#TV Installation Dublin

[wallmountmytv]

How to Install My TV: A Step-by-Step Guide for a Smooth Setup

When it comes to setting up your new television, installing it properly is crucial for getting the best viewing experience. Whether you’ve just bought a sleek new flat-screen or are upgrading to the latest 4K model, knowing how to install your TV correctly will ensure it performs at its best and remains safe and secure. This guide will walk you through the essentials of how to install your TV, from choosing the right spot to mounting it securely.

 Choose the Right Spot

Before you start the installation process, it’s important to select the perfect location for your TV. Consider these factors:

Viewing Angle: The ideal spot should allow you to view the TV comfortably from your primary seating area. Ensure that the TV is at eye level when seated.

Light and Glare: Avoid installing the TV where it will be directly exposed to sunlight or bright lights, as this can cause glare and reduce picture quality.

Wall Space: Make sure you have enough wall space if you’re planning to install my TV. Measure the area to ensure the TV fits comfortably without obstruction.

Gather Your Tools and Equipment

To install my TV, you’ll need a few tools and items:

TV Mounting Kit: Most new TVs come with a mounting kit, but if not, you’ll need to purchase one separately. Ensure the mount is compatible with your TV size and weight.

Screwdriver: A drill may also be required for mounting on a wall.

Level: To ensure your TV is mounted straight.

Stud Finder: To locate the studs in your wall for secure mounting.

Cable Management Kit: To keep cables organized and out of sight.

 Mount the TV

 Wall Mount Installation

Find the Studs: Use the stud finder to locate the wooden studs in your wall. Mark their locations with a pencil.

Attach the Mounting Bracket to the Wall: Align the bracket with the studs and use a drill to secure it with screws. Ensure its level before tightening the screws fully.

Attach the Mounting Plate to the TV: Follow the instructions provided with your TV mount to attach the mounting plate to the back of your TV. Make sure it’s securely fastened.

Hang the TV: With the help of another person, lift the TV and hook it onto the wall-mounted bracket. Double-check that it’s secure and level.

Stand Installation

If you prefer not to mount your TV on the wall, you can use a TV stand:

Assemble the Stand: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to assemble the stand if it’s not pre-assembled.

Attach the Stand to the TV: Secure the stand to the bottom of your TV using the screws provided.

Place the TV on the Stand: Position the TV on your entertainment centre or stand. Ensure its stable and positioned at the right viewing height.

 Connect Your TV

Now that your TV is installed, it’s time to connect it to your other devices:

Power Cable: Plug the power cable into the TV and then into a power outlet.

HDMI and Other Cables: Connect your HDMI cables, antenna, or any other cables to the appropriate ports on your TV.

Cable Management: Use cable management tools to keep everything neat and organized.

Whether you opt for a professional installation service or choose to tackle the project yourself, ensuring that you have the necessary equipment and follow safety guidelines will make the process smoother. Install my TV doesn’t have to be a daunting task if you approach it with the right preparation and tools. Remember to measure your space carefully, select the appropriate mount, and double-check all connections before settling in for your first viewing.

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Professional TV Installation Services in Dublin: The Expert Solution for Your Home

Introduction:

Mounting a TV can transform the way you enjoy your living space, offering a sleek and modern look while improving the viewing experience. However, installing a TV isn’t as simple as it seems—improper mounting can lead to unstable setups, unsightly cables, and damage to your walls or devices. If you're searching for a reliable and professional TV installer in Dublin, look no further than Installer. We specialize in precise, secure, and efficient TV mounting services that suit your needs and enhance your home entertainment setup. Whether you're looking for an installation service near you or need assistance from TV mounting professionals, Installer is the trusted choice for homes across Dublin.

TV Installer Dublin: Your Local Experts

When it comes to TV installation, expertise matters. Installing a television requires more than just mounting a screen on the wall. It involves planning the optimal height for viewing, ensuring that cables are neatly hidden, and making sure your TV is mounted securely to avoid accidents. That's where Installer comes in. As the leading TV installer in Dublin, we provide customized TV mounting solutions that cater to your preferences, from height adjustments to cable management and sound system integration.

Our team of experienced professionals is equipped with the latest tools and techniques to ensure your TV is mounted perfectly. We also take the time to understand your needs, from the type of TV you own to the design of your living room, to deliver a personalized and seamless installation experience.

Why Choose Installer for TV Mounting Services?

At Installer, we pride ourselves on offering top-quality service with a focus on customer satisfaction. Here’s why we’re the top choice for TV installation near you:

Experience and Expertise: Our installers are highly trained and experienced, ensuring that your TV is installed to the highest standards. Whether it’s a flat-screen, OLED, or plasma TV, we handle it with precision and care.

Comprehensive Service: From basic wall mounts to advanced full-motion setups, we offer a wide range of TV mounting solutions to fit your specific needs. We also provide soundbar installations and home theater setups, making sure your entertainment system is fully optimized.

Safety First: Improper TV installation can lead to accidents or damage. Our team ensures that your TV is securely mounted on the wall, using the appropriate brackets and fixtures to prevent any mishaps.

Cable Management: No one likes the look of messy cables hanging from a mounted TV. Our TV installer Dublin experts will carefully manage and conceal your cables, giving your installation a clean, professional finish.

Customer Support: We offer ongoing support even after the installation is complete. If you have any questions or require adjustments, our team is just a call away.

Convenience: Searching for a TV installer near me? We offer flexible scheduling to ensure our service fits into your busy lifestyle. We work around your availability to deliver timely and efficient installations.

TV Mounting Made Easy with Installer

Mounting a TV isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s also about maximizing your viewing experience. A well-installed TV enhances comfort by reducing neck strain and glare while providing an immersive viewing experience. Whether you're setting up a new home or upgrading your existing system, Installer makes the process simple, professional, and hassle-free.

Our services are designed to meet the needs of customers across Dublin, and we provide expert advice on the best mounting options for your space. From full-motion mounts that allow you to swivel the TV to stationary mounts that offer a clean, minimalist look, we’ve got you covered. Our TV mounting experts will also ensure that the setup is secure and meets your aesthetic preferences, so you can enjoy your TV in comfort and style.

TV Installer Near Me: The Convenience of Local Service

As a local Dublin-based company, Installer understands the specific needs of homes in the area. Whether you live in the city center or the surrounding suburbs, we provide TV installation near you with fast and efficient service. Being local allows us to offer flexible appointment times, so you won’t have to wait weeks to get your TV mounted. We also offer same-day and next-day services to accommodate urgent requests.

When you search for a TV installer near me, you want a reliable, professional service that can be trusted to handle the job with care. That’s exactly what you get with Installer—a team of local professionals who are dedicated to providing the best service possible.

TVInstaller.ie: Your Online Hub for TV Installation

Our website, TVInstaller.ie, offers a user-friendly platform where you can book installation services, view our range of offerings, and find detailed information about our TV mounting solutions. We make it easy for you to get in touch with us and schedule an appointment, whether you need a simple TV mounting service or a more complex home theater installation.

By choosing Installer, you’re not only getting a top-notch TV installer in Dublin but also access to comprehensive support through TVInstaller.ie. From booking to after-service care, we ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience for all our clients.

[denimbex1986]

'When Cillian Murphy took to the podium during Sunday night’s Golden Globes, his nose smudged in his wife’s lipstick, it was as if a door had opened on this Hollywood Neverland and an ambassador for the real world had stepped through.

