National Library of Ireland
National Library of Ireland, Reference library in central Dublin, Ireland
The National Library of Ireland contains over eight million items, including books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and digital content in its central Dublin location.
The institution began operating in 1877 through the Dublin Science and Art Museum Act, which transferred collections from the Royal Dublin Society for public access.
The library maintains extensive archives of notable Irish authors, including James Joyce and Seamus Heaney, along with numerous historical parish registers and family records.
Visitors need a free Reader's Ticket to access the reading rooms, which operate Monday through Wednesday until 19:45, Thursday and Friday until 16:45, and Saturday until 12:45.
The library received legal deposit status in 1927, enabling it to collect every published work relating to Ireland, creating a complete national documentary record.
Location: Dublin
Inception: 1877
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Opening Hours: Lundi-Mercredi 09:30-19:45; Jeudi-Vendredi 09:30-16:45; Samedi 09:30-12:45
Website: https://nli.ie
GPS coordinates: 53.34111,-6.25444
Latest update: May 22, 2025 00:31
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