An International Conference on ‘Aerosols and Background Pollution’ was held on 13 – 15 June 1989 at University College Galway. Scientists from 17 countries around the world presented orally or by poster 85 papers. Contributions were invited to submit full research papers for review and publication in a special issue of Atmospheric Environment (T.C. O’Connor and S. G. Jennings, 1991). Attendees at the Conference are shown in Picture 1, with names given below. After the Conference, some thirty-six Conference attendees visited the Mace Head Atmospheric Research Station, a picture of whom was taken in front of the Shore Laboratory, and shown in Picture 2 with names given below. Shown in that picture is Mairéad Nic Dhonncha, 2nd from the left in the 4th row, who ably helped in the administration of the Conference. She worked in Oifig na gCuntas (where she used hand out our eagerly awaited scholarship cheques!) and then in the Library, and was a sister of Máire Uí Bhreasail (Brazil), also in Oifig na gCuntas (Private communication: Séamus Mac Mathúna) Picture 1 Names from left to right: Front row: Stephen G. Jennings; Unidentified; Erno Meszaros; Tony Clarke; John Gras; Helen Apsimon; Tom O’Connor; Unidentified; Hugh Carlon; Jerry Comati UCG persons: Back row, on left side: Frank McGovern (with white shirt) 3rd row, 3rd from left: Colin O’Dowd (with white shirt & tie) 4th row, 3rd from the left: Miriam Byrne (with part of face hidden) 3rd row from the front and 4th from the left: Aodhagán Ó Rodaighe, in front of whom is a man with a white beard. Picture 2 Names, left to right: Back row: Frank McGovern 2nd row: Woman (unidentified); Unidentified; Graham Walker (with dark glasses); Fred Rogers (with beard); Aodhagán Ó Rodaighe; Unidentified; Ronald Pinnick 3rd row: Hans-W. Georgii (with white hair); S. Burgermeister (possibly); Bernd Georgi; Helen Apsimon; B. Lim (woman); Helmut Horvath (with cap); Unidentified; Howard Holt (with cap); Colin O’Dowd 4th row: Unidentified; Mairéad Nic Dhonncha; Elizabeth Holt; then a gap, Tony Clarke, (with beard); J.C.H. Van der Hage (with tie & glasses); John Gras (with beard); Tom O’Connor; unidentified; Frank Gaffney Front row: unidentified; unidentified; Stephen G. Jennings; Rosamund Jennings; Jim Fitzgerald; William R. Leaitch; Jerry Comati; Mrs. Comati (with dark glasses); Mrs. Lois Holt (below Tom O’Connor); Judy Pinnick (bottom right)

Aerial photograph of the Quadrangle, surrounded by trees, looking south. The date of the photograph is unknown, but, judging from the presence still of the old lamp standard at the centre of the Quadrangle, the apparent scarcity or possibly absence of cars (the image is unclear), the appropriateness of the Irish-language caption to the new role assigned by the 1929 Act to the College in relation to the provision of University education through Irish, and the use in it of the Cló Gaelach (which started to decline in favour of the Cló Rómhánach around 1950), the photograph was probably taken in the 1930s or 1940s. The caption itself, OLLSGOIL AN IARTHAIR - AMHARC AN ÉIN (= 'University of the West - Bird's-eye View'), credits S. Ó Coinnigh, C.T. for the photograph: this was obviously a Connacht Tribune photographer of that name, possibly related to Tom 'Cork' Kenny, editor of that paper till 1940. 'OLLSGOIL' is the old spelling of 'OLLSCOIL'.

Seo iad na mic léinn, in éindí le foireann an chúrsa, sa chúrsa Gaeilge d'Eachtrannaigh a d'eagraigh an Ollscoil in Áras Mháirtín Uí Chadhain, An Cheathrú Rua i Iúil 1978. (These are the students, with course personnel, on the Irish-language course for Overseas Students organised by the University in Áras Mháirtín Uí Chadhain, An Cheathrú Rua in July 1978.)

This photograph was taken at a function in 1986 honouring the launch of the Proceedings of the 5th International Echinoderm Conference, hosted by the College in late 1984. The Proceedings were edited by Dr Brendan Keegan and Dr Brendan O'Connor of the Department of Zoology and published bythe Balkema Printing House, Rotterdam.

This is the UCG Camogie team which won the Ashbourne Cup, the Intervarsity Camogie Championship, in 1994 in Coleraine, Co. Derry, together with the President, UCG Camogie Club and their Manager/Coach. This was the 14th time the College had won the Cup.

As the Knights of Malta pass Keaveney's Grocery and Bar, near the Small Crane on Sea Road, on 17 March 1959, the man closest to the camera is Tom O'Connor, a lecturer in the Physics Department of University College Galway. Tom O'Connor, who is well known for establishing the Mace Head Atmospheric Research station, is featured in many of the photographs in this collection, among them the five below.

