*Winter Greetings from Wikimedia Community Ireland!*
November marks a time of transition with the anticipation of festive
celebrations ahead. As the winter chill washes over our island and the year
draws to a close, we find ourselves starting to reflect on the year gone by
but by no means slowing down! Join us as we delve into the latest updates,
achievements, and upcoming events in our vibrant community.
You can view the full version of this newsletter on our website
<https://wikimedia.ie/2023/11/23/november-2023-newsletter/>!
Wiki Women Erasmus+ Meeting at Dublin Port Co.
Wikimedia Community Ireland was delighted to host the Wiki Women Erasmus+
Partners meeting at the end of October. We were joined by partners from
Monaghan, San Sebastien in the Basque region of Spain, and Friesland in the
Netherlands.
WikiWomen addresses many imminent challenges: the need for digital skills
and literacy, the position of Europe’s smaller and minority languages, the
need for multilingualism to be mainstreamed across school curricula, and
the importance of gender equality, not only in society but also in the
information we access.
Dublin Port kindly provided a space for the meeting to take place.
Discussions about teaching materials and GLAMs Toolkits took place
overlooking vistas of Dublin’s Docklands, the Liffey, and the distant
Dublin mountains.
On the second day, the partners made important plans for the Basque and
Frisian Wikithons taking place in 2024.
The partners left feeling inspired and motivated by the discussions, eager
to get to work on the plans. A huge thanks to all of our partners for
joining us in Dublin and to Dublin Port for being such amazing hosts! You
can learn more about the WikiWomen Erasmus+ Project here
<https://wikimedia.ie/2023/11/02/wikimedia-community-ireland-host-wikiwomen-…>
or
check out the project’s website <https://www.wikiwomen.eu/about-us>.
An Nuacht is Déanaí
In this section, we will the latest news (An Nuacht is Déanaí )from hear
from Amy, our Irish language officer.
Amy was very busy this November! She was lucky enough to attend the Oireachtas
na Samhna <https://www.antoireachtas.ie/> at the beginning of the month in
Killarney. This is a festival that provides a platform for traditional arts
and plays an important role in Irish cultural life bringing people from
Gaeltacht areas and Irish speakers from non-Gaeltacht areas together.
She got to meet a member of the Wikimedia Community, Éamonn an active
editor on Vicipéid and attended various seminars. It was a great chance to
make connections with people who are really interested in Wikipedia, our
Erasmus+ project, and keen to collaborate with them in the New Year.
Keep an eye out for an Irish language Editathon in the middle of December
too!
*A chairde!*
*Mí ghnóthach a bhí againn i mí na Samhna! Bhí mé ag Oireachtas na Samhna
at tús na míosa i gCill Áirne, am ar dóigh a bhí agam.*
*Bhuaileas lenár gcara Gaelach Vicipéide Éamonn (féinín dúinn anseo) agus
bhí cómhrá deas againn. D'fhreatail mé ar sheimineáir dheireadh seachtaine
éagsúla; bhí an-chuid seoltaí ar siúl le Chonradgh na Gaeilge, Cnuasach
Bhéaloideas Éireann, agus tuilleadh.*
*Bhuail mé le go leor daoine agus tá fíorspéis ag dhaoine le Vicipéid, an
tionscadal Erasmus+ atá againn, agus ba mhaith leo obair linn. Faoi
láithair táím ag déanamh ianchúram tár éis on comhdháil chun na nascanna
seo a dearbhú. Tá dóchas rom go mbeidh níos mó nuacht agam san Athbhliain
faoi seo.*
*Ba mhaith liom Edithon a eagrú i lár mí na Nollag, beidh mé i dteagmháil
níos déanaí faoi seo!*
*Mise le meas,*
*Amy*
*Science Month Editathon *
To celebrate Science Week 2023 we are holding an online editathon
<https://wikimedia.ie/event/join-our-online-editathon-to-celebrate-science-w…>
throughout
the month of November! Get involved to help us achieve our goal of
increasing the visibility of Irish women in STEM on Wikipedia. Anyone can
participate at any time!
Stuck for ideas? Check out the event dashboard
<https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Wikimedia_Community_Ireland/W…>
to
find an article to edit, or if you know a woman in science who needs a page
you can work on that too! For example, Dr. Kathleen Lynn
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathleen_Lynn> (28 January 1874 – 14
September 1955), born in Mayo, was a doctor and activist deeply involved in
the Irish Citizen Army. She played a vital role in the 1916 rising by
providing first-aid training to the members and Cumann na mBan. Notably,
she used her car to transport guns into Dublin before the Rising, even
housing some in her own home.
