Blogs

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…

Who is better off?

Adele Bergin and Seamus McGuinness reflect on cross-border differences in living standards, opportunities and quality of life on the island of Ireland.

The role of the ocean in global climate: Interplay of natural oscillations and global warming

Measurements made in the ocean in recent decades have improved our understanding of the physical connections between ocean and atmosphere and of the role of…