Accepting the Best Actor in a Drama award for Oppenheimer, Murphy wasn’t so much un-starry as stonkingly everyday. Here was a normal person who had somehow beamed into peak Tinseltown and, if pleased, was also clearly a bit perplexed by it all.

The Oppenheimer win has made Murphy a frontrunner for the Oscars. In all likelihood, he will be up against a creepy Barry Keoghan in Saltburn, an overblown Bradley Cooper in Maestro, and a fervent Leonard DiCaprio in Killers of the Flower Moon. With the arguable exception of the grandstanding Cooper, all would be worthy winners. And yet, underdogs everywhere will be cheering for Murphy. He’s spent the past 20 years negotiating Hollywood on his own terms and has rejected Tinseltown’s showiness in favour of staying grounded and playing the long game.

Murphy always wanted to be an actor rather than a star. Such a choice could easily have condemned him to a lifetime of supporting roles. Or a hiatus in TV, to which he seemed exiled when he settled in for a long run as Tommy Shelby in Birmingham noir Peaky Blinders.

But his decision to turn away from flashy parts has proved inspired. He is that rarest of things: an experienced A-list actor who comes to the Oscars without baggage. Unlike DiCaprio, he hasn’t had to overcome a past life as a teen pin-up. Nor does he have to justify a lucrative stint in comic book films, as Cooper has with his time as Rocket Racoon in Guardians of the Galaxy.

Above all, Murphy goes into Oscar season as an antidote to the “look at me!” culture of the social media era. In an age when fame is regarded as the ultimate commodity – more important than awards or critical acclaim – Murphy would rather let his work speak for itself. He lives humbly in suburban Dublin with his wife and two children – and his great passion outside of acting is music, as demonstrated by his semi-regular presenting slot on BBC 6 Music.

That’s lifetimes removed from Hollywood, with its self-mythologising and turbo-charged fakeness. It is also of a piece with his career since he broke through playing a survivor of the zombie apocalypse in Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later. Ever since, he has chosen his jobs thoughtfully. In so doing, he has assembled a body of work of which he can be proud.

He hasn’t been above popcorn. He was a memorable villain in Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins, where he played the Scarecrow as a trippy nightmare. But even when shooting for the box office, Murphy has been studiedly un-starry. Careful to keep his ego in check, he’s often happy in an ensemble – hugging the background in A Quiet Place II and settling for an extended cameo in Nolan’s Dunkirk, where he was content to let Harry Styles and Tom Hardy hog the spotlight.

Hog it they did – yet it was Murphy who proved to be in it for the long road. Because he could go into Oppenheimer without a Hollywood aura, he disappeared into the role. If hardly obscure, he nonetheless assimilated fully into the part. Throughout that film, you were aware of its stars. Florence Pugh and Emily Blunt doing their best with under-written female characters. Robert Downey Jr trying to pretend he hadn’t spent a decade as Iron Man.

Murphy, by contrast, split the acting atom. He vanished into Oppenheimer with a performance that exuded humility and sincerity. Bookies have now installed him as a favourite for the Best Actor Oscar. If he wins, it would be a victory for knowing who you are and what you stand for and believing good work has value beyond short-term acclaim. Above all, his success shows that it is possible to stay grounded while scaling Hollywood’s giddiest heights.'

[slightlyhozy]

“Through the Cold, I’ll Find my Way Back to You.”

Chapter 2: “All my love and terror, balanced there between those eyes.”

Characters: Púca! Andrew Hozier-Byrne x Original Female Character

Summary: Maisie Quinn, after inheriting a home in Ireland from her late grandmother, slowly learns a dark past about the land in which it was built on.

Word Count - 2,098

Warnings - None except for animal death and descriptions of their bodies

A/N - I’m still learning how to write longer chapters, I will get better!

That day, I had looked into whatever the hell this Púca was. Seeing that it wasn’t necessarily a danger in any stories made my anxiety ease, which was a bit embarrassing since I didn’t even believe that it existed.

Closing my laptop, I looked around my new bedroom, the wooden floors were effortlessly dusty and cracked. Grunting, I opened my laptop again, in pursuit of finding someone in the area to install new flooring in certain rooms.

Settling was getting easier despite the fact Mary was the only person I really knew, On a good note, I already had a form in for a commission out in Dublin; they wanted me to paint a mural in the lobby of their office building. I figured the best way to go about living in a new country was to make connections anyway.

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That night, I lay with Lenny in my arms, surrounded by blankets, as some movie played. I pressed a kiss on his head as we cuddled. My mind kept drifting back to the monster, my mind constantly justifying why it wasn’t real; I knew it wasn’t real. I thought about the property and area surrounding it; there were never any bad vibes; it always seemed normal.

While thoughts scurried around my head, a familiar scratch caught me off guard, making me jump. The fox.

My head turned to the door, sighing, I was tempted to go and feed the fox. Thinking back to my conversation with Elsie, interfering with wildlife really wasn’t a good idea. I had just moved here, I should at least put the effort into making a good impression, if not to anyone in particular.

As my dog growled, his attention turned to the door, and I began to pet him in an attempt to calm him down. I understood he tended to be protective of me but never like this, over an animal. “Lenny, shhh.” Scratching behind his ears, he whimpered towards the door, moving to lay back beside me.

Trying to focus on the movie, I could hear the creature outside screaming for attention, it was borderline eerie. I continued to sit, it wasn’t my place to feed it, that was the fox’s job.

After ten minutes, I couldn't handle it anymore. Turning off the TV, I stood up and walked to the stairs, going up to my bedroom for the night.

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I grumbled, pulling weeds from the gravel of the garden. I had been at it for hours now, only joined by the sound of Van Morrison singing in my ears and the chirps of birds in the trees. Other than the labor, it was therapeutic.

Sitting back, I took a swig of water, looking around the garden. The weather had been nice, it was early September, so the weather had started getting colder than it was before. The sky was white, and the trees were less vibrant. As I pulled out the invasive plants, my eyebrows raised as my eyes fell on a small mouse.

The furry rodent in question was undoubtedly dead, but the only injury was a bloody wound on its side. As I continued to pull weeds, 3 more bodies were found. Initially, I believed that there was a cat that lurked in my garden, but then also the lack of injury or puncture to the bodies made no sense. I felt as though I was turning into a skeptic or just feeling the effects of my disorder. Before I could spiral, I was brought back to life by a bird call.

Looking up into the tree, I immediately recognized the black stripe along its eyes, much like a bandit’s mask. Oh. It was a shrike, I wasn’t even aware they had those in Ireland. Internally, I thanked myself for having a bird phase, otherwise, I would be sent into a phase of paranoia over dead mice. Still, I was puzzled around the fact that the mice weren’t eaten, simply impaled, then dropped.

I wasn’t too sure what could be wrong with the animals in the area, perhaps there’s a disease spreading amongst species. I wasn’t informed enough to really have a clue, but it was almost creepy.

While I pondered, another bird flew next to perch beside the shrike. After a moment, the two began to squawk and fight with eachother, their beaks clashing. Not being interested in watching what could happen to the smaller bird picking a fight with a brutal predator, I collected my garden tools and water bottle, making my way back to the house.

Lenny was sniffing around the yard as I cleared out the mouse corpses, like I had the other animal on my porch. The sun was slowly setting, and all I could think about was getting a proper drink and starting on a personal art project, the subject of which is still a mystery to me.

