P.S. The pink flowers in the first picture in front of the daffodils are examples of Lenten Rose (Helleborus Orientalis), all parts of which are toxic (cf. Mandelson)
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Posted in Biographical, Maynooth with tags Maynooth University Library Cat, Peter Mandelson, STFC Crisis, Weather on February 7, 2026 by telescoperMaynooth University Library Cat Update
Posted in Maynooth with tags Maynooth, Maynooth University, Maynooth University Library, Maynooth University Library Cat on February 4, 2026 by telescoper
I hadn’t seen Maynooth University Library Cat for a while, so it was nice to see him today, on post, as large as life. Approaching him I saw him receive a number of back scratches. It seems he enjoyed them and continued to present his back to passers-by in the hope of getting more.
Maynooth University Library Cat Update
Posted in Maynooth with tags Maynooth University Library Cat on January 6, 2026 by telescoperMaynooth University Library Cat has endured the very cold weather we have had recently, but when I met him this lunchtime he was rather hungry. So much so that he scratched my hand in his eagerness to get at the food I put out for him…
P.S. There seems to be a bit of a thaw today.
Maynooth University Library Cat Update
Posted in Maynooth with tags Maynooth University, Maynooth University Library Cat, Séamus on December 15, 2025 by telescoper
I saw Maynooth University Library Cat on the way to my office this morning. Most students I saw were heading in the opposite direction, in their Christmas jumpers, to pubs, or at least to queue outside them as they weren’t yet open. I think it will be a quiet day on campus, if not in town. Such is the Maynooth Student Xmas I blogged about yesterday.
Anyway, as you can see, Séamus was looking a bit disgruntled, though as usual he was receptive to a stroke or two and a head scratch. It had been raining overnight and such food as was in his dish had turned to mush and was in need of replacement. At least his water bowl was full.
Maynooth University Library Cat (and Bat) Update
Posted in Maynooth with tags Bat, Maynooth University, Maynooth University Library Cat, Pugin Hall on November 27, 2025 by telescoperOn my way to lunch today I saw Maynooth University Library Cat trying the well-known “staring at an empty dish” ploy. It worked, as it always does..
When I got to Pugin Hall for my own lunch I was confronted by this
I didn’t see the bat in question.
P.S. WordPress just told me that this is my 7,500th blog post!
Maynooth University Library Cat Update
Posted in Maynooth with tags Maynooth University, Maynooth University Library Cat on September 17, 2025 by telescoper
Maynooth University Library Cat Update
Posted in Maynooth with tags Maynooth University Library Cat on July 29, 2025 by telescoperOn my way through South Campus this morning I saw Maynooth University Library Cat on his post, a sure indication that he wanted to be fed. I therefore took an item from his larder and did the honours…
The post concerned is just to the left…
Maynooth University Library Cat Update
Posted in Maynooth with tags cat, Maynooth University, Maynooth University Library Cat on July 14, 2025 by telescoperThough not as warm as it has been over the last few days, today still found Maynooth University Library Cat in need of a siesta. There aren’t many students around these days so he’s not disturbed by so many people wanting to pet him, and was sound asleep in a shady spot when I passed by this afternoon.
Maynooth University Library Cat Update
Posted in Maynooth with tags cat, Maynooth University, Maynooth University Library Cat on June 16, 2025 by telescoper
It has been a nice day for Bloomsday, though I was forced to spend nearly all of it in my office on campus (including having a sandwich lunch there). Fortunately m’colleague Joost Slingerland sent me this picture of Maynooth University Library Cat basking in the warmth of the outdoors.
Maynooth University Library Cat Update
Posted in Maynooth with tags Examinations, Maynooth University Library Cat on May 14, 2025 by telescoper
I was on a mission to the South Campus just now and found Maynooth University Library Cat behind bars. He’s actually just resting in the semi-shade behind the gate to conserve energy before the exams start on Friday morning, at which time he will need to make himself available for last-minute consultations and therapeutic petting.
In the Dark 