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The Press Photographers Association of Ireland Collection
by Jason Kearney, BA Photography student, DIT As part of our third year in college, we had the option to study the archive in context – a progression from an earlier module in which we studied the...

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Secrets in the fibres: Mezzotint Prints and Dublin Paper Trade in the 18th Century
Dr. Neassa Doherty (Volunteer NLI Prints & Drawings Dept., 2012 & PhD Graduate, NUIG, 2015) & Louise O’Connor (NLI Conservation Dept.) In 1742, the Dublin engraver and printseller,...

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Fluffy Stuff: Mould and the Pearse Papers Conservation Project
Mould can grow on any surface, especially in our wet, damp climate! It's one of the most common and serious causes of damage to our heritage but is largely preventable. NLI conservators often deal...

Acidic patches to zombie whites - recent conservation treatments
The NLI collection is constantly growing. Donations and new acquisitions often need de-framing, conservation treatment or rehousing to ensure long-term preservation and to optimise space and access....

After You and the recreation of an iconic Dublin building
by Damien O’Connor, Writer/Director of After You In early 2010 I was awarded a grant by the Irish Film Board, RTÉ, The Arts Council and the BAI to make my short animated film After You. The idea...

The Irish Bulletin Newspaper (1919-1921)
By Ian Kenneally, Historian, Author and Broadcaster. He is currently a PhD student at the History Department, NUI Galway. The Irish Bulletin began publication on 11 November 1919 and ended...

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“Ghosts” down the microscope! Image id’ing ain’t easy!
By Gabrielle Vergnoux, Conservation Intern, National Library of Ireland At first sight, an image of “Cork Harbour by Robert Lowe Stopford in 1862”, as is written on the verso, seems to do exactly...
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