Blogs

Grangegorman lives: Francis Johnston

Our series Grangegorman lives begins with Francis Johnston, architect of a number of well-known buildings including the original ‘Richmond Lunatic Asylum’

Grangegorman lives: Billy in the Bowl

Our series Grangegorman lives continues with Billy in the Bowl a notorious beggar and robber who lived on the Northside of Dublin.

Michael Cronin MRIA: Linguist

Professor Cronin suggests that in the case of the Irish language, the need for outdoors thinking is crucial. More broadly, instead of the relentless digitisation…

Does our use of social media influence our voting choices?

Matt Qvortrup reflects on the need for a thorough regulation of social media during a referendum campaign.

Frédéric Dias MRIA: Applied Mathematician

Professor Dias’s research is aimed at better understanding the power of ocean waves.

Pandora’s box: The re-discovery of the Cathach of Colum Cille

Latest Library Blog post. With launch of the new online exhibition we head back to 1813 and look at the circumstances surrounding the ‘re-discovery’ of…

Nuala Johnson MRIA: Geographer

Professor Johnson’s research explores three distinct but related areas of scholarship: place and nationalism; identity politics, memory and representation; and the spaces of scientific knowledge,…

Drawing from the well The Irish Traditional Music Archive inspiring new art

Latest Library Blog post. Grace Toland of the Irish Traditional Music Archive, introduces us to a wonderful project connecting artists with archival song, music and…