Members of the UCG Mountaineering Club taking a break during a climb on the Horseshoe ridge. This is one of 7 photographs taken during a day in 1971 or 1972 that the UCG Mountaineering Club spent hiking in the southernTweve Bens. For the other 6 photographs see 'A day on the Horseshoe ridge'. In 2022 Michael Kane gave a vivid account of this day on the Horseshoe and the general activities of the Mountaineering Club. See 'Michael Kane's account of the Mountaineering Club c. 1971-72'. The Mountaineering Club was established in 1970. Its membership in 2023 was over 1000.(Mountaineering Club, 'About us'). The Library archives contain a number of documents relating to the club. These were placed in the care of the University by Aengus Finnegan, Secretary 2010-2011 (Mountaineering Club, 'Archive'). The Glencoaghan (Gleann Chóchan) Horseshoe ridge is approximately 16 km long. Its peaks include 7 of the major bens: Binn Leitrí (Benlettery, 577m), Binn Ghleann Uisce (Ben Glenisky, 516m), Binn Gabhar (Bengower, 664m), Binn Bhraoin (Benbreen, 691m), An Bhinn Dubh (Bencollaghduff, 696m), Binn Chorr (Bencorr, 711m) and Binn Doire Chláir (Derryclare, 677m). It also comprises some subsidiary bens, among them Binn an Choire Bhig (Benncorrbeg, 577m) and Binn an tSaighdiúra (653m).

The picture shows ten students in the Natural Philosophy / Physics Laboratory, taken in 1909. A range of apparatus on the laboratory benches can be seen. The students are clearly elegantly dressed for the occasion. The picture’s location is at the south western end of the Quadrangle at ground level and adjacent to the Presidential quarters, and which now houses administrative offices. Alexander Anderson, who is at west end of the Laboraory, was born in Coleraine on 12 May 1858. He was one of Joseph Larmor’s first students in Queens College Galway (QCG), taking 1st place and gold medal in the BA Examination in 1880 and the MA in 1881. He then went to Cambridge University and returned to Galway as the Professor of Natural Philosophy in 1885. He also assumed the Presidency of the College in 1899 and he held both positions until his retirement in 1934. This picture appeared in a postcard which was available for sale in the Student’s Union Shop. Further details are given (T. O’Connor, 1999, pp 184-217).

Pat Fottrell (2nd from the left in the picture) with Déaglan Ó Caoimh exchanging good wishes with opponents Dan O' Donovan (on extreme right of picture) and colleague at the conclusion of a tennis match. Patrick (Pat) F. Fottrell was President of the University of Galway between 1996 and 2000. He was appointed Chair of Biochemistry in December 1976. A lecture theatre in the Arts Millennium Building on the university campus is named after him. He became Chairperson of Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) in 2003 (Wikipedia /Patrick F. Fottrell, Oct. 2023) Déaglán Ó Caoimh was appointed Professor of Civil Engineering in University College Galway in 1958, succeeding William H. Prendergast. He was Registrar of the University from 1980 to 1986. He retired in 1996 and he passed away on 22 Jan 2023 (Paul Duffy, 'Engineering', 1999, pp 125-141). Daniel (Dan) O’Donovan was lecturer and Professor of Physiology at the University of Galway (formerly UCG) from 1965 to 1997. He was born in Loughill, Co Limerick, on 21 November 1931. Dan passed away on 11 May 2021 [(www.irishgenealogy.ie); (www.imt.ie /obituary/daniel odonovan)].

Block M, part of Scoil an Oideachais / Education Department, prior to the construction of Áras na Gaeilge beside it on the site then occupied by trees. Block M housed the Science Teaching Centre of the Education Department: for more information, see the 'Science Teaching Centre, Education Department' image.

