
John McDonough
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University Librarian & Director of Library Services @DCULIB @DCU. Previously Chair Board of @dri_ireland @NARIreland @OireachtasNews @rte. Personal tweets.
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Congratulations to Dr. Aoife Coffey UCC Library and Armin Straube Glucksman Library on being awarded the CONUL T&D Research Award for 2024/25 for their successful submission titled Development of a National RDM Costing Model. conul.ie/conul-training… CONUL T and D

Congrats to DCU Library own David Meehan for all his work on this!

Check out our book display stands for free poetry books to celebrate #poetrydayireland 2025! Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann #freebooks #dculibrary


Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann Dublin City University Poetry Day Ireland Follow the Poetry Day Ireland Windows trail through Drumcondra village with the help of the map below. The poems will be on display until each business closes today. Huge thanks to Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann Dublin City University Arts and Culture Réaltán Nà Leannáin and Anne Tannam for this wonderful event.


Dublin City University Trinity Comprehensive School DCU Institute of Education DCU Access DCU University Librarian gives a rousing speech - "History starts with ordinary people like us!"


Dublin City University Trinity Comprehensive School DCU Institute of Education DCU Access "When you see how close it is to you - thats when history comes alive" - DCU History alum and footballer Niall Quinn


Dublin City University Trinity Comprehensive School DCU Institute of Education DCU Access Two of our first prize winners pictured here with DCU history alum & footballer Niall Quinn - we were so impressed with your work!


Researchers often struggle to shape policy—but ignore one of the most direct routes: Parliament. MPs want evidence-based solutions. Reach out; Share your research; Skip the filters! Policy impact doesn’t need to be a marathon. Start with a 5K. See more at open.substack.com/pub/denisnaugh…



Delighted our student Librarians have gotten a chance to participate in this program this year! We had a great day out at International Literature Festival Dublin today!

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


Congratulations to Orla Nic Aodha and Gwendolyn O'Connor who delivered an inspiring talk about Human Library Org Dublin City University event at the CONUL Conference. The @dculib team is looking forward to a second day of thought-provoking talks at #CONUL2025.


🏛️ 🎥 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. Irish Heritage Trust Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage Department of Culture, Communications and Sport




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

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