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The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) is a CoreTrustSeal-certified digital repository, or online archive, for the long-term preservation of Ireland's social and cultural digital legacy. Explore the Repository:

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· 19d

We're delighted to welcome @westmeathlibraries.bsky.social as the newest member of DRI! 🎉 Preserving centuries of Westmeath's history from Grand Juries to prison caricatures, their collections will be an invaluable resource for both researchers and the public. Find out more: dri.ie/news/new-dri...

A drawing of a man examining himself closely with a mirror, showcasing curiosity and attention to detail.

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· 21d

Our #Repository #training series concludes today with a live help session @ 11:00am. Bring your questions and concerns, or join just to listen in on the experiences of others creating and managing collections in the DRI repository. Register at dri.ie/events/dri-m...

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· 22d

We continue our #Repository #training series today @ 11:00am with batch ingest training. DRI Training Manager and Digital Archivist Noelia Romero will show you how to prepare spreadsheets to can quickly and easily import into the DRI repository. Register at dri.ie/events/dri-b...

A cartoon drawing of a computer monitory surrounded by icons relating to work/digital media. On screen, text reads "Digital Repository of Ireland Online Training."

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· 26d

Thanks to our friends at the @nlireland.bsky.social for writing a lovely review of @dpasshconf2026.bsky.social that unpacks the NLI contributions to the event - as well as highlighting some papers and panels of interest! #DPASSH2026 Find out more: dri.ie/news/confere...

A person presenting a presentation with a slide entitled, 'Location of Schools: Master/Mistress Religion.'

A person presenting a presentation with a slide entitled, 'Measuring maturity - translating play into policy implementation.'

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· 27d

Our July newsletter is out now! We're pleased to share news of DRI #DataReuse initiatives, our #HeritageWeek event, and lots of upcoming #DigiPres training opportunities! Visit our website to read the latest issue and subscribe dri.ie/dri-friends-... #DigiPresNews

Envelope bearing the postmark of the Dublin and Sligo Sorting carriage 1975. From the 'Delivering the mail' collection published in the DRI repository by An Post Museum & Archive

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· 28d

We're thrilled to publish a reflective blog on @dpasshconf2026.bsky.social from Michael Stanley, an archaeologist working in the Archaeology and Heritage section of Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Here, Michael details his experience of Day 1 of the event. Find out more: dri.ie/news/reflect...

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· Jul 9

New on the DRI blog📖✨ Discover the story behind the MACMORRIS collection, a rich digital resource that maps the people, texts, and networks that shaped early modern Ireland. Read more: dri.ie/news/collect... #DigitalHumanities #EarlyModernIreland #Mapping

Screenshot of the MACMORRIS website featuring a collage of historical maps and texts with detailed illustrations.

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· Jul 8

☕ All are welcome to join DRI for our virtual Coffee Morning on 29 July 2026 at 11am! Writer & DAM Librarian Jessie McCarty will introduce Folk Data - an inclusive approach to metadata + taxonomy that centres people, communities + ethical information architecture. Register: dri.ie/events/dri-c...

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· Jul 7

Happy #WorldChocolateDay! This photograph from 1974 shows female factory workers processing large quantities of chocolate mallows. Discover more #CommercialHistory in the Jacob's Biscuit Factory Archive deposited in the DRI repository by @dclareadingroom.bsky.social doi.org/10.7486/DRI....

Black and white photograph of female factory workers packing Chocolate Mallows. The women are wearing a factory uniform consisting of a smock and hair net.

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· Jul 6

#MapMonday! These maps of Bray can be discovered in the Irish Historic Towns Atlas collection deposited in the DRI repository by our colleagues @ihtaria.bsky.social Left: Map of Bray, based on #OrdnanceSurvey 1865 Right: Map of Bray, based on #OS 1997 doi.org/10.7486/DRI....

Map 1 of the Irish Historic Towns Atlas no. 9, Bray. One of the three core maps of the Irish Historic Towns Atlas, it shows the town in its mid-nineteenth century setting at 1:50,000. It is based on the first edition of the 1 inch to 1 mile Ordnance Survey map.

