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• Frank Sherman Rishworth, 1924
  Frank Sherman Rishworth, son of John Rishworth and Hannah Sharman of Ballymoate House, Tuam was born on 5 April 1876. He entered Queen’s College Galway in 1899 and graduated with B.E. and B.A. degrees in 1898 and 1899 respectively. Following employment with the Egyptian Public Service he was appointed Professor of Civil Engineering at University College Galway in 1910 and he retired in 1946. He died on 31 March 1960. During his tenure as Professor of Civil Engineering, University College Galway were persuaded to release Frank Rishworth to act as Chief Civil Engineer on the Shannon Hydro-Electric Scheme. On completion of the Shannon Scheme in 1929, Rishworth returned to UCG, but resided in Dublin. He retired from UCG in 1946. He died on 31 March 1960. Further details of his career are described by Paul Duffy (Paul Duffy, 'Engineering', 1999, pp 125-411).
• Extramural Studies Diploma group, early 1980s
  Extramural Studies Diploma group in the Quadrangle following conferral of their Diploma
• Group outing to Menlo Castle, 1924
  The picture shows a group of twenty two people outside the ornate frontal façade of Menlough Castle, locally more usually referred to as Menlo Castle (Sites and Monuments Record Number GA082-064). It is located alongside the river Corrib, and about 5 km north - northwest of Galway City. The group include Rita Carlos and Patt Larkin, graduates of UCG, in the second row from the top, positioned 5th and 6th respectively from the left hand side. Menlough Castle, locally referred to as Menlo Castle (SMR GA082-064), is a ruined but picturesque castle on the eastern bank of the river Corrib, a short distance south of Menlough Village. “Menlo” was the usual spelling of the name in all the Blake family records. The original castle building was a long, rectangular 16th century hall-house, later bearing Dutch gables, measuring 22.6m x 9.2m, of two or more storeys (1720 – Menlough Castle, Galway | Archiseek - Irish Architecture) . The eastern frontal façade, latterly modified to contain six bays, had battered walls, a centrally located porched doorway insert, a wallwalk parapet with Dutch gables, bearing a bartizan at each corner, and a tall chimney on each end-wall, only one of which survives. The original doorway was retained on the south side, close to the south-east corner. The new front doorway entrance was enhanced by the addition of an ornate 17th century styled porch, which was removed from the building c. 1930. It, or a facsimile, is now located at the Falconry at Kylemore Abbey. All four of the corner bartizans are intact and still in situ, one of them incongruously incorporated into the later manor house extension to the west. The original castle was extended and much altered c. 1720, by the addition of a battlemented manor house and turret to the west. Menlo Castle is said to have been constructed in 1569, according to Blake family records (In conversation with Mr. Bruce St. John Blake, a past President of the Law Society of Ireland, d. April 2019) . This most likely refers to the hall-house described above, but possibly to an earlier, more basic castle east of the existing site. Remnants of that structure are likely to have provided the core of the Tea-Room folly on the west bank of the Corrib, opposite Menlo Castle. In the defining list of castles in County Galway dated 1574 (See Colonel J.P. Nolan M.P., in JGAHS Volume 1, Part II, p. 109), Menlo Castle is mentioned (Mynlagh) as having been in the possession of one Thomas Colman (Thomas Colman was a Public Notary in Galway, witnessing numerous Blake family legal instruments between 1549 and 1564. As effectively the Blake family solicitor, it is likely that his possession of the castle was for and on behalf of the Blakes at a time when prudent Catholics would minimise their property portfolios). He was effectively the Blake family solicitor, and it is likely that his possession of the castle was for and on behalf of the Blakes at a time when prudent Catholics would minimise their property portfolios. However, the castle was in the possession of the Blake family by the turn of the 17th century, who then made it their main seat in Galway. The first occupant was Sir Valentine Blake, (1560 – 1635), merchant and Mayor of Galway, declared the richest man in the town by 1592 (Martin J. Blake, Blake Family Records, Part I, p.104, Record 133). He was created Baronet of Menlough on July 10th 1622, and married firstly Margaret Ffrench, and secondly Annabel Lynch, so he did not lack connections. After four centuries of residence there, the castle was in the possession of the 14th Baronet, again Sir Valentine Blake (1836 – 1912). In a tragic accident, the castle burnt to the ground on 26th July 1910 with loss of life. The Blake family left the site, and never returned.
• The Quadrangle in Snow, pre-1985
  Four images of the West wing of the Quadrangle of the University of Galway in snow, pre-1985
• George Sigerson
  George Sigerson (1836-1925), who graduated MD (1859) and MCh (1865) from Queen's College, Galway. He won a First-Year Scholarship in the Faculty of Medicine for the 1855-56 Session. He was later Professor of Zoology in UCD, a Fellow of the Royal University of Ireland and a member of the Senate of the NUI. A physician, scientist, poet, author and political journalist, he was a significant figure in Irish literary and cultural life. In 1911 he purchased a trophy, called the Sigerson Cup, for competition in Gaelic Football between the three NUI Colleges. The first winners were UCC, followed by UCG in 1912. Subsequently QUB took part, and later the competition was extended to all Universities and, in the 1990s, to all third-level institutions. It has been long recognised as the top Gaelic Football competition at third level.
• Rag Week, 1969 - Sleep-in
  A fundraising charity sleep-in at Eyre Square, Galway during UCG Rag Week in February 1969. Two of the group are wearing the UCG scarf of maroon, white and green.
• View of beaches from the top of Mweelrea, c. 1976-1978
  This is a view west from Mweelrea (Cnoc Maol Réidh) towards Doovilra, Uggool, Inishdegilmore and Inishdegil Beg. At 814m the summit of Mweelrea is the highest point in Connacht. In 2022 Michael Kane gave a vivid account of the activities of the Mountaineering Club in its early days. 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').
• UCG Sigerson Cup Champions, 1979-80, in Bellaghy following victory
  The victorious UCG Sigerson Cup team, with mentors and others, in Bellaghy in February 1980 immediately after defeating UCD in the final by 1-8 to 0-7. See the 'UCG Sigerson Cup Champions, 1979-80' image for further information.
• UCG Sigerson Cup Champions, 1979-80
  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.
• Irish Folklore Exhibition, 1986
  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.
• Archaeological outing, 1946 or 1947
  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.
• Picture taken at the opening of Áras na Gaeilge in 1993
  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).
• Aula Maxima, University of Galway
  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.
• Camogie Group, 1920
  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).
• Quadrangle (North side), University of Galway
  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 Hillsiders, 1921
  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.
• Quadrangle (East side), University of Galway
  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
• University Carpark on the site on where the Arts Millennium Building now stands
  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.
• Seoladh an Irisleabhar Macalla, 1982
  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.
• Block M, Room M102 - Departmental Secretary's office (4)
  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.
• Block M, Room M102 - Departmental Secretary's office (3)
  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.
• Block M, Room M102 - Departmental Secretary's office (2)
  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.
• Block M, Room M102 - Departmental Secretary's office (1)
  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.
• Old Industrial Engineering terrapin buildings
  Two wooden dilapidated terrapin buildings housing the Department of Industrial Engineering in Block M, behind Block E, the original Engineering building
• Honorary Conferring, 7 October 1974 at UCG
  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.