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Over the next few nights, the fox seemed to only get more aggressive. I frowned as I stared at my front door, this time, a dead rabbit was left. Did it think that I ran out of food? The rabbit itself would be unedible if I even wanted to eat it, it was completely squished, presumably roadkill. The wood along the door had been scratched, deep. A shiver ran up my spine as my finger reached out to trace the marks, the light inner wood going about half an inch deep. I wasn’t even sure how it was possible, but I also knew that I would now have to invest in new flooring and a door.

I was a bit worried that it would attack me if I didn’t feed it; with no evidence to back this up, any creak or sound outside would make me jump. When I slept, I dreamt of it attacking me or Lenny. So now, after three nights of ignoring the animal, I decided to give in.

It was almost one in the morning, finally, my couch had been installed, freeing me from the pain of having to haul my long limbs off the ground. With a small tub of ice cream in my hand, I was binge-watching Breaking Bad. The sound of Walter White monologing went through one ear, out the other as I anxiously awaited the arrival of the fox. I was almost worried it wouldn’t come. Why was I worried? Why wouldn’t I want it gone?

As if it were summoned, a familiar squaking woke me from my thoughts, immediately sending me to pause my show and put my ice cream somewhere Lenny couldn’t reach. I shushed him with my finger to my lips. As I went to look through the window. To my expectations, the small animal stood on the top of the steps, its green eyes gleaming under the poarch light.

Afraid of any chances of Lenny putting himself in danger, I led the dog to the study, shutting him inside, the door muffling his barks and growls.

In the kitchen, I worked to fix a wet bowl of dog food and a scoop of pumpkin purée on top. Opening the door, the fox stood expectantly. I set the bowl down, quickly moving to shut the glass door so I could see it eat. Again, it’s eyes stalked me as it ate eagerly, as if I had starved it. Perhaps it couldn’t hunt, wouldn’t…? If it couldn’t, where were these dead animals coming from?

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Fresh air. Fresh air was what I needed, space, was what I needed.

The morning after the encounter with the fox, I decided to go to the beach with Lenny. Throwing on a grey knit sweater, black jeans, boots, and a beanie, I clip on Lenny’s leash, his tail wagging faster than it had in a long time. As I go outside, I make sure to clean up the brutalized hedgehog left on my porch, the guts splattered across my porch. As I cleaned up the insides, visibly unhappy, I simultaneously fought Lenny back from eating it.

Smelling the sea was a specific kind of nostalgia, the beach itself wasn’t too different than some back in Washington. The air kisses my cheeks as I fight it, the clashing waves soothing my ears. I clutched the leash, hoping he wouldn’t try and run along the beach.

I felt grateful that there was no one in the morning, just me, my coffee, and my dog. I wonder if I was becoming a loner, back home, I seemed to be going out every day, with friends and making them as well. Now, all I had available was Mary. As much as I enjoyed some alone time, I wondered how long it would take until it became too lonely for me, I wondered how long it would be until I found a routine with my work, more clients, and when I would meet local artists.

Taking in the scent again, I closed my eyes, the cool wind making me feel more grounded and alive than I had in a year. Keeping them closed, I continued to walk into what seemed to be a never-ending path, curving around the water.

As if enjoying my solitude was too much, my eyes scrunched up as my shoulder was bumped. My eyes shot open as I helplessly watched my coffee cup fall against the sand, the contents leaking into the grains. Lenny immediately went to investigate, sniffing and licking the spill.

After picking up the cup, I look up the figure that disrupted my walk. He was tall. Around 9 inches taller than me, his nose and cheeks were a dusty pink from the cold, the coloration obvious from the cold weather.

His beard was nicely groomed, but his hair was messy and greasy.  Above his pronounced cheekbone, there was a small, healing cut across the skin. His eyes were cold and endless, not kind but not uninviting. Where the hell did he even come from?

“Sorry… Uh, I wasn’t paying attention. I wasn’t too sure why I was apologizing, according to my therapist, it was one of my weakest traits. The stranger stepped back, sizing me up.

He didn’t reply, I could hear Lenny by my side, growling lowly. “Really, sorry, he’s just protective... I promise he’s a good dog.”

“It’s alright.” His voice was deep, rich, and smooth like honey, he was hansome in general, just unsettling. He brushed a gloved hand through his brown curls, his green eyes following me.

I wasn’t sure what to do, I was pretty desperate for interactions, and he only seemed 10 years older than me at most. “Nice weather?” I cringed at my terrible use of small talk.

“Alright. Cold.”

“I mean, it usually is... cold.” Awkwardly, I itched at my neck, unsure what to do. “I’m Maisie.” I held my hand out, his eyes just darting to stare at it, not accepting it.

“Andrew. Are you American?”

I swallowed nervously, I didn’t want to come off as an uneducated, arrogant American prick. “Uh, well, yes, I just moved in... I live over..east..” My arm extended to point towards my home.

“I know.” My face immediately grew concerned, he knew? How?

“What do you mean?”

He didn’t reply.

“Andrew… Do you live around here? Or do you like, drive down here for walks.” His brows furrow, as if I were asking something invasive.

“I live near here, I like water.” His hand reaches up to scratch at the scab forming on his face, I notice how one of his glove fingers has the tip torn off.

I nod along awkwardly, maybe he didn’t get out much? “Yeah, me too... It’s nice to live this close to the ocean.” He doesn't answer again. “I lived in Seattle, so I was really far away from the ocean, sometimes, we’d go visit family on the coast.”

His brows furrow. “Where’s that?”

“Washington? Uh, it’s in the Pacific Northwest of America; Kurt Cobain was born there.” He seemed clueless. “Oh…” My face furrows with concern as I see blood, almost black, start to drip down his face. “You…your scab… It’s kind of..” I try to point it out casually, not trying to be rude.

Moving his hand away, Andrew moves to lick his finger, his brows raising. “Oh,” He doesn’t seem too concerned with the color of his blood as he observes it. “Habit.”

“Right,” As I am about to speak more, my phone rings—the flooring installers I had been talking to. “Oh, sorry, I need to take this.” I whisper to him as I back up, pressing my phone to my ear. He just gives me a weak wave as I turn away, waiting for my turn in the cue.

As I turned back around not even a minute later to say goodbye, he was gone. Andrew. The weirdest and one of the rudest men I had ever met.

A/N: ANDREW DOESNT STAY LIKE THIS THE WHOLE TIME I PROMISE HE ISNT BORING

[dhyanshiva]

Character: Dhruv Sanghvi

Relationship: Dhruv/Faruq

Category: M

Word Count: 3989

This series installment will always be the bookending (?) the whole thing, pairing itself to Faruq's being the inaugaral one. I'd first conceptualised this, rather differently, back in May of last year but it has only been created now. This was always going to be a Hoz song in commemoration of getting tickets.

This has, however, not been written on the day, in mere hours, as Faruq's had. I'm simply glad I capped it at 4k and I'm posting it on 24.03 at this point, God bless.

It has been quite an exacting one to write for a range of related and unrelated reasons, but a journey all the same. Its songs will be added to the group playlist as and when I get to it. I'm exhausted, really.

Nonetheless, your feedback is always appreciated and please read the tags before proceeding.

Much Love,

Dhyan x

[Had this baby on loop whilst writing some sections too and it worked pretty darn well - yet to listen to the rest of the EP; I'm promised destruction, apparently.]

