Christine Falls by John Banville is the One Dublin One Book choice for 2026, following on from Dublin Written in Our Hearts, an anthology, chosen for 2025. One Dublin One Book aims to encourage everyone in Dublin to read a designated book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year. This annual project is a Dublin City Council initiative, led by Dublin City Libraries and Dublin UNESCO City of Literature, which encourages reading for pleasure. The author introduces us to the maverick pathologist Quirke whose only passion is finding truth in science. While readers

The Dublin Learning City Festival 2026 will take place from 22nd - 25th April 2026 with the theme 'To Belong'. Celebrating learning as a way to connect, participate and feel part, accepted and valued in our communities. The festival aims to bring together communities, organisations, and learners from across the city to celebrate lifelong learning. The Dublin Learning City Festival is open to everyone, and this year there is a focus on Connecting with one another, Creating meaningful learning communities through these connections, and Changing our communities in a positive way through enc

Make your Gallery visits more fun and engaging with curious questions and creative storytelling! In this tour we use easy exercises and improv games that explore how we look at, speak about and interact with art in a variety of ways. Join Marise de Grip from Active Social Connections to learn how to have conversations about art, to think outside the box and appreciate different perspectives. Anyone interested in art, creative thinking or public speaking is welcome to attend. No experience is required. Meet your tour guide in our Millennium Wing Information Desk, near our Millennium Wing