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Children’s books dominate Irish library charts as Diary of a Wimpy Kid tops the list

Children’s books dominate Irish library charts as Diary of a Wimpy Kid tops the list

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

Ireland Reads Day will take place on February 22nd.

Libraries see 20% jump in audiobook and e-book lending

Libraries see 20% jump in audiobook and e-book lending

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

Public libraries are holding an open day for non-members on Saturday.

Libraries ‘the last place protests should happen’, says Donohoe

Libraries ‘the last place protests should happen’, says Donohoe

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

The minister’s comments follow a series of demonstrations at libraries, and hostilities towards librarians, over LGBT+ books and events.

Gardaí asked to 'step up game' following Cork library protests

Gardaí asked to 'step up game' following Cork library protests

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

The Lord Mayor of Cork Councillor Kieran McCarthy has said that there is no question of the removal of the book at the centre of a protest at Cork City library at the weekend

Mayor of Cork: Let’s hope the Easter showers stay away after wettest March

Mayor of Cork: Let’s hope the Easter showers stay away after wettest March

Sat, 08 Apr, 2023

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins, writing for The Echo, spoke about a busy March period for the Rebel County, which saw civic receptions, funding secured for an important library, the delivery of new fire engines and the opening of a new outdoor gym.

Over €3m in funding to extend opening hours of libraries nationwide

Over €3m in funding to extend opening hours of libraries nationwide

Tue, 26 Jul, 2022

The investment comes as the World Library Congress opens in Dublin

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