Libraries are not usually thought of as something to see when on vacation. The Library of Trinity College Dublin definitely is.
The library is part of the College and the University of Dublin and is the only copyright library in the United Kingdom. Don’t miss the Long Room, built in the 16th century. There are more than 200,000 books and one of the last copies of the original 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic.
Among its treasures are the Brian Boru harp and the Book of Kells. Bound into four volumes this illuminated Latin manuscript is believed to date back to the 7th century. It contains the Gospels of the New Testament in master calligraphy, insular art, animals, patterns, and Celtic knots in the most vibