Leon Diop founded Black and Irish, an organisation working on the behalf of black and mixed-race people in Ireland in 2020. He is the co-author of the award-winning book, Black and Irish: Legends, Trailblazers and Everyday Heroes and one of the hosts of the Black and Irish podcast. Leon will discuss his groundbreaking memoir, Mixed Up: An Irish Boy’s Journey to Belonging, his work with Black and Irish and the work still to do combating racism in Ireland. 

Indie Authors Ireland was founded by Claire O’Connor in 2023 and is now a collective of over 200 independent writers sharing their writing, editing and publishing experiences. In 2025, they collaborated on a project, Rewind: An Anthology, a book of short stories, poetry and prose from almost 50 of their writers. All proceeds went to AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity. Claire, along with two of the authors, will sit on a panel to discuss the organisation, the book and indie writing in Ireland. The panel will be chaired by award-winning poet, playwright and artist Anne McDonald, one of the contributors to the book.

Wanda Broom has a big problem… her mum’s a witch — and Wanda really wishes she wasn’t!    Join the brilliant Ciara Geraghty for a whirlwind adventure into the world of Wanda, where spells go sideways, potions bubble over, and magical mayhem is just around the corner. Ciara is the bestselling author of 10 books and the co-host of the podcast BookBirds.

For ages 8+

Award winning YA writer Deirdre Sullivan will facilitate a workshop around examining and repurposing old stories. She will look at some effective retellings, as well as engaging in some exercises designed to inspire and motivate participants. 

For ages 13-16

Join Sarah Sparkles for a fully interactive show for little ones, including singing, dancing and movement.

Two in three adults over 50 have high blood pressure, but half don’t know it. The Irish Health Foundation’s Mobile Health Unit will be visiting libraries to offer free health checks. Expert nurses will check your blood pressure and pulse and provide heart health advice to help reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Two in three adults over 50 have high blood pressure, but half don’t know it. The Irish Health Foundation’s Mobile Health Unit will be visiting libraries to offer free health checks. Expert nurses will check your blood pressure and pulse and provide heart health advice to help reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Beginning on Brigid’s Day, the ancient Gaelic season of Imbolc, meaning ‘in the belly’ in old Irish, marks a time of new beginnings. Join Jennifer Murphy for a fascinating exploration of the Celtic Wheel of the Year, and the archetypes that guide each seasonal threshold, like Brigid, who appears as both a goddess of the Tuatha Dé Danann and beloved Christian saint.

Welcome the return of spring with a workshop celebrating the traditions of Imbolc and St. Brigid. Explore the history, folklore, and seasonal meaning of this ancient festival, including the pagan Goddess Brigid and St. Brigid of Kildare. Discover the native Irish herbs and wild plants linked with Brigid and early spring and enjoy a demonstration of how to make a variety of traditional St. Brigid’s crosses using rushes.

Learn about the legend of St. Brigid’s magical cloak in this workshop with author/illustrator Úna Woods. You will get to create your own colourful cloak collage using lots of patterned and bright coloured paper.

Migraines are not just headaches. This seminar from the Migraine Association of Ireland discusses migraines, their triggers, symptoms and advice on how to manage them. You will learn about programmes and services and can take part in a Q&A session.

Learn about the legend of St. Brigid’s magical cloak in this workshop with author/illustrator Úna Woods. You will get to create your own colourful cloak collage using lots of patterned and bright coloured paper.

Join Sarah Sparkles for a fully interactive show for little ones, including singing, dancing and movement.

Join author-illustrator and artist Tarsila Krüse for a fun craft workshop featuring a stained-glass effect to celebrate Rush Library’s 15th anniversary! Create suncatchers using black card and colourful tissue paper that will add joyful colours to your windows!

Get creative and connect with nature! This workshop from Shyakti Arts will guide you through the process of creating intricate designs inspired by the natural world. Mandala art is the perfect opportunity to relax and express yourself creatively.

Messy play is sensory play, using ingredients such as sand, slime, water, jelly, and flour to explore textures and sensations. Delve into a world of imagination and play!

Join Jurgita for a four-week program to boost your immunity through gentle movement. Inspired by the Moving for Life method, this class supports improving strength and coordination. Move to music, connect with others, and strengthen your body and mind.