John McDonough

Taking a break from here. Find and follow me at @mcojo.bsky.social.

After an early afternoon of heavy showers, back to sunshine & shadow for the last evening of July.

NEW book: Ì Chaluim Chille: Interdisciplinary Studies on Iona and Columba on the 1500th anniversary of the birth the saint. Fully open access, available here: clog.glasgow.ac.uk/ojs/index.php/… @CelticGaelic @UofGCSCS @UofGArtsHums #Iona #StColumba

OPEN CALL: We're looking for 6 historians for a 2-year residency with @dubcilib and @DCCCultureCo, engaging with local communities, conducting research and promoting access to our historical collections. Deadline: 31 July Apply: dublincitycouncilculturecompany.ie/news/open-call… #jobfairy @DubCityCouncil

Naomh Colm Cille agus Bádóirí duchas.ie/ga/cbe/9000156… Pádhraic Mac an Iomaire, An Coillín, Co. na Gaillimhe

My thoughts and prayers are with Joe’s family and friends and all the @DCULibrary staff and this very sad time. RIP Joe

We’re looking for a digital archivist to join our Digital Records Unit. Find out more about the post and apply online 👇 bit.ly/NRSDigitalArch…

🏛️ 🎥 Take a look at the transformation in the video below and join us in celebrating this momentous step forward for No.11 Parnell Square! Home to Poetry Ireland and Irish Heritage Trust. @IrHeritageTrust @DeptHousingIRL @DeptCultureIRL

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.

New ep w/Royal Irish Academy Librarian Barbara McCormack about @RIAdawson's collection incl. many of Ireland's oldest manuscripts e.g. the Cathach, the Stowe Missal, Leabhar Breac & The Book of the Dun Cow. @Library_RIA is FREE & runs brill public events. open.spotify.com/episode/28PqxC…

Delighted our student Librarians have gotten a chance to participate in this program this year! We had a great day out at @ILFDublin today!

This is what it’s all about. Complete stranger from behind me, captured me and my sons reaction at the final whistle. A video to cherish forever. #cpfc

Nearly time for the other FA Cup Final!!! 🤞🤞