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Readings at TCD
The Oscar Wilde Centre for Irish Writing at Trinity College Dublin is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a series of readings by graduates and writer fellows. The line-up for today is former creative writing graduate and novelist Claire Kilroy; playwright, actor and former graduate of the creative writing course Gina Moxley; and former writing fellow and writer Andrew O'Hagan, who will give readings as part of the 10-year celebrations. Venue: The Swift Theatre, Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin at 7.30pm. There is a €5 cover charge. For further details e-mail: oscar@tcd.ie.

Schools' Spanish Quiz
The annual schools' quiz for pupils of members of the Association of Teachers of Spanish will take place tomorrow in St Michael's School, Ballsbridge, Dublin at 7.30pm. The price per team is €25. You must register your teams in advance. E-mail: nulanidhomhnaill@hotmail.com There will be prizes, refreshments and the presentation of the perpetual cup to the winning team. Please note that native Spanish speakers are not eligible to take part.

Open Evening at IADT
Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) is hosting an open evening on Thursday, April 24th, for both graduates researching postgraduate options and adult learners who wish to return to education.

For more information, contact IADT. Tel: 01-2144922.
E-mail: postgraduate@iadt.ie or visit www.iadt.ie

NUI Maynooth University Day
All are welcome to experience a day in the life of a university student by sitting in on a variety of talks from different subject areas on Saturday, April 26th, from 11am to 3pm. You can also find out about clubs and societies, student life, accommodation or take tours of the campus and other facilities. For further details visit  www.nuim.ieor tel: 01-708 3822.

Parents' Course on Dyslexia
The Dyslexia Association of Ireland (DAI) is holding a course for parents at the Red Cow Hotel, Dublin, on Saturday, April 26th, from 10am to 4pm. The fee per person is €60 for DAI Members or €85 for non-members. Pre-booking is essential. To book, contact DAI at 01- 6790276 or visit  www.dyslexia.ieto download an application form

Ocean Energy Lecture at NUI Maynooth
Ocean Energy - a Solution to Ireland's Energy Needs? is the title of a lecture by Prof John Ringwood on on Friday, April 25th, from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. The lecture will take place in the John Hume Building (North Campus), JH Lecture Theatres 2 (ground floor). All welcome. Adm free.

Tel: 01-7083638 for more details.

Lecture on Ageing at TCD
Justice Catherine McGuinness, president of the Law Reform Commission, will deliver a lecture entitlted Now That Getting Older No Longer Means Slowing Down as part of a lecture series on ageing. The lecture will take place at 6.30pm on Monday, April 28th, in the Maxwell Theatre, Hamilton Building, Trinity College Dublin.

To reserve a seat contact Emma Coonan. Tel: 01-896-2088 or e-mail: coonane@tcd.ie

Institute of Technology Blanchardstown Open Evening
The Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB) is holding an open evening on Thursday, May 1st, from 4pm until 7.30pm. A full schedule of events taking place on the day is available at www.itb.ie. For more information tel: call 01- 8851023 or e-mail: info@itb.ie

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