Before we sign off, a huge shoutout to our #LAICILIP2026 poster presenters. Congrats to our winners Tanishka Beniwal, Sarah Lindsay Swan and Michelle Dunning, and Niamh McHenry!
We also want to thank Heather Chawke, Jennifer Harris and Assumpta Bryne for their work!
We also want to thank Heather Chawke, Jennifer Harris and Assumpta Bryne for their work!
May 1, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Before we sign off, a huge shoutout to our #LAICILIP2026 poster presenters. Congrats to our winners Tanishka Beniwal, Sarah Lindsay Swan and Michelle Dunning, and Niamh McHenry!
We also want to thank Heather Chawke, Jennifer Harris and Assumpta Bryne for their work!
We also want to thank Heather Chawke, Jennifer Harris and Assumpta Bryne for their work!
That is officially a wrap on a sold-out #LAICILIP2026! What an unforgettable two days at Monaghan Peace Campus.
Thank you to everyone who made it happen!
Thank you to everyone who made it happen!
May 1, 2026 at 10:48 AM
That is officially a wrap on a sold-out #LAICILIP2026! What an unforgettable two days at Monaghan Peace Campus.
Thank you to everyone who made it happen!
Thank you to everyone who made it happen!
This needs to be rolled out nationally!
#LAICILIP2026
#LAICILIP2026
Just before we break for lunch, we had the Mairéad Treanor delivering the plenary talk at #LAICILIP2026.
The FUTU4U workshops at Monaghan County Libraries are an amazing initiative that promote democratic engagement and future thinking.
The FUTU4U workshops at Monaghan County Libraries are an amazing initiative that promote democratic engagement and future thinking.
May 1, 2026 at 5:37 AM
This needs to be rolled out nationally!
#LAICILIP2026
#LAICILIP2026
Thank you so much to Sam Helmick (ALA President) for virtually joining us at #LAICILIP2026.
April 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Thank you so much to Sam Helmick (ALA President) for virtually joining us at #LAICILIP2026.
Next up at #LAICILIP2026, we have the screening of The Librarians (2025) documentary.
Make sure to grab your popcorn!
Make sure to grab your popcorn!
April 30, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Next up at #LAICILIP2026, we have the screening of The Librarians (2025) documentary.
Make sure to grab your popcorn!
Make sure to grab your popcorn!
Just before we break for lunch, we had the Mairéad Treanor delivering the plenary talk at #LAICILIP2026.
The FUTU4U workshops at Monaghan County Libraries are an amazing initiative that promote democratic engagement and future thinking.
The FUTU4U workshops at Monaghan County Libraries are an amazing initiative that promote democratic engagement and future thinking.
April 30, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Just before we break for lunch, we had the Mairéad Treanor delivering the plenary talk at #LAICILIP2026.
The FUTU4U workshops at Monaghan County Libraries are an amazing initiative that promote democratic engagement and future thinking.
The FUTU4U workshops at Monaghan County Libraries are an amazing initiative that promote democratic engagement and future thinking.
The final #LAICILIP2026 lightning sessions did not disappoint.
Emer Donoghue presented Solid Connections, a partnership with HSE.
Kate Murphy spoke to us about the Cork City’s Rory Gallagher Music Library.
Jess Daly shared her experience in preserving the Library of the Trinity College Herbarium.
Emer Donoghue presented Solid Connections, a partnership with HSE.
Kate Murphy spoke to us about the Cork City’s Rory Gallagher Music Library.
Jess Daly shared her experience in preserving the Library of the Trinity College Herbarium.
April 30, 2026 at 11:58 AM
The final #LAICILIP2026 lightning sessions did not disappoint.
Emer Donoghue presented Solid Connections, a partnership with HSE.
Kate Murphy spoke to us about the Cork City’s Rory Gallagher Music Library.
Jess Daly shared her experience in preserving the Library of the Trinity College Herbarium.
Emer Donoghue presented Solid Connections, a partnership with HSE.
Kate Murphy spoke to us about the Cork City’s Rory Gallagher Music Library.
Jess Daly shared her experience in preserving the Library of the Trinity College Herbarium.
For our #LAICILIP2026 lightning sessions, our speakers shared some of the amazing initiatives they have been involved in their public libraries.
Thank you to Michelle Leamy and James Duggan (South Dublin), Paul Kelly (NI) and Rasa Dromantiene (Fingal) for all your work!
Thank you to Michelle Leamy and James Duggan (South Dublin), Paul Kelly (NI) and Rasa Dromantiene (Fingal) for all your work!
April 30, 2026 at 11:38 AM
For our #LAICILIP2026 lightning sessions, our speakers shared some of the amazing initiatives they have been involved in their public libraries.
