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The Great Irish Book of Gaelic Games Evanne Ní Chuilinn
Wednesday 08th November @ 10:30 am
Online
  • Schools' Programme
Age 8+ years The latest Great Irish book in the Gill Books series of big topics, tackled by experts and brought to life with amazing illustrations, this engaging history introduces Gaelic Games’ most significant people, history and culture to fans of all ages. Discover what goes on behind the scenes on match day and which […]

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Something Terrible Happened Last Night with Sam Blake
Wednesday 08th November @ 11:15 am
Coolock Library
  • Schools' Programme
Age 16+ years It’s Katie’s 17th birthday and the party is in full flight but, after a fight breaks out, the friends find more than they bargained for when they return to clear up the mess. Something Terrible Happened Last Night (Gill Books) is a gripping teen thriller that will keep everyone guessing. Students will […]

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RTÉ Radio 1 Arena Paul Lynch and Mike McCormack in conversation with Seán Rocks
Wednesday 08th November @ 7:00 pm
Townhall, 1WML, Windmill Quarter
  • DBF After Dark
  • Fiction
  • Main Programme
Join us for an evening of conversation and culture as Seán Rocks is joined by authors Paul Lynch and Mike McCormack discussing their latest novels and more. Prophet Song (Oneworld) by Paul Lynch is a powerful novel set in an Ireland falling under the spell of a totalitarian government, following the life of one woman […]

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Paper Lanterns Writing Workshop for Young Adults Grace Kelley and Amy O'Sullivan
Wednesday 08th November @ 7:00 pm
Online
  • Professional Development
Are you a teenager who loves to read and discuss books? Are you a pro at writing your English essays? Or a bookworm? Then this workshop is for you! Paper Lanterns is the literary journal for teen and YA literature. This workshop will cover writing non-fiction essays and book reviews, and submitting to literary journals. […]

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Mighty Mindsets with Niamh Doyle
Thursday 09th November @ 10:00 am
Online
  • Schools' Programme
Age 7+ years Mighty Mindsets (Little Island Books) is a humorous and dynamic new book for children, exploring how mindfulness can help in navigating life’s ups and downs. Join author Niamh Doyle as you learn how to illustrate your own personal wellbeing book to bring home with you at the end of the workshop. Along the […]

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Work. Life. Lessons from leaders with Claire O'Connell
Thursday 09th November @ 10:00 am
  • Schools' Programme
Age 16+ years Work. Life. Lessons from leaders (Royal Irish Academy) is a collection of useful and interesting tips, hacks and insights from people – mainly women – who have made a mark in their field. Students will join the author, scientist-turned-writer Claire O’Connell, and be inspired by these short snippets of hard-earned wisdom and […]

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The Great Irish Book of Gaelic Games Evanne Ní Chuilinn
Thursday 09th November @ 10:30 am
Terenure Library
  • Schools' Programme
Age 8+ years The latest Great Irish book in the Gill Books series of big topics, tackled by experts and brought to life with amazing illustrations, this engaging history introduces Gaelic Games’ most significant people, history and culture to fans of all ages. Discover what goes on behind the scenes on match day and which […]

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In Between Worlds: The Journey of the Famine Girls Nicola Pierce
Thursday 09th November @ 10:30 am
Phibsborough Library
  • Schools' Programme
Age 9+ years Students will step back in time to 1849 with author Nicola Pierce as she discusses her latest book In Between Worlds: The Journey of the Famine Girls (The O’Brien Press). When Maggie and Sarah’s homes and lives are devastated by the horrors of the famine, they are given the chance of a […]

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