A view of the facade of the Aula Maxima looking south-west from the north wing of the Quadrangle building. It shows a member of Buildings and Estates staff engaged in clearing creeper from the building with minimal safety apparatus.

Dick Copeland and Sadie Copeland (née Henry) on their graduation in 1943 and, below, on their return to their Alma Mater for the Golden Jubilee celebrations in June 1993. Richard O. Copeland graduated BE in 1942 and BSc in 1943, and Sarah M. Henry (Sorcha M. Nic Énrí ) graduated BA with First-class Honours in 1943. In the 1993 photo, Sadie is seen holding the commemorative parchment given by the College to each Golden Jubilarian at those celebrations in the College. The Copelands' three children - Cathal, BA (1968), Gerard, BE (1970) and Margaret (O'Neill), BSc (1972) - also all graduated from the College.

Seo baill den lucht Riaracháin (in éindí le foireann an chúrsa) a rinne cúrsa Gaeilge agus Riaracháin in Áras Mháirtín Uí Chadhain, An Cheathrú Rua i Samhradh 1979 ina seasamh lasmuigh den Áras. Tugadh dhá chúrsa dá leithéid an bhliain sin, agus d'fhreastail ceithre dhuine dhéag den fhoireann riaracháin orthu. (These are members of the Administration (along with staff of the course) who completed a course in Irish and Administration in Áras Mháirtín Uí Chadhain, An Cheathrú Rua in Summer 1979 standing outside the Áras. Two such courses were delivered that year, attended by 14 members of administrative staff.)

The picture shows two rows of people whose names are given from left to right below: Back row: Mary O'Riordan B.Sc. 1976 (76), H.Dip. in Ed. 77; Simon Depinna B.Sc. 76, M.Sc. 80, PhD (Hull) 82; Eithne Connolly B.Sc. 76, M.Sc. 78; Dolores Monaghan Hayes B.A. 76, H.Dip. in Ed. 77; Catherine Caulfield B.Sc. 76, H.Dip. in Ed. 77, Ph.D. 2008; Martina Higgins B.A. 76, H.Dip. in Ed. 77. Front row: Anne Cullina B.Sc. 76, M.Sc. 78; Evelyn Murphy B.Sc. 76, M.Sc. 78; Pat Hoade Morgan B.Sc. 76, Ph.D. 82; Marcus Carey Simon Depinna & Eithne Connolly (2nd & 3rd from the left in the back row) were both Physics undergraduates. Simon went to Hull University and got a Ph.D. in 1982. He got a “new blood” lectureship in Leicester University in about 1983. Simon and Eithne got married in about 1979. They were killed in a car accident in Leicester on 24 Nov. 1979 (Evening Press, 26 Nov.,1983) Their 3-year-old daughter, Ruth, died on 5 Dec. A new-born son, Brian survived along with Eithne's mother. Evelyn Murphy & Eithne Connolly obtained M.Sc.’s at the same time in Physical Oceanography under the supervision of Edward C. Monahan. Evelyn then spent a year in Florida and after that joined the Meteorological Service. Pat Hoade Morgan’s career is outlined in more detail elsewhere (Pat Morgan, S.G. Jennings, Id 14437).

This is the College Ring, which used to be available, from the 1960s at least and perhaps earlier, for purchase by UCG students. It was not an engagement ring, but rather a token of affection for women students from their boyfriends, or of course students, both male and female, could purchase it for themselves. The first image shows the head with a rectangular garnet gem in the setting. On the upper border is engraved IOLSCOIL (the old spelling for ‘Ollscoil’), and, on the lower border, ÉIREANN (both in the old Cló Gaelach script)– together, as IOLSCOIL ÉIREANN, referring to the NUI. The second image shows the ring from underneath. The third image shows one of the sides or shoulders, with the Arms of the National University of Ireland and, below it, the initials of the College - UCG - engraved on it. The fourth image shows the other side or shoulder, on which is engraved a symbol comprising two crossed quills, forming an A at the crossing point, on an open book, together with, on top, an antique lamp or vessel of some kind, and, beneath, what seem to be two figures. These elements appear to suggest, particularly as the vessel likely represents the Lamp of Learning, the arms of an educational institution or to signify an educational purpose. In response to an enquiry as to whether they reflect the Arms of some other institution, Micheál Ó Comáin (Herald of Arms) has confirmed that 'this is not a coat of arms, though somewhat heraldic in appearance', and that 'the book, quills and Lamp of Learning indicate that this is meant to represent or reflect an educational establishment as these are all fairly common charges to be found on the coats of arms of academic institutions'; as to the possible figures underneath, however, all he can suggest is that 'perhaps they were meant as an attempt at supporters'. He agrees with the suggestion that the engraver may simply have devised the design independently, deploying some suitable stock elements, in order to balance the NUI arms on the other side. The ring itself was acquired as a replacement in the early 1970s by Anne and Hubert McDermott, who had to order it themselves direct from the engraver, Cuthbert (known as Cubby) O'Connor in Dublin, as the College Shop no longer processed such orders from students. In response to an enquiry to Cubby's daughter, Denise O'Connor (of RARE Jewellery Design, Dublin), as to any further information she might have regarding the unidentified design above, she was unable to cast any further light on the matter, but had located the original moulds used by her father.