[charlotteswebbbbb]

What's the vibe? #62

In the news!

In transport entities collaborating with brands: Made.com are collaborating with TfL similar to what Burberry are doing..."The furniture installations are at Kings Cross St. Pancras, Green Park, Piccadilly and Baker Street Underground stations." but also this ad is CGI.....

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Ice Spice is a currently the face of NYC metro cards right now, solidifying her star New Yorker status.

Multibrand retailers this week....

MyTheresa is hopefully getting a new buyer this week or next week?

New Charli XCX video - I know I talk about her a lot but she's an interesting case. Seems more authentic than Dua Lipa in her inspirations and her music videos are obviously guided with a lot of vision. Plus she’s playing arenas in the UK for the first time this year. The latest features "various hot girls" - Julia Fox, Gabriette, Chloe Cherry etc etccccc

Also in music the boys of Fontaine D.C are back - wearing Simone Rocha on US tv....

From hot girls > hot boys > what does ugly mean today > you are unique

How are hot boys defined??? They're more likely to be talent whereas the girls can be....influencers/models/talent. Beloved for their movie of the moment, the boys are now fashion forward (see: Josh O'Connor for Loewe, Jacob Elordi and his bags/Prada vibes, Troye Sivan for Miu Miu). This never includes K-Pop boys as that's it's own kind of stan/fandom (with it's own rules) which is separate from this more American/Anglosphere fame. See also: "White boy of the month" The whole picking this talented person for our moment of lusty fan-dom is more an expansion on who gets to be popular which relates to the (fluctuating) democratic idea of the internet.

There are obviously cultural differences between the UK and USA - UK where we're searching for....

Ugly being terrible to a majority of people is undebatable but we’re definitely a nation who embraces imperfection which is something to embrace. Looking unique is what we're known for on the world stage. Ugly may be a trend at the moment but I think as we move into this era of “uniqueness” people will embrace strong personality and unique face...

See: any popular actor from the UK

(Drag culture having it's mainstream moment could be a part of this but it's more like hyper-femininity on display and that and queer culture in gen has changed how sexuality is displayed in beauty and beyond over the past 20 years)

Alongside the idea that "ugliness" might become the norm in just every day fashion due to people digging more into the idea of vintage more and more - and how to learn how to define one's style. Or something that's out of today's cycle because newness will always exist but it's possible that people are more in search of the one-of-a-kind for special events.

See also:

I think this is happening but also the opposite of what Lou is arguing where sharp suits are in on one side and on the other side.....

from 2018:

Instead of gorpcore being seen as ugly, it's now like being seen as out of the time...fashion will be time melting possibly. A mix and match of things.

The portal between New York and Dublin is a new way of random human connection.

“Founded by Lithuanian artist and entrepreneur Benediktas Gylys, Portals are an invitation to meet fellow humans above borders and differences and to experience our world as it really is – united and one. The livestream of Portals provides a window between distant locations, allowing people to meet outside of their social circles and cultures.”

Also Primavera Pro this year is focusing on new ways of communication, "from how to use new platforms such as TikTok, to understanding who the new music curators are, given the changes and evolution taking place in the specialised media, thanks to the participation of influencers Anthony Fantano and Margeaux."

New ways of communication are important as how we communicate with each other is extremely important, especially in a loneliness crisis and the complex dating/socializing matrix we live within.

[corkcitylibraries]

Mairéad Ní Ghráda and An Triail

by Deirdre Swain

2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Mairéad Ní Ghráda, playwright, broadcaster, teacher and Irish language advocate. She is best known for her Irish-language play, An Triail. Mairéad was born in Knockadangan, Kilmaley in Co. Clare on 23 December 1896. She was surrounded by Irish growing up. Her father, a farmer, was a native speaker of Irish, and her love of Irish and her life-long commitment to the revival of the language stemmed from his influence. He was immersed in the oral tradition, and he would often recite the poem, The Midnight Court by Brian Merriman. Mairéad was in despair about the state of the Irish language. She once said that she was happy that she was not in the generation that would lose the Irish language forever.

Her parents wanted her to terminate her education at the end of primary school so that she could work on the farm. This did not happen; instead, she went to secondary school in Ennis. She won several prizes as a student, and she was also awarded a County Council scholarship to University College Dublin (UCD), where she did a BA in Irish, French and English and an MA in Irish. While there, she was in Cumann na mBan and Conradh na Gaeilge. She was once put in prison for selling republican flags on Grafton Street, and she used to joke about this fifty years later. She worked as a teacher and then as private secretary to Ernest Blythe, who was a Cumann na nGael TD in the first Dáil of the new Irish Free State, and she continued to work for him during the Civil War when he was Minister for Finance. She married Richard Kissane, a senior Garda, in 1923, and they had two sons, Séamas and Brian. In 1926, Ireland’s first radio station, 2RN, which later became Radio Éireann, went on air. Ní Ghráda was employed as women’s organiser, compiling programmes for women and children. She became the station’s principal announcer in 1929. She was the first female radio announcer in Ireland, Britain and possibly in Europe, working as a broadcaster for nine years.

Ní Ghráda collaborated with Pádraig Ó Siochrú (better known as An Seabhac) at the Educational Council of Ireland school book section. She wrote many educational texts, including Progress in Irish. She became editor for the school textbooks publisher Brown and Nolan. She reviewed De Bhaldraithe’s Irish dictionary for the benefit of teachers. Such was her dedication that she continued to record work for school books when she was sick in hospital.

She took a great interest in children’s educational needs and had a great understanding of the minds of young people, as is evident from her plays. She wrote school drama texts based on mythology, the Bible, Aesop’s fables and the stories of the Fianna. She translated Peter Pan into Irish (Tír na Deo). She also wrote beautiful Irish versions of Ladybird fairytale stories including Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Na trí Bhéar), Sleeping Beauty (Codladh Céad Bliain), Cinderella (Luaithríona), Beauty and the Beast (Áille agus Brúid), Rapunzel (Rápúnzell) and Jack and the Beanstalk (Seán agus an Gas Pónaire), thereby promoting literacy in the Irish language.

Ní Ghráda’s great passion was theatre. Irish language theatre was in decline when she started producing plays, but she transformed this; her work generated an interest from people who did not even speak much Irish. She was bringing the language to people in an enjoyable way through the theatre. Her enormous contribution to Irish language theatre includes eleven original plays, which is more than that of any other playwright in Irish. Her play, Mícheál, based on Tolstoy’s story, Michael, won an Abbey Theatre award in 1933. She wrote her first original play Uacht for her students while working as a teacher in Kilmacud Cookery College. She never intended for this to be performed in a theatre, but when Mícheál MacLiammóir discovered it, he decided to produce it in the Gate Theatre.

Ní Ghráda wrote powerful plays that spoke the truth about Irish society at the time, discussing modern problems through the medium of Irish. She was very skilled at giving women, particularly young women, main character roles, something which very few playwrights did, apart from Seán O’Casey. Her plays made many people uncomfortable, because they discussed taboo subjects and contained themes that people were afraid to face, such as corrupt politicians and the cruel treatment of unmarried mothers in Ireland. She was completely ahead of her time in this regard.

 Ní Ghráda’s best-known play is An Triail. It ranks with Brendan Behan’s An Giall as one of the most successful plays in the Irish language. This play is very relevant in the year that the Final Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes was published and at a time when the injustices against and rights of adopted people and their natural mothers are being discussed. It is thought to have been based on an incident which happened during Ní Ghráda’s childhood, when a girl who became pregnant was victimised while the father of her child escaped condemnation. Ní Ghráda rewrote part of An Triail, including the ending, under the guidance of Tomás MacAnna, the play’s director.

