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11/05/2026

📚🌹new book displays on international workers day & Romanticism in the arts now live across all library sites 🌹📚

08/05/2026

We’re kicking off the weekend with some vintage advertisements, and in doing so highlighting an endangered species to mark Sir David Attenborough’s 100th year on Earth & his love for our planet ✨🌎 🌊 🐦 🌳 🎈

Vintage adverts often feature eye-catching typography and illustrations. These two well-preserved printed examples were discovered a few pages apart in the first issue of the ‘Dublin Chamber of Commerce Year Book’ which was published more than 100 years ago, in 1913.

The Irish Photo Engraving Co. advert offers a glimpse into the quality of work that the company’s talented team could potentially produce. Here we see a reproduction of a French artist’s work, of two Kagu birds. The Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus) is regarded as one of the world’s most unique and mysterious bird species, being a flightless bird only found on the remote island of New Caledonia in the South Pacific. It’s believed there are less than 1,000 left roaming around the forests today, as pictured in this illustration.

Throughout the 20th century, the Irish Photo Engraving Company worked closely with Cuala Industries and produced the majority of the photoengraved printing blocks which facilitated the creation of their handcrafted work. The Cuala Press advertisement (see third image) features an image of the Cuala cottage and its gardens, in Churchtown, Dundrum, Co. Dublin, set against a cloud-filled sky. Helpful information, including visiting hours and how to get there, appears around the illustration ☁️

These printed adverts open up a moment in time, mirroring both the economic and the creative landscape of early 1900’s Dublin and the fruitful relationships that existed between a close-knit community of craftspeople.

07/05/2026

The Library of Trinity College Dublin is seeking an experienced to work on the archive of the war correspondent and author Robert Fisk. This hugely significant archival project marks a move towards hybrid collecting practice, and collecting the now. We need someone who can work across analogue and digital material, coordinating within a matrix of professionals in the wider team, and who is experienced in project management. Knowledge of historic events of the mid-late twentieth century and up to the present day, along with reading coherence of Arabic would be of benefit. Search "Project Archivist" on https://lnkd.in/epe82VKC to apply. Closing date 12:00, 27th May 2026.

05/05/2026

Our current exhibition “Character is better than wealth: the enduring legacy of Michael Davitt” will be featured on ’s Nationwide on Wednesday, May 6th at 7pm 📺

Join curator Ciara Daly, Director of Professor Patrick Geoghegan, and members of the Davitt family as they explore the remarkable legacy of Michael Davitt ✨

23/04/2026

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” — William Shakespeare ✨

We’re celebrating William Shakespeare today in honour of his 462nd birthday 🎉

Did you know that we are home to the only copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio in Ireland? 🎭

Well now you do, you can take a look at our digitised copy through the link in our bio!

22/04/2026

The beginning of Summer is in the air and this is your reminder, earthlings, to take a moment to stop and smell the flowers on this sun-filled Earth Day ✨ 🌏

This small-scale, highly detailed photoengraved printing block (second image) is part of the Cuala Press Object Collection. This little block was once used upon an Albion Press to create the desired design for a privately commissioned greeting card. Set within a circular frame, these delicately executed flowers and chosen colours are quite fitting for the day that’s in it 💚 🌎 🩵

Check out the colourful digitised version of the print, which was produced from this very block, in more detail via the link in our stories.

Happy midweek! 🌼

13/04/2026

🔬🧬another reminder for all students: the Hamilton Library is now open as a 24 hour study space until April 30th 🧪🔭

09/04/2026

Swipe for TCD students’ reading recommendations 📚

Take a break from studying to check out the Student Suggestions display in the Eavan Boland Library. Leave us a suggestion if you’d like to be part of the display!📝

Thanks to the students for sharing their amazing recommendations with the library community ✨

Link in bio for the full reading list 🔗

26/03/2026

📢 announcement for all students 📢 The Hamilton Library shall operate extended weekend opening hours for the next 3 weekends, after which it will move to 24 hour opening until April 30th! Please see the Library website for specific opening times 📚🧬🔬

25/03/2026

180 years on, Michael Davitt’s legacy still inspires ✨

To celebrate the 180th anniversary of his birth, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the installation of our exhibition “Character is Better Than Wealth: The Enduring Legacy of Michael Davitt.”

You can visit the exhibition as part of and it will run until the end of June.

An online exhibition is available through the link in our bio along with the link to our Digital Collections platform where the Michael Davitt Papers are currently being digitised as part of a project.

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