2015 Press Releases
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Blind musicians get helping hand
25 Sep 2015
The beautiful music of blind harper Turlough O’Carolan might have been lost forever had it not been for Edward Bunting who transcribed the music at the Belfast Harp Festival in 1792.
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UCC historians media pundits for Thomas Kent funeral
21 Sep 2015
The remains of Thomas Kent were taken from Cork Prison and buried in Castlelyons after the general public paid their respects in Collins Barracks.
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UCC announces appointment of new Chair of its Governing Body
11 Sep 2015
UCC is very pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Catherine Day, outgoing Secretary General of the European Commission to be Chair of its Governing Body until January, 2019.
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Mental health experiences shared in new book
10 Sep 2015
A powerful and inspiring collection of short stories written by UCC students and staff has been released, proving that even the darkest times can be overcome.
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Doing Arts is not a 'waste' of your points
25 Aug 2015
Professor Claire Connolly made the case for Arts recently, in an Irish Independent opinion piece that resonated strongly, leading to an influx of support and plenty of discussion.
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EirGrid prize for UCC Sustainable Energy graduate
30 Jul 2015
EirGrid, the operator of the national electricity grid, has awarded its annual prize to UCC’s top Masters graduate in Sustainable Energy.
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UCC commemorates Cork Fenian Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa
29 Jul 2015
In 1863, O’Donovan Rossa held a torchlit parade in solidarity with a Polish uprising against their Russian occupiers known as the January Rebellion which was re-enacted in Skibbereen recently.
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#MeetUCC: Jessica Ní Mhaoláin
15 Jul 2015
In the second edition of #MeetUCC, MBS Government student Jessica Ní Mhaoláin discusses politics, social justice, the road to the Rose of Tralee and Citizen Cane.
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An Taoiseach opens UCC Beaufort Building
13 Jul 2015
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. has officially opened the UCC Beaufort Building in Ringaskiddy, which will provide Ireland with world-class infrastructure for renewable energy and maritime research to power the ‘blue economy’.
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10 tips for CAO Change of Mind
30 Jun 2015
"I really regret researching the content of the course I’m studying during the application stage" – said nobody, ever!
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