Magically stumbled upon this library when I got off the tour bus thinking I would be going to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. It doesn’t seem to be super popular with tourists which is interesting to me since writers like Bram Stoker and James Joyce roamed the halls. The outside of the library has a beautiful gate and…
If the culture & heritage of this country could be bottled & sold, it would not come from the Guinness Storehouse, but from within these walls, where Ireland’s history has been told. Bram Stoker, Oscar Wilde & many other men (not yet quite enough women) that have shaped Ireland’s cultural, political…
Lots of things I love about this library, some I’d change if I was able to. But keep in mind as a 20y/o person what I find important in a library could completely differ from what an older parent might care about, for example!Things I love:— The building is incredibly beautiful! I love walking to the library…
If you’re into art and books at all, you will love Chester Beatty Library.It’s free to visit — It has tonnes of different ancient books and art from all civilizations — It’s definitely worth checking out. You can also avail of free public tours on Wednesdays or Sundays.It’s located right behind Dublin Castle…
Finglas Library is located up some stairs at the top of the old shopping center in the village. There are two sections, one for the children and another for the adults. I like that this library hasn’t gone all clinical and sterile looking like other remodernised libraries but maintains that old-fashioned look…
An extraordinary center for the culture & heritage of the Irish people & their history, marred only by its somewhat limited hours, the fact that photography of the impressive Reading Room isn’t allowed, & that despite the ample offerings of the National Museum next door, the library had no gift…
I absolutely love books, reading and libraries. As I mentioned in other review before it is difficult to top Navan’s area library so I decided to explore the Drumcondra one in my spare time. This library has pros and cons but overall can be considered solid. The building has been recently renovated and is…
