One of Ireland's most important medieval manuscripts, the Annals of Inisfallen, is now on public display in the Glucksman Gallery, UCC as part of a major new exhibition, Recording the Past: The Annals of Inisfallen and the Making of Irish History. The free exhibition runs until 1 November 2026.
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A Remarkable Record of Irish History: The Annals of Inisfallen
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Can you help? The Class of 1977 is celebrating 50 years
2027 will be a very special year for the Class of 1977, marking 50 years since their graduation. Plans are underway to bring them together to celebrate this milestone at a special Golden Jubilee Reunion, and you might be able to help us. Do you know someone from the Class of 1977 who may not have heard from us about their special event?
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Class Reunions
This Autumn, classes are celebrating big anniversaries, with reunions on the cards for BComm Class of 1991, BIS Class of 2001, BComm Class of 1986 and BDS Class of 2006.
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Rocketry, rowing, and reusable period products: UCC Alumni Fund brings ideas to life
12 Oct 2026
UCC Advancement and Cork University Foundation have announced 12 projects that will receive support from the UCC Alumni Fund this academic year.
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Alumni Spotlight: Cormac McGarry, Maritime Security & Intelligence Expert
Cormac McGarry has built a career around understanding risk in some of the world’s most challenging maritime environments, with experience ranging from advising vessels navigating high-risk waters to serving as an expert witness in vessel-loss arbitrations involving the war in Ukraine, piracy in Nigeria and cocaine smuggling in the Americas. He has also carried out on-the-ground intelligence gathering in places like Dos Bocas and Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico, to improve and inform maritime security services for clients operating in the Bay of Campeche.
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Connected Community
The UCC alumni community includes over 225,000 members across the world. We are delighted to share highlights from recent alumni gatherings, as UCC graduates continue to build connections no matter where they are.
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What does being a mentor mean to you?
What does being a mentor mean to you? For UCC graduate, mentor and Co-Founder & CEO of AI One, Conor Twomey, it’s about sharing experience, perspective and helping the next generation.
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Research Spotlight: The Vikings and Us
UCC has recently launched NorseMap, a major research project that is inviting you to help map the enduring legacy of the Vikings across Europe, investigating how the Vikings have been remembered, reimagined and reinvented across Europe over the past millennium.
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A Simple Step for the Future
UCC and Cork University Foundation are pleased to announce that alumni and supporters who are resident in the Republic of Ireland can now avail of a free online will-writing service through FreeWill Ireland. The service allows you to create a simple, legally valid will online at no cost, from the comfort of your own home.
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