COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, April 27, 2015

QUESTION NO.9

QUESTION: Councillor L. Dunne

"To ask the Chief Executive, how many Irish history books are stocked in the children's section in the Tallaght Library?"

REPLY:

At present Tallaght library holds a stock of 40 titles in the Irish history section of its junior library. In addition to these titles the library also holds a comprehensive collection of Irish history books in it’s adult library which can also be borrowed by ‘Young Adult’ borrowers (11-15 yrs.). Tallaght library is also host to the county’s local studies collection which can be consulted in the library by any member of the library.

South Dublin Libraries also maintain a range of online history resources. These include ‘Source’ our digital archive of local studies material relating to South Dublin County. Our historical mapping tool allows users to view a layered history of the county based on maps dating back to 1659. The site also has separate and multifaceted histories of all the towns and areas of the county in a format that makes it accessible to historians of all ages. Also on our website we provide suggestions for possible Leaving Certificate history projects along with the resources needed to complete the research.

South Dublin Libraries have also contributed to the ‘Ask about Ireland’ website which provides a history learning zone designed to allow primary and secondary students learn through discovery, interaction and fun.