Reader profiles
Nicola Murphy
I like to read curled up either on my bed or the armchair. I like to use the library because it allows me to indulge inmy passion for reading. I also like to use the library because thestaff are very friendly and nice always willing to help. I read so many different types of books, it really depends on my humour at the time. I have read everything from romance to science books. I have even been known to visit the children's library, where I can re-read some of my childhood favourites. I have also enjoyed several recommendations from the staff which have turned out to be hidden gems.
The Year of the Constant Reader has been one of entertainment and enjoyment. Unfortunately due to work I could only attend a few of the events, but those that I did attend were wonderful. It is a testament to those who were in charge of producing these events. I would recommend everyone to join the library as there is a wealth of enjoyment to be had.
Recommended Reading:
Hole in One by Catherine Aird
Pride and Prejudice by Catherine Bedris
A Clubbable Woman by Reginald Hill
Any of Terry Practchett novels
The 87th Precinct series by Ed McBain
Georgette Heyer novels
Romance novels invluding those by Betty Neels, Elosia James or Julie Quinn
Bishopstown Library Constant Reader for September
Kathleen Madigan
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Kathleen Madigan is a lady with a great sense of humour and enjoys chatting to library staff who deliver books to her on a regular basis. Kathleen worked for many years in Mel Industries in South Terrace, where she was responsible for the manufacture of fine gloves. Kay Buckley
The progression from the ‘book van’ parked outside the 1930s National Schools to the multi-branched City/County Libraries, must be the fulfilment of the Carnegie library aspiration. As a ‘after tax’ mature, fee paying student of the ‘60s without either study leave or access to school libraries, for K. B. the open-late Grand Parade HQ was a lifeline to student survival and continuing library engagement.
Through the extension of library facilities by means of internet technology, inter-library lending; display, study
and interest group spaces – libraries are migrating to being active community centres.
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Bishopstown Library Constant Reader for September
Pat Gillen
Shortly after the war, in 1947, Pat started work in the Ford Motor Company Cork where he worked as a press officer until his retirement in 1984. Now a widower with no less than a dozen grandchildren, Pat Gillen’s memories of World War 11 are very much in demand and he has recently presented his medals to the War Museum in Dublin. Recommended Reading: |
Born in Galway City in 1925, Pat Gillen now lives in Ardmanning Avenue by the Lough. A quiet and gentle man it’s hard to imagine that in his younger days Pat was a commando in World War II, wearing the green beret of 6 Commando with pride. He saw service in the Middle East and is a veteran of D Day having been part of Allied Forces who landed on Sword Beach in Normandy. On return to Ireland , he joined the Artillery Regiment (F.C.A.) attaining rank of Battery Commander. His Official Rank was Commandant and he retired from this in 1982. Bishopstown Library Constant Reader for September
Patrick Reidy
Paddy Reidy is an accountant with a lifelong interest in writing and is the chairperson of the Bishopstown Writers Group since its inception. Over the years his work has been published in the Cork Hollybough and in the Bealtaine Book 2005. Recommended Reading: |
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Bishopstown Library Constant Reader for August
Christina DoyleChristina Doyle from from Waterfall is an accomplished artist who also enjoys gardening and creative writing. A constant reader from an early age, Christina is now the President of the Bishopstown Book Club, popularly known as the Lucky Dip Club. Her knowledge of books as well as her sense of humour ensures a lively monthly meeting. She enjoys reading books dealing with relationships, marriage and the wider human condition. Recommended Reading |
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Bishopstown Library Constant Reader for July
Lorna ActonLorna Acton from Wilton is one of our most faithful borrowers, attending all of our concerts, lectures and plays. In her spare time she enjoys creative writing, walking and going to the cinema. Lorna loves to read books about World Wars and highly recommends A lady with a great sense of fun she loves humorous books as well as the short story genre and she enjoyed reading the ever popular Jeffrey Archer’s: A Twist in the Tale and also recommends Pat Barker’s : Regeneration, Eye in the Door, and Ghost Road. |
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Léitheoir leanúnaigh do mhí Mheithimh, Leabharlann Bhaile an Easpaig
Mícheál Ó’BrádaighIs as Contae Phort Láirge do Micheál de dhúchas ach tá cónaí air i gCorcaigh leis na blianta. Is fear leighis é Mícheál agus bhíodh sé ina h-ollaimh mánliachta in Oispidéal na h-Ollscoile. D’éirigh sé as an post sin timpeall deich bhliain ó shin. Tá an-dúil ag Mícheál sa léitheoireacht agus baineann sé an-taitneamh as leabhair de chuid na scríbhneoirí Gaeltachta. Ó h-am go h-am léann se úrscéalta bleachtaireachta freisin. Moltaí Léitheoireachta |
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Bishopstown Library Constant Reader for May
John ConnollyJohn Connolly is a native of Cork and living in Glasheen since 1967. Having retired after 32 years service in U.C.C., John still likes to spend time amid the bookshelves, reading the papers, chatting to the locals and of course catching up on the latest books. When not reading, John can be found on the Muskerry Golf course, though his first love is hurling and in his younger days he was on the first senior team of Na Piarsaigh. Recommends Reading |
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Bishopstown Library Constant Reader for April
Rose TwomeyAs a child, Rose Twomey, from Bishopstown, remembers her mother reading to her and this started a life long love affair with books. As a regular visitor to the Library and a member of the Bishopstown Book Club, Rose likes reading books that give some insight into the historical and political events of the day. She also likes reading thrillers and spy stories and says that The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is “the most wonderful book I’ve ever read” Recommends Reading |
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Bishopstown Library Constant Reader for March
Alan BradyAlan Brady is from Douglas and since his retirement has plenty of time to read all his favourite books and visit most of the City Library branches. He enjoys reading all types of books and finds that the great joy in reading isfinding a new author or topic to pursue. Recommends Reading |
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Nora O'Donovan
| 'Finding time for reading is one of the greatest pleasures of life... Finding a book that is both a pleasure to read but also stimulating is one of the minor challenges to my life, as the artfully constructed lists of reading in the featured pages of newspapers often seem to me to be far removed from the reality of shoosing a pleasurable read. My choice of reading can often be a random choice like something on display in the library that catches my eye or now and then it could be a themed approach as I did last Summer with the embracing of old age as a major theme by various authors.' Read Nora's The Pleasures of Reading in full. |
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Bishopstown Library Constant Reader for February
Bernice GlavinBernice is a nurse and a marathon runner, a veteran of over 50 such events! From Wilton, she still finds time to read 3 or 4 books at a time! Currently reading |
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Bernice has been a library member since childhood, and has written her own book The Journey, launched in this Library in 2007. She penned a poem to mark the First Birthday Celebrations of Bishopstown Library and it hangs proudly by the Main Desk … read it and smile.
She highly recommends Saving Grace by Jodie Picoult and reading children’s books to help fuel the imagination!
She hates to see books damaged or pages turned down as markers and has lovingly kept her own collection of children’s books covered in plastic.