library dublin 8

The Library is situated in an area of Dublin rich in history. It is close to Kilmainham Gaol and the recently refurbished Royal Hospital Kilmainham which houses the Irish Museum of Modern Art. The famous Guinness Brewery is within walking distance....

Marsh's Library, built in 1701 by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh (1638-1713) is the oldest public library in Ireland. It was designed by Sir William Robinson, who had earlier been the architect for the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham.

The Library contains some 25,000 volumes, chiefly of theology, medicine, ancient history, music, law, travel, classical literature, Syriac, Greek, Latin and French literature and many maps. There are 250 volumes of manuscripts and a number of early printed book...