Read DL 2026
14.01.26
READ DL 2026 opened last
week on Thursday, 8th January 2026. It launched on
'Around the Northwest' with John Breslin on Highland
Radio. The chosen book this year is 'The boy with big
decisions' by Helen Rutter.
Read DL will continue until 26th March. Highland Radio
will again broadcast at the closing ceremony in
Glenveagh National Park. There are 2,000 books available
again this year, priced at €2 each. You can now register
on the Read DL website -
Readdonegal.com .
Registration will close as soon as the 2,000 books are
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Pictured from left to
right are Adele McElhinney, Donegal ETB, Paddy Hannigan,
Chairperson of Read DL and Joseph Kelly, Donegal Library
Service with John Breslin, Highland Radio. Photo:
Shannen Wilkin. |
The aim of Read DL is a
simple one: To create an awareness and a love of reading
in Donegal. Joseph Kelly, Donegal Library Service, spoke
at this year's launch. He was thrilled with the demand:
“We are delighted to be up and running once again for
2026. This is a great project. It captures the
imagination of teachers, students, community groups and
families from across the County. Read DL happens at the
same time as Ireland Reads. It's a national celebration
day of reading. There will be plenty of literacy
activities and local events happening.
"We also realise that while we cannot meet the demand
for books, we encourage everyone to take part in Read
DL. You can do this by visiting
www.donegalculture.ie and reserving copies of the
book or visit your local library branch for a copy. Book
resources and competitions are also available on the
www.readdonegal.com website."
This year’s book is especially relevant to all 6th class
and first-year students. They have to make big decisions
about school, friends and what they wish to do in life.
Helen Rutter, the author, will host an online webinar
during the initiative for all who register.
For more information, please visit the
Readdonegal.com . |
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