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Reflections on Special Collections, Archives & Research & Digital Services, UCC Library, Ireland. linktr.ee/theriversideUCC

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@theriversideucc.bsky.social · 11h ago

A fascinating conservation treatment of an 18th century ledger from Bantry Estate here! Luca de Cilladi was UCC Library's first conservation intern, an initiative co-funded by @heritagecouncil.ie and @ucclibrary.bsky.social l 📖Read more theriverside.ucc.ie/secrets-in-t... #heritageweek

SECRETS IN THE SPINE, Conservation of a Bantry Rental Ledger

A priceless ledger’s journey through conservation at UCC Library: spine repair, adhesive removal, and ensuring ongoing scholarly access.

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@theriversideucc.bsky.social · 2w ago

Free event 'A Lost Art? Handwriting in a Digital Age' 📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 14:30 - 15:30 🏛️ UCC Library, Special Collection and Archives 💰 FREE - Advance booking required - libcal.ucc.ie/event/4570129

Heritage Week 2026: A Lost Art? Handwriting in a Digital Age

For Heritage Week 2026, discover the history of handwriting through a unique selection of letters, diaries, manuscripts, and other archival materials from UCC Library's Special...

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UCC Library@ucclibrary.bsky.social · 3mo ago

A new free exhibition at @ucclibrary reveals the powerful behind‑the‑scenes story of the 1916 Proclamation. This video highlights the work of UCC Library conservator Louise O’Connor and conservation intern Luca de Cilladi. 24 April – 13 September 2026 UCC Library Free and open to the public.

@theriversideucc.bsky.social · 2w ago

@ucclibrary.bsky.social Free public talk; step behind the scenes of our exhibition 'Printed in Defiance: The Making of the 1916 Proclamation' this #HeritageWeek2026! 📅 Saturday 15 August 12-1pm 🏛️ Creative Zone UCC Library 💰 FREE - Advance booking required libcal.ucc.ie/event/4571491

Heritage Week 2026: 'Printed in Defiance- the making of the 1916 Proclamation' -

For Heritage Week 2026, step behind the scenes of Printed in Defiance: The Making of the 1916 Proclamation with UCC Library Conservator Louise O'Connor. This special Heritage...

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UCC Library@ucclibrary.bsky.social · last mo.

Discover the story behind the Irish Proclamation. Printed in Defiance: Making the 1916 Proclamation at UCC Library explores how this iconic document was printed in secret. 📜 Original 1916 Proclamation on display
🎟️ Free entry
📅 Until 13 Sept 2026 Discover the document that helped shape a nation. 🇮🇪

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UCC Library@ucclibrary.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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

Interior of a modern exhibition gallery featuring a large blue display panel titled “180 Bliain ar an bhFód: Celebrating 180 Years: University College Cork in Society.” The panel showcases historic documents, seals, and a medal mounted on a white backing. To the right, a wall timeline highlights key dates, and a bold red panel titled “Research & Innovation” presents text and images about institutional developments. The space has white walls, track lighting, and a polished dark floor.Museum display case featuring historical scientific instruments and records. On the left, a brass and black instrument with a circular gauge is arranged in a wooden presentation box. On the right, a large open ledger book rests on foam supports, its lined pages filled with handwritten entries and numerical tables. Small printed labels and a descriptive placard stand behind the objects inside the glass case.A museum display case containing vintage surveying and optical instruments. On the right is a large, early theodolite with a telescope mounted on a circular base and various adjustment knobs. To the left is a smaller, box-shaped optical device with a short lens. Both pieces appear to be made of metal with brass components. Red informational panels are visible in the background outside the glass case.Close-up of an early photographic or projection device displayed inside a glass museum case. The object features a large polished brass lens mounted on a dark metal body with a small circular viewing window and hinged panel. Red exhibition panels with historic photographs and text are visible in the background, along with overhead lighting reflected in the glass.
@theriversideucc.bsky.social · 7mo ago

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...

UCC Special Collections and Archives: Using special collections and databases to illuminate postwar healthcare treatment - The River-side

Written by Dr Aisling Shalvey, Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Research Fellow Short bio about the author Aisling Shalvey is a MSCA fellow in UCC, working on her project Unaccompanied Children's Access to Heal...

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@theriversideucc.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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.

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UCC Library@ucclibrary.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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@theriversideucc.bsky.social · last yr.

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

Picturing the Past: A History of Photography - Lifelong Learning Festival 2025

Explore the history of photography through UCC Library’s Special Collections. View unique materials from 19th-century prints to modern images, including albums, polaroids, and...

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@theriversideucc.bsky.social · last yr.

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!

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@theriversideucc.bsky.social · last yr.

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.

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@theriversideucc.bsky.social · last yr.

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

An Introduction to Special Collections & Archives: the what and the how

We can assist and enhance your research journey in University College Cork and beyond. Join us on a guided visit to specialised spaces and facilities, Special Collections &...

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