Trevor Joyce, born in Dublin in 1947, is the author of numerous poetry collections, the first being Sole Glum Trek (1967), and the most recent Possession (2026). He is a member of Aosdána.

Ellen Dillon is the author of, among other poetry collections, Sonnets to Malkmus (2019) and Fare Thee Well, Miss Carousel (2023). She was UCC writer-in-residence in 2025 and her most recent work, of essay, prose poetry and fiction − A Whale Called Milieu − was shortlisted for the Prototype Prize.

Fergal Gaynor is a poet and critic based in Cork. 2025 saw the publication of his Clio’s Ground: New and Selected Poems and Geoffrey Squires in Conversation with Fergal Gaynor. He is a member of the Association Internationale des Critiques d’Art.

Additional music and performance: Margaret Barry – She Moves Through the Fair; Niña de los Peines – Alegrias; Los Langeros – Killing Frogs; Jaap Blonk – from 8 Mechanical Statements; Maurice Scully – Bread.

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Clara Kumagai is from Canada, Japan and Ireland. Her debut novel, Catfish Rolling, received the 2024 KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Book of the Year Award. Her second novel, Songs for Ghosts, was named one of the Best Irish Books of 2025 by Children’s Books Ireland, and has been longlisted for the 2026 YOTO Carnegie Medal for Writing.

John Patrick McHugh is from Galway. His work has appeared in the Stinging Fly, Winter Papers, Banshee, Tolka, and Granta and been broadcast on BBC Radio 3. He is the author of the short story collection Pure Gold and the novel Fun and Games.

We hope you enjoy the conversation.

Intro music: Bog Jazz - Bad Ducks

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The first Community Matters forum focused on the topic of housing and features contributions from the following representatives:

Lucas Van Bilderbeek - CATU

Cllr. Honore Kamengi - Green Party

AJ Nagle - Cork Student Housing Co-op

Jason O'Shaughnessy - Cork Centre For Architectural Education

Frank O'Connor & Jude Sherry - Derelict Ireland

Community Matters is a library‑led initiative that creates a shared forum for diverse voices to come together for an in‑depth panel discussion, recorded live as a podcast.

It is also designed to encourage meaningful conversations on local issues through multiple perspectives.

This episode was produced and moderated by Dave Hackett, UCC Library Public Engagement Coordinator.

All proceeds from this event were donated to Cork Simon Community.

We hope you enjoy the conversation.

Intro music: Bog Jazz - Bad Ducks

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For full show notes: https://abigailwincott.wordpress.com/2023/09/14/episode-1-sonic-histories-of-cork-city/

The SHOCC Project (2018-2021) was a public arts initiative exploring the connections between sound, space, and history in Cork City. Co-founded by Elaine Harrington (UCC Library), John Hough, and Dr. Jillian Rogers (Dept. of Music, UCC), the project used archival and historical sources to recreate historically informed soundscapes. Students contributed through a university module, and the team developed Sound Catcher, an online tool for collecting contemporary sounds from the public. Through public events, the project encouraged critical engagement with Cork’s sonic history. It exemplified successful collaboration between UCC’s Library and Music Department, aligning with the university’s connected curriculum.

Connect with Elaine Harrington, https://linktr.ee/walkerabroad 

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For full show notes and a transcript: https://recipes.hypotheses.org/21761.”

• Connect with UCC Library Special Collections & Archives: linktr.ee/theriversideUCC 
• Connect with UCC Library: linktre.ee/UCCLibrary
• Connect with The Recipes Project on Facebook and Instagram.

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Tadhg reflects:

"Working on this project was an incredible opportunity to engage creatively with Special Collections. I created an audio-visual installation inspired by items from Special Collections, responding to UN SDG 14: Life Below Water.

Drawing inspiration from Louis P.W. Renouf’s Preliminary Work of a New Biological Station (1931), I explored Lough Hyne, the subject of Renouf’s study. While Renouf documented species of lichen and aquatic life, I captured images and sounds from this diverse landscape. These elements formed an immersive experience for the public during the exhibition. Engaging with Special Collections made this a deeply rewarding creative endeavor."

Tadhg produced two versions of After LPW Renouf:

• Long version (21:49): Features underwater recordings from Lough Hyne using a hydrophone mic and includes music by Neil Quigley.
• Short version (14:41): Focuses on images of Lough Hyne taken by Tadhg.

Both works are inspired by Renouf’s Preliminary Work of a New Biological Station. Tadhg’s use of a hydrophone inspired Elaine to create an exhibition section highlighting UCC’s activities near Lough Hyne.

Listen to samples of Tadhg’s work in the interview or view his videos and more from the exhibition here: Life Below Water Exhibition.

This interview was recorded by Elaine Harrington and edited by Dave Hackett, Programmes & Events Coordinator for UCC Library.

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The centenary of the Civil War has prompted wide-ranging research into that tumultuous and complex period in Irish history. Featuring contributions from over ninety leading scholars from a range of disciplines, this book provides new insights into the conflict’s regional, national, and international dimensions. It includes the first-ever listing of Civil War fatalities and original explorations of issues including propaganda, gender, trauma, culture, labour, land, and class.

Produced in partnership with the National Library of Ireland with support from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, the Atlas of the Irish Civil War: New perspectives is richly illustrated with over 400 photographs, archival documents, and a series of newly created original maps. From the research team that produced the widely acclaimed Atlas of the Irish Revolution, this volume represents a major and accessible contribution to the historiography of a conflict that has cast a long shadow over Irish life.

On this episode, Head of Publishing at C.U.P, Sinead Neville interviews two of the editors of this book, Hélene O’Keefe, and John Borgonovo.

This episode was recorded and edited by Dave Hackett - Programmes and Events Coordinator for UCC Library.

Music: May 12th, 1916: A Song for James Connolly - Niall Connolly

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