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The struggles of the institutional church: contemporary Irish Catholicism from Pope John Paul II to Pope Francis

During this talk, Dr Daithí Ó Corráin will use the 1979 and 2018 papal visits to Ireland as bookends, tracing the trajectory of the Irish Catholic Church during this period when a buoyant Irish Catholic culture – characterised by exceptional levels of popular religious practise and a vast institutional presence – came to an end and was replaced by an ongoing process of adaptation. During this talk, Dr Daithí Ó Corráin will use the 1979 and 2018 papal visits to Ireland as bookends, tracing the trajectory of the Irish Catholic Church during this period when a buoyant Irish Catholic culture –

Journaling for Well-being  *Fully Booked*

Join Megan Wynne for a practical journaling workshop.  


Megan shares how she began journaling and how it can support mental health, sleep, relationships, emotional regulation, and personal clarity. Participants explore a range of techniques, including expressive writing to clear the mind, labelling feelings, rightbrain/brain/leftbrain journaling to connect with younger selves, mood tracking, and creating written or drawn visions for life. This workshop offers simple, supportive tools to deepen brain journaling to connect with younger selves, mood tracking, and creating written or drawn visions

Foxrock Local History Club talk: Windsor House by Philip Lecane 

Windsor House, at Monkstown Ave junction, was built in the 1790s but altered a few times over the years. This house was occupied up to 1832 by the Lane family who sold it to Michael Thunder, a brewer, who enlarged the house and added a gate lodge. In 1841 it was owned by a jeweller and goldsmith Matthew Law. It is now a Montessori School. Philip Lecane, our speaker, has researched some of the families who lived in this house.  

 

  • This event can be attended in person or on Zoom
  • Booking is needed to attend
  • To attend in person please email, deansgrangelib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel(01) 204 7218
  • To attend

Summer Plant Care Workshop with Marie Hirst 

Learn how to look after your plants throughout the summer growing season. Join Marie Hirst (BSc Hort) from https://www.unwindwithplants.ie/ for a presentation as well as practical demonstrations. Marie will talk about what your plants need to thrive, introduce correct dead-heading and pruning techniques, explain which fertilisers and plant nutrients are best for growth, fruit, flowers and roots, and while we are at it find out the best position in the garden for your plants.

 

Easter Arts & Crafts

Join library staff for some fabulous Easter-themed Arts and Crafts. 

 

  • This event is suitable for 3-6 years
  • Booking is needed to attend
  • To book, please email ballyoganlib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 722

Easter Crafts with Kim Jenkinson 

Join artist Kim Jenkinson for this Easter-themed workshop to create a colourful paper flower crown using a mix of papers, ribbons, card and Easter embellishments!  

 

  • This workshop is suitable for ages 7 years +
  • Booking is needed to attend
  • To book, please email blackrocklib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7215

Easter Storytime

Spring into Storytime this April and come and enjoy Easter stories with library staff! We will have stories and some fun easter pictures to colour to keep little ones busy and egg-cited this Easter!

 

A reminder that Shankill Library is currently in a temporary space in Stonebridge Community Facility on Stonebridge Grove, D18 FH04 while essential works are being carried out to the Carnegie Library. 

 

Make a bunny ear headband 

Join library staff and make your own bunny ear headband. Look like a bunny this easter as you enjoy your easter treats!

A reminder that Shankill Library is currently in a temporary space in Stonebridge Community Facility on Stonebridge Grove, D18 FH04 while essential works are being carried out to the Carnegie Library.

 

  • This workshop is suitable for ages 4-7 years
  • Booking is needed to attend
  • To book, please email shankilllib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7224

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