Lynn assumed the role of Chief Medical Officer for the Irish Citizen Army.
She was stationed at City Hall, offering medical aid to the wounded.
However, the British forces recaptured the position on Easter Monday.
Subsequently, Lynn was arrested and detained in Ship Street, Richmond
Barracks, Kilmainham, and Mountjoy Gaols.
Digitized versions of her original diaries have been made fully available
online <https://heritage.rcpi.ie/Projects/Dr-Kathleen-Lynn>by The Royal
College of Physicians Ireland Heritage Centre. These span from Easter
Monday 1916, until her death in 1955 and could be a great source of new
information to add to her Wikipedia page as part of the Science Month
Editathon.
Stuck for time? Small edits make a difference! You could add a citation or
fix a typo.
Are you a Gaeilgeoir or even a Gaeilgeoir in training? This editathon is a
great opportunity to use your cúpla Focal! There's plenty of room for
improvement on Vicipéid about science and a huge lack of info about Irish
#WomeninSTEM. Editing Wikipedia is a collaborative effort so, don’t let
perfectionism stop you from getting involved. Remember mistakes are easily
reverted!
If you are new to editing Wikipedia or feeling a bit rusty there are lots
of resources to help you get started on our website
<https://wikimedia.ie/event/join-our-online-editathon-to-celebrate-science-w…>,
or you can reach out to us for help. We are always happy to hear from you!
JOIN HERE <https://lnkd.in/e4u7q69B>
Wiki Loves Monuments Winners Announced
This week Wikimedia Community Ireland was thrilled to unveil the
talented winners
of the Wiki Loves Monuments photography competition for 2023
<https://wikimedia.ie/2023/11/20/wiki-loves-monuments-2023-winners-announced/>
!
We received an overwhelming number of entries that showcased the diverse
and awe-inspiring heritage sites scattered across Ireland. From ancient
castles to modern architectural wonders, each submission encapsulated the
essence of these monuments, offering a glimpse into their historical
significance and architectural beauty. You can check out all the winners
here
<https://wikimedia.ie/2023/11/20/wiki-loves-monuments-2023-winners-announced/>
.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in Wiki
Loves Monuments 2023. Your dedication to capturing the essence of Ireland's
cultural heritage is commendable and contributes significantly to the
preservation and celebration of our nation's history.
Wiki Science Photography Competition 2023 Opens
If you missed the last photography competition, do not fret! Wiki Science
the international photography competition returns for 2023
<https://wikimedia.ie/programme/wiki-science-photography-competition-2023/>!
Wikimedia Community Ireland is calling upon amateur, professional, and
aspiring photographers with a love of science to take photos and upload
them to Wikimedia Commons. Photos are welcome of scientists, research
subjects, and the research process. You can enter photos of nature, image
sets, and astronomy. We also have a special #WomeninSTEM category for
Ireland!
The contest is open until the end of November, so get your entries in to be
in with a chance of winning prizes. Enter Wiki Science here
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wiki_Science_Ireland_2023#Contact>
.
UCD Editathon
This week our chairperson Shannon and valued community member Rebecca,
hosted an in-person editathon with undergraduate and postgraduate students
at Univedsity College Dublin as part of our Education and Outreach work.
This provided the students with the opportunity to put the finishing
touches on their Wikipedia biographies they have been busy learning to edit
over the semester. The editathon included lots of hands-on demonstrations
on adding images, fixing citations, and publishing their work. The informal
environment made it easy for the students to ask for help and feel more
confident publishing their work on Wikipedia. The event was a roaring
success with lots of biographies of Directors of the National Library of
Ireland updated and edited.
Monthly meetings
Last week we held our final Community Meeting of the year, as we will take
a break for the business of December. If you want to get more involved with
the group next year, just let us know and you can come along to the first
meeting of 2024 in January. We meet once a month on Zoom (usually a
Tuesday at 7 pm) when we discuss and plan our events and campaigns, just
email info(a)wikimedia.ie to join.
*To keep up to date join the mailing list.* <https://wikimedia.ie/contact/>
Want to hold a Wikimedia event?
If you, your group, or organisation want to run a virtual, in-person, or
hybrid Wikimedia workshop, we can provide a Zoom space in which we can hold
an editing or other workshop for you and your colleagues. Get in
touch: *info(a)wikimedia.ie
<info(a)wikimedia.ie>*.
*Le dea-ghuí,*
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Dear Wikimedia Community Ireland Members,
I hope this email finds you keeping really well.