An Triail chronicles the treatment of a young girl, Máire, who has an affair with a married man, resulting in pregnancy. She is rejected by her mother and her two brothers. Her mother cares more about what the neighbours will think than she does for the welfare of her daughter and grandchild-to-be. Máire is rejected by society at large, and the only two characters who are sympathetic towards her are Mailí, who offers her and her baby refuge, and one of the lawyers at her trial. Everyone else judges and condemns her, and the father of the baby does not even want to meet his newborn daughter. In the end, she kills herself and her baby, whom it is clear she loves dearly. Máire claims that she killed her child because she was a girl; that by releasing her from life, she had freed her from the misery of being a female. The play revolves around this theme; Máire is heard voicing it at the very start of the play and again at the end. The question posed throughout is, “Why do things like this happen in Ireland?” Tomás MacAnna, the play’s director, praised An Triail as the precursor of women’s liberation. In a way, Ní Ghráda was putting Ireland on trial. Harold Hobson from the London Times newspaper gave it a very positive review, even though he did not speak Irish.

An Triail premiered at the Damer Theatre during the 1964 Dublin Theatre Festival. Shortly after this, Ní Ghráda translated it into English, and in 1965, the English version, On Trial, was performed in the Eblana Theatre. An Triail was adapted for TV, and it was entered in the 1965 Berlin TV festival. It was very rare for Irish-language plays to be made into TV programmes. The English version was published in 1966.  

The play received favourable reviews, but it was very controversial when it was first performed. The idea that everyone was guilty of what happened to Máire and her baby because of a lack of Christianity and compassion upset people. Many were shocked by what they saw as an “immoral” play. The first performance of An Triail took place on 22 September 1964, just three days after the final instalment of Michael Viney’s series of articles in the Irish Times, collectively titled “No birthright”. This series was a critical investigation of the treatment of unmarried mothers in Ireland. In one article, Viney quotes an Irish mother who said “Tell my daughter never to set foot in Ireland again and that she has disgraced her family and her country”. In a second article, he mentions another unmarried girl who says that, on telling her mother that she’s pregnant, “it didn’t take long, I’m afraid, to think of what the neighbours would say”. Although it is difficult to imagine in today’s society, these quotes demonstrate that An Triail accurately reflected the prejudiced and cruel attitudes towards unmarried mothers at that time, and people’s preoccupation with neighbours’ opinions.

Mairéad Ní Ghráda spent the last two years of her life in hospital. She died on 13 June 1971.

The Reference Library holds a copy of the English-language version of the play, On Trial. It also houses a book about Mairéad Ní Ghráda and other Irish-language playwrights entitled An underground theatre: major playwrights in the Irish language, 1930-80 by Philip O’Leary. These can be viewed once the Reference Library re-opens.

References

Books

-Breathnach, D. and Ní Mhurchú, M. (1986). 1882-1982: Beathaisnéis a haon. Baile Átha Cliath: An Clóchomhar Tta.

-Ní, Ghráda, M. (c1978). An Triail/Breithiúnas: Dhá Dhráma. Baile Átha Cliath: Oifig an tSoláthair.

-Ní Mhurchú, M. and Breathnach, D. (1999). 1782-1881: Beathaisnéis [Maille le Forlíonadh le 1882-1982 Beathaisnéis agus le hInnéacs (1782-1999)]. Baile Átha Cliath: An Clóchomhar Tta.

-Titley, A. (2010). Scríbhneoirí faoi chaibidil. Baile Átha Cliath: Cois Life Teoranta.

Website articles

-Clare County Library (2021). Mairéad Ní Ghráda (1896-1971). 5 March. Available at: https://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/people/nighrada.htm (Accessed: 5 March 2021).

-Irish Theatre Institute (2021). Ócáid Chomórtha: A Celebration of Máiréad Ní Ghráda: Mairéad Ní Ghráda – Biography. 5 March. Available at: https://www.irishtheatreinstitute.ie/event.aspx?t=mir%C3%A9ad_n%C3%AD_ghrda&contentid=9289&subpagecontentid=9297 (Accessed: 5 March 2021).

-Irish Theatre Institute (2021). Ócáid Chomórtha: A Celebration of Máiréad Ní Ghráda: Production History. 5 March. Available at: https://www.irishtheatreinstitute.ie/event.aspx?t=an_triail_|_on_trial___production_history&contentid=9289&subpagecontentid=9302 (Accessed: 5 March 2021).

-Irish Theatre Institute (2021). Ócáid Chomórtha: A Celebration of Máiréad Ní Ghráda: Social Context. 5 March. Available at: https://www.irishtheatreinstitute.ie/event.aspx?t=social_context&contentid=9289&subpagecontentid=9303 (Accessed: 5 March 2021).

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First of all, let it be known that with a satellite television connection, a customer has the opportunity to install the dish and configure the service reception themselves; unlike two-way satellite communications systems, there is no need to have a certified installer set up your service.

You will not will need an added hardware, just install the computer software for your computer and in mins it is possible to enjoy on the net satellite tv. You are going to immediately enjoy countless numbers of television channels on the net.

Well this is not the case as too strong a signal can be just as bad for picture quality as a poor signal can be. You can look to see what professional installers have done on your neighbour's roofs and try to emulate this but in my experience this is very rarely accurate - satellite tv installers Dublin. For more information, please visit our website http://www.smartsatireland.com/

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First Day in Tokyo

It had been a little over 4 years since I had visited Tokyo with Bryce and as Japan was one of my first countries visited I didnt have the experience like I have now to find activities and get around easily. I also didn't have this blog when I first visited so I struggle to remember much of what we actually did while we were in Japan! I remember seeing the TV Tower with the weird conehead things outside it, and visiting the pandas at Ueno Zoo but what happened in between is lost in my mind somewhere. I began at Narita airport and bought myself a Suica transport card to get around and then headed to Nihombashi to the Grids hostel. I wasnt able to check in for another 2 hours so I walked around the neighbourhood for a while and had a nice coffee at a cafe called Bridge which I ended up spilling on the wobbly table before I could get a photo of it. When I checked in and had a shower I was amazed with how well designed, clean and comfortable the hostel was for the price tag of only about €24 per night. Prices in Dublin are higher than that and you would be sharing a room with at least 9 other people with a fraction of the comfortable facilities. Initially I was worried about booking 5 nights in one hostel as I wouldn't usually do that in case it's a crappy place but I quickly appreciated my gamble. After showering I headed to Akihabara to find a sim card for my phone and chatted with a guy called Li in Bic Camera that recommended me a data pack as I couldn't buy a plan without having an address registered. I had dinner in McDonalds as I needed the wifi more than I needed the food, and installed my sim card as I ate my 500¥ spicy chicken burger meal (very cheap McDonalds!). I browsed in Ginza for the next hour or so while I waited for one of my old work colleagues Lisanne to finish her dinner and then met with her and her friend Richard for a drink. I was browsing in a 12 storey Uniqlo shop and ended up taking the elevator back down to the entrance, a mother and child got in and the child tried to press all the buttons. She simply held the buttons down and they turned off. I was astonished. I said to her how amazed I was by this feature and she told me that most elevators do it just to try holding the button down or double clicking on it. We tried to get a table at the Bar High Five but it was full so we went upstairs next door to a quaint bar called Ladybird where a very kind gentleman called Kazuo took great care of us for the evening. I had a Japanese whiskey, Lisanne a beer, and Richard a martini on ice and Kazuo gave us some little orange fruits, persimmons, to snack on and took a photo of us having drinks together. He tried to chat with us in broken English and when the bill came we even left a tip on top of the 7300¥ or so that it cost us to sit there with a drink for about an hour and a half. We must've paid an entrance fee in addition to the cost of our drinks because he told me the whiskey was 1400¥ but hey at least I've tried a Japanese whiskey now!

