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The benefits of the natural world for our mental and physical wellbeing have long been recognised, but perhaps never more so than in the last few years. Writer, journalist and author of This is My Sea, Miriam Mulcahy, is joined in conversation by two nature experts as they explore how our desire to reconnect with nature has resulted in a surge in popularity of activities in the outdoors, as well a...

Alice Kinsella and Easkey Britton in conversation with Kerri ní Dochartaigh on climate emergency, care-giving and the sea as the original mother.

Reincarnated as the mistress of macabre, the grande dame of the dark, Ireland’s beloved newsreader delights in presenting her fabulously frightful anthology of Irish ghost stories, which have excited, unnerved and, for better or worse, stayed with her over the years.

Readers’ Day in The Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon, Saturday 25 November Programmed by writer Martina Devlin on behalf of dlr Libraries, it features a sparkling range of writers and thinkers.

Readers’ Day in The Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon, Saturday 25 November Programmed by writer Martina Devlin on behalf of dlr Libraries, it features a sparkling range of writers and thinkers.

Readers’ Day in The Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon, Saturday 25 November Programmed by writer Martina Devlin on behalf of dlr Libraries, it features a sparkling range of writers and thinkers.

Readers’ Day in The Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon, Saturday 25 November Programmed by writer Martina Devlin on behalf of dlr Libraries, it features a sparkling range of writers and thinkers.

Readers’ Day in The Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon, Saturday 25 November Programmed by writer Martina Devlin on behalf of dlr Libraries, it features a sparkling range of writers and thinkers.

A five-part series of talks and workshops exploring how engaging in creative arts can improve your brain health. These talks, led by Karen Meenan, Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), will feature neuroscientists, researchers and especially creative artists who work to improve brain health. The final week in the series hosted Professor Agus...

A five-part series of talks and workshops exploring how engaging in creative arts can improve your brain health. These talks, led by Karen Meenan, Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), will feature neuroscientists, researchers and especially creative artists who work to improve brain health. This week features Chief Operations Officer of the...

A five-part series of talks and workshops exploring how engaging in creative arts can improve your brain health. These talks, led by Karen Meenan, Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), will feature neuroscientists, researchers and especially creative artists who work to improve brain health. Week 3 hosted Neuropsychologist Professor Ian Robe...

Louis de Bernières, internationally acclaimed author of Captain Corelli's Mandolin, for an unforgettable evening of book chat, laughter and music. Louis, whose latest novel is Light over Liskeard, will be in conversation with author Martina Devlin. It's a book which takes a penetrating but lighthearted look at what really matters in life. Louis is also a talented musician, and will duet with guita...

A five-part series of talks and workshops exploring how engaging in creative arts can improve your brain health. These talks, led by Karen Meenan, Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), will feature neuroscientists, researchers and especially creative artists who work to improve brain health. This week we hosted Professor Sven Vanneste who is...

A five-part series of talks and workshops exploring how engaging in creative arts can improve your brain health. These talks, led by Karen Meenan, Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), will feature neuroscientists, researchers and especially creative artists who work to improve brain health. This week featuring site director of the Global Br...

A five-part series of talks and workshops exploring how engaging in creative arts can improve your brain health. These talks, led by Karen Meenan, Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), will feature neuroscientists, researchers and especially creative artists who work to improve brain health. This week featuring site director of the Global Br...

WILD WOMEN - A St Brigid’s Day Celebration dlr LexIcon 31st January 2023 Recording of an event held to celebrate St Brigid's day 2023 in dlr LexIcon library. Learn about some of the unconventional and unruly women who followed in Brigid’s footsteps and broke the mould. Meet the women today inspired by them – and her. - Activist Ailbhe Smyth talks about Brigid/St Brigid – pagan goddess and Christia...

Ulysses 101 dlr LexIcon 2nd February 2023 In collaboration with www.joycetower.ie Recording of an event which was held by the James Joyce Tower and Museum to celebrate James Joyce birthday and the 101st anniversay of the publication of Ulysses. Professor Sam Slote shared a presentation titled "Ulysses at 101". This was followed by a recital from Morgan Cooke on James Joyce's piano, and then Karen...

This talk for parents of children with ADHD and adults with ADHD alike will explain what is ADHD and will also explode some of the popular myths and misconceptions around this condition, which affects 5% of the population. Think of it as a crash course in the condition! Ken Kilbride is the CEO at ADHD Ireland. Ken has over 25 years experience in senior management positions in a wide range of both...

Údar, foilsitheoir agus ceoltóir iomráiteach Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin ag comhrá leis an craoltóir agus scríbhneoir ildánach Cathal Póirtéir, faoina chéad úrscéal ‘Madame Lazare’. Author, musician and publisher Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin in conversation with writer and broadcaster, Cathal Poirtéir about his award winning first novel ‘Madame Lazare’.

An art exhibition inspired by modern Czech history and major Czech personalities. Illustrations by students from Ladislav Sutnar Faculty, West Bohemian University, Pilsen. Exhibition is open from 18th May to 30th June 2022, at level 3, dlr LexIcon.

Recording from Friday 8 April; a bumper book launch celebrating the release of 5 new exciting titles from Arlen House. It is a celebration of over 150 years of women’s writing, featuring important titles of classic literature that will now be made available to a new generation. We heard from Caitríona Clear (on Kate O’Brien and Annie Smithson), Catherine Dunne (A Name for Himself), Marian Thérèse...

Recording of the talk Peter Pearson gave in the Studio, dlr LexIcon on the 23rd of March 2022. Peter Pearson is well-known as a passionate advocate for the conservation of Ireland's architectural heritage and also as a historian and highly regarded painter. He is the author of numerous publications including Dún Laoghaire/Kingstown and Between the Mountains and the Sea. His new book The Granite Co...

dlr Libraries were delighted to welcome Ola Majekodunmi and Jessica Traynor for a discussion on books, poems and music that inspire them. Please note that the discussion contains adult themes. If you are interested in borrowing any of the books mentioned, please visit the national library catalogue here: https://bit.ly/35Dt78m Books and Poems Mentioned are: "Questions for Ada" by Ijeoma Umebinyuo...

Podcast Ulysses Tales From The Tower 1 Feb 2022 by dlr Staff

Some Light in Darkness dlr LexIcon We are thrilled to bring you a series of four of Tim’s very special Monday Morning Music sessions. He will introduce music which he has enjoyed during Lockdown – and some Christmas music too. These sessions took place in the Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon. If you would like further suggestions by Tim, see last year’s Darkness to Light booklet featuring Tim’s recomme...