Thank you to Michelle Leamy and James Duggan (South Dublin), Paul Kelly (NI) and Rasa Dromantiene (Fingal) for all your work!
Thank you to Michelle Leamy and James Duggan (South Dublin), Paul Kelly (NI) and Rasa Dromantiene (Fingal) for all your work!
A lovely presentation from Rasa Dromantiene from Fingal Libraries looking at how library services can support the integration of immigrants in Ireland, specifically the Lithuanian community 🇱🇹🇮🇪 To quote Rasa, libraries are "building bridges, not walls" #LAICILIP2026
April 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM
A lovely presentation from Rasa Dromantiene from Fingal Libraries looking at how library services can support the integration of immigrants in Ireland, specifically the Lithuanian community 🇱🇹🇮🇪 To quote Rasa, libraries are "building bridges, not walls" #LAICILIP2026
For the #LAICILIP2026 panel sessions, we had two brilliant presentations!
Evan Flanagan, Francisca Silva and Trevor Haugh (DBS) delved into the opportunities and challenges of managing an open access journal.
Dolores Mee (IReL) spoke about the Library Rainbow Network and its mission.
Evan Flanagan, Francisca Silva and Trevor Haugh (DBS) delved into the opportunities and challenges of managing an open access journal.
Dolores Mee (IReL) spoke about the Library Rainbow Network and its mission.
April 30, 2026 at 11:22 AM
For the #LAICILIP2026 panel sessions, we had two brilliant presentations!
Evan Flanagan, Francisca Silva and Trevor Haugh (DBS) delved into the opportunities and challenges of managing an open access journal.
Dolores Mee (IReL) spoke about the Library Rainbow Network and its mission.
Evan Flanagan, Francisca Silva and Trevor Haugh (DBS) delved into the opportunities and challenges of managing an open access journal.
Dolores Mee (IReL) spoke about the Library Rainbow Network and its mission.
Neil MacInnes giving an excellent keynote.
Particularly struck by
"We don't have hard to reach communities, we sometimes have services that are hard to reach"
#LAICILIP2026
Particularly struck by
"We don't have hard to reach communities, we sometimes have services that are hard to reach"
#LAICILIP2026
April 30, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Neil MacInnes giving an excellent keynote.
Particularly struck by
"We don't have hard to reach communities, we sometimes have services that are hard to reach"
#LAICILIP2026
Particularly struck by
"We don't have hard to reach communities, we sometimes have services that are hard to reach"
#LAICILIP2026
Congratulations to my former DBS colleagues on a wonderful presentation about the challenges and opportunities of publishing an open access journal, the DBS Applied Research and Theory Journal 👏🏼 #LAICILIP2026
April 30, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Congratulations to my former DBS colleagues on a wonderful presentation about the challenges and opportunities of publishing an open access journal, the DBS Applied Research and Theory Journal 👏🏼 #LAICILIP2026
We found out more about the LAI/CILIP Ireland AIM Mentoring Programme at #LAICILIP2026.
If you would like to get involved, make sure to reach out to allislandmentoring@gmail.com
If you would like to get involved, make sure to reach out to allislandmentoring@gmail.com
April 30, 2026 at 9:50 AM
We found out more about the LAI/CILIP Ireland AIM Mentoring Programme at #LAICILIP2026.
If you would like to get involved, make sure to reach out to allislandmentoring@gmail.com
If you would like to get involved, make sure to reach out to allislandmentoring@gmail.com
The AIM mentoring scheme will definitely be a great support for those new to the field or looking for guidance. Really excited to see how it develops! 👏🏼 #LAICILIP2026
April 30, 2026 at 9:39 AM
The AIM mentoring scheme will definitely be a great support for those new to the field or looking for guidance. Really excited to see how it develops! 👏🏼 #LAICILIP2026
Inspirational talk from Neil MacInnes looking at the transformation of libraries in Manchester City Council! #LAICILIP2026
April 30, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Inspirational talk from Neil MacInnes looking at the transformation of libraries in Manchester City Council! #LAICILIP2026
“What we’ve done in Manchester over the years is create spaces where people see people”
Keynote speaker Neil MacInnes spoke at #LAICILIP2026 about his experiences as Strategic Lead for Manchester Libraries and how the library can be “the city’s living room”.
Keynote speaker Neil MacInnes spoke at #LAICILIP2026 about his experiences as Strategic Lead for Manchester Libraries and how the library can be “the city’s living room”.
April 30, 2026 at 9:21 AM
“What we’ve done in Manchester over the years is create spaces where people see people”
Keynote speaker Neil MacInnes spoke at #LAICILIP2026 about his experiences as Strategic Lead for Manchester Libraries and how the library can be “the city’s living room”.
Keynote speaker Neil MacInnes spoke at #LAICILIP2026 about his experiences as Strategic Lead for Manchester Libraries and how the library can be “the city’s living room”.
