Archive
Midleton College Archive
The Midleton College Archive contains a number of texts, pictures and memorabilia that tell the story of the school over the past 300 years. The archive was maintained by Paula Stead and recently by the late Siobhan Delaney. Siobhan did much work cataloguing and expanding the archive as well as doing extensive research to remember those from the College killed in World War I.
The College is always interested in hearing from past students, staff and friends of the school who may have items relating to the history of the school. Please contact office@midletoncollege.ie if you have any items that may tell the story of Midleton College.
In 2021, following the passing of Siobhan, the College undertook a project to digitise the College archive and make it available to all, far and wide, who wish to explore and learn about the school and its communities history. This started with the digisation of the College magazines that allow in manner that they may be viewed online and that the text may be digitally searched. This project continues the work began by Siobhan Delaney; we continue it in her name.
World War I Commemoration
Around Armistice Day the College pauses to remember those lost in World War one. Central to that remembering is the Roll of Honour of those from the College who were killed. This was drawn together by Siobhan Delaney with assistance of local historians Eugene Power & Paul Busteed.
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”
Digitial Archive
Midleton College Magazines
The College has 85 different magazines, dating back as far as 1933. The school magazines have been professionally digitized to an archive standard. This allows past students, staff or friends of the school to research easily as with OCR each are text searchable.
Privacy
The magazines provide a record of school life, achievements, events, and the wider College community over many decades and are shared as part of the College’s history and heritage.
We recognise that historical publications may contain personal information relating to former students, staff, and members of the College community. While we believe there is a legitimate interest in preserving and making available these historical records, we are committed to respecting the privacy rights of individuals.
The College is taking steps to prevent historical archive publications from being indexed by internet search engines while retaining access to them through the College archive.
If you believe that information relating to you contained within the archive should be reviewed, removed, redacted, or have access restricted, please contact us at office@midletoncollege.ie.
To assist us in considering your request, please include:
Your full name and contact details.
The magazine year (if known).
The page number or article reference (if known).
A brief explanation of your request.
The College reviews requests on a case-by-case basis, balancing the privacy rights of individuals with the historical and archival value of the publications. Each request will be considered individually in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and the College’s responsibilities in preserving its historical archives.