The ‘dandy-horse’ bicycle was introduced into England by Baron von Drais in 1818. The method of movement was simple, the rider placed his leg over the beam, got into the saddle and resting his arms upon the support, pushed the ‘dandy-horse...
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Bibliometrics Seminar in the Library on Thursday the 20th of June 11am -1 pm ‘Showcasing your Research Impact using Bibliometrics: an Introduction to Bibliometrics’ with Ciarán Quinn Subject Librarian (Science & Engineering) in the Library on Thursday the 20th of June... |
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Official opening of the new Library building The Library was delighted to welcome Minister for Education and Skills Ruairi Quinn TD to officially open the new building on Thursday the 13th of June. The Library would like to thank all those... |
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Irish students in Europe Exhibition An exhibition to celebrate Ireland’s Presidency of the European Union opened at the John Paul II Library on Wednesday, 22nd May 2013. The exhibition ‘Irish students in Europe: celebrating 350... |
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Fulbright Alumni Association visit Russell Library
On May 17th Fulbright Alumni Association enjoyed a tour of the reading room hosted by Barbara McCormack and viewed of some of the items from the collections.
Australian Group visit Russell Library
The Russell Library had a visit from the Australian Group Saint John of God Healthcare on Friday 10th May. Barbara McCormack gave the group a tour of the library, an introduction to the...
Maynooth Alumni Summer Soiree
Maynooth Alumni are having a special event for their alumni on 29th May to view the new University Library and to enjoy an evening of music, art and literature. More information is available on the Alumni...
Talk on Jorge Luis Borges
The Library & The Department of Spanish presented a talk on Argentinian writer and librarian Jorge Luis Borges by Professor Bill Richardson, author of Borges and Space (2012) in the Library on Thursday 11th April 2013. This was a unique...
