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

All welcome at Cabinteely Seed Gardening Club!

We are looking for anyone with green fingers to share their horticultural knowledge, seeds and cuttings on the first Thursday of every month at 6.30pm in our informal club.  

For more information email cabinteelylib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 285 5363 

Upcoming meets:

August 6
September 4
October 2
 

Do you want to be able to have a conversation as Gaeilge? We're starting a new weekly group in Cabinteely Library for those who would like to revisit the Irish language and improve their caint as Gaeilge. Enjoy a cupán tae and celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge.

All levels welcome. This is an informal conversation group, not a taught class.  For more information email cabinteelylib@dlrcoco.ie or phone (01) 285 5363.

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.