Shush Sounds from UCC Library

14/09/2026

Tune in to UCC98.3FM this Friday at 11am for the first Shush! Sounds from UCC Library takeover of the new academic year, featuring David Murphy (David Murphy)

David works as a Data Engineer in UCC IT Services’ Enterprise Solutions Group, where he is part of the team responsible for the University’s enterprise data and analytics platforms. His work supports areas including Finance, HR and Student Administration, and he has played a key role in the development of UCC’s new cloud-based data platform.

Outside of work, David is a musician and producer, known for his innovative use of the pedal steel guitar. His music spans genres including Americana, Traditional Irish, ambient and experimental music, as well as film soundtracks.

Tune in to hear David talk about his work, libraries, and the music that has inspired him

10/09/2026

I’m back on air this evening at 6pm with my new show, The Thursday Mixtape.

Every week I’ll be sharing a different collection of music that’s crossed my path over the years. Expect the unexpected, with tracks from across genres, eras and countries sitting side by side. Sometimes there’ll be a theme, sometimes there won’t, but the aim is always the same: two hours of great music and new discoveries. It’s a little bit of all kinds of everything.

Then tomorrow at 11am, Shush! Sounds from UCC Library returns, in its new time slot, for the first show of the new academic year

As is now Shush tradition, the programme features music chosen by colleagues from across UCC Library. Between the songs, I’ll introduce some of the people who help make the Library what it is and share a little about the work they do to support learning, teaching, research, student life and digital innovation across the university.

Listen on UCC98.3FM

25/07/2026

As the UCC98.3FM studio goes on a break for August I’ll see you all again in September. I’ve already got some great guests lined up who will be joining me to chats music and libraries.

09/07/2026

Waited 30 years for Grand Parade to come out on vinyl 👏👏👏 sounds as great as I would have hoped.
Frank And Walters
(Stages obviously not on this album 😊

14/06/2026

13/06/2026

Now Available to Listen Back.

Ben Williamson, Learning & Teaching Librarian at UCC Library. We chat about his role in supporting teaching and learning, the evolving role of academic libraries, information literacy, and life at UCC Library.

Ben also shares a wonderful selection of folk and roots music, featuring songs that reflect his interests, experiences, and love of storytelling.

I hope you enjoy listening.

🎧 Listen back via the link in bio.

06/06/2026

The latest Shush Takeover show is now available.

On this show I was joined by Gary Hurley, SIPTU UCC Convener, () for a conversation about his role representing over 1,000 professional staff across UCC.

Gary shared insights from 14 years in industrial relations, covering everything from remote working and promotions to annual leave and staff wellbeing, alongside reflections on library spaces and campus life.

Plus, he brings a carefully chosen music selection to the show — with a special treat for anyone who loves musical theatre.

You can listen Listen back via the link in bio.

29/05/2026

Sinead Moynihan’s takeover of Shush! Sounds from UCC Library is now available to listen back to via the link in bio.
Sinead is a lecturer in the School of Clinical Therapies at University College Cork and a passionate advocate for creativity in learning. We talked about creativity, curiosity, and play in education, her work as a design thinker and creative facilitator, UCC Library, libraries, wild Atlantic swims, , and her music selection.
Hope you enjoy.

24/05/2026

You can now listen back to my guest Carol Veiga’s show on Soundcloud.

Carol is the Work Placement and Employment Pathways Coordinator with the UCC id+futures project.

We talked about the importance of inclusive access to third-level education and meaningful employment, her work supporting adults with an intellectual disability, and her experiences across teaching, recruitment, HR, and student support roles in UCC.

We also chatted about and libraries. and her music selection. And played some great tunes.

Listen back via link in bio. Hope you enjoy