National Library

Location

Kildare Street, Dublin City Centre

History

The National Library of Ireland was founded in 1877 based on collections from The Royal Dublin Society. The National Library holds an estimated 5 million items. There are collections of printed books, manuscripts, prints and drawings, photos, maps, newspapers, microfilms and ephemera. The library's research facilities are open to all those with genuine research needs. In addition to research facilities, services include a regular programme of exhibitions open to the public and a Genealogy Service .

The Genealogy Service assists those who wish to carry out family history research in Ireland but who are not familiar with the relevant records and procedures. A deposit library under the Copyright Act and a deposit centre for the publications of many international organisations, the library aims to acquire all printed material and manuscripts by Irish people, or relating to Ireland. It is the recognised Irish bibliographic centre. The library incorporates the Genealogical Office and the Heraldic Museum, which are located at 2-3 Kildare Street

Details

Opening Times

All Year Thurs - Fri 10:00-17:00
All Year Mon - Wed 10:00-21:00
All Year Sat 10:00-13:00 Over 18 years, identity required.

Visit Length

30mins

Admission

No admission fees

Information

Leaflets: Yes Guided Tours: Yes Audio Visual: Yes Exhibition: Yes

Facilities

Restaurant: Yes Car Park: Yes Coach Park: Yes Disabled Access: Yes