Special Collections holds the following types of collections:
Check with Special Collections staff for the finding aid for manuscripts on microfilm and the finding aid for paper manuscripts.
Selected Gaelic Irish manuscripts are available on Irish Script on Screen.These include The Book of Lismore and Cín Lae Uí Mhealláin which is an account of the Irish Confederate Wars (1641-1647) written by Tarlach Ó Mealláin, OFM.
View the list of newspaper holdings.
From 16 May 2022 until further notice: Special Collections & Archives will be open Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays) to UCC staff and students, and members of the public.
Closed: 6 June and 1 August 2022. Late evening openings on Wednesdays will resume 14 September 2022.
For more information about what items must be requested and to request them via the online request form see Request Special Collections & Archives.
In addition we continue offering:
Every effort will be made to fulfil scan & deliver / reprographic types of requests, but this may not always be possible due to availability, copyright restrictions, size and condition of materials.
If you have any queries relating to our collections please email specialcollectionsarchives@ucc.ie. This email address is monitored regularly.