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Wonderful buzz at the UCC Spring Open night. Great to see the interest in #CK122 which is consistent with the big rise in CAO first preferences. Thanks to Rory for his help on our stand 👍.

A few more pictures from #Monahan26 yesterday, courtesy of the wonderful Rob Lamb 📸.

Thanks to @NicolaSturgeon for delivering a fantastic Philip Monahan Memorial Lecture at UCC today. She was a pleasure to deal with and is a gifted and natural orator. Plenty of humour thrown in too, especially about an upcoming rugby match. #Monahan26 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇮🇪 🏉

A wonderful memory from 9 years ago today. It was quite the experience!

The Philip Monahan Memorial Lecture is a highlight of every year at UCC. We are honoured that Nicola Sturgeon will deliver the 2026 lecture. It takes place on Monday at 12.00 in the Aula Maxima. Registration is required - send an email to government@ucc.ie. #Monahan26

The excitement is building and places are filling up fast. Registration is essential to secure attendance. E-mail Government@ucc.ie. #Monahan26

The big lecture is drawing near. While #Monahan26 is free of charge, registration is essential. Send an email to government@ucc.ie 👍. @GovUCC @CACSSS1 @echolivecork @OpinionLine96 @FergalDennehy @corkcitycouncil @irishexaminer @IrishTimes @corkbeo @Corkcoco @corkindo

As we approach the 25th anniversary of Patrick O'Sullivan's sad passing on 3 March, I am grateful to our students who keep his memory alive by entering our annual essay competition. The 2026 winner will be announced on 9 March at #Monahan26 with @NicolaSturgeon.

26th Annual Philip Monahan Lecture with Nicola Sturgeon - Aula Maxima, UCC, 11.45 on Monday 9 March. The event is free of charge, but registration is essential. 📩 Email government@ucc.ie. #Monahan26

Well done to @CormacMcQuinn on this article. Happy to have contributed to it. @UCC @UCCResearch @GovUCC

The countdown is on to the 26th Annual Philip Monahan Lecture @UCC with guest speaker @NicolaSturgeon 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. The event is free of charge but prior registration is essential (e-mail government@ucc.ie). See you on 9 March in the Aula Maxima! #Monahan26

Wld appreciate a share @UCC @CACSSS1 @GovUCC @UCCHistory @ucchistorysoc @uccgovpol @PolStudiesAssoc @PSA_APG @psa_ecn 🇺🇸🎙️🤓

Happy 10th birthday to the Centre for Local and Regional Governance @UCC. We launched on 16 February 2016 and I am immensely proud of the progress we have made since then. Local government matters and it should be researched more. Onwards and upwards 👍. @CLRGUCC @LGiU

Delighted to announce that the 2026 Philip Monahan Memorial Lecture @UCC will be delivered by the former Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon. The event takes place on Monday 9 March, 12.00 noon in the Aula Maxima. @echolivecork @CACSSS1 @irishexaminer @corkindo @RedFMNews

Exciting times ahead in terms of active European Citizenship @UCC . Two big launches on the horizon! Please give @KeytotheEU a follow 🗝️. You won't be disappointed.

Productive afternoon of meetings @UCC with Jon Gleek and Dan Godley of @LGiU. Always worthwhile connecting with partners from the UK - exciting collaborations on the way with @CLRGUCC. Watch this space!

#OnThisDay 102 years ago, Cork's longest-serving Lord Mayor, Seán French, was elected to the position for the first time. Anti-Treaty French beat pro-Treaty Barry Egan by 1 vote. 9 months later, Cork Corporation was dissolved. #FirstCitizen @corkcitycouncil @UCCResearch.

Department of Government and Politics Research Seminar today at 3.00 in ORB 2.03. Do our local authorities continue to be cold chambers for women? How can our councils become more reflective of society? ALL WELCOME. @UCC @GovUCC @CLRGUCC @women4election @SeeHerElected @AILGIRE

Congratulations 🎉 to @theresareidy on the successful launch of 'How Ireland Voted 2024' in Dublin on Wednesday night. Theresa co-edited the book with @MichaelgTCD and @AnMailleach. Well done to all 👏. @UCC @UCCResearch @CACSSS1 @ElecCommIRL.