Wikimedia Community Ireland is thrilled to unveil the talented winners of
the Wiki Loves Monuments photography competition for 2023
<https://wikimedia.ie/2023/11/20/wiki-loves-monuments-2023-winners-announced/>
!
This year, we received an overwhelming number of entries that showcased the
diverse and awe-inspiring heritage sites scattered across Ireland.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in Wiki
Loves Monuments 2023. Your dedication to capturing the essence of Ireland's
cultural heritage is commendable and contributes significantly to the
preservation and celebration of our nation's history.
A special round of applause goes out to our esteemed panel of judges and
our WCI chairperson whose expertise and discerning eye played a pivotal
role in selecting the winning entries.
Without further ado, let's celebrate the outstanding photographers whose
images stood out among the many remarkable submissions:
*🏅First Place: "Cobh, St Colman's Cathedral" by Dieglop
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cobh_-_St_Colman%27s_Cathedral_-_20…>.*
Capturing the timeless allure of St Colman’s Cathedral, this breathtaking
image transports viewers through layers of history with its captivating
composition and vivid storytelling.
*🥈Second Place: "Kinsale, Charles Fort" by Podstawko.
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kinsale_-_Charles_Fort_-_2023031816…>*
The photograph masterfully showcases the solemn beauty of Charles Fort,
evoking a sense of nostalgia and reverence for the legacy preserved within
its walls.
*🥉Third Place: "Meath, Loughcrew" by Olliebailie.
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Meath_-_Loughcrew_-_20221116150147.…>*
This striking image of Loughcrew perfectly encapsulates the essence of
timelessness, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the haunting charm
of this historical gem.
🏅You can see all ten winning photographs, including the highly commended
winners on our website.
<https://wikimedia.ie/2023/11/20/wiki-loves-monuments-2023-winners-announced/>
Once again, a heartfelt thank you to all participants, judges, and
supporters for making Wiki Loves Monuments 2023 a resounding success. Your
passion for preserving history through the lens of photography is truly
inspiring.
If you are feeling inspired, the Wiki Science Photography Competition is
running until December so there’s still time to get involved! Find out more
on our website
<https://wikimedia.ie/programme/wiki-science-photography-competition-2023/>,
or feel free to reach out with any questions.
Warm regards,
Sophie Fitzpatrick <sophiefitzpatrick(a)wikimedia.ie>
Project and Communication Manager
Wikimedia Community Ireland
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Dear Wikimedia Community Ireland Members,
I hope this email finds you well!
This week is Science Week in Ireland. To celebrate we are holding an online
Editathon
<https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Wikimedia_Community_Ireland/W…>and
would like to invite you to participate! We need your help in advancing
Wikipedia towards increasing the visibility and information about Science
in Ireland, particularly Irish women in STEM.
*Join the Science Week Editathon here!
<https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Wikimedia_Community_Ireland/W…>*
Are you a Gaeilgeoir or even a Gaeilgeoir in training? Why not use this
Editathon as an opportunity to practice using your 'cúpla Focal'? There's
plenty of room for improvement on Vicipéid about science-related topics and
critically a huge lack of info about Irish Women in STEM. Just make sure to
change the URL to *ga.wikipedia.org <http://ga.wikipedia.org>* when using
the article finder
<https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Wikimedia_Community_Ireland/W…>
to
find suitable articles in Irish on the event dashboard (please see the
image attached for reference).
Remember even small changes are meaningful, so if you don't have time to
create a new article you can edit, fix typos, add sources or citations, or
even translate pages or sections to Irish!
Anyone can participate and the Editathon will run until the end of the
month. You can find more information and editing tutorials on our website
<https://wikimedia.ie/event/join-our-online-editathon-to-celebrate-science-w…>.
Please feel free to reach out for help, or if you have any questions.
Happy Editing!
Kind regards,
Sophie
Project and Communications Manager
Wikimedia Community Ireland
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Dear Wikimedia Community Members,
I hope you are all keeping well and weren't affected by the storm.
This is just a reminder about tomorrow's monthly community meeting at 7 pm.
It will be the last meeting of the year, as we will not have one in
December, so we hope to see lots of friendly faces there!
Please find the link attached below.
Hope to see you there!
Kind regards,
Sophie
Project and Communication Manager
Wikimedia Community Ireland
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84030610375?pwd=MHByaEE0NXhkRENqVGJNTVBCOUs5Zz09
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84030610375?pwd%3DMH…>
Meeting ID: 840 3061 0375
Passcode: 655509
