Dr Catherine Porter 🌳🏳️🌈
@catsporter.bsky.social
Geographer & Head of Subject @ULGeog.bsky.social | FHEA | IRC PI 'OS200' @IrelandMapped.bsky.social | Heritage Council PI 'Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage' | Historical Geography | Digital | GIS | DH | Spatial | Early Maps & Texts
What a superb day at the College of FET Abbeyfeale Campus, experimenting with the process of cutting OS bench marks. A huge thanks to John Morris (master stone mason/cutter) & Jamie Kelly #LocatingBenchMarksPreservingHeritage @unioflimerick.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie @tailteeireann.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
What a superb day at the College of FET Abbeyfeale Campus, experimenting with the process of cutting OS bench marks. A huge thanks to John Morris (master stone mason/cutter) & Jamie Kelly #LocatingBenchMarksPreservingHeritage @unioflimerick.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie @tailteeireann.bsky.social
The Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage project has passed 2,000 documented bench mark site records across County Limerick. This is an extraordinary achievement in the timeframe and a clear reflection of the interest communities take in heritage @heritagecouncil.ie @unioflimerick.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage project has passed 2,000 documented bench mark site records across County Limerick. This is an extraordinary achievement in the timeframe and a clear reflection of the interest communities take in heritage @heritagecouncil.ie @unioflimerick.bsky.social
Pleased to be attending the AI in Textual and Visual Analysis event today @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social #LoveIrishResearch
October 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Pleased to be attending the AI in Textual and Visual Analysis event today @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social #LoveIrishResearch
Looking forward to speaking to the Ormond Historical Society this evening on the early days of the Ordnance Survey in Tipperary #LoveIrishResearch #OS200 @irelandmapped.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social @ulresearch.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Looking forward to speaking to the Ormond Historical Society this evening on the early days of the Ordnance Survey in Tipperary #LoveIrishResearch #OS200 @irelandmapped.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social @ulresearch.bsky.social
Last month, the Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage team visited Poolbeg Lighthouse, where height measurement in Ireland began. The pivot bench mark (20.9 ft above sea level) aligns with the 1837 OS datum, used nationwide until replaced by Malin Head’s Portmore Pier in the late 20th century.
September 2, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Last month, the Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage team visited Poolbeg Lighthouse, where height measurement in Ireland began. The pivot bench mark (20.9 ft above sea level) aligns with the 1837 OS datum, used nationwide until replaced by Malin Head’s Portmore Pier in the late 20th century.
HERITAGE WEEK EVENT!
1-3pm, Sat 23rd August at People's Park, Limerick.
The event includes a talk followed by a demonstration by @tailteeireann.bsky.social surveyors and a chance to try out the project app and learn how you can record bench marks.
@unioflimerick.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie
1-3pm, Sat 23rd August at People's Park, Limerick.
The event includes a talk followed by a demonstration by @tailteeireann.bsky.social surveyors and a chance to try out the project app and learn how you can record bench marks.
@unioflimerick.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie
August 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
HERITAGE WEEK EVENT!
1-3pm, Sat 23rd August at People's Park, Limerick.
The event includes a talk followed by a demonstration by @tailteeireann.bsky.social surveyors and a chance to try out the project app and learn how you can record bench marks.
@unioflimerick.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie
1-3pm, Sat 23rd August at People's Park, Limerick.
The event includes a talk followed by a demonstration by @tailteeireann.bsky.social surveyors and a chance to try out the project app and learn how you can record bench marks.
@unioflimerick.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie
Next week (11th-14th August), we're running library workshops across County Limerick. Join us to discover how you can get involved in saving local heritage!
@heritagecouncil.ie @unioflimerick.bsky.social @limerickcouncil.bsky.social @ullibrary.bsky.social
@heritagecouncil.ie @unioflimerick.bsky.social @limerickcouncil.bsky.social @ullibrary.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Next week (11th-14th August), we're running library workshops across County Limerick. Join us to discover how you can get involved in saving local heritage!
@heritagecouncil.ie @unioflimerick.bsky.social @limerickcouncil.bsky.social @ullibrary.bsky.social
@heritagecouncil.ie @unioflimerick.bsky.social @limerickcouncil.bsky.social @ullibrary.bsky.social
Looking for a free outdoor activity with the kids this weekend? Why not try out the 'Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage' project app and do some bench mark hunting!
@unioflimerick.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie @limerickcouncil.bsky.social
@unioflimerick.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie @limerickcouncil.bsky.social
July 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Looking for a free outdoor activity with the kids this weekend? Why not try out the 'Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage' project app and do some bench mark hunting!
@unioflimerick.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie @limerickcouncil.bsky.social
@unioflimerick.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie @limerickcouncil.bsky.social
Perfect weekend weather for OS bench mark hunting in County Down ❤️
July 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Perfect weekend weather for OS bench mark hunting in County Down ❤️
Thanks to everyone who supported our launch event today for 'Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage'. If you missed it, you can catch up here: shorturl.at/IBk0m
Scan the QR code below to access the project website and mobile app to start collecting bench marks in County Limerick!
Scan the QR code below to access the project website and mobile app to start collecting bench marks in County Limerick!
June 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Thanks to everyone who supported our launch event today for 'Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage'. If you missed it, you can catch up here: shorturl.at/IBk0m
Scan the QR code below to access the project website and mobile app to start collecting bench marks in County Limerick!
Scan the QR code below to access the project website and mobile app to start collecting bench marks in County Limerick!
We are pleased to share details of the Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage launch event at 1-2 pm on Friday, 27th June 2025.
The event is FREE and will be held online via MS Teams. All are welcome!
