One Dublin One Book is a Dublin City Council initiative, led by Dublin City Libraries, which encourages everyone to read a book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year. This year, the 20th anniversary of the One Dublin One Book initiative, Dublin City Council have announced that a new anthology of fiction, poetry, essays and memoir pieces collated in celebration of the city, as the One Dublin One Book choice for 2025. Dublin, written in our hearts features work from: Kevin Barry, Estelle Birdy, Niamh Campbell, Kevin Curran, Roddy Doyle, Anne Enright, FELIS

The Big Dig, a Viking adventure for kids!. Dive into history and discover the fascinating world of the Vikings, an educational adventure awaits! Join us on 16th and 17th of April for The Big Dig at Dublinia, presented by the School of Irish Archaeology. The replica Viking House and excavation site will offer children a hands-on archaeology experience. Unearth Viking treasures and artefacts, and learn about our Viking ancestors from qualified archaeologists. Places are limited, so come early to reserve your spot.

Step into a thrilling interactive adventure this Easter as EPIC transforms into the scene of a literary mystery like no other! Join Sherlock Holmes in a race against time to restore order at the museum, where magical book portals have released beloved characters into the real world. From ghostly echoes to snowy enchantments, it’s up to you and your family to help Holmes track clues, solve riddles, and return the escapees to their rightful stories before fiction and reality become forever entwined – the perfect family excursion over the Easter break. Tour Highlights Meet Sherlock