.podbean.com
June 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Well done to Anne Marie Barrett - her conference review is a great reminder of a fantastic day
aslibraries.bsky.social A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · Jun 6
Don't miss Ann Marie Barrett's review of #ASL2025 in @laibluesky.bsky.social's An Leabharlann! Read about the brilliant talks from our speakers including the powerful speeches from @thekindbraveleader.bsky.social Helen Rimmer and @clairemcguin.bsky.social www.libraryassociation.ie/an-leabharla...
A picture of a woman beside a screenshot of an article with the title: Cultivating Connection: Libraries championing quality, wellbeing and inclusivity conference review
June 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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I've learned so much about how to make the most of our library spaces, resources and staff expertise at #CONUL25. One of the many highlights was the talk from @mulibrary.bsky.social staff about the bats in The Russell Library. Read more here: mulibrarytreasures.wordpress.com/2024/10/01/h...
May 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
eilisoneill.bsky.social
This is one of my favourite @dculibrary.bsky.social days of the year. It's a joy to meet the finalists and their tutors and celebrate all the work they do together during the year.
dculibrary.bsky.social DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · May 27
We can't believe it's already one week since we held the DCU Library Creative Writing Competition awards in O'Reilly Library!

See @kobpix.bsky.social's photos from the night and read all twelve shortlisted entries including the winning Telescreen Cell by Sam tinyurl.com/29e6mbxj
Eleven people standing in a line facing the camera
May 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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aslibraries.bsky.social
Join us for our joint Summer Celebration networking evening on 17 June in The Royal Irish Academy! Current @healthlibraries.bsky.social @aslibraries.bsky.social members are invited to book their free tickets to catch up with library colleagues & enjoy a talk by Prof. Aphra Kerr tinyurl.com/mve6k6h3
Summer celebration: Joint HSLF and A&SL members networking evening 2025. Tuesday 17th June 2025 from 5pm. Royal Irish academy, Dawson St, Dublin 2. Guest speaker: Professor Aphra Kerr, UCD ischool. Background shows melon sections on sticks below the HSLG and A&SL logos.
May 22, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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libfocus.bsky.social
Our latest guest post is by Kevin Tuohy who writes about his archival and cataloguing project for the Cape Clear Heritage Centre in West Cork. The materials in the collection offer a rich insight into 20th century cultural, linguistic, and political life in Ireland. This and more at www.libfocus.com
Aerial view of an island
May 23, 2025 at 8:06 AM
eilisoneill.bsky.social
It was exciting to be in Merrion Square today when The Adversary by Michael Crummey was announced as the @dublinlitaward.bsky.social winner. More exciting still the @dublincityuni.bsky.social team met the author - such a great initiative by @dublincitycouncil.bsky.social #DublinLitAward
May 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
eilisoneill.bsky.social
So proud to be part of the History in Your Hands project team - what a brilliant day. Well done to all the students who took part from Dominican College, Trinity Comprehensive and St Vincent's Secondary School.
dculibrary.bsky.social DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · May 15
Happy History in Your Hands Awards day!
With three winners from each school, and renowned Irish footballer Niall Quinn handing out the awards we're so excited to celebrate everyone involved in the project - especially the brilliant students!
Stay tuned for updates..

@dculibrary.bluesky.com
May 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
eilisoneill.bsky.social
Glorious Exploits was one of my favourite books last year and Ferdia Lennon did not disappoint at the @dublincityuni.bsky.social Book Club last night. The audiobook, read by the author, is brilliant too!
dculibrary.bsky.social DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · May 8
This season's @dublincityuni.bsky.social Book Club is ending on a high with a discussion of the award-winning novel Glorious Exploits. Darren Murphy from DCU's School of English interviews author Ferdia Lennon in the sun-dappled Belvedere House Library.
Two seated men speaking in front of an audience
May 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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I had a lovely week this week where I joined the first meeting of the Ulysses Book Club and the Poetry in Windows trail for Poetry Day Ireland. Both part of the @dublincityuni.bsky.social Arts & Culture Bookmarked initiative. See what's on here: www.dcu.ie/dcuartsandcu...
A seated woman holding a poster with the title Poetry Day Ireland, May Day: The Sun's Return. A seated group of people holding copies of Ulysses
May 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Don't miss this free event on 20th May - Writing skills for LIS professionals
laicdgroup.bsky.social LAI CDG @laicdgroup.bsky.social · Apr 28
Registration is open for our next event with @aslibraries.bsky.social

Writing Skills for LIS Professionals: Blogs, Bursaries, Journals, and More with @martinoconnor.bsky.social & Marta Bustillo 📝

📅 Tuesday, May 20th
🕡 6:30 - 7:30 pm
📍 Online via Zoom

Tickets: www.eventbrite.ie/e/writing-sk...
Writing skills for LIS Professionals: blogs, bursaries, journals and more is an online event between the Career Development Group and the Academic and Special Libraries Section of the Library Association of Ireland. The event will take place on May 20th at 6:30pm, online via Zoom.
April 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM