Here are some of the gems I've found in the books donated by John's relatives. Thanks so much to his family for sharing his collection with DCU Library.

If you're in Swords village this week drop into the castle and marvel at the artistry that has gone into the quilts in this exhibition. The planning, patience and skill involved in the creation of each piece is astounding.

It was exciting to be in Merrion Square today when The Adversary by Michael Crummey was announced as the @dublinlitaward.bsky.social winner. More exciting still the @dublincityuni.bsky.social team met the author - such a great initiative by @dublincitycouncil.bsky.social #DublinLitAward

I had a lovely week this week where I joined the first meeting of the Ulysses Book Club and the Poetry in Windows trail for Poetry Day Ireland. Both part of the @dublincityuni.bsky.social Arts & Culture Bookmarked initiative. See what's on here: www.dcu.ie/dcuartsandcu...

The sun is shining on #ASL2025 in the grand surroundings of @molimuseum.bsky.social. Helen Rimmer's fascinating talk focuses on the power of kindness to transform workplaces