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How to Install My TV: A Step-by-Step Guide for a Smooth Setup

When it comes to setting up your new television, installing it properly is crucial for getting the best viewing experience. Whether you’ve just bought a sleek new flat-screen or are upgrading to the latest 4K model, knowing how to install your TV correctly will ensure it performs at its best and remains safe and secure. This guide will walk you through the essentials of how to install your TV, from choosing the right spot to mounting it securely.

 Choose the Right Spot

Before you start the installation process, it’s important to select the perfect location for your TV. Consider these factors:

Viewing Angle: The ideal spot should allow you to view the TV comfortably from your primary seating area. Ensure that the TV is at eye level when seated.

Light and Glare: Avoid installing the TV where it will be directly exposed to sunlight or bright lights, as this can cause glare and reduce picture quality.

Wall Space: Make sure you have enough wall space if you’re planning to install my TV. Measure the area to ensure the TV fits comfortably without obstruction.

Gather Your Tools and Equipment

To install my TV, you’ll need a few tools and items:

TV Mounting Kit: Most new TVs come with a mounting kit, but if not, you’ll need to purchase one separately. Ensure the mount is compatible with your TV size and weight.

Screwdriver: A drill may also be required for mounting on a wall.

Level: To ensure your TV is mounted straight.

Stud Finder: To locate the studs in your wall for secure mounting.

Cable Management Kit: To keep cables organized and out of sight.

 Mount the TV

 Wall Mount Installation

Find the Studs: Use the stud finder to locate the wooden studs in your wall. Mark their locations with a pencil.

Attach the Mounting Bracket to the Wall: Align the bracket with the studs and use a drill to secure it with screws. Ensure its level before tightening the screws fully.

Attach the Mounting Plate to the TV: Follow the instructions provided with your TV mount to attach the mounting plate to the back of your TV. Make sure it’s securely fastened.

Hang the TV: With the help of another person, lift the TV and hook it onto the wall-mounted bracket. Double-check that it’s secure and level.

Stand Installation

If you prefer not to mount your TV on the wall, you can use a TV stand:

Assemble the Stand: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to assemble the stand if it’s not pre-assembled.

Attach the Stand to the TV: Secure the stand to the bottom of your TV using the screws provided.

Place the TV on the Stand: Position the TV on your entertainment centre or stand. Ensure its stable and positioned at the right viewing height.

 Connect Your TV

Now that your TV is installed, it’s time to connect it to your other devices:

Power Cable: Plug the power cable into the TV and then into a power outlet.

HDMI and Other Cables: Connect your HDMI cables, antenna, or any other cables to the appropriate ports on your TV.

Cable Management: Use cable management tools to keep everything neat and organized.

Whether you opt for a professional installation service or choose to tackle the project yourself, ensuring that you have the necessary equipment and follow safety guidelines will make the process smoother. Install my TV doesn’t have to be a daunting task if you approach it with the right preparation and tools. Remember to measure your space carefully, select the appropriate mount, and double-check all connections before settling in for your first viewing.

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Go for Smarthome Dublin and see how it makes your life more enjoyable! Due to this smart system technology, you can change your lifestyle and make it easier and more enjoyable. However, make sure you find a reliable team who can install this Smarthome Dublin based on the highest level of standards. You can trust iQ Control and get a comprehensive design, installation and maintenance service for a complete range of Home Automation, Heating Control, Smart Security, Home Cinema, Lighting Control throughout Ireland. Once you deal with this team, they will provide a tailored approach, suitable for your space as well as your budget. These engineers and installation specialists will plan custom solutions for homes of any size. As a result, you will get stunning results and enjoy the best value for your investment.

Efficiency

Opt for Smart Home Dublin and you can control many gadgets and systems with just one touch. You can easily operate your heating and cooling as well turn on and turn off lights with only one click. This is not only an efficient procedure but also a great way to help you save electricity.

Comfort

If you have a smart home, you will be able to deal with many electronic gadgets and systems from your house or all over the world. Monitor security, turn on/off lights and just control what’s going on in your house from anywhere you are. These are really amazing features and they are enough to convince your friends to turn their homes smart too.

There is no need to move all over the house to perform various functions. Choose smart devices and you can perform all household operations through applications from the comfort of your home. 

Peace of Mind 

Smart Home Dublin can give you peace of mind. Just utilize the smart device to check the doors, windows, water spill sensors etc. You don’t have to worry about going out to check something because everything will be under your control through your device.

Customization 

Smart homes also allow you to have electronic things just the way you like to have them. You can easily adjust the brightness of indoor or outdoor lighting based on your needs, switch on/off your TV and other appliances. Thus, you can customize every single electronic item as per your will.

It goes without saying that you don’t need to build a complete smart home at all. iQ Control allows you to start with just one room and then move forward. This will help you understand the whole project in practice, know ins and outs of the project and then decide whether you want to continue or not. This team believes that you will certainly want to build a complete smart home because the results will leave you impressed. 

Take a closer look of the above-mentioned benefits and get in touch with the professional engineers at iQ Control. Discuss each detail with them and they will help you understand the benefits of this system in a better way.

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'Where to start when profiling such a talented and charismatic actor as Andrew Scott? How about the fact that, aside from some youth theater workshop experience, this Dublin-born actor has had no official drama training? At 17, he was cast in a substantial role in an Irish film called Korea and, from there, joined the prestigious Abbey Theatre company in Dublin. His move to England in the late 80s corresponded with small parts in British, Irish, and American films and TV series and paved the way for his career to take off.

Among other projects, Andrew Scott appeared as an extra in Saving Private Ryan's Omaha Beach sequence, as well as several guest starring roles in British TV series like Garrow's Law and Foyle's War. All in all, he spent the first decade or so of his career building a solid body of work that would soon catapult him into pop culture stardom.

Let's take a look at some of Mr. Scott's iconic characters and lesser-known projects.

Sherlock (2010 – 2017)

Who can forget when Sherlock first revealed the character of Jim Moriarty to audiences in "The Great Game" episode? Scott played Mr. Holmes's famous nemesis as a deranged mastermind with a playful sing-song creepiness and a palpable presence of malice. He won the Best Supporting Actor TV BAFTA for that role in 2012.

The Bachelor Weekend aka The Stag (2013)

Some may have missed the delightful indie comedy, The Stag, about a group of friends who set out on a hiking excursion in the Irish countryside. Mr. Scott leads the ensemble as Davin, the groom's best man, in charge of their mild-mannered weekend. Their plans are wholly upended when The Machine (Peter McDonald), the bride's laddish brother, crashes the party. Lest you expect an Irish Hangover clone, emotional confrontations ensue between Davin and our groom, Fionnan (Hugh O'Conor), when unresolved issues from their past rise to the surface.

