5 Things you can do with the Wexford Public Libraries App
Access your library 24/7 with Wexford Public Libraries App!
The Library App is user-friendly, so you can discover new experiences, online content, and so much more, quickly, and easily.
The Library App is available on both Google Play and the Apple Store, just search for 'Wexford Libraries' and download for free.
For further information, contact your local branch library.
The funding for the app was approved by DRCD as part of Healthy Ireland.
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An Post Book Awards for Favourite Irish Non-Fiction Books of the last 20 years.
🟡 Poor by Katriona O’Sullivan, has been voted one of the public’s favourite Irish non-fiction books of the last 20 years.
The English version is available to request and borrow for free from all Wexford libraries and mobile libraries.
Also available on BorrowBox as an eAudio and eBook.
Link in bio to library catalogue and BorrowBox.
⭐ Wexford libraries congratulate the winning authors and all those shortlisted!
📚 Book review
As the middle of five kids growing up in dire poverty, the odds were low on Katriona O'Sullivan making anything of her life. When she became a mother at 15 and ended up homeless, what followed were five years of barely coping.
This is the extraordinary story - moving, funny, brave, and sometimes startling - of how Katriona turned her life around. How the seeds of self-belief planted by teachers in childhood stayed with her. How she found mentors whose encouragement revitalised those seeds in adulthood, leading her to become an award-winning academic whose work challenges barriers to education.
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We are all born scientists. Explore more with your library card.
What are you curious about?
This video of the week is from Britannica Student. Studying volcanoes has taken Jess Phoenix all over the world.
See link in our bio to Britannica online for Adult, Student, Junior and Beginner levels and interests with features suitable for all abilities.
Explore and use Primary Sources, World Athas, Compare Countries and Territories, Biographies, Pictures & Videos, Articles, Interactives, News and more.
The Research Tools and Materials section provide Ready for Research worksheets and guides.
How To section provides Book Review, Presentations, Research Guides, and Science Reporting.
Suitable for all, at home, in the library or in school.
For fun and education, use your local library for your Lifelong learning.
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Explore Kanopy’s collection ad-free with your library card!
Find a delightful mix of classic cinema, witty indie films, edge of your seat drama series and top documentaries.
From subtle satire to laugh-out-loud hits, murder mysteries to factual information, they are guaranteed to bring the joy.
Best of all? They’re completely free to watch with your library card.
See link in bio.
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Have a look at this months' brilliant new selection of Irish Children’s books to hit our bookshelves for school going readers, coming soon to #WexfordLibraries for you to borrow and enjoy.
Discover Irish Children’s Books continue to highlight and celebrate the incredible children’s writers and illustrators living in Ireland.
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Have a look at this months' brilliant new selection of Irish Children’s books to hit our bookshelves for younger readers, coming soon to #WexfordLibraries for you to borrow and enjoy.
Discover Irish Children’s Books continue to highlight and celebrate the incredible children’s writers and illustrators living in Ireland.
#IrishKidsBooks #IrishAuthors #BookLoversIreland
🎨✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨🎭
Cruinnú na nÓg - Ireland’s national day of free creativity for children and young people - is returning to County Wexford on Saturday, June 6th!
Get ready for a day bursting with imagination, creativity and fun, with FREE creative events and activities happening across the county. From music and art to performance, workshops and hands-on experiences, there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy.
🌟 More details coming soon — keep an eye on our socials!
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The An Post Irish Book Awards, one of Ireland’s most distinguished and popular literary events, has unveiled the Top 20 Favourite Irish Books from award winners of the past two decades, as voted for by the public, marking a key milestone in its 20th anniversary celebrations.
Among the Favourite Adult Fiction in the Top 20 is:
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy
The book follows the story of Cushla Lavery, a young Catholic schoolteacher living near Belfast during the tumultuous 1970s. Cushla leads a quiet life, balancing her responsibilities at a parochial school and helping out at her family's pub. Her world is turned upside down when she becomes involved in a clandestine affair with Michael Agnew, a Protestant barrister known for defending IRA members.
This is a heart-wrenching and insightful debut novel that offers a front-row view of the Troubles while exploring the intricacies of love and loyalty, making it a compelling read that lingers long after the last page.
It is available to request and borrow for free from all Wexford branch libraries and mobile libraries.
Wexford Libraries congratulate the winning authors and all those shortlisted!
