The story is exactly what you would imagine from the title. The main character, a hen who names herself Sprout, begins to question her purpose. However, unbeknownst to herself, she is becoming too old to lay eggs, and her days are numbered. The writing is simple and draws the reader in to the point where they care deeply about what happens to this plucky hen. Without giving away too much of the plot, it is touching, heartfelt, and beautiful.

The Siege reads like a Frederick Forsyth novel but is based on the thrilling true story of the 1980 Iranian Embassy Siege which transfixed the world for six days in 1980 climaxing in the heroic and spectacular rescue of hostages by the shadowy but today internationally famous Special Air Service Regiment. 

In 1979 the pro Western Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was overthrown by a popular uprising and revolution which was soon taken over by Shia clerics led by Ayatollah Khomeini who introduced Islamic rule.
Iranian Arab insurgents seeking self rule were crushed by the Iranian government

Callan Institute, (Saint John of God Community Services) Emerging Voices Art Competition and Exhibition is an example of how art can be used as a form of communication and self-expression for individuals with an intellectual disability. The theme for this year’s exhibition is ‘Fáilte’ which is Irish for welcome, and this aligns with our value of hospitality.
In St John of God Community Services, hospitality is about ‘Offering a welcome to those in any kind of need. Every day we say ‘come in, you are very welcome’ and every day we are inspired by the strength, humanity and hospitality of the

We are delighted once again to have the annual awards exhibition of the Press Photographers’ Association of Ireland (PPAI) on display in dlr LexIcon. 

Now in its 47th year the PPAI, AIB Press Photographer of the Year Award, celebrates the very best of Irish press photography. The exhibition features over 100 winning and highly-commended photographs covering Irish life, at home and abroad, during 2024 and highlights the dedication and skill of Ireland’s top press photographers.

This exhibition showcases a vibrant collection of prints created by the talented 2nd Class students of Kill O The Grange National School. The works were made during a residency with printmaker Susie Fortune, as part of the BLAST (Bring Live Art to Students and Teachers) initiative, supported by their teacher Joanna Allen and the Blackrock Education Centre. Through hands-on exploration and creative expression, the students were introduced to multiple forms of printmaking. We are delighted to share the work of this creative collaboration with the community, and we invite you to celebrate these

On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Italian - Irish scientist Guglielmo Marconi, we will celebrate the genius by recalling some of his extraordinary inventions. This exhibition, organised by the Embassy of Italy in Ireland and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Dublin with the support of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, is curated by the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy of Rome and will display memorabilia objects that tell the story of Guglielmo Marconi's scientific experience, including showcasing transmitting and receiving devices, telegraphs and radios