Alan Quinlan Visit

A big Thank You! to Alan Quinlan for taking time out to visit the library and to Bord Gais & Limerick 95 Fm for a fantastic day

Author Visit

As part of the Bord Gáis Energy READISCOVER your Library Campaign, Watch House Cross Library is delighted to welcome Alan Quinlan on Wednesday 9th March at 2.30pm. 


Alan will discuss his new book 'Red Blooded', it provides a unique insight into professional rugby and reveals a candid portrait of a sportsman who has fought long and hard to live up to the brutal demands of professional rugby. Red Blooded documents the story of Alan's career from starting with Clanwilliam to his time with Shannon, Munster and the national side. 


Alan will discuss his book, there will be a meet and greet and a question and answer session in the library....a must for rugby fans of all ages

Unfringed 2011 at Watch House Cross

Friday 28th January, 11am

My life In Dresses by Sorcha Kenny

My Life in Dresses is part oral history, part performance. Its about how we remember things, how we connect with people and  the world  around us. It’s a journey. I hope you will  join me on it.Who will tell the story of your life long after you are gone? Sorcha Kenny believes her dresses will. Sparked by a  fascination for second-hand garments, she  embarked on a journey to uncover the real life stories behind the dresses lingering in wardrobes all over the country. Like photographs, they are mementos of a treasured past. 

Join Sorcha and her best friend Fiona  as they introduce  you to  her  virtual wardrobe of stories. Surprisingly, this is not a show about fashion! The walls can’t talk butthe dresses sure can.

Christmas Activities

Merry Christmas to all our Members & Friends
Events this December in the Library


Children's Activities
Thursdays: Storytime (under 6's)
2nd, 9th & 16th December @3.00pm


Thursdays: Art & Craft (4-6yrs)
2nd, 9th & 16th December @ 3.30pm


Saturdays: Art & Craft (7-12yrs)
4th & 18th December @3.00pm




Friday 17th December: 
Christmas Parent & Toddler Morning @ 10.30am
Fun, Games dancing and Prizes. Fancy Dress (optional) Under 6's only

Author Visit

Ré O Laighléis Visits the Library

Sixty students from St. Nessans Community College visited the library last Friday 1st October to meet award winning author Ré O laighléis. Ré, who's books form part of the junior cert syllabus has been published all around the world and writes in english and as gaeilge

Book Sale

Watch House Cross Library

Tuesday 21st September

   10am-2pm 

    Books to suit every taste

    Thrillers, Romance, Sci-fi, Westerns

    All books €1.00, Buy one get one Free

The Kate O'Brien Weekend 26, 27 & 28 February 2010

Kate O'Brien Weekend 2010

Kate O'Brien was born into a prosperous Limerick family in 1897. She began her writing career in 1926 and Without My Cloak, a novel written in 1930, was her first best seller. Other works include The Ante Room, That Lady, The Land of Spices and The Last of Summer. Although frequently returning to Limerick, the inspiration for much of her work, Kate O'Brien spent the latter part of her life in England. She died in 1974.

The Kate O'Brien Weekend kicks off the 2010 Spring Calendar of literary events on Friday, February 26th. The theme of the twenty sixth Kate O'Brien Weekend is Outsiders.

 For more information on the Kate o'Brien Weekend, visit the website here

Unfringed: The Cleaner - held in WHC Library kitchen!

Performer: Medb Lambert
Director: Donal Gallagher

Co-produced with the Kilkenny Arts Office
(Production enabled by kind support from Áras Éanna Arts Centre, Inis Oírr and Boomerang, Cork).

Premier - Kilkenny Arts Festival, 2006.

Cork Midsummer Festival, 2008 - kitchen of the Uniterian Church, Princes Street.

"...delightfully clever..." The Irish Times.

"...charming... enchanting... this sweet little piece of work is, above everything else, a play about the magic of theatre." Irish Theatre Magazine.

WHC Library 1st Anniversary Celebrations

Watch House Cross Community Library

1st Anniversary Celebrations

Children's Activities 3-5pm Wednesday June 11th.

Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Face Painting, Balloons, Party Food, Spot Prizes.

Summer Reading Challenge 2008

Watch House Cross 'Summer Reading Challenge' is a great way to encourage your kids to read over the summer. The challenge is suitable for all reading levels.
...Here's how the challenge works

Pick up a challenge booklet in the library, fill in your details, especially your name & phone number, members aged 6-13yrs may enter

Read any six books by the authors & series listed below

Every time you borrow a book your booklet will be stamped

Return your booklet at the end of the summer to enter a draw for great prizes

For a chance to win extra prizes submit a review of one of the books you’ve read

Enter as many booklets as you like, just keep reading !!

