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Wiki Loves Monuments Photography Competition is Open!
Calling all amateur and professional photographers, we need your help to
capture images of Ireland’s historic monuments!
There is still time to enter the annual Wiki Loves Monuments
<http://wikimedia.ie/programme/wiki-loves-monuments-2017/?customize_changese…>
photography competition which is open for
<https://wikimedia.ie/programme/wiki-loves-monuments/>uploads
<https://wikimedia.ie/programme/wiki-loves-monuments/> until September
31st. You can use our interactive map <https://maps.wikilovesmonuments.org/> to
find an eligible heritage site. Each red dot on the map is a piece of
Ireland’s built heritage that needs a photograph.
There are thousands of sites waiting for their first picture, but why not
show a building or place in a whole new light or from a new angle? This
year we are awarding a special prize for a photograph of the most
challenging, remote, or obscure structure uploaded to the competition, and
an extra prize for each province of the best photo uploaded for a site that
had no photo before.
Upload from 1 to 30 September to win prizes!
<http://www.wikilovesmonuments.ie/>
Fairies and Folklore for Culture Night 2023
This Friday, 22nd September Wikimedia Community Ireland is collaborating
with Octocon for Culture Night. Join panelists Amy O’Riordan, (wikimedian
in residence and our Irish Language Officer), Lora O’Brien (Author,
educator, and expert in Irish heritage and paganism), and Morgan Daimler
(author and expert on all things fairy) for a fascinating discussion on
fairies, fae, and fair folk in folklore, fantasy, and fiction.
The panel will take place this Saturday online (YouTube) at 6 p.m., so
accessible to those near and far! For more information visit Octocon’s
website
<https://2023.octocon.com/octocon-presents-on-culture-night-how-do-you-spell…>
and
keep an eye out on Twitter <https://twitter.com/WikimediaIE> and Instagram
<https://www.instagram.com/wikimediaie/> for updates.
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Wiki Loves Earth 2023 Winners
This month we were delighted to announce the winners of the
<http://wikimedia.ie/programme/wiki-loves-earth-2023/?customize_changeset_uu…>Wiki
Loves Earth 2023
<http://wikimedia.ie/programme/wiki-loves-earth-2023/?customize_changeset_uu…>photography
competition.
The winning shots captured windswept cliffs
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Earth_2023/Winners#/m…>,
scenic mountains, and impressive close-up shots
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Earth_2023/Winners#/m…>
of majestic Irish wildlife
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Earth_2023/Winners#/m…>
. This year’s winners are a true showcase of the natural beauty to be found
in Ireland’s protected areas. It’s well worth taking a look at the online
gallery
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Earth_2023/Winners#Ir…>
.
Congratulations to all the winners!
[image: Kilkee_Reefs_and_Cliffs (1).jpg]
*The winning photograph from Wiki Loves Earth 2023. ‘Kilkee Reefs and **Cliffs’
by User: Mateo.Mazza.91 CC BY-SA 4.0*
Collaboration with Irish Universities
This Autumn we are continuing our partnerships with universities including
University College Dublin and the University of Limerick. We are
collaborating with lecturers to incorporate Wikipedia editing into
university teaching on both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We are
excited to offer training sessions and support student editathons
throughout the semester.
Monthly meetings
Want to get more involved with our group? We meet once a month on Zoom when
we discuss and plan our events and campaigns. Our next meeting is on the
10th of October at 7 pm, just email info(a)wikimedia.ie to join.
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 at
info(a)wikimedia.ie.
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Wikimedia Community Ireland
Chair - Shannon Eichelberger
Online: Wikimedia Community Ireland <http://wikimedia.ie>
On Twitter: @WikimediaIE <https://twitter.com/WikimediaIE>
On Facebook: Wikimedia Ireland <https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaIreland>
On Instagram: wikimediaie <https://www.instagram.com/wikimediaie/>
On Meetup: Wikimedia Community Ireland Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/Wikimedia-Community-Ireland-Meetup/>
Wikimedia Community Ireland Announces Leadership Transition
[DUBLIN, IRELAND] – After nearly 6 and a half years of dedicated service as
the Project Manager of Wikimedia Community Ireland (WCI), Rebecca O'Neill
is stepping down from her role. Rebecca has been a trailblazer for WCI,
serving as its first staff member, and has played a crucial role in
advancing the organization's mission. Her departure marks a significant
milestone in WCI's journey.
During her tenure, Rebecca has made substantial contributions to the
Wikimedia movement and has been a driving force behind the growth and
development of WCI. Her leadership, passion, and commitment have been
instrumental in fostering a vibrant Wikimedia community in Ireland.
Reflecting on her time as Project Manager, Rebecca expressed her excitement
about the future of WCI, stating, "It has been a joy and a privilege to be
part of this incredible community. I am excited to see how my successor
will continue to nurture and expand the group in the coming years."
Rebecca's departure coincides with the recent appointment of Amy Coe as the
Irish Language Officer for Wikimedia Community Ireland. Amy's role will
focus on strengthening and developing the Irish language community within
Ireland and beyond, enhancing the presence of the Irish language across
Wikimedia projects. You can reach out to Amy at oifigeach.gaeilge(a)
wikimedia.ie.
As Rebecca steps down from her role as Project Manager, she will return to
her previous position as a volunteer with WCI. She looks forward to
continuing her involvement with the organization, including contributing to
various photography competitions and supporting the incoming Project
Manager. With WCI celebrating its 10th anniversary next year, Rebecca is
excited to join the community in marking this significant milestone.
