Beatrice Doran facts for kids

Beatrice M. Doran is an Irish historian, author, and a former chief librarian. She used to work at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).

Early Life and Education

Beatrice Doran was born in Donnybrook, Dublin, Ireland. She still lives there today. She went to Muckross Park College for her schooling. Later, she studied at University College Dublin (UCD).

At UCD, she earned two important university degrees. She also received a special diploma in librarianship. This diploma taught her how to manage libraries. In 2011, she completed her PhD at UCD. Her research was about how hospitals in Ireland manage information.

Career as a Librarian and Historian

Beatrice Doran has worked in many different libraries. She worked at Ulster University and University College Cork. She also worked at the Royal Dublin Society.

In 1986, she became the chief librarian at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). She worked there for many years until she retired in 2007. She was also the president of the Library Association of Ireland for a time. This is a group for librarians in Ireland.

Besides her library work, Beatrice Doran is also a historian. She loves learning about the past. She has been a leader in the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society. She is also a member of several other historical groups. These include the Ballsbridge, Donnybrook and Sandymount Historical Society, the Irish Georgian Society, and the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland.

Beatrice Doran has written several books. These books are all about the history of Donnybrook, the place where she was born and still lives.