DrPáraic Kerrigan

This subvention was awarded by Dublin City Council to support accessibility and public engagement with a book that I am lead author on, Waking the Hirschfeld: An Oral and Archival History of Dublin's Hirschfeld Centre. The Hirschfeld Centre was a foundational institution in Irish LGBTQ+ history, yet it has not been comprehensively recorded in any publication to date. Much of its original archive was tragically destroyed in the fire that led to its closure, meaning that this project—built through painstaking oral histories and recovered materials—serves as a vital act of cultural preservation and a public service. The book gives voice to a significant but under-documented chapter of Irish history, ensuring its stories are not lost to time.

The Engaged Research Impact Prize recognises projects and researchers who achieve research impact through the use of engaged research approaches. I was awarded this prize for my work on the project: Strengthening Public Library Resistance Against Far-Right Agitation

Our project, Strengthening Public Library Resistance Against Far-Right Agitation, received the runner-up prize in the 2025 UCD Research Impact Case Study Competition These awards recognise not only excellent research, but research that actively engages with society and delivers tangible benefits. These case studies demonstrate how UCD researchers are contributing to knowledge, policy, practice and public understanding in meaningful and lasting ways.

This nomination was received for a book that had made a significant impact in the book selling industry, its marketing campaign along with its overarching reception.

Provided a public lecture on my book Reeling in the Queers to a local community in Tallaght

Hosting a table/section at the UCD volunteer fair to showcase the skills of our MSc students and project options for NGO organisations with the Media Management Project

The UCD College of Social Sciences and Law (CoSSL) Teaching Excellence Awards recognize faculty members who demonstrate a sustained commitment to teaching excellence and student learning. These awards are part of a broader University College Dublin (UCD) initiative to celebrate exceptional contributions to teaching and learning, with winners often nominated by students and colleagues.

The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is unique in the Irish research landscape and are awarded as prestigious awards for excellent research in the name of the applicant through an an objective selection process using international, independent expert peer review.

The John & Pat Hume Doctoral Awards is offered to successful doctoral applicants with demonstrated excellence in academic course work and research and high potential for postgraduate research.