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They Both Die At The End
Author: Adam Silvera Genre: Young Adult Fiction (16+) Review By: Ciara, Maynooth Library Synopsis: On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They’re going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they’re both looking to make a… Read more
ÉAMONN Ó MODHRÃIN ‘A REVOLUTIONARY JOURNEY’ EXHIBITION NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AS A FLIPBOOK
By Kildare Libraries Local Studies Dept. A new flipbook has just been added online, based on the Éamonn Ó Modhráin ‘A Revolutionary Journey’ exhibition that was on display in County Kildare during 2016.It includes re-productions of original documents and personal effects belonging to Éamonn Ó Modhráin, including from his time in Frongoch Internment Camp. Éamonn… Read more
Felt Finger Puppets
Craft by Sheila, Leixlip Library Today I thought we could make some finger puppets! I have chosen a sheep and a lion. Maybe after you can have fun doing a puppet show. What you will need to make the puppets: Felt in a few colours. I’ve used dark brown, black, toffee colour and white. Card… Read more
The Skin Nerd
Author: Jennifer Rock Genre: Non Fiction – Teens and up Review by: Emma, Leixlip library ★★★★★ Synopsis: ‘The skin is an organ and should be respected accordingly.’ This is the mantra of award-winning skincare expert Jennifer Rock, also known as The Skin Nerd. We should feed our skin, shield it, and give it all the… Read more
Breakout at Stalingrad
Author: Heinrich Gerlach Book review by: James Durney, Newbridge Library After reading the epic novel Stalingrad by Vasily Grossman I decided to follow up my appraisal of this momentous WWII battle with a view from the German side with Breakout at Stalingrad by Heinrich Gerlach. The main character in the book is Lieutenant Breuer who… Read more
The Euro: And Its Threat to the Future of Europe
Author: Joseph E. Stiglitz Review by: Brian, Athy The convenience of having the Euro has been a bonus for those travelling and doing business between the different countries of the Euro-zone. It has allowed for the growth of prosperity around Europe, brought less developed states closer to the level of the more developed states and… Read more
