The Red Line Festival Writer-in-Residence for 2022 is Dublin rapper Selló. Championing a new voice for the nation of Ireland in the form of “Gaelic Drill”, a fusion of traditional Irish culture with the modern drill/ hip hop sound.
Read all about it here:
redlinefestival.ie/events/writer-
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With over 35 events, the Red Line Festival on October 13th to 16th really will have something for everyone!
This year’s festival will present theatrical pieces, exhibitions, sports and music sessions.
Stay tuned here and on redlinefestival.ie for updates …
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It was such a privilege to speak about Arthur Griffith & Michael Collins with the amazing tonight at Ballyroan Library to mark the centenary of their deaths. Thank you Síle & the staff of and to the wonderful audience in person and online
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What would you like to see in our libraries in the future?
South Dublin Libraries are in the process of creating our Library Development Plan 2023 -2027 and we're seeking the views of the public to help us understand attitudes towards the library service. forms.gle/Uc2QXdySfRZRUd
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Our Helpline team were out in Ballyroan and North Clondalkin libraries providing information to people in the area. Keep an eye out on Social media to see where we go next or have a look on our website: alzheimer.ie/get-support/mo
#DementiaSupports
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A #HeritageWeek sneak peek at a new podcast by commissioned by and supported by the Heritage Council Heritage Stewardship Fund 2022. Listen here! sdcc.ie/en/events/libr
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Our Historian in Residence Liz Gillis is featured in today’s Irish Mirror. Join her and Cathy Scuffill for a talk on Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith next Tuesday. In person talk booked out but sign up for the live stream here: eventbrite.ie/e/the-deaths-o
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Delighted to have written an article about just some of the amazing women who were associated with Michael Collins in the @IrishMirror today @SDCClibraries
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There will be a guided tour of the Slade Valley with local historian Mervyn Ennis for #HeritageWeek. Taking place Thursday 18th August at 6.30pm. Meet at Saggart Church, Church Road, Saggart Village.
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National Heritage Week kicks off today and there’s lots happening across South Dublin! Pick up an events brochure in your local branch or check out events online at southdublinlibraries.ie or heritageweek.ie #HeritageWeek #HeritageWeek2022
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This Saturday! Templeogue Heritage Walk - meet at the Templeogue Inn (The Morgue) at 11am. All welcome! #HeritageWeek heritageweek.ie/event-listings
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Sitting under a tree, reading this extraordinary novel by Louise Kennedy which was released 2022 and available on the short loan facility (10days), and realising what a precious commodity a public library is. #Heatwave2022
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Next up in our History and Heritage programme is a guided tour of Newcastle Village tomorrow evening, 10th August.
Meet your guide Tomás Maher at St. Finian's Church of Ireland on the Main Street at 7:00pm. No booking necessary, all welcome!
#HeritageWeek
Join us on Sun 14 Aug 2pm for a Heritage Week talk on the history of Cromwell's Fort, its history & relationship with Rathfarnham Castle. Admission free. No booking required.
Photo: Jesuit Archives
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As part of our History and Heritage programme, historian Tomás Maher will give a guided tour of St. Maelruain’s cemetery #Tallaght tomorrow evening 8/8/22 at 6:30pm. All welcome! sdcc.ie/en/events/libr
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Our staff members Laura, Paula and Seán are presenting at today, about well-being initiatives in 👏#wlic2022
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What an inspiring Reading for Wellbeing session at #WLIC2022 
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So many ideas for bringing music & mindfulness into the library 
And fab initiatives @SDCClibraries to support wellbeing & connection in their communities with shared reading & home deliveries
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So many ideas for bringing music & mindfulness into the library
And fab initiatives @SDCClibraries to support wellbeing & connection in their communities with shared reading & home deliveries
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Have you checked out the new Short Loan Collection in our branches yet? Borrow bestsellers and popular titles immediately - no waiting lists!
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Has your child signed up for the Summer Stars yet? We’d love to know what they’ve chosen to read!
For anyone needing more encouragement, there are rewards for every card you fill in & at the end of summer you can win a big surprise!
#Summerstars #Lovelibraries
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Learn about soap-making with Aoife Munn ages 7-12
7th July at 1pm
Make your own bar of soap and learn how to save the planet from plastic
Book now!
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Board Games for Kids
Ages 7+
4th of July from 2pm onwards
enjoy an afternoon of Board Games!
All welcome.
#Lovelibraries
Book of the week here in Lucan Library is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
Reserve online with your library card.
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#LoveLibraries
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Booking today!
'A Million Dreams' for ages 11-14
5th July until 8th of July at 10.30 to 11.30am
This is a four-day camp.
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Let's Drum with the Mobile Music School
Have fun learning about rhythm and beat.
6th July at 3-4pm
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Duffy and Son by Damien Owens
A heart-warming and hilarious novel about life, love, and the weight of all we leave unsaid, this is a quietly moving masterpiece from one of Ireland’s most gifted comic writers.
#FREE on with your library card!
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Summer events for #Lucanlibrary will go live from Eventbrite at 2pm today!
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Gangsta Granny - CSI solve the crime, Ages 8-12
Food Chemistry - Ages 5-7 years
Book now!
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Book of the week here in Lucan Library is Again, Rachel by
Reserve online with your library card.
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#LoveLibraries
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Did you know that you can borrow newspapers using your library card? It's all on PressReader!
This gives you access to hundreds of international newspapers in different languages from around the world!!
Just head to buff.ly/2NtOVb3 to find out more
#LoveLibraries
The last badge in the Pin Your Pride series is available today from all South Dublin Libraries, Collect this beautiful #Pride reading guide while in the library. A hundred great reads for ages 0-18.
#PinYourPride #LoveLibraries
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Fun Fact Tuesday!
The Eiffel Tower was initially considered to be an eyesore. Its usefulness as a radio tower saved it from being dismantled in 1909.
#LoveLibraries #funfacts
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Mount St. Joseph Clondalkin Bicentenary Event
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Join us for Storytime in #Palmerstown Library this Saturday 18th June, 3pm, for 3-5 year olds. Book your place via palmerstownlibrary.eventbrite.ie. #LoveLibraries
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Book of the week here in Lucan Library is Idol
by
Reserve online with your library card.
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#LoveLibraries
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Summer Stars is a national programme, encouraging children to read for fun over the summer holidays.
Call into the library to register and get your reading card.
(P.S. there's lots of rewards to collect along the way too!)
#summerstars2022 #LoveLibraries
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Book of the week here in Lucan Library is None of This is Serious by
None of This Is Serious is about the uncertainty and absurdity of being alive today.
Reserve online with your library card.
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#LoveLibraries
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If you use library services regularly (whether for borrowing, events, printing or another purpose), would love to hear your thoughts & suggestions on the future of Irish public libraries.
Have your say by completing the survey here: buff.ly/3xvw71v...
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We this week's Pride badge here in Lucan library.
Just ask at the desk!
#lovelibraries #pinyourpride
#librarypride #southdublinpride
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Do join us for the Winifred Letts Symposium this Thursday 9th at 2pm. I'll be talking about & responding to her nature poetry.
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