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The Huguenot Cemetery and Irish Literary References

The name Du Bedat or Dubedat appears in Irish literary references, most notably in George Bernard Shaw's play The Doctor's Dilemma (1906) and James Joyce's novel Ulysses, where it's linked to the fictional Lady Gwendolen DuBedat.
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25 August 2025

Lord Mayor’s Certificate course in Local Studies

The Lord Mayor’s Certificate course in Local Studies is offered by Dublin City Council (DCC) as part of its commitment to life-long learning. The course examines the local dimension of Ireland’s past and is taught in an engaging and accessible manner by DCC Historian in Residence Cathy Scuffil.
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25 August 2025

A Special Collection for Little Readers – with Health in mind

One of the aims of the collection is to reassure parents that we have books in stock for them specifically, as sterile as possible if they are nervous about infection
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21 August 2025

History on Your Doorstep at your Fingertips

We are delighted to share the ‘History on Your Doorstep’ series with you, written by Dublin City Council's Historians in Residence.
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19 August 2025

My Little Library Bags

Every child in the country starting in junior infants in September 2025 will receive a bag containing three books covering the themes of going to school, friendship, and being comfortable in yourself.
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18 August 2025

Back to School Resources

To use a library resource, and to use it from home, you may need your library card and password.
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18 August 2025

Staff Pick: The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea

A fascinating, provocative novella which offers a critique of post-war Japan and its embrace of Western cultures and values.
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12 August 2025

The Fergus McCabe Community Development Archive

There is a selection of documents from the Fergus McCabe Community Development Archive on display in the Reading Room of Dublin City Library and Archive from August 12th – September 13th during the opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 10am to 8pm and Friday to Saturday 10am - 5pm.
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8 August 2025

Temporary closure: Kevin Street Library

Kevin Street Library will be closed to the public from Friday 8 August to Saturday 16 August inclusive for essential remedial works.
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30 July 2025

Leabharlann Shráid Chaoimhín: Dúnadh Sealadach

Beidh Leabharlann Shráid Chaoimhín dúnta don phobal ó Dé hAoine an 8 Lúnasa go dtí Dé Sathairn an 16 Lúnasa chun oibreacha athchóirithe a éascú i Leabharlann na Sóisear.
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30 July 2025