If you need help choosing a book just ask library staff about the best reads

Authors & Series

• Francesca Simon
• Daisy Meadows
• Geronimo Stilton
• Humphrey Carpenter
• Roaring Good Reads
• Dav Pilkey
• Oxford Reading Tree
• Boys Rule!
• Jacqueline Wilson
• Michael Morpurgo
• M. Conlon McKenna
• Ian Ogilvy
• J.K Rowling
• Megan McDonald
• Cathy Cassidy
• Horrible Histories
• Lemony Snickett
• Paul Jennings
• Kate Thompson
• Meg Cabot
• Darren Shan
• Louis Sachar
• Jeremy Strong
• Holly Black

Get Reading & Good Luck !

Home Composting

A Home Composting demonstration will take place
in WHC Library on Wednesday the 28th May 2008 at 11.30am.

Composting is a simple and cheap way of reducing waste going to landfill. Up to 30% of waste in your bin can be composted. By getting involved with Home Composting you will be actively helping the environment.

To find out more join us on the 28th of May.

All Welcome
Admission Free
Tea & Coffee will be served.

Presented by Sinead McDonnell, Environment Awareness Officer, Limerick City Council

For more info on Home Composting click here

Library Association of Ireland AGM - WHC Library

The AGM of the Public Libraries’ Section of the Library Association of Ireland took place on the 30th April at Watch House Cross Community Library, Limerick City.

The AGM was be followed by a tour of Watch House Cross Community Library, by Patricia Cusack, Executive Librarian & Sinead Hourigan, Assistant Librarian.

Library Association Webpage - http://www.libraryassociation.ie/

Cross - Crib - Eucharist Exhibition at WHC Library

Franciscan Friars of the Renewal present
the Cross - Crib - Eucharist exhibition at WHC Library.
The exhibition was launched on Thursday, 24th April at 6:30pm.
The exhibition runs from 24th April to the 17th May 2008.

For more info contact Bro. Martin at 061-458071.

Newswatch - Bird's Eye - Irish Independent

Read It Here

Newswatch - Limerick Leader -Bird's eye view of Moyross as falcons set to swoop

Bird's eye view of Moyross as falcons set to swoop

By Petula Martyn and Jude Meaney
Limerick Leader

THREE peregrine falcons will record a bird's eye view of Moyross as a part of an art project commissioned by the new Watchhouse Cross Library.
The aim of the project is to capture on film an alternative view of Moyross from the image often portrayed in the media. The specially trained falcons, with small cameras attached to their heads, will glide over the northside estate, recording footage for a documentary.

Artist Sean Lynch told the Limerick Leader the film will act as an historical record when the regeneration of Moyross is completed. "When journalists go to Moyross, they go to the back and photos are taken of derelict houses," he said, "whereas a bird has no preconceived ideas and will simply document the geography of the area from the sky.

"It will also act an historical record when the regeneration is completed so it won't just be a one-off ."

BBC wildlife cameraman Jonathan Wade, who has worked with David Attenborough, and bird handler Lloyd Buck will play major roles in this unique initiative.

"Normally filming of this nature takes place in the glens of Scotland," Sean, a Listowel man, explained. "These birds fly around 100 miles per hour and when they swoop towards their prey they can reach speeds of 250 miles per hour.

"A small camera will be put on the birds' heads so you will literally get a bird's eye view," he added. "I'm looking forward to it; it should be great fun."

Filming in Moyross depends heavily on the weather but it is hoped work will begin at the end of March or in early April.

The full article contains 280 words and appears in Limerick Leader City Edition newspaper.

Source

Limerick City Boundary Extension Signed into Law at WHC Library

Moyross, Cahirdavin and Coonagh are now part of the city thanks to the partial boundary extension. Here are what those involved had to say.

"Limerick County Council recognises the need to develop such a Region. Therefore, it has approved the limited extension, in the interests of the overall development of Limerick. Indeed, our presence in Moyross today is symbolic of the combined vision and mandate of the Government, Limerick City Council and Limerick County Council to deliver a brighter and inclusive future for Limerick and its people”, he explained.

Councillor Sheahan continued, “Our common goal dictates that communities across Limerick City and County are encouraged, developed and facilitated in every way possible. The Regeneration Initiative for the Moyross area and the Boundary extension make this goal more easily attainable."

Cllr Kevin Sheehan
Chairman, Limerick County Council

"I am determined to see through the actions set out in John Fitzgerald’s report and this is another concrete action delivered. This Order will help reinforce the substantial momentum being generated to establish the conditions for a lasting and sustainable improvement on the lives of the people of Moyross, its wider neighbourhood and the city and region as a whole,” said Minister Gormley.

This is an exciting time for Limerick. I have a strong personal connection with Limerick City and I will continue to give my full support to the regeneration and development work underway here. I particularly welcome the depth of cooperation between Limerick City Council and Limerick County Council on this issue.

