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The Ballyfermot troop train ambush

Friday 8th July, 1921 a train carrying British troops; members of the Gordon Highlanders; and military supplies; cars, donkeys, horses, as well as civilians was ambushed as it passed under the railway bridge near the small hamlet of Ballyfermot.
5 July 2022

Library Mobile App

We are delighted to announce the availability of our free mobile app for Android and iOS devices. With our library app on your mobile device you'll have a quick and convenient way ofsearching the library catalogue,accessing and managing your library account, reserving and renewing items, locating your nearest branch library and its opening hours, viewing a list of upcoming library events, downloading eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eComics and eGraphic novels, and accessing a wealth of online resources courtesy of your library membership.
10 June 2022

Irish Holocaust victims commemorated

Six Stolpersteine ‘stumbling stones’ were unveiled by Holocaust Education Ireland and Dublin City Council today (01.06.22) to remember each of the Irish citizens who were victims of the Holocaust. The unveiling took place at a commemorative event at St. Catherine’s National School in Dublin 8.
1 June 2022

From the middle ages to the middle aisle

Shoppers at a new Lidl store in Dublin will get a unique insight into the city's medieval past. The remains of an 11th century house are clearly visible beneath a glass section of the floor of the store on Aungier Street in the city centre.
9 May 2022

Ask a Librarian service

Got a question? Need help with something? Your friendly Dublin City Librarians are here and eager to help answer your questions online and in real time. How it works:During the hours of 10am-12pm and 2-4pm, Monday to Friday, simply click on the icon on the bottom right of the Libraries' homepage, type your question into the online chat box that appears, and one our team will get back to you straight away. Outside of these hours, you can leave a message and your email address and we’ll get back to you. Ask-a-Librarian, Monday to Friday, 10am-12pm and 2-4pm.
5 May 2022

Proposals invited from artists and arts organisations

Creative Hubs are an initiative of Dublin City Arts Office and Libraries, that sustain high quality arts experiences for children, schools and families to access in their Library and locality, through partnership and engagement.
12 April 2022

Explore the origins of April Fools' Day

April Fools’ Day falls on the first day of April. It received its name from the custom of playing practical jokes on this day, for example, telling friends that their shoelaces are untied or sending them on so-called fools’ errands.
1 April 2022