Pride (2014)

The feel-good, historical dramedy Pride depicts a group of London-based lesbian and gay activists who raised money to help families affected by the Welsh miners' strike in 1984. Scott plays Gethin, owner of a gay bookshop, who lends support to the group but hesitates to get actively involved due to his experiences as a gay youth coming out in Wales. He earned the best supporting actor trophy for his performance from the British Independent Film Awards.

Spectre (2015)

Once an actor is lauded for playing a baddie well, you have to expect the 007 franchise will come calling. In the 24th Bond film Spectre, Scott played Max Denbigh, aka C, Director-General of the Joint Security Service, an organization created by merging MI5 and MI6. While at first his disagreements with M (Ralph Fiennes) seem to be internal power struggles, it turns out C is a danger to democracy worldwide.

This Beautiful Fantastic (2016)

This Beautiful Fantastic is a quirky fairytale for adults and tells the story of Bella (Jessica Brown Findlay), a young woman who aspires to be a children's author but lacks the skills to navigate her out-of-control garden, let alone her nebulous career. Befriended by a kindly chef/housekeeper named Vernon (Scott), Bella begins to conquer her issues and blossom into the person she wishes to become. The film also stars Tom Wilkinson as Bella's gardening mentor.

Denial (2016)

A biographical legal drama, Denial depicts the libel case brought against American professor Deborah Lipstadt (Rachel Weisz) by Holocaust denier David Irving (Timothy Spall). Mr. Scott plays Anthony Julius, the lead solicitor of Deborah's legal team, who guides her through the UK justice system and their arduous path to obtaining justice.

1917 (2019)

In the innovative war drama 1917 (which starred a who's who of British talent), two English soldiers run a harrowing gauntlet through enemy territory to deliver a message that could save the lives of over 1500 troops. Along the way, the young men meet up with a handful of officers who help them on their journey, all played by respected British actors, including Messrs. Cumberbatch, Firth, Strong, and you guessed it – Scott. His portrayal of Lieutenant Leslie stands out a mile for its humor and hopelessness.

Present Laughing (2019)

Mr. Scott garnered theatrical acclaim for his performance as Garry Essendine in Present Laughing, a semi-autobiographical piece by Noel Coward performed at the Old Vic. Farcical in tone, the play depicts the harried life of a successful and self-obsessed light comedy actor facing an impending mid-life crisis. Andrew won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play.

Fleabag (2019)

Andrew Scott's name may have been synonymous with Moriarty until the world witnessed his portrayal of a character known only as "Hot Priest" in Fleabag. In the second season of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's award-winning dark comedy, Scott was introduced as the cleric who would be marrying Fleabag's dad and his fiancé. The couple has an immediate connection at the dinner table, and a trinity of friendship, spirituality and physical attraction ignite throughout the six-episode season. Scott's contribution was perfection!

This is only a brief sampling of Andrew Scott's work and impressive range...'

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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 538: Aaron Manahan

December 4-12, 1982

This week Ken welcomes kindred spirt and man behind TheSodaJerk.net, Aaron Manahan.

Ken and Aaron discuss "howdy" and y'all, bragging about installing phones on the set of movies, reviewing sodas, Dr. Pepper, Dublin Soda Works, Texas, Galcos Old World Market, Green Sour Cherry, hating Stevia, the Women of Robotech, Natasha Leone, Ultraman, Voltron, Go Lion!, How Hollywood Sharks prey on Child Actors, Cigarettes, how expensive electronics used to be, Sears Wishbook, Ace Hardware, Sears Pac-man, 1973 Nova, timing guns, terrifying models, the cartoon Meatballs & Spaghetti, red check marks next to your picks, Fast Forward, Les Paul, Gimme a Break!, Love Boat, Month in the Country, Ian McShayne, strong rye, Circus of the Stars, The Jerk Too, Doctor Who, bowling, wrestling, Fairie Tale Theater, M*A*S*H, not having cable, staying up late, Three's Company, 9 to 5, Family Ties tacking gun control, Our Town, Growing Pains, Amish widows, Demonic Toys, Meet the Feebles, Livewire, Fred Newman, Pac-Man Fever, Tom Savini, Altered States, Don't Go To Sleep, Made For-TV movies, weird video games about dictators, how children love fiscal years, Frogger, Spider-Man for Atari, True Value hardware store last minute gifts, go to family vacations and the pros and cons of a Ripley's Believe it or Not!? Museum.

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Ireland Reads | 10 BorrowBox Picks for Children and Young Adult Readers

by Jordan McCarthy

The Ireland Reads day offers the perfect opportunity for every kind of reader to celebrate the magical gift of reading. Regular readers, new readers and those who are about to rediscover the wonders and joys of reading, can enrich their lives during a time when our daily routines need it more than ever.

While our libraries may be closed, the online resource, BorrowBox, is one of the real gems being offered by libraries during lockdown. More and more readers are using the platform which has thousands upon thousands of wonderful eAudiobooks and eBooks.

And better yet, this online service, like all the others offered by Cork City Libraries, is free to all library members. If you haven’t yet joined, you can do this for free at www.librariesireland.ie/join-your-library.

Whatever we choose to read or listen to this month, we know that we are nourishing our health and wellbeing in doing so. The possibilities a good book – or magazine, comic, newspaper or whatever you choose to read - can bring to our lives are endless.

“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” – J.K. Rowling’

Below are ten of the top picks currently available on the Children’s and Young Adult section of BorrowBox. Like all great kids’ books, they will prove gripping and engaging for many adult readers, too.

So, squeeze in a read this month. You can find out more about the Ireland Reads initiative by visiting irelandreads.ie. And don’t forget to pledge your reading time!

  Long Way Down  by Jason Reynolds - Young Adult

(Available on eBook and eAudiobook)

‘‘Now

I’m wishing I would’ve

laughed more

at his dumb jokes

because the day

before yesterday,

Shawn was shot

and killed.’’

This remarkable Y.A. thriller is set over the course of 60 seconds. Written in lyrical, verse-like prose, it tells the tale of a revenge-seeking William, whose brother has been shot dead.

But when Will sets out to get his revenge, some ghosts from his past appear in the elevator on his way down to the ground floor.  Will he go ahead with his murderous plan?

There’s a sense of urgency in this fast-paced novel, though he soon realises; it is a ‘long way down’ from the 8th to the ground floor.

  Hero On A Bicycle by Shirley Hughes – Children (10+)

(Available on eBook and eAudiobook)

‘‘He stopped and slung his bicycle against a nearby wall to get his breath back and consider the situation. At that moment someone came up silently behind him and clapped a strong hand over his mouth.’’

Set in Florence, Italy during World War II, this is historical fiction at its finest. The Allies are closing in on Nazi-occupied Florence and 14 year-old Paolo has been taking secret bike rides late every night to beat the boredom of life under curfew. He misses his dad – an anti-Fascist who is in hiding - and rues the fact that he is too young to join the military.

However, when Paolo receives a frightening message on his way home from one of his late-night treks, he suddenly becomes involved in the thick of the action. Can he become the hero during his hometown’s greatest time of need?

This is an excellent novel, which captures one family’s struggles during war.

Not suitable for younger children, some upsetting themes.

   Zom-B; Underground  by Darren Shan – Young Adult

(eAudiobook)

‘‘Can you hold on to your humanity when you're a monster....’’