Please register for the event here: ul.libcal.com/calendar/eve...
Or, the QR code below
The event is FREE and will be held online via MS Teams. All are welcome!
Please register for the event here: ul.libcal.com/calendar/eve...
Or, the QR code below
June 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We are pleased to share details of the Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage launch event at 1-2 pm on Friday, 27th June 2025.
The event is FREE and will be held online via MS Teams. All are welcome!
Please register for the event here: ul.libcal.com/calendar/eve...
Or, the QR code below
The event is FREE and will be held online via MS Teams. All are welcome!
Please register for the event here: ul.libcal.com/calendar/eve...
Or, the QR code below
Delighted to announce that the 'Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage' community collection app and website are coming soon.
Details of the launch event at the end of June will be released shortly!
Details of the launch event at the end of June will be released shortly!
June 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Delighted to announce that the 'Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage' community collection app and website are coming soon.
Details of the launch event at the end of June will be released shortly!
Details of the launch event at the end of June will be released shortly!
This weekend we've travelled across the County testing the new community collection app for 'Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage'. Thanks to those who approached to ask about the project and how they can get involved
@heritagecouncil.ie @unioflimerick.bsky.social @limerickcouncil.bsky.social
@heritagecouncil.ie @unioflimerick.bsky.social @limerickcouncil.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This weekend we've travelled across the County testing the new community collection app for 'Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage'. Thanks to those who approached to ask about the project and how they can get involved
@heritagecouncil.ie @unioflimerick.bsky.social @limerickcouncil.bsky.social
@heritagecouncil.ie @unioflimerick.bsky.social @limerickcouncil.bsky.social
Currently working on a paper related to the portrayal of Ireland's Ordnance Survey in the nineteenth century news media. In today's @belfasttelegraph.co.uk we see the #GSNI advertising their summer field work, reminiscent of some OS entries almost 200 years ago
May 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Currently working on a paper related to the portrayal of Ireland's Ordnance Survey in the nineteenth century news media. In today's @belfasttelegraph.co.uk we see the #GSNI advertising their summer field work, reminiscent of some OS entries almost 200 years ago
It’s gone on the later edition map. A slightly higher one was cut on the plot boundary wall next to the road
May 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
It’s gone on the later edition map. A slightly higher one was cut on the plot boundary wall next to the road
First official team meeting today for the @heritagecouncil.ie and @unioflimerick.bsky.social co-funded ‘Locating Bench marks, Preserving Heritage’ and what a team it is! Blessed to have so many skilled people working to help increase awareness of our heritage ❤️
May 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
First official team meeting today for the @heritagecouncil.ie and @unioflimerick.bsky.social co-funded ‘Locating Bench marks, Preserving Heritage’ and what a team it is! Blessed to have so many skilled people working to help increase awareness of our heritage ❤️
A very worn cut OS bench mark at White Rock, County Down, on the edge of Strangford Lough. Hardly visible in the pictures and would never be noticed by a passerby
May 3, 2025 at 12:19 PM
A very worn cut OS bench mark at White Rock, County Down, on the edge of Strangford Lough. Hardly visible in the pictures and would never be noticed by a passerby
Hours of fun on a wet day! Available now at your local Lidl
April 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Hours of fun on a wet day! Available now at your local Lidl
Perserverance pays off - today we found it hidden behind some giant hogweed #BenchMarking
April 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Perserverance pays off - today we found it hidden behind some giant hogweed #BenchMarking
Some unsuccessful Ordnance Survey bench mark hunting with @lizgabbett.bsky.social at the @unioflimerick.bsky.social today. Sadly another example of lost heritage at Black Castle /Castle Troy
March 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Some unsuccessful Ordnance Survey bench mark hunting with @lizgabbett.bsky.social at the @unioflimerick.bsky.social today. Sadly another example of lost heritage at Black Castle /Castle Troy
A stunning morning at Strangford Lough looking towards the Mournes and Saul #CountyDown #HomeHome #StPatricksWeekend
March 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
A stunning morning at Strangford Lough looking towards the Mournes and Saul #CountyDown #HomeHome #StPatricksWeekend
The spring talk season continues for @irelandmapped.bsky.social with a visit to Tulla History Society last night (with time for some County Clare bench mark hunting) #LoveIrishResearch #OS200
March 11, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The spring talk season continues for @irelandmapped.bsky.social with a visit to Tulla History Society last night (with time for some County Clare bench mark hunting) #LoveIrishResearch #OS200
Looking forward to my talk this lunchtime with the Genealogy and Local Studies Group of the Library Association of Ireland.
I'll be discussing the opportunities and challenges of working with early source materials in digital humanities projects such as @irelandmapped.bsky.social #DH #OS200
I'll be discussing the opportunities and challenges of working with early source materials in digital humanities projects such as @irelandmapped.bsky.social #DH #OS200
February 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Looking forward to my talk this lunchtime with the Genealogy and Local Studies Group of the Library Association of Ireland.
I'll be discussing the opportunities and challenges of working with early source materials in digital humanities projects such as @irelandmapped.bsky.social #DH #OS200
I'll be discussing the opportunities and challenges of working with early source materials in digital humanities projects such as @irelandmapped.bsky.social #DH #OS200
A spot of #OrdnanceSurvey bench marking in Kilrush yesterday evening. Thanks to @drpaulobrien.bsky.social for pointing out the BM on the west side of Teach Ceoil
February 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
A spot of #OrdnanceSurvey bench marking in Kilrush yesterday evening. Thanks to @drpaulobrien.bsky.social for pointing out the BM on the west side of Teach Ceoil