Block M, Education Department, beside the recently erected Áras na Gaeilge. Block M housed the Science Teaching Centre of the Education Department: for more information, see the 'Science Teaching Centre, Education Department' image

Seán Tobin is seen here in three-quarter profile. Behind him, a little distance away, is the coffee shop, now called Áras Mhairéad Ní Éimhigh, the Education Building (Block D) and the Civil Engineering Building (Block E). To the left is where the small botanical garden was originally laid out. The buildings in the background have changed their name or have been outgrown by the disciplines that originally occupied them. Education now occupies not just Block D but also the Education Building on Nuns' Island, beside St Joseph's secondary school ('the Bish'). Civil Engineering is one of the disciplines occupying the Alice Perry Engineering to the north of the campus. The much loved former coffee shop, presided over by Mrs ('Ma') Creaven, no longer opens its doors to staff and students.

Seen here are five recipients of Honorary Degrees with senior members of the National University of Ireland and NUIG. From left to right: Standing: Very Rev. Thomás Ó Fiaich, President St. Patrick's College, Maynooth; Dr M.D. McCarthy, President University College, Cork; Dr T. Murphy, President University College, Dublin; Dr J.V. Bourke, Registrar of the University; Professor E.M. O'Dwyer; Professor C. Ó hEocha; Professor P. Mac Giollarnáth; Professor M.V. Duignan. Seated: Dr Michael B. Lawless; Dr James Mitchell; Dr Siobhán Nic Chionnáith; The Vice-Chancellor, Dr Máirtín Ó Tnúthail; Dr James V. O'Sullivan; Dr David Coyle. Dr Michael Lawless, Dr James Mitchell, Dr Siobhán Nic Chionnáith and Dr James V. O'Sullivan were each awarded an LLD. Dr David Coyle was awarded a DSc.

Two wooden dilapidated terrapin buildings housing the Department of Industrial Engineering in Block M, behind Block E, the original Engineering building

A list of the delegates who attended the Groups Conference held in NUIG in 1990 to honour Seán Tobin, Professor of Mathematics, on his 60th birthday.

This and the following images of Clare Walsh's office in Room M102, Block M, Education Department show a typical Department Secretary's office in the early 1990s.

This and the other images of Clare Walsh's office in Room M102, Block M, Education Department show a typical Department Secretary's office in the early 1990s.

This and the other images of Clare Walsh's office in Room M102, Block M, Education Department show a typical Department Secretary's office in the early 1990s.

This and the other images of Clare Walsh's office in Room M102, Block M, Education Department show a typical Department Secretary's office in the early 1990s.

Seoladh an irisleabhair Macalla i seomra Uachtarán Choláiste Ollscoile na Gaillimhe sa mbliain 1982. Is é an Cumann Éigse agus Seanchais a chuir an t-irisleabhar Macalla ar bun. Seo iad na daoine sa bpictiúir, ó thaobh na láimhe clé: Duine anaithnid; Gearóid Denvir; Uachtarán Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, An Dr Colm Ó hEocha; Breandán Ó Madagáin; Úna Ní Bhroiméil; Micheál Ó Conghaile Foilsíodh an t-irisleabhar Macalla ins na blianta seo leanas: 1975-79; 1981-85; agus 1996-7.

A University two-part carpark in the early 1990s on the site now occupied by the Arts Millennium Building. The car on the left is an Austin A35 owned by D. Evans.

East side of the Quadrangle, University of Galway, fronted by a thinly populated carpark and with crows' nests visible in the trees in the distance

The picture shows four women (l to r): Bee Cafferkey, Ciss Byrne, Nina Carlos and Rita Carlos, with a hill in the background. Some are wearing overcoats (one belted) with hats and a cap. It appears that they were out hill walking and were known as ‘The Hillsiders’. Bee (Bridget) Cafferkey won a Mayo County Council Scholarship in 1918 and came to University College Galway. She did Arts, obtaining high grades in the 1st Arts Examinations in Summer 1919. She took French as a BA Subsidiary subject in 1920. She obtained a 1st Class Honours BA Degree in Irish and in English in the autumn of 1921.

