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St Michael's Church: Gothic Revival splendour in Dún Laoghaire
In July 2020, it will be 55 years since St Michael's Church in Dún Laoghaire burned to the ground.
dlr Archivist in Residence David Gunning has used archival material and photograph albums, donated to dlr Local Studies in 2015, to curate an online exhibition telling the story of the destruction of this vast Gothic Revival church that once stood in the heart of Dún Laoghaire. Find out about the old church and its importance in the town until its destruction by fire in 1965.
dlr Local Studies also holds further archival material relating to the new St Michael's Church, completed in 1973 which
Tim Thurston's music choices for the week of April 27th
Renowned music lecturer Tim Thurston, a favourite with dlr Library members, shares with us his music choices in the hopes that music can provide some calming reassurance and will lift our spirits during this worrying time.
Tim Thurston's music choices for the week of May 4th
Renowned music lecturer Tim Thurston, a favourite with dlr Library members, shares with us his music choices in the hopes that music can provide some calming reassurance and will lift our spirits during this worrying time.
Sitting Pretty
Are you an armchair traveller or a couch potato? Odds are that you've been spending a lot more time in your favourite sit-down space over the last few weeks. We want to hear from YOU!
Share your photos of you, your family or your pets as you recline, relax, unwind or curl up with your favourite book, or for a spot of TV or a cup of tea on your couch or armchair.
We're putting together an online exhibition to capture this extraordinary time in our County. Please email your photos of your favourite chillout spot at home to libraryculture@dlrcoco.ie by Monday 25 May at 5.00pm. Give your photo a
Tim Thurston's music choices for the week of May 11th
Renowned music lecturer Tim Thurston, a favourite with dlr Library members, shares with us his music choices in the hopes that music can provide some calming reassurance and will lift our spirits during this worrying time.
Online events for you at home from dlr Libraries this May
We want you to know dlr Libraries are still looking out for you, through our book drop service for those cocooning, as well as through responding to the community call and through our events happening in an online capacity.
We are delighted to be able to deliver some great events via the wonderful world of technology. This Bealtaine if you are looking for mindful chair yoga to stretch and soothe, wonderful storytelling to entertain and enliven the imagination, art workshops to inspire and draw out creativity in a mindful way or simply a community of people interested in books and writing in
Summer Art competition for children 2020
Children from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown are asked to create a piece of art inspired by the title:
'Summertime is for.....'
Be in with a chance to win One4All and Art & Hobby vouchers. Selected entries may also be exhibited or used online/ in social media by dlr Libraries.
Category 1 (5 yrs and under)
1st Prize: One4All voucher €50
2nd Prize: Art & Hobby Shop voucher €30
Category 2 (6-8 yrs)
1st Prize: One4All voucher €100
2nd Prize: Art & Hobby Shop voucher €50
Category 3 (9-12 yrs)
1st Prize: One4All voucher €150
2nd Prize: Art & Hobby Shop voucher €70
Competition closes: Tuesday 30 June 2020 at 5pm
Prepari
Mindful Chair Yoga with Sally Dunne
Mindful Chair Yoga with Sally Dunne, yoga therapist.
4 Fridays: 15, 22, 29 May and 5 June 2020 at 11.30am via Facebook
Join Sally on dlr Libraries Facebook page for a 4 week online course of gentle, mindful Yoga, seated in a chair. The emphasis is on movement done in an attentive, mindful way. The poses in Yoga are easily adapted to being seated, giving the student confidence to bring the body through its full range of movements in a comfortable and safe way. Breathing practices and mindful attention will be used to encourage a letting go of physical and mental tension. Please wear loose
Tim Thurston's music choices for the week of May 18th
Renowned music lecturer Tim Thurston, a favourite with dlr Library members, shares with us his music choices in the hopes that music can provide some calming reassurance and will lift our spirits during this worrying time.
Tim Thurston's music choices for the week of May 25th
Renowned music lecturer Tim Thurston, a favourite with dlr Library members, shares with us his music choices in the hopes that music can provide some calming reassurance and will lift our spirits during this worrying time.