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“Our research offers fascinating insights into the treatment of women in the early years of the Irish Free State."

In the Irish Independent, UL's Dr Helene Haak & Dr Sorcha de Brún speak about their new research into Irish language court records.

www.independent.ie/regionals/li...

#StayCurious
Dr Helene Haak and Dr Sorcha de Brún standing at a table in a room. There is a box of documents on the table. There are books on shelves in the background.
November 18, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Who will win this years ‘Three Minute Thesis’? Experience some of Ireland's brightest PhD students going head-to-head in the 2025 Competition!
Join us on Nov 19th and vote in the ‘audience choice’ award!
👉Save your spot - www.iua.ie/3minutethesis

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November 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Our library satisfaction survey is now live. Open to all UL students and staff. Give us your feedback and help us to improve library services. You could also win an iPad and other great prizes!
www.libqual.org/survey/RWSLJ...
October 31, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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We were delighted to launch our new exhibition yesterday which will be on display on the ground floor of the library for the academic year. The Limerick Papers are also available to view on our digital library digitallibrary.ul.ie/limerick-pap...
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New exhibition celebrating legacy of The Earls of Limerick opens at UL

The rich archival collection focuses on the Pery family, with the exhibition highlighting several notable items from the Limerick Papers, a rich archival collection spanning nearly 500 years
www.ul.ie/news/new-exh...
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A group of four people gathered around a glass cabinet containing documents. They are gesturing at the items in the cabinet and discussing them. They are in a large, bright room with light wooden floors and a wall behind them with maps, diagrams and pictures on it as part of a display
October 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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The CEMS 2025 Bolton-King lecture will be delivered by Dr Harald E. Braun @liverpooluni.bsky.social Hunt Museum, 6pm Nov 5th. @ulresearch.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social @michistory.bsky.social @ulenglish.bsky.social @ulhistory.bsky.social @ullibrary.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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‘A world-class space’: UL opens landmark new student centre

Celebrations on campus today for the official opening of our new Student Centre, which was inaugurated by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, TD.

www.ul.ie/news/a-world...
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Photograph of three people sat in a rooftop garden. On the left is a woman in a red dress, she is in conversation with two men in suits with red ties. She is Síofra Foley, UL Student Life President. The man in the middle is Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD, while the man on the right is Acting UL President Professor Shane Kilcommins. They are sat on a bench with a black iron railing behind. Large autumnal trees with burnished orange, yellow and green leaves can be seen behind them with a tall brick building peering out from behind
October 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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In memory of Manchán Magan, writer, broadcaster and documentary maker - a small selection of his remarkable legacy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
A book display of books written by Manchán Magan. Manchán Magan 1970-2025
October 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Our Shannon Development Photo exhibition is available to view in Shannon Library as part of @clarelibraries.bsky.social History week. Join UL archivist Dr. Kirsten Mulrennan on 7 Oct, 6.30pm in Shannon Library, to hear about the Wellcome Trust-funded project. More info: clarelibraries.ie
Our Shannon Development Photographic Archive exhibition will be available to view in Shannon Library as part of Clare Libraries History week. Available to view from now until October 18th, this exhibition showcases the Shannon Development Photographic Collection, donated by the Shannon Airport Group to UL in 2014. Through striking images and informative panels, it captures the transformation of the Shannon region from its rural roots to a hub of industry and tourism—offering a vivid glimpse into Irish life and fashion in the latter half of the 20th century. The exhibition forms part of Clare Libraries History Week programme, which also includes a presentation by UL archivist Dr. Kirsten Mulrennan on Tuesday 7 October at 6.30pm in Shannon Library, highlighting the Wellcome Trust-funded project to digitise the Shannon Development Photographic Archive. More information available via https://clarelibraries.ie/
September 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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‘Elephant in the room’: UL unveils sculpture to encourage mental health conversations

The nationwide initiative aims to break down stigma, encourage openness, and promote mental wellbeing
www.ul.ie/news/elephan...
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Four people stand around a large green elephant sculpture decorated with colourful balloons, symbols, and wellbeing words, at University of Limerick. They are under a green and white balloon arch inside a library space
August 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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We were delighted to host the launch of the Elephant in the room movement and even more delighted to be the first home of the elephant at UL.