In her farewell message, Rebecca expressed her gratitude, saying, "I want
to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported both me and
Wikimedia Community Ireland throughout the years. It has been a true
pleasure to meet many of you at events, whether in person or virtually, and
to count so many of you as good friends. If you ever find yourself visiting
Ireland, please don't hesitate to reach out!"
Wikimedia Community Ireland community and its supporters look forward to
celebrating Rebecca's contributions and welcoming a new era under new
leadership. Details about the incoming Project Manager will be announced in
the near future.
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Wikimedia Community Ireland
Chair - Shannon Eichelberger
Online: Wikimedia Community Ireland <http://wikimedia.ie>
On Twitter: @WikimediaIE <https://twitter.com/WikimediaIE>
On Facebook: Wikimedia Ireland <https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaIreland>
On Instagram: wikimediaie <https://www.instagram.com/wikimediaie/>
On Meetup: Wikimedia Community Ireland Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/Wikimedia-Community-Ireland-Meetup/>
Dear all,
We are happy to announce our new Project Manager:
Dublin-September 2023 – Wikimedia Community Ireland, the local affiliate of
the Wikimedia Foundation, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sophie
Fitzpatrick as its new Project Manager. She replaces the previous Programme
Coordinator, Rebecca O’Neill.
Shannon Eichelberger, Volunteer Chair at Wikimedia Community Ireland,
expressed their enthusiasm for the appointment, saying, "We are delighted
to welcome Sophie Fitzpatrick to our team. With her expertise and passion
for Wikimedia projects, we are confident that she will help us further our
mission to empower individuals and communities in Ireland to share in the
sum of all knowledge."
Sophie Fitzpatrick officially assumed the role on 4 September 2023, and we
look forward to the positive impact she will have on our community.
Her contact information is as follows;
sophiefitzpatrick(a)wikimedia.ie
info(a)wikimedia.ie
--Shannon Eichelberger
Volunteer Chair
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Wikimedia Community Ireland
Chair - Shannon Eichelberger
Online: Wikimedia Community Ireland <http://wikimedia.ie>
On Twitter: @WikimediaIE <https://twitter.com/WikimediaIE>
On Facebook: Wikimedia Ireland <https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaIreland>
On Instagram: wikimediaie <https://www.instagram.com/wikimediaie/>
On Meetup: Wikimedia Community Ireland Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/Wikimedia-Community-Ireland-Meetup/>
*Wiki Loves Folklore 2023*
The photography competition, Wiki Loves Folklore
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2023>, is
open until 31 March - so get snapping this Seachtain na Gaeilge and St
Patrick's Day and win! Find all the details here
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2023_in_Irel…>,
all entries from will be automatically included in both the national and
international competitions.
*Monthly meetings*
Want to get more involved with our group
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_Ireland>? We meet once
a month on Zoom when we discuss and plan our events and campaigns. Our next
meeting is on 14 March at 7pm, just email wikimediaireland[at]gmail.com to
receive your invite.
*We are currently writing our grant application for the coming year of July
2023 to June 2024.* If you have thoughts or suggestions on what we should
be focusing on in this coming year, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us
over email, or join our March meeting!
*Want to get involved in 2023?*
If you, your group, or organisation want to run a virtual, in-person or
hybrid Wikimedia workshop, we can travel to facilitate or provide a Zoom
space in which we can hold an editing or other workshop for you and your
colleagues. Get in touch at wikimediaireland[at]gmail.com
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Wikimedia Community Ireland
Chair - Shannon Eichelberger
Project Coordinator - Rebecca O'Neill
Online: Wikimedia Community Ireland <http://wikimedia.ie>
On Twitter: @WikimediaIE <https://twitter.com/WikimediaIE>
On Facebook: Wikimedia Ireland <https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaIreland>
On Instagram: wikimediaie <https://www.instagram.com/wikimediaie/>
On Meetup: Wikimedia Community Ireland Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/Wikimedia-Community-Ireland-Meetup/>
*Wiki Loves Monuments*
Wiki Loves Monuments
<http://wikimedia.ie/programme/wiki-loves-monuments-2017/> is back for 2022
and is now open for uploads! Use our interactive map
<https://maps.wikilovesmonuments.org/> to find all those eligible sites
near or far! With the competition running in the UK as well, you can win
prizes with images from across the island of Ireland. There are many sites
waiting for their first picture, but why not show a building or place in a
whole new light or from a new angle?
We are awarding a special prize for a photograph of the most challenging,
remote, or obscure structure uploaded to the competition, and an extra
prize for each province of the best photo uploaded for a site that had no
photo before.
*Upload from 1 to 30 September to win prizes!*
<http://www.wikilovesmonuments.ie>
*Wiki Loves Earth*
Huge thank you to everyone who uploaded images to Wiki Loves Earth Ireland
2022 - the winners will be announced very soon. Follow us on Twitter
<https://twitter.com/WikimediaIE>, Instagram
<https://www.instagram.com/wikimediaie/>, or Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaIreland> to stay up to date!
*Monthly meetings*
Want to get more involved with our group? We meet once a month on Zoom when
we discuss and plan our events and campaigns. Our next meeting is on 20
September at 7pm, just email wikimediaireland[at]gmail.com to receive your
invite.
*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 at
wikimediaireland[at]gmail.com
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Wikimedia Community Ireland
Chair - Shannon Eichelberger
Project Coordinator - Rebecca O'Neill
Online: Wikimedia Community Ireland <http://wikimedia.ie>
On Twitter: @WikimediaIE <https://twitter.com/WikimediaIE>
On Facebook: Wikimedia Ireland <https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaIreland>
On Instagram: wikimediaie <https://www.instagram.com/wikimediaie/>
On Meetup: Wikimedia Community Ireland Meetup
<https://www.meetup.com/Wikimedia-Community-Ireland-Meetup/>
