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Join internationally bestselling author Robert Harris in conversation with journalist and broadcaster Alex Clark as they discuss his acclaimed body of work, his fascination with history, and his gripping new novel, Agrippa. Recorded on 17/09/26, Level 4 of dlr LexIcon

Join Róisín Ingle in conversation with Martina Devlin in her first one on one talk about her newest novel Glorious Monsters about Mary Shelley and the Romantics circle to which she belonged. Recorded 8/10/26 in the Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon

We welcomed a large audience to the Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon for a double milestone event - celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the literary publisher Arlen House, and celebrating forty years of the WEB women writers’ group, which still has strong ties to Arlen House. An inspirational panel of women writers read from their work, discussed writing as women in Ireland, and the legacy of literary press Arlen House. The panel of speakers was introduced by Alan Hayes, editor and publisher at Arlen House since 1999. The panel was made up of the following authors - Mary Rose Callaghan, Celia de Fréine, Tanya Farrelly, Liz McManus, Helena Nolan, Nessa O'Mahony, Nell Regan, chaired by Lia Mills. Recorded 12/09/26 in the Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon

dlr Libraries were delighted to partner again with Dublin UNESCO City of Literature for this One Dublin, One Book event in the Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon. Listen back now to author and journalist Fintan O’Toole speaking to author and archivist Catriona Crowe as they discussed the social, historical and economic landscape of 1950s Ireland, exploring the broader context in which Banville’s chosen title Christine Falls unfolds. The novel vividly conjures the society, politics and atmosphere of 1950s Dublin, from the power of the Church and social conservatism, to the treatment of women and emigration to America.  One Dublin, One Book is an annual Dublin City Council initiative, led by Dublin City Libraries and Dublin UNESCO City of Literature, where everyone is encouraged to read a designated book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year. Note: Strong language - Use of expletive at 47:47 and 54:45

dlr Libraries are delighted to announce a special Readers’ Day to commemorate the life and work of internationally acclaimed local writer Jennifer Johnston. Curated by writer Martina Devlin, on behalf of dlr Libraries, the day will include conversations with Éilís Ní Dhuibhne, the new Laureate for Irish Fiction, Carlo Gébler, Dermot Bolger, Sinéad Gleeson and many more. Readers' Day took place on the 6 September 2025 in dlr LexIcon