Dun Laoghaire, going to the library.
A caminho da nova biblioteca de Dunlaoghaire.
Official Opening of dlr LexIcon
On 17 April 2015, dlr LexIcon was officially opened by An Cathaoirleach Councillor Marie Baker and Master of Ceremonies was Mairead Owens, County Librarian for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Architects Louise Cotter and David Naessens of Carr Cotter & Naessens Architects were also in attendance. This film captures the sense of occasion of this important date, the culmination of many years of planning. In the first four months since dlr LexIcon opened to the public in early December 2014, over 220,000 visitors have come to see this award winning building, averaging 10,000 visitors per week. A record number of new members have joined during this period, 5,200 and over 105,000 items have been borrowed. Music at the launch was provided by by Newpark String trio and Gael Winds. Colm Keegan inaugural Writer in Residence at dlr LexIcon read his poem Beyond This, especially written for the launch event.
dlr LexIcon - The Story So Far
In early summer 2012, work began in earnest on the iconic dlr LexIcon, the Central Library and Cultural Centre in the heart of Dún Laoghaire. With voiceovers by Louise Cotter ( Carr Cotter & Naessens Architects), Mairead Owens (dlr County Librarian), An Cathaoirleach Councillor Marie Baker and Colm Keegan (Inaugural Writer in Residence at dlr LexIcon), this film shows how the building gradually came together and how the public came and enjoyed their first experiences. From the Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival 2014, Culture Night, Open House and the soft opening on 8th December, dlr LexIcon has been a hive of cultural and literary experiences. It is a key community space where all are welcome and this film captures the vibrancy of this centre of learning and creativity. We look forward to documenting how this exciting story will unfold in the coming months and years.
Taking Time - An Appreciation of Irish Art
14 April - 9 June 2019, Municipal Gallery, dlr Lexicon, Dún Laoghaire
This specially selected exhibition features work from twelve Irish established and emerging craftspeople. Taking Time: An Appreciation of Irish Craft marks the culmination of over six months of work by a group of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown based Men’s Shed members in collaboration with curator Orlaith Ross.
The result is a stunning exhibition of contemporary craft.
With thanks to the Men's Shed Network and supported by the Creative Ireland Programme.
Film by Luke Brabazon
lukebrabazonfilm@gmail.com
Destination Dún Laoghaire
dunlaoghaire.ie
Dún Laoghaire is an amazing town, which has a unique friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome for every visitor.
As part of the launch and revamp of the Dún Laoghaire.ie website, we asked some locals & visitors what their favourite things were in the town.
This video is an initiative of the Dún Laoghaire BID scheme to help you all remember everything there is to LOVE in Dún Laoghaire!
Why not come down and make it your town!
Video created in Dún Laoghaire by Army of Id.
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dlr LexIcon - The Story So Far
Over the last twelve months we have been documenting the final few months of the construction of dlr LexIcon and the buzz around the initial programming. This film captures the palpable buzz as the doors open and audiences sample what is on offer. Whether it's a visit to the new Municipal Gallery, the Studio or the open air concert during Culture Night, a snapshot of the Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival in September, Open House in October or the launch of Pictiúr in December, it captures the atmosphere and vitality of dlr LexIcon. This is a trailer, whetting your appetite for a final film to be shown at the official opening in March. We can't wait!
Film by Design For Life
Humans of Dublin at dlr LexIcon
dlr Libraries are delighted to announce that an exhibition of 60 portrait photos by Peter Varga from his acclaimed Humans of Dublin series was launched by An Cathaoirleach Cllr. Tom Murphy on 10th January. It was attended by many of those featured in the photos on display on Level 3 at dlr LexIcon. The exhibition will run until 31st March 2018.
Sarah Webb's Favourite Books for Children and Teens
Sarah Webb ( Writer in residence at dlrLexIcon library in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland) selects her Favourite Books for Children and Teens
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown
Seanad Candidate John Dolan discussing some of the issues in D.L.R
Dún Laoghaire
Trip to Dun Laoghaire from Dublin, taking the DART at Pearse Station.
We take a Irish breakfast and know the main sights of the city.
