Thanks to everyone for your support of the #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks campaign. Every Wed we will share new resources and every Fri we will share our Top 10 Irish Children's Books from a different independent Irish bookshop. Details on our website discoveririshkidsbooks.ie

Seamus Heaney's last words to his wife Marie, in a text message, just minutes before he died, were "Noli timere" - "Don't be afraid". (Seamus Heaney died on this day in 2013.)

Are you starting school soon? We have a book bag just for you! An bhfuil tú ag tosú ar scoil i mí Mheán Fómhair? Tá mála leabhar a chur le chéile mar fhéirín daoibhse amháin! Roscommon County Council Libraries Ireland Roscommon County Childcare Committee CLG #LittleLibraries #RightToRead #Roscommon

Discover this powerful tale of ambition and sacrifice by Jodi Picoult (updates only) as two women separated by centuries, fight to make their voices heard, even if it means hiding behind another name. Read on #BorrowBox now!

🎧 Tune in to Julie Morrissy's podcast series ‘Radical!: Women and the Irish Revolution’, available to listen to on the National Library of Ireland’s #Soundcloud here: soundcloud.com/national_libra…

‘Destined to be a classic’: the best Australian books out in September theguardian.com/books/article/…

Discover a vibrant, alcohol-free life with Sarah Rusbatch's bestselling guide, read by the author herself, and learn how to embrace joy and wellbeing beyond the bottle. #bolinda #audiobook #listeninglist Murdoch Books

On 2 September 1973 J.R.R. #Tolkien died aged 81. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is the best-selling book of the 20th Century, and is joined by seminal works The Hobbit and The Silmarillion. He may have died 51 years ago but his influence and legacy lives on in us all. Namárië.

🎉Lets celebrate those who took part in Siarscéal Literary Festival this year. 👏Lots of readings, music, refreshments & new voices. 📅Roscommon Library, Sat 14 Sept, 2pm. Siarscéal Celebration Day | Roscommon Library Service (spydus.ie) #siarscealfestival

Are you starting school soon? We have a book bag just for you! An bhfuil tú ag tosú ar scoil i mí Mheán Fómhair? Tá mála leabhar a chur le chéile mar fhéirín daoibhse amháin! Roscommon County Council Libraries Ireland Roscommon County Childcare Committee CLG #LittleLibraries #RightToRead #Roscommon

#HeritageWeek2024 an exhibition, short film and story map ‘Customs & Cures: Roscommon’s Holy Wells’ were launched recently in the County Library. 💻See ow.ly/OJAt50TeiCk 🤝Supported by The Heritage Council #RoscommonHeritage

Sent my lovely editor Simon & Schuster UK an email agreeing the final edits to #CityGirlsForever The gals, Devlin, Caroline and Maggie are out of my hands now, after our 35 yr journey together. Next step, the Proof copies. 😊

Five of the best books about female friendship theguardian.com/books/2024/sep…

As part of the Global Rossie weekend – taking place on the 21st and 22nd of September – Roscommon Town Team are seeking 'Rossie' success stories Roscommon County Council roscommonpeople.ie/roscommon-town…

🎉 Dont miss our Siarscéal Celebration Day | #Roscommon Library 👏 Lots of readings, music, refreshments & new voices. 📅 Roscommon Library, Sat 14 Sept, 2pm. siarscealfestival.com #siarscealfestival Roscommon County Council Creative Ireland Leitrim Library Sligo Libraries

From thrilling dramas to historical epics, discover these mesmerising stories that have been brought to life on screen. Dive into these riveting film adaptations, now available on #BorrowBox. Download BorrowBox here: iOS: shorturl.at/PP7Vh Android: shorturl.at/THD75

🙂 #SiarScéal a celebration and exploration of #creativity and the #arts in young people, held an annual celebration in the offices of #RoscommonLibrary earlier today (Sat.). 💙 The initiative is supported by #CreativeIreland & Library service of Roscommon County Council.