Day 2 of #LAICILIP2026 has kicked off!
We started the day bright and early with Robert Whan's (CILIP Ireland Chair) opening address and Catherine Gallagher (LAI Management Committee Liaison).
We started the day bright and early with Robert Whan's (CILIP Ireland Chair) opening address and Catherine Gallagher (LAI Management Committee Liaison).
April 30, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Day 2 of #LAICILIP2026 has kicked off!
We started the day bright and early with Robert Whan's (CILIP Ireland Chair) opening address and Catherine Gallagher (LAI Management Committee Liaison).
We started the day bright and early with Robert Whan's (CILIP Ireland Chair) opening address and Catherine Gallagher (LAI Management Committee Liaison).
Beautiful Castleblayney Library, a renovated and extended gatehouse @castleblayney.bsky.social @laibluesky.bsky.social #LAICILIP2026
April 29, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Beautiful Castleblayney Library, a renovated and extended gatehouse @castleblayney.bsky.social @laibluesky.bsky.social #LAICILIP2026
And that's a wrap on Day 1 of #LAICILIP2026!
We concluded the day with wonderful site visits to Castleblayney Library and Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig.
A huge thank you to today's speakers, sponsors, and attendees for making our first day such a success!
We concluded the day with wonderful site visits to Castleblayney Library and Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig.
A huge thank you to today's speakers, sponsors, and attendees for making our first day such a success!
April 29, 2026 at 4:49 PM
And that's a wrap on Day 1 of #LAICILIP2026!
We concluded the day with wonderful site visits to Castleblayney Library and Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig.
A huge thank you to today's speakers, sponsors, and attendees for making our first day such a success!
We concluded the day with wonderful site visits to Castleblayney Library and Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig.
A huge thank you to today's speakers, sponsors, and attendees for making our first day such a success!
The final lightning sessions of the day were from Emma McKeag and Nichola Adair, who spoke about creative writing for teenagers at dlr Libraries, and community building at Ulster Library.
Thank you for presenting at #LAICILIP2026!
Thank you for presenting at #LAICILIP2026!
April 29, 2026 at 12:44 PM
The final lightning sessions of the day were from Emma McKeag and Nichola Adair, who spoke about creative writing for teenagers at dlr Libraries, and community building at Ulster Library.
Thank you for presenting at #LAICILIP2026!
Thank you for presenting at #LAICILIP2026!
The lighting sessions were up next at #LAICILIP2026.
Andrea Dillon, Martha Ewence, and Silje Skuterud spoke to us about the initiatives they have created to engage and educate students and younger patrons about the library services.
Andrea Dillon, Martha Ewence, and Silje Skuterud spoke to us about the initiatives they have created to engage and educate students and younger patrons about the library services.
April 29, 2026 at 12:40 PM
The lighting sessions were up next at #LAICILIP2026.
Andrea Dillon, Martha Ewence, and Silje Skuterud spoke to us about the initiatives they have created to engage and educate students and younger patrons about the library services.
Andrea Dillon, Martha Ewence, and Silje Skuterud spoke to us about the initiatives they have created to engage and educate students and younger patrons about the library services.
There I was trying to figure out how to curate our own collections into a relaxing reading area, and then Conor McKee from @librariesni.bsky.social presents a great solution - a slice of public libraries existing within the university library.
#LAICILIP2026 #inspired
#LAICILIP2026 #inspired
April 29, 2026 at 12:10 PM
There I was trying to figure out how to curate our own collections into a relaxing reading area, and then Conor McKee from @librariesni.bsky.social presents a great solution - a slice of public libraries existing within the university library.
#LAICILIP2026 #inspired
#LAICILIP2026 #inspired
Silje Skuterud shares the incredible programme of events from Kildare's Power of Play.
Particularly interesting to see the high attendance at staff run events - familiarity and regular sessions key here.
#LAICILIP2026
Particularly interesting to see the high attendance at staff run events - familiarity and regular sessions key here.
#LAICILIP2026
April 29, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Silje Skuterud shares the incredible programme of events from Kildare's Power of Play.
Particularly interesting to see the high attendance at staff run events - familiarity and regular sessions key here.
#LAICILIP2026
Particularly interesting to see the high attendance at staff run events - familiarity and regular sessions key here.
#LAICILIP2026
Amazing talk from Conor McKee from Libraries NI looking at reading for pleasure for university and college students. I'll definitely be taking some inspiration to promote our fiction section at Marino Institute of Education Library! #LAICILIP2026 📚
April 29, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Amazing talk from Conor McKee from Libraries NI looking at reading for pleasure for university and college students. I'll definitely be taking some inspiration to promote our fiction section at Marino Institute of Education Library! #LAICILIP2026 📚