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

Join us in the heart of Inchicore at Richmond Barracks for our Easter Fair on Saturday 4 April from 11 am to 5 pm. The Easter Fair at Richmond Barracks will celebrate the Spring season - a time of new beginnings, growth and the importance of renewal. There will be free creative and cultural workshops for all ages, and seasonal crafts and products from designers and makers will be available to buy, along with a variety of food and drink to enjoy on the day or take away for the bank holiday weekend. Admission to the Fair is free. The building is accessible, with safe parking for bikes

The Five Lamps Arts Festival, located in the heart of the community in Dublin’s North East Inner City, was founded in 2007 by Roisin Lonergan, a former teacher from Marino College. Since its first edition, the Festival has grown to become a center for the creation and presentation of locally relevant, artistically ambitious works and is a highly regarded and much-loved part of the community. We believe that everyone should be able to experience and participate in arts and creativity.