John Gormley TD
Minister for the Environment, and Local Government

For more information on the Boundary Extension please go here

Fair Trade Fortnight Launch at Limerick City Library

On Friday 29th February, Fair Trade fortnight was launched in Limerick City Library by the Mayor Cllr. Ger Fahy. On hand to explain the importance of this movement was Armanda Choco who is an indigenous Mayan from Belize who works with the Toledo Cacao Growers Association (TCGA). The Cacao produced by TCGA goes into Green & Black's Maya gold chocolate bar. This was the 1st Fair Trade chocolate bar to hit the market.
Mr. Choco explained how the fair trade price his farmers receive enable them to educate their children and improve their lives.







Press Release


Fairtrade Fortnight was officially launched in the Limerick City Library Michael Street by Mayor Cllr Ger Fahy on Friday 29th February. Mr Luis Armondo Choco, a Fairtrade Producer from Belize was the guest speaker at the event.

Fairtrade is about better prices and decent working conditions for producers in the developing world. By requiring companies to pay sustainable prices, Fairtrade addresses the injustices of conventional trade, which often discriminates against the poorest, weakest producers. Fairtrade enables producers to improve and have more control over their lives. For a product to be sold under the fairtrade logo it must reach certain standards. These standards include both minimum social, economic and environmental requirements.

The Fairtrade minimum price defines the lowest possible price that a buyer of Fairtrade products must pay the producer. The minimum price is set based on a consultative process with Fairtrade producers and traders and guarantees that producers receive a price which covers the cost of sustainable production. When the market price is higher than the Fairtrade minimum price, the market price is payable.


Limerick is one of twenty-six Irish cities and towns with the fairtrade mark. Mayor Ger Fahy thanked the Limerick Fairtrade Committee for their ongoing work.

Mayor Cllr Ger Fahy

‘I am delighted with Limerick City’s involvement in the Fairtrade movement and proud of the city’s status as a Fairtrade City. ‘


Luis Armando Choco, an indigenous Mayan living in the village of San Pedro Columbia, Toledo District, Belize is the manager of the Toledo Cocoa Growers Association (TCGA) says…..

‘Since becoming Fairtrade, the TCGA has accomplished various social, environmental and economic benefits for the farmers, including the rehabilitation of an abandoned cocoa plantation whose income provides jobs for farmers and assistance for local schools. Similarly, it provides loans to farmers for major orchard maintenance thereby increasing productivity. Fairtrade contributes significantly to farmers when given the right to decide where their money will be spent.’

Dolores O Meara, Chair of the Limerick Fairtrade Committee

‘Fairtrade helps to make real and lasting differences to thousands of fairtrade producers in the developing world. It empowers communities to help themselves. Fairtrade certification system covers a growing range of products, including bananas, tea, coffee, honey, cocoa cotton, dried fruits, juices, nuts rice, sugar and wine.’


Fairtrade is about better prices and decent working conditions for producers in the developing world.
Limerick is one of twenty-six Irish cities and towns with the fair-trade mark.

Retail sales in Ireland are up by 74% to over 20 million in 07 from 11.5 in 2006.

56% of irish people are now aware of Fairtrade brand compared with 16% in 2002.

Fairtrade addresses the injustices of conventional trade, which often discriminates against the poorest, weakest producers.

Fairtrade enables producers to improve and have more control over their lives.

For a product to be sold under the fairtrade logo it must reach certain standards. These standards include both minimum social, economic and environmental requirements.

WHC Library Presents.....BIRD'S EYE

In April artist Sean Lynch and bird specialist Lloyd Buck will produce a film in Moyross. It will feature a video camera attached to the heads of two peregrine falcons. The falcons will spend several days flying around the neighbourhood and the camera will record a bird's eye view of the area.

Peregrine Falcons can fly up to 100mph and can swoop through the air at speeds of up to 250mph.

As part of the project, a falconry demonstration will occur in Moyross, and all interested parties are kindly invited to contact the library or Sean Lynch for further details on how to get involved.

The project is produced by Watch House Cross Community Library's Percent for Art Scheme.

Contact: Sean Lynch 087-4138791
E-Mail: seanlynchmoyvane@eircom.net

Library Ireland Week at WHC Library

A list of events being held in the library during Library Ireland Week.

21st of Feb – 9th March
Spectrum, An exhibition of photographs & paintings by local artists Maria O’Sullivan, Salvatore Conte & Maurice Foley

27th & 29th of Feb – 3rd March
Screening of ‘Black Gold’ , a documentary focusing on the international coffee trade for secondary school students as part of ‘Fair Trade Fortnight’

Saturday 1st March
Arts & Crafts 11.00am
Art & fun with library staff for 7-12yearolds

Thursday 28th Feb
Infolink Launch 12.00pm
Launch of ‘Infolink’, northside information service, providing citizens information and advice on a wide range of issues from education to employment and consumer rights.

Tuesday 4th March
Absolute Beginners 11.00am
Computer classes for seniors, introduction to computers focusing on using the internet and email.

Thursday 6th March
Storytime, 3.30pm
Stories, Rhymes and fun for 4-7year olds

Spectrum Exhibition A Huge Success