Map 3 of the Irish Historic Towns Atlas no. 9, Bray. One of the three core maps of the Irish Historic Towns Atlas, it is a modern map at the scale of 1:5000. It is based on an Ordnance Survey of Ireland map of 1997.

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· Jul 2

To mark July's @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social theme #EYAAiltireacht | #EYAArchitecture, we're spotlighting these wonderful eighteenth-century chimneypiece designs from the Darley Collection, deposited in the DRI Repository by our colleagues @rialibrary.bsky.social doi.org/10.7486/DRI....

Ink and watercolour drawing of a white statuary chimney-piece. The centre tablet is carved with an elliptical covered urn on foliate feet. The handles of the urn are shaped like bird's heads and festoons are suspended from ribbon bows into the beaks of the birds. The frieze is inlaid with ribbon bows suspending festoons of Spanish Brocatello and black marble. On the outer corners of the frieze panel are carved urns on foliate feet which suspend drapery from their handles. The tapered ionic pilasters are of white statuary.

Ink drawing of a chimney-piece. The centre tablet is carved with the figure of Diana flanked by her attendants and a dog. A classical temple can be seen in the background. The upper section of the frieze panel is carved with ribbon bows suspending drapery over an oval panel carved with an arrow and quiver. The lower section of the frieze panel is carved with a guilloche moulding. Each corner blocking is carved with ribbon bows suspending dead hares. The pilasters feature a vase of flowers which suspends ears of corn and a laurel helix.

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· Jul 1

We look forward to sharing post-conference blog pieces in the coming week, profiling some of the #DPASSH2026 experiences. But for now, here are some photographs that provide a glimpse into the conference. We are looking forward to 2028 already! 🎉 All images by Kyle Hughes.

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Image of a person giving a presentation relating to maps and churches.

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· Jul 1

While we catch our breath after a fantastic #DPASSH2026, we would like to again extend thanks to our partners at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and Public Record Office of Northern Ireland - and to our sponsors, panelists, presenters and attendees - for two engaging days of all things #digipres!

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· Jun 18

#InternationalPicnicDay is celebrated on 18 June! This charming photo from 1948 shows a couple enjoying a view of the Atlantic coast whilst having a picnic on the cliffs of Sliabh Liag, Co. Donegal. Deposited in DRI repository by @dclareadingroom.bsky.social doi.org/10.7486/DRI....

Black and white photograph of a man and woman overlooking the Atlantic coast whilst having a picnic on the cliffs of Sliabh Liag (Slieve League) in County Donegal.

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· Jun 17

The DRI June newsletter is out now! We're pleased to share upcoming training events, news of our @dpasshconf2026.bsky.social taking place 25-26 June in Belfast, and new collection publications in the DRI repository! Read the latest issue and subscribe: dri.ie/dri-friends-... #DigiPresNews

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· Jun 17

📩 New on the DRI blog! Visual artist and @ncad-ireland.bsky.social researcher Alessia Cargnelli reflects on the recent ingestion of 'Archiving Plurality' into the Repository. This project explored access, inclusion and representation in NIVAL cultural collections. More: dri.ie/news/archivi...

Two individuals are holding a book entitled "Archiving Plurality," and are engaged in a discussion about their contents.

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· Jun 17

June's @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social theme is #EYAColourful! These colourful textiles were created in the 1960s as part of the Kilkenny Design Workshops Discover more in the Kilkenny Design Workshops Archive deposited in the DRI repository by @ncad-ireland.bsky.social doi.org/10.7486/DRI....

Towels with flower pattern in different colours

Towel with flower pattern in peach and orange

Towel with flower pattern in pink and purple

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· Jun 15

Our colleagues @europeana.bsky.social are running a series of excellent events and live training sessions addressing #CulturalHeritage topics in the European data space! Find out more: dri.ie/news/upcomin... #DigitalCulturalHeritage #DigiPres

Black and white photograph showing five women practising Swedish gymnastics 'Slope' exercises on a Ribbstol (wall bars)

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· Jun 10

This month's @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social theme is #EYAColourful! These eye-catching embroidered postcards can be discovered in the Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association Archive deposited in DRI by @dclareadingroom.bsky.social Discover more: doi.org/10.7486/DRI.... #ExploreYourArchive

Framed nylon embroidered postcard mounted on cardboard. Caption: "ALL KIND THOUOGHTS" embossed across ribbon & interwoven in floral design.