The North side of the Quadrangle, University of Galway, partly covered with Virginia creeper and fronted by a lawn and three bench seats. Note the white doors. in preparation for the visit and honorary degree conferring of US President Ronald Reagan on June 2, 1984, the traditional varnished doors in the Quadrangle were painted white as a security measure at the insistence of US Secret Service personnel.

The picture shows a group of thirteen camogie players which include Cissie Byrne and Rita O'Hara. Eight are wearing white tops, some with ties. The group includes two men, wearing overcoats and ties. Mary Margaret (Rita) O’Hara came to University College Galway in 1918 and studied Science. She passed 1st Science in 1919. She retired from the B.Sc. Exmination in the Summer of 1921. She completed her B.Sc. Degree in the Autumn of 1922, following the examination in Mathematical Physics (Tortha na Sgrúdú,1918-23).

The Aula Maxima (originally termed the Examination Hall) in the centre of the West wing of the Quadrangle, University of Galway. Note the white door. In preparation for the visit and honorary degree conferring of US President Ronald Reagan on June 2, 1984, the traditional varnished doors in the Quadrangle were painted white as a security measure at the insistence of US Secret Service personnel.

The picture shows the following persons (l to r) at the opening of Áras na Gaeilge in 1993: Pat 'the Cope' Gallagher; An Dr Colm Ó hEocha, President of University College Galway; Máire Geoghegan Quinn; and Michael D Higgins. Pat 'the Cope' Gallagher graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree at University College Galway in 1970. He was Minister of State at the Department of the Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht, at the time of the opening of Áras na Gaeilge (Wikipedia/Pat the Cope, Nov. 2023). Dr Colm Ó hEocha was President of University College Galway from 1975 to 1996. Maire Geoghegan Quinn was the Minister of Justice at the time of the opening of Áras na Gaeilge (Wikipedia/Geoghegan-Quinn, Nov. 2023). Michael D Higgins was Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht, at the time of the opening of Áras na Gaeilge (Wikipedia /Michael_D._Higgins, Nov. 2023).

This photograph was taken on an archaeological outing in 1946 or 1947. Daiden Fahy, later Ó hEocha, dressed in a light colour, is second from the left near the back of the group.

The picture shows the following persons (l to r): Pádraig Ó Héalaí; Breandán Ó Madagáin; Bo Almqvist; and An Dr Colm Ó hEocha, President of University College Galway. The picture was taken during the launch in University College Galway, spring of 1986, of an exhibition entitled 'I gCuimhne na nDaoine' on loan from the Dept. of Irish Folklore, UCD, portraying the work of the Irish Folklore Commission (1935-70). Pádraig Ó Héalaí was Senior Lecturer le Nua-Ghaeilge (1981-2006) at University College Galway (UCG). Breandán Ó Madagáin was Ollamh le Nua-Ghaeilge (1975–97) also at UCG. Bo Almqvist, was Professor of Irish Folklore (1972-95) at UCD and Director of the Irish Folklore Archive - later the National Folklore Collection – Cnuasach Bhéaloideas Éireann. Dr Colm Ó hEocha was President of University College Galway from 1975 to 1996. The exhibition also included an Ediphone, a clockwork dictating recording machine using wax cylinders, and used by collectors on behalf of the Irish Folklore Commission, to record tales and traditions which were later transcribed.

The UCG team who won the Sigerson Cup in Bellaghy in February 1980, defeating UCD 1-8 to 0-7 in the final and thus depriving them of a fourth successive title. UCG went on to win four titles in five years (1979-80 to 1983-4) and were only deprived of five-in-a-row by QUB (the hosts) in 1981-82 following extra time. The winning captains were Pádraig Monaghan (Garrymore) in 1979-80, Gay McManus (Milltown) in 1980-81, Richie Lee (Maigh Cuilinn) in 1982-83 and Tomás Tierney (Milltown) in 1983-84, and the coach was Tony Regan. This photo was taken outside the President's Office in the West wing of the Quadrangle.