This fantasy-horror, dystopian novel by the ‘Master of Horror’ is book two in the Zom-B series.

B Smith is the main protagonist in this story, which is set during a zombie apocalypse. When she wakes up in a laboratory-style military camp, ‘B’ learns that she has become ‘Zom-B’.

Can she meet the demands of her captors or is she doomed?

Will she be a monster forever?

  The Dog Who Lost His Bark by  Eoin Colfer – Children

(eAudiobook)

‘‘In his short doggy life, Oz has suffered at the hands of BAD PEOPLE. Somewhere out there, he believes, is an AWESOME BOY – his BOY. Maybe when they find each other he will learn to BARK again ...’’

Patrick comes from a very musical family and he has wanted a pet dog for a very long time. When he rescues an abandoned puppy on his summer holidays, he calls him Oz, and so begins a strong friendship between a boy and a dog – at least that’s what we hope!

Oz is a nervous little creature and he can’t bark, or at least he doesn’t bark when he moves to his new home. Will he ever bark again? Maybe the musical family will be able to get him barking again!

This heart-warming children’s tale, from the creator of the Artemis Fowl series, shows how important music can be in the healing process.

  Rugby Spirit by Gerard Siggins - Children

(eAudiobook)

‘‘A new school, a new sport, an old mystery ... the first instalment in Gerard Siggins’ beloved and bestselling Rugby Spirit series.’’

Eoin Madden is the grandson of a legendary Irish rugby player. When he starts a new school in Dublin, leaving behind his GAA playing days in Tipperary, his rugby adventure begins.

In Casterock College, rugby is everything! But Eoin has never even held a rugby ball before. And the bully, Richie Duffy, is making his life even more difficult. Can Eoin make an impact in his very first season on a school rugby team?

This is one for fans of sport and fiction. It provides lots of insight into the game of rugby, too.

   Once by Morris Gleitzman – Children

(Available on eBook and eAudiobook)

‘‘Once I saved a girl called Zelda from a burning house.

Once I made a Nazi with toothache laugh.

My name is Felix.

This is my story.’’

Once is the first book in Morris Gleitzman’s Felix and Zelda series. Set during the Second World War, this novel is a tale of hope, friendship and survival.

Felix is in a Catholic orphanage in Poland in 1942. The son of Jewish booksellers, he fears that the Nazi’s are burning Jewish books and believes that his parents’ store could be next.

The young Jewish boy departs the orphanage, longing to find his mum and dad, and to warn them about the Nazis. Felix soon discovers that his hometown has changed utterly. A race for survival ensues.

Not suitable for younger, some upsetting themes

   Sabrina; Season Of the Witch by Sarah Rees-Brennan – Young Adult

(eAudiobook)

‘‘To be a witch is to kiss the moon.’’

Inspired by the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, this fantasy novel is a prequel to that Netflix series. It is the story of what went before the "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" show.

Sabrina is half-mortal, half-witch. Before she turns 16, and becomes full-powered, she realises how scared she is of joining the dark side and leaving her mortal life behind.

Can she discard her boyfriend Harvey, and her other mortal friends? This is her origin story; a spooky adventure for fans of the Sabrina series.

   Ultimate Football Heroes; Rashford  by M & T Oldfield - Children

(Available on eBook and eAudiobook)

‘‘When the referee blew his whistle, Marcus started his well-practiced penalty routine:

Four little shuffles to the left,

then short steps forward to try to fool the keeper, and then BANG!’’

The Ultimate Football Heroes series is a biographical story of the life of a star footballer. It charts the rise of some of world football’s biggest names, from the playground to the pitch.

Marcus Rashford is one of the most exciting players in the English Premier League. The Manchester United star has been one of the standout stories over the last year, with his campaign to keep free school meals available for children in the UK.

In Rashford, we learn about the life of Marcus – from when he would watch Man Utd playing on TV as a baby, to scoring important Champions League goals for the Red Devils.

A fast-paced story, full of action, it is one for all the family to enjoy. Others in the series include Kane and Delli Alli, which are available on BorrowBox.  

   Slam! You’re Gonna Wanna Hear This by Nikita Gill – Young Adult

(eBook)

‘‘Poetry is the language of Fire, Fury and Freedom,’’ says Nikita Gill.

Slam! is a collection of poems performed at ‘slams’, or spoken word competitions. It features established and emerging voices, with themes such as home, kin, protest and desire among those in the collection.

Slam! highlights the importance of poetry for the times we live in. It provides an ideal introduction into modern poetry and is a terrific publication.

   The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien – Children

(Available on eBook and eAudiobook)

‘‘In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort.’’

J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic fantasy novel is the prequel to his Lord of the Rings saga. Tolkien wrote the story for his own children before it was published into a worldwide bestseller. First published over 80 years ago, it continues to be enjoyed by young and old.

This otherworldly tale features the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, who has been recruited as a burglar by Gandalf for an epic quest. Expect trolls, goblins, dwarves, elves, giant spiders, and the dragon, Smaug, as Bilbo and the gang make their way across Middle Earth in search of treasure.

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Faefever by Karen Marie Moning

Rating:  ❤ ❤ ❤

Genre: Paranormal Romance; Urban Fantasy

Release Date: 16 September 2008

Synopsis: 

He calls me his Queen of the Night. I’d die for him. I’d kill for him, too. When MacKayla Lane receives a torn page from her dead sister’s journal, she is stunned by Alina’s desperate words. And now MacKayla knows that her sister’s killer is close. But evil is closer. And suddenly the sidhe-seer is on the hunt: For answers. For revenge. And for an ancient book of dark magic so evil, it corrupts anyone who touches it. 

 Mac’s quest for the Sinsar Dubh takes her into the mean, shape-shifting streets of Dublin, with a suspicious cop on her tail. Forced into a dangerous triangle of alliance with V’lane, an insatiable Fae prince of lethally erotic tastes, and Jericho Barrons, a man of primal desires and untold secrets, Mac is soon locked in a battle for her body, mind, and soul. As All Hallows’ Eve approaches and the city descends into chaos, as a shocking truth about the Dark Book is uncovered, not even Mac can prevent a deadly race of immortals from shattering the walls between worlds—with devastating consequences.…

FINALLY!

Third time’s the charm, apparently. The Fever series finally picks up, and starts delivering on the promises from the first two instalments.

Mac has finally realised that she is on her own in this world- no one is going to hand her all the answers, no one is going to look out for her, it’s going to take her finding the answers. Mac 3.0 has grown up, and isn’t going to rely on the goodwill of strangers to help her. 

Oh, she’s still the pawn of those around her- V’Lane and Barrons aren’t going to stop seeing her as one, apparently- but Mac finally realises this, and starts to make her own way. She, along with us, learns about the world of the fae, the Seelie and Unseelie, the Sinsar Dubh, and all the mess which may or may not be related to Alina’s murder.

While better than the previous books, Faefever still feels like a filler chapter. We get a ton of world building, which is great; we see Mac some actual progress, which is even better. But by the end of the book, not a whole lot has changed. It’s like a filler episode in your favourite tv series; you know it’s there to make up numbers, but you still liked that one scene in it.

That ending though.

That ending.

T H A T   E N D I N G    W A S    N O T   O K A Y.

I’m all for cliffhangers. They have a time and place.

But this went beyond a cliffhanger. I didn’t have to wait a year for a resolution; I can only feel for the fans who did. 

I probably would have given this book four stars, but that ending cost it.