Framed nylon embroidered postcard mounted on cardboard. Flap & bottom embossed & embroidered with floral pattern with large pink rose.

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· Jun 3

June 3 is #WorldBicycleDay! This joyful 1963 image of a man and his penny farthing bicycle can be discovered in the Fáilte Ireland Tourism Photographic Collection deposited in the DRI repository by @dclareadingroom.bsky.social Discover more: doi.org/10.7486/DRI.... #ExploreYourArchive #DigiPres

Black and white photo of a woman standing outside an antique shop and a man getting on a penny farthing bicycle in Dublin City, County Dublin.

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· May 29

We’re thrilled to announce 16 new sub-collections from @ihtaria.bsky.social are now published in the Repository! 🎉 Covering Derry~Londonderry, Dublin, Belfast, Athlone, Kilkenny & more, these ingests mark a step forward in IHTA’s long-term digital preservation plans. More: dri.ie/news/ihta-an...

Historic map of Mullingar from 1837, showing detailed street layout in red, waterways, and surrounding rural land in green. Features buildings and landmarks.

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· May 26

DRI staff were delighted to attend the 'Unlocking Archival History' seminar at Nano Nagle Place last week. Speakers provided fascinating insights into the history of the congregation and its buildings which are now a vibrant community space, housing a museum, archive, walled gardens, bookshop & café

Photograph of seminar at Nano Nagle place, including seated attendees and screen at the front of the room displaying the session title.

View of heritage buildings at Nano Nagle, Cork. Historic stone church with a green-topped bell tower, arched windows, and a grey slate roof.

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· May 22

Thinking of joining us for @dpasshconf2026.bsky.social this 25–26 June at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland? Join us for DRI’s online Coffee Morning on Wednesday 27 May at 11am to explore the conference programme! Find out more: dri.ie/events/dri-c...

Flyer for DRI Monthly Coffee Morning Series. Green and white design with coffee cup icon. Details about relaxed conversations and a registration QR code.

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· May 21

We are delighted to announce that the Irish Management Institute (IMI) have joined DRI as our latest member! Through membership, IMI hope to make available on open access a range of materials from the 1950s to the early 2000s relating to the organisation. Find out more: dri.ie/news/new-dri...

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· May 20

The DRI May newsletter has been published! 📜✨ This month's newsletter includes two recent blog posts, new collections in the Repository, reminders of our upcoming FIAT/IFTA seminar and the DPASSH 2026 conference in June, and other #DigiPres news and events: mailchi.mp/ria/dri-may-...

Design of a green envelope on a dark gray background.

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· May 18

Happy #MapMonday! This map, titled 'The fort of Omaye in Ulster', dates to between approximately 1560-1620 and comes from the Hardiman Atlas collection, deposited in DRI by Trinity College Dublin: doi.org/10.7486/DRI....

A detailed, historic map depicts a castle with surrounding gardens and fields, nestled by a winding river. Nearby, small village structures and paths are visible.

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· May 18

📢 Closing this week, May 22nd - applications to the DRI Research Reuse Reward! DRI is inviting people to submit examples of research, education and engagement activities that utilise DRI collections in exchange for a €500 or €250 award and featured blog post on the DRI blog: dri.ie/dri-research...

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· May 15

How to cite datasets in Wikipedia articles? The DRI Labs team shares advice in this blog post on mapping descriptive information from Repository metadata records to Wikipedia templates. This would make a great classroom activity teaching #DataCitation! dri.ie/news/how-to-...

Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· May 14

We’re delighted to announce the publication of the Harmony Archive through @ria.ie Nowlan Digitisation Grants. Founded in Dublin in 1986, Harmony campaigned and created vital support networks for minoritised communities. The open-access archive features 300+ images. Read: dri.ie/news/new-col...

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)@dri· Apr 29

Today is #InternationalDanceDay! This scene shows a group of people dancing to a traditional Irish band at a village dance in Sneem, Co. Kerry. From the Fáilte Ireland Tourism Photographic Collection, deposited by Dublin City Library and Archive. Explore the collection: doi.org/10.7486/DRI....