A large group of wellwishers with Professor Elizabeth (Nellie) Lee at a party in her honour. Frank Imbusch records that 'For a number of years Mrs Mary O'Driscoll was the staff person appointed to work with the student members of the College's Camogie Club. On her retirement, Professor Elizabeth (Nellie) Lee took over this responsibility, a task that she undertook with dedication and concern for the students. She was hugely popular with the Club members. When she retired the members of the Camogie Club - past and present - organized a celebration to mark her many years of commitment and hard work. The event, held in the Spinnaker restaurant, was well attended by students and members of the University staff. Mary and I turned up, along with a camera.'

The picture shows (left to right) Frank Imbusch, Pat Morgan and Michael Hayes on the occasion of a Physics Christmas Party in December 1987. Frank Imbusch was Assistant Lecturer in the Dept. of Experimental Physics (1957-1959); Lecturer in Experimental Physics (1967-1970); Associate Prof. of Physics (1970-1974); Prof. of Experimental Physics (1974-2001); Vice President [Human & Physical Resources], (1992-1998). Dr Pat Morgan was Dean of the College of Science (1998-2004) and was the first woman to hold the post since the establishment of the University. She was appointed as the first Dean of Graduate Studies in 2008 and served in the post until her appointment as Vice-President for the Student Experience in 2011. She retired in 2018. Michael Hayes did an M.Sc. in cryogenics under the supervision of Prof. Declan Larkin in the Dept. of Experimental Physics.

The picture shows Josephine (Jo) Lombard on the occasion of her M.Sc. graduation. Also present is John Treacy (on the left) and Jim Larkin and an unidentified woman. It was probably taken in the Arts-Science complex. James P. Larkin was Assistant in the Department of Experimental Physics (1960-62). He was Junior Lecturer in Experimental Physics (1968-1975) and he was Lecturer (retitled Senior Lecturer in 2002) in Experimental Physics (1975 – 2004). John Treacy did a PhD with Frank Imbusch. He got a job in Tralee RTC and worked there all his life. He set up a Photonics programme (Private Communication, Gerry Morgan).

Students of University College Galway, south of the Quadrangle building, near the main entrance.

Peter Curran was a much-liked member of staff, known to generations of students and staff. He was caretaker of the Men's Club. As noted in the Galway Advertiser (see attached extract), he lived above the club, and took care of the Boat Club, and gave out rowing boats 'to students who were in love or not too pushed about exams' as Tom Kenny put it in the Galway Advertiser. The attached photo shows him with a pair of oars, as a sign of that role he played. He also controlled the snooker room, the table tennis room and 'the inner sanctum where the kind of students who shouted "Wah!" at each other, played card games - especially poker and don' (Galway Advertiser).

This photograph was taken on 5 September 1959, on the occasion of Éamon de Valera's visit to University College Galway (UCG), in his role as Chancellor of the National University of Ireland (NUI), of which the University of Galway is a constituent college. The students on the steps are science graduates. The notables in the front row are, left to right: Séamus de Wilmot, Registrar of the NUI; Michael Brown, Bishop of Galway from 1937 to 1976; Éamon de Valera, Chancellor of the NUI, President of Ireland (1959-1973); Prof. Thomas J. Dinan, then Acting President of UCG; Prof. Pádraig de Brún, who was President of UCG from 1945 to 1959; and Prof. James Mitchell, Registrar and Secretary of UCG. The man on the left with his back turned is the official photographer. The unofficial photographer behind the camera is Frank Imbusch, then lecturer in Physics, later professor of Physics (1974-2002) and Vice-President of NUIG (1992-1996).

University College Galway was host to an International Group of scientists at a Whitecap Workshop in Sept. 1983. Fifty oceanographers, meteorologists and physicists from more than ten nations attended and discussed their research results on topics such as oceanic whitecap formation, the production of marine aerosol and air/sea exchange processes. The workshop culminated in twenty three research publications and eighteen Poster Paper Abstracts in a special volume (Edward C. Monahan, Gearóid Mac Niocaill, 1986, pp 1-294). A photograph of the Workshop participants is shown in Picture 1. Peoples’ names are given in Picture 2 and Picture 3. A workshop banner in the form of a quilted patchwork depicting sea foam (oceanic whitecaps) was executed by Helen Hardesty and Elizabeth Monahan and is shown in Picture 4.