#AnPostBookAwards #WexfordLibraries #LouiseKennedy
The An Post Irish Book Awards, one of Ireland’s most distinguished and popular literary events, has unveiled the Top 20 Favourite Irish Books from award winners of the past two decades, as voted for by the public, marking a key milestone in its 20th anniversary celebrations.
Among the Favourite Adult Fiction in the Top 20 is:
Holding by Graham Norton
The story follows Sergeant P.J. Collins as he investigates the discovery of human remains suspected to belong to Tommy Burke, a former lover of Brid Riordan and Evelyn Ross. As the investigation unfolds, Collins uncovers a community's worth of anger, secrets, and regrets, all while employing his acerbic humor to breathe life into the characters. It is a bright, quick-paced mystery with a sense of humor, inviting readers to confront the unexpected sadness and insight that the story offers. This debut novel is a masterful blend of mystery and character study, making it a standout read for fans of the genre and newcomers alike.
It is available to request and borrow for free from all Wexford branch libraries and mobile libraries.
Wexford Libraries congratulate the winning authors and all those shortlisted!
#AnPostBookAwards #WexfordLibraries #GrahamNorton
In Conversation with author Roisin Meaney at New Ross Library - a Wexford Reads Festival event.
A must‑attend event for book lovers, aspiring writers, and anyone who enjoys a good story well told.
Join us at New Ross Library as we welcome much‑loved Irish author Róisín Meaney.
Roisin will be in conversation with Jan Doran, library staff member, and they will discuss Roisin's writing life, her creative inspirations, and the stories behind her bestselling novels.
This relaxed, engaging evening will offer readers a chance to hear directly from one of Ireland’s most popular contemporary writers.
Roisin Meaney was born in Listowel, Co. Kerry, she has lived in the US, Canada, Africa and Europe but is now based in Clare, Ireland.
This Number One bestselling author is a consistent presence on the Irish bestseller list, and she is the author of twenty novels including ‘Life Before Us’, ‘It's That Time of Year’ and ‘The Restaurant’. She has also written books for children. Her latest book, ‘Second Chances’, was published in February 2026.
Booking essential. Please register, 🔗 in bio.
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: New Ross Library
Audience: Adult
Should you require any additional supports to enable you to fully participate in this or any library event, please contact New Ross library on 053 9196722.
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Wexford County Council Arts Office and Wexford Libraries invite applications for an Artist Bursary focused on the themes of commemoration and funded through the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.
Image Credit: John Busher, Commemorations Award Recipient 2025, Image from project ‘Fallow Bridge’ 2025.
Commemoration Artists Bursaries 2026.
This artist bursary will offer the opportunity to support and invest in new work developed by a professional artist in any art form based in County Wexford.
Closing date for applications is 2 June, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
There is one bursary for €5,000 and it will be awarded to artist(s) addressing the broad theme of commemoration.
This should be informed by the period of Irish history which was commemorated in the recent Decade of Centenaries Programme (1912-1923) as well as the post-civil war years (1924 -1935).
Applications are open to artists working in all artforms such as, but not limited to, literature, film, music, drama, visual arts, or artists working in a combination of art forms.
How to apply
Please complete the application form found on Wexford County Council website and email it to [email protected] on or before 2 June 2026, 4 p.m.
Full Guidelines on this Award can be found on Wexford County Council website, by entering in the search bar‘Artists’ Open Call - Commemorations Bursary 2026’.
#WexLibraries #Commemoration #DecadeofCentenaries #ArtistBursaries #Wexford @wexfordartsoffice@wexfordcoco
The An Post Irish Book Awards, one of Ireland’s most distinguished and popular literary events, has unveiled the Top 20 Favourite Irish Books from award winners of the past two decades, as voted for by the public, marking a key milestone in its 20th anniversary celebrations.
Among the Favourite Adult Fiction in the Top 20 is:
The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry
The story centers on Roseanne McNulty, a nearly 100-year-old woman who has spent most of her adult life in the Roscommon Regional Mental Hospital. As the hospital faces closure, Roseanne recounts her life in a secret journal, revealing a tragic history shaped by social prejudice, religious intolerance, and personal betrayal. Her narrative alternates with entries from Dr. Grene, a grief-stricken psychiatrist investigating her past and the circumstances of her institutionalization.
This is a moving, intricate, and beautifully written novel that challenges readers to consider the interplay of memory, history, and identity.
It is available to request and borrow for free from all Wexford branch libraries and mobile libraries.
Wexford Libraries congratulate the winning authors and all those shortlisted!
#AnPostBookAwards #WexfordLibraries #SebastianBarry