Viagem a Dún Laoghaire a partir de Dublin, pegando o DART na estação Pearse.
Tomamos um café da manhã tipico Irlandes e conhecemos os principais pontos turísticos da cidade.
Viaggio a Dun Laoghaire da Dublino, prendere la DART alla stazione di Pearse.
Abbiamo preso una tipica colazione irlandese e conoscere le principali attrazioni turistiche della città.
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Info on the new Dún Laoghaire Library
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Messing in Dun Laoghaire
ElevArch®, The Hogarth flyover, DLR Lexicon Library and Dublin Waste to Energy (DWtE) Facility
Dr Bill Harvey discusses ElevArch® - A revolutionary new technique for vertically jacking masonry arch bridges; Jack Rose of Aecom discusses Redecking London's Hogarth Flyover; Marcella Murphy from Dunlaoghaire Rathdown County Council discusses The Lexicon, Dunlaoghaire and John Diffley and Diarmuid O'Sullivan from PM Group discuss the Dublin Waste to Energy (DWtE) Facility.
Dun Laoghaire - A Day in the Life
We hope you enjoy this beautiful film of our town by filmmaker Ian Thuillier. Please feel free to share it.
The Importance of Public Libraries in Society - Pat McMahon
An excerpt from Pat McMahon's, former Galway County Librarian, talk on the Importance of Libraries in Society at the Galway City International Heritage Conference 24th -26th September, 2014.
This year the theme of the 4th Annual Heritage Conference is A Millennium and Half of Irish Literary Heritage.
The events included a sparkling-line up of Conference speakers who speaking on a wide variety of aspects of Irish literature from Ogham stones to medieval manuscripts, medieval libraries, the origins of printing, literature in Irish and English, Gaelic manuscripts, the Celtic Revival and Gaelic Revival, modern Irish writing and writers, and the place of Ireland in the World of Literature.
Some of the World's most important writers, poets and academics, artists and selected calligraphers shared their knowledge over two days and there will be a tour of Dublin Literary sites on the third day hosted by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Co. Council.
Susan McKeown at dlr LexIcon - 'The Library'
Grammy award‐winning and BBC Folk Music Award nominated vocalist and songwriter Susan McKeown will perform a series of songs about her experience as a woman living in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown today, taking inspiration from her own life and everyday encounters with people in the town as well as the Pier, the Forty Foot, Killiney Hill and beyond. Susan will be joined by collaborators Ger Kiely (guitar) and Trevor Hutchinson on Thursday 6th September.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Arts Office Musicians-in-Residence Scheme 2018 is jointly funded by the Arts Council, and managed by Music Network. Three residencies were offered in 2018: residencies for established musicians were awarded to Susan McKeown and Conor Linehan, and a residency for an emerging musician was awarded to Craig Cox. The residencies will culminate in a series of free concerts at the dlr LexIcon from July to September. Watch these online video diaries to gain an insight into the creative process of each artist.
Thérèse McIntyre - Speaking at The 1916 Song Project (The National Library of Ireland, Dublin)
Recorded at Thérèse McIntyre's talk at The National Library, Dublin City Dublin on Friday 15th of April 2016 as part of the 1916 Song Project.
The 1916 Song Project was a national research and performance project devised and produced by Michael Fortune and Aileen Lambert for the 2016 Commemoration Programme.
In addition to the production of new songs, Oral Historian Thérèse McIntyre presented a public talk at each of the six venues, while author Terry Moylan delivered a once-off presentation in National Library in May 2016. Thérèse McIntyre researched and presented a unique talk for each area focusing on local songs from the area prior to and following the Easter Rising. Each of these talks were recorded and are available to download from this site.
The project was supported by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal, Meath and Wexford County Councils, Galway City Council, the Arts Council, the Irish Traditional Music Archive, the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, The Town Hall Theatre and The National Library of Ireland.
Recorded by Michael Fortune
More information at the1916songproject.com or at folklore.ie
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Short cine film made in Glenageary, Co Dublin in 1960 by George and Audrey Meredith with a cameo appearance by David Meredith and Susie the cat.
Fun at the pier in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, aug 2011
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