As described in the caption, these three hockey players, were selected for international competition in Europe. The photograph was taken behind the Quadrangle building , in front of the west wing. It appeared in the Galway Advertiser of Thursday 27 November 1986. The three successful players are , from left to right: Siobhán O'Donovan, Gráinne Kelly, wearing a and Gail Russell. Note the Galway University crest on Gráinne's

Pictured indoors is the UCG hockey team, 1984-1985. Seen here are, from left to right : Back row : Siobhán O’Donovan; Unidentified; Catherine O’Brien; Gráinne Kelly; Sheila Holland; Ann Kilfeather; Cliona O’Byrne Front row : Mary O’Connor (Limerick); Geraldine Comer; Susan Begley; Joan Kilfeather; Emer Patterson (?).

Twenty one Administration & Technical Staff were conferred with B.A. Degrees, some also with an LL.B. degree in the Summer of 1984 and are shown in Picture 1. Also conferred but not in the picture: Geraldine Halpin, B.A.; Mairéad Ní Dhireáin, B.A.; and Pat Ryan, B.A., LL.B. (Nuacht, Imleabhar 5, 1984/85). Picture 2 shows Mairéad Ní Dhireáin (on the right of picture) in her academic gown alongside her sister Máire. Names of the graduands from left to right are given below: Back row: Rena Mannion, B.A., Geraldine Smyth, B.A., Yvonne O’Connor, B.A., Máire Ní Dhireáin, B.A., Katie Connell, B.A., Loretto O’Donoughue, B.A. Middle row: Mary Cooke, B.A., LL.B.; Maura McIvor, B.A.; Catherine Lyons, B.A.; Mary Colleran, B.A.; Mary Burke, B.A.; Máire Ní Chearra, B.A. Front row: Patricia McGee, B.A.; Kathleen Collins, B.A.; Geraldine Lardner, B.A.; Christina Tierney, B.A.; Marie Morrissey, B.A.; Brid Flaherty, B.A.

The picture shows a gathering of five persons who were attending the so-called ‘Graduates Welcome’ reception during a Graduates Reunion of 1986. Names from left to right are given below: Pat O’ Leary; Jane O’Leary; Micheál Ó Confhaola; Ann Cryan Ni Chonfhaola; Hubert McDermott

Eibhlín Uí Chionna (née O'Malley) on her graduation day as a B.Sc.(Hons) in 1945. Eibhlín O'Malley was a daughter of Dr. Michael O'Malley, Professor of Surgery at UCG for many years. She was one of six of the seven children of Professor O'Malley who took degrees from UCG. She subsequently undertook post-graduate studies in the United States, qualified as a dietician, and later taught Physics at the Royal College of Surgeons. Her sister, Dr. Ethna Gaffney (née O'Malley), also a UCG graduate, was Professor of Chemistry at the Royal College of Surgeons at the same time, and was the first female professor at the RCS.

This is Margaret Heavey (Mairéad Ní Éimhigh; earlier Mairghréad Ní Éimhthigh), Lecturer in Ancient Classics (1931-58) and then Professor of Ancient Classics (1958-77), perhaps the most fondly remembered of the academic staff of the College of that era. She was also Dean of the Faculty of Arts (1970-76). She was regarded by many as the living embodiment of the caring University - the alma mater - a regard reflected in her being commonly known as 'Ma' Heavey. She was also the first woman to have a building on campus named (posthumously) in her honour - Áras Ní Éimhigh, the former Coffee Shop, then converted to the Press Office. The bicycle shown was, at the time of the photograph (probably the 1930s or the early 1940s), her daily mode of transport from Athenry, where she lived, when, as Christy Townley recalled, the train was not operating, as frequently happened during the Second World War Years; when it was, she used the bicycle between the rail station and the College. She often came to the Library (in the Quadrangle), where he worked, around 7pm to get assistance from him in the delicate task of preparing the carbide lamp, shown in the photograph, for the bicycle for the long, lonely journey on the rough road back to Athenry in winter time. In 1931, in pursuit of the College's new role, agreed with the Government, in relation to Irish-language University education, Margaret Heavey and Seoirse Mac Tomáis (George Thomson) were each appointed to a Lectureship in Ancient Classics. In practice, she focused on Latin and he on Greek, but, when he resigned in 1934, she had to handle both aspects.

This image is of the UCG Basketball team, who were Intervarsity Basketball Champions from 1950-53. The team was largely comprised of American students who had come to UCG to study Medicine in the post-WWII period, some of them as part of the G.I. Bill. The only non-American in the group is John McLoughlin, who was from Liverpool. The team persuaded one of their landladies to cut out the letters and numbers in maroon-coloured fabric, and sew them onto their white t-shirts, ensuring that the team made quite an impression on their opponents from the other Irish universities.