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Reflections on Special Collections, Archives & Research & Digital Services, UCC Library, Ireland. linktr.ee/theriversideUCC
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.
September 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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!
June 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Come on in to @ucclibrary.bsky.social and learn more about the history and culture of Irish Travellers.

#travellerpride #ucclibrary
May 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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!
March 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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 specialcollectionsarchives@ucc.ie to make an appointment now.
March 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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.
February 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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
February 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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!
February 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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
January 21, 2025 at 9:46 AM
@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!
December 19, 2024 at 2:54 PM
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!
November 27, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Fantastic presentation by @ucclibrary archivist @emshorgan24 at this year's CONUL conference in Belfast!
May 29, 2024 at 5:10 PM
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
May 29, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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
May 1, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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
April 4, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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
April 3, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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
March 27, 2024 at 11:17 AM
From Tuesday 2 - Friday 5 April Special Collections & Archives will be open 10-16:30. @ucclibrary.bsky.social
March 27, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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
March 25, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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
March 14, 2024 at 3:17 PM
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
March 5, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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
February 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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.
January 12, 2024 at 3:20 PM
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
January 9, 2024 at 3:28 PM
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.
January 9, 2024 at 11:11 AM