Anna Matilda Watson’s Scrapbook
Anna Matilda Watson’s colourful scrapbook is full of images of historical figures, fashion, religion as well as landscapes and well-known buildings in Ireland and abroad
Trouble and threat at Adare Manor, April 1918
A death threat, dated 14 April 1918, addressed to Robert Ballingal, the agent to the 4th Earl of Dunraven at Adare Manor
Fragments of the whole
Partial and expurgated Bolton Library volumes bear some unique additions
‘What my clothes cost’ Jess Armstrong’s clothes diary, 1911-1918
Diary entries that demonstrate Jess Armstrong’s upper status in society, her interest in fashion, her volunteer work and more
Excusing an uncle’s mistakes: A handwritten statement by William Carrol on the life of John Parker, 1840
A handwritten statement provides valuable insights into the socio-economic landscape and complex family dynamics of 19th century Ireland
A hAon, a Dó, a Trí: Beidh Aonach Amárach i gContae an Chláir
For Seachtain na Gaeilge we have some Irish material from Special Collections and Archives
Cata, The Great Sea Monster of the Shannon
The story of Cata, The great sea monster of the Shannon!
Bookbindings of the Bolton Library #4
A celebration binding from 17th century Transylvania
New Collections: County Kerry Townland Maps (P24)
The art and artistry of land surveyors
Prince Pückler in the Gottschalk Collection
Unique books written by Prince Hermann von Pückler in the Gottschalk Collection
Advent 2023: 24 December
A snowy image of UL’s sustainable Christmas tree, which is replanted and reused each year
Advent 2023: 23 December
An image of an archival ‘tin’ box we have preserved as an example of past recordkeeping practices
