Archives – Unique and Distinctive

Rescued from Destruction: the Shanbally Castle Papers in the Looney Collection

A collection of particular interest to genealogical, historical and cultural researchers (1715–1948)

A rare 19th century document concerning the infamous Protestant mission which existed on Achill Island 1834–1883

T&L funding awarded to department to develop teaching resource in collaboration with UL History department

A closer look at Limerick man Stephen O’Mara’s (1884–1959) love of fishing

A closer look into Belfast-born Patricia Mulholland’s Irish dancing school

Going digital to improve access and aid preservation

Dr Tiede Herrema (1921-2020) donated his papers to UL in 2005

Alphabetical list of online resources for special collections and archives research

‘Unique and Distinctive’ is the new blog from UL Special Collections and Archives

Coloured sketch from the Barrington Collection, 1914

Santa Claus visits children during a Christmas party, 1945

Christmas card from Daphne du Maurier, early 20th century