Docklands Annual Booksale

May 18, 2011

The 2nd Docklands Annual Book Sale will commence on tomorrow Thursday 26th May 2011 in the National College of Ireland and continue to three days. The Sale will be opened by Mr John Lonergan @ 1pm on the 26th. All proceeds from the sale will be distributed to the five partnering organisations which make up the forum to help provide critical services for older people living in the Dockland’s area. There will be over 30,000 books to choose from, all for €1 each.

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Mary

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