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

Join artist Kim Jenkinson for this Easter themed art workshop for children where we will be creating colourful Easter bunny bunting to take home! 

Suitable for ages 6+ - places are limited so booking is essential

To book, email shankilllib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7224.

Look around the library for Flash Fiction reads! 

These are submissions from the Flash Fiction competition for local authors that we ran during March.

Email deansgrangelib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7218 for further information! 

What was life like in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown over the years?

Storyteller Helena Byrne posed this question to members of local day care centres. Enjoy these stirring memories of trips to the Baths on sunny days, shopping in the much-loved local shops of the past such as Lee’s; and getting dressed up for a Saturday night out in the Top Hat!

This heartwarming exhibition is the culmination of a social history project to collect and preserve reminiscences and recollections of times gone by. A huge thanks to the staff and members of the participating day care centres for sharing their stories