The elephant represents the silent presence of mental health struggles, often invisible, but sometimes too big to ignore.
www.elephantintheroom.ie
sculpture of a small colourfully decorated elephant Let's talk Everyone is touched by mental health challenges at some point-whether personally or through someone close to them. There are moments when life feels overwhelming, like you're carrying a weight too heavy to bear. In those times, it's easy to feel lost or alone. But here's the truth: it's okay not to be okay. Talking to someone can make a world of difference. Sharing your struggles doesn't make you weak-it shows strength and courage. You are not alone, even if it feels that way sometimes. Help is out there, and when you ask for it, you'll find it. Student supports: https://www.ul.ie/student-affairs/access-office/student-support-services Staff supports: https://www.ul.ie/hr/current-staff/be-well-ul
August 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Next week (11th-14th August), we're running library workshops across County Limerick. Join us to discover how you can get involved in saving local heritage!

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August 5, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: the story behind the benchmarks chiselled into buildings, walls and bridges around Ireland. By @catsporter.bsky.social & Margaret O'Sullivan @unioflimerick.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
The story behind the benchmarks hiding in plain sight in Ireland
The Ordnance Survey benchmarks chiselled into buildings, walls and bridges were originally used to measure height across Ireland
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July 29, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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Earlier this week, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science James Lawless TD celebrated the launch of the new CONUL Strategy. Shaping Tomorrow 2025-2029 - a bold new strategy guiding the future of Ireland’s research libraries.

conul.ie/minister-law...

#Conul
People holding the strategy document and CONUL signs
July 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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How can library and information professionals, employ practical strategies to be more creative at work? Peter Reilly, Librarian @ullibrary.bsky.social‬, walks us through the process in his piece in the first issue of our Health Sciences Libraries Journal. Read it at journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
Health Sciences Libraries Journal
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July 14, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Congratulations to UL's Donal Ryan who has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Orwell Prize for Political Fiction for his novel 'Heart, Be At Peace' 👏

The Tipperary writer is Associate Professor in English & Creative Writing at UL

www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

#StudyAtUL #StayCurious
Irish writer and UL lecturer, Donal Ryan. He is sitting on steps with sand and seaweed. He is wearing a navy shirt, blue jeans and brown boots.
June 26, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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@conulconference.bsky.social 2025 is the gift that keeps giving! Look who arrived to @ullibrary.bsky.social - Thanks @technologyfromsage.bsky.social
Teddy llama and turtle looking at book retrieval crane in UL library
June 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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University of Limerick moves to 401 in new world university rankings

UL has jumped 20 places in the rankings and is now placed in the top 3% of universities worldwide

Find out more about why we continue to climb up the global rankings:
www.ul.ie/news/univers...
#StudyatUL #Education #SpeirGorm
A drone photograph of the University of Limerick campus. There is a wide river lined with dense, mature trees. The river is spanned by a long, curved pedestrian bridge. On the far side of the river there is a sprawling lawn surrounded by trees and many buildings nestled amongst them
June 19, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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Register below for the online launch of this fascinating project to locate and photograph the remaining bench marks in County Limerick. All welcome to get involved!
catsporter.bsky.social Dr Catherine Porter 🌳🏳️‍🌈 @catsporter.bsky.social · Jun 16
We are pleased to share details of the Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage launch event at 1-2 pm on Friday, 27th June 2025.

The event is FREE and will be held online via MS Teams. All are welcome!

Please register for the event here: ul.libcal.com/calendar/eve...
Or, the QR code below
June 17, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Two great opportunities to join the amazing team here at UL Library.
1. Executive Administrator - Library and Information Services
2. Librarian - Student Engagement & Success.
Full details available www.ul.ie/vacancies

#LISjobsIE
June 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Be sure to follow us on Bluesky (@conulconference.bsky.social) and Instagram (@conul_conf_) for all of this year's #CONUL25 conference news over the next week.
May 23, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Newly elected President of @laibluesky.bsky.social Lorna Dodd presented broadcaster Rick O’Shea @rickoshea.bsky.social with the 2025 President’s Medal. A wonderful recipient who has done so much for reading in Ireland!
May 13, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Applications for our Leaving Certificate Study scheme are now open. Leaving cert students who would like to use the Glucksman Library to study from 22 May - June 24 should apply online www.ul.ie/library/leav...
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May 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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The library building will be open throughout the Easter break from 7am to midnight each day. Wishing all of our students, staff and new Bluesky followers a Happy Easter!
Glucksman Library Opening Hours. Monday-Sunday, 7am-Midnight. Extended hours for exams
April 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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More #MedievalMemes for your Friday afternoon. This week we are featuring the work of students studying Old & Middle English Literature: Texts & Contexts who were challenged to create some #MedievalMemes and we are delighted to showcase the results. @ulenglish.bsky.social
April 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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This week we are featuring the work of students studying Old & Middle English Literature: Texts & Contexts who were challenged to create some #MedievalMemes and we are delighted to showcase the results. Who knew the Middle Ages could be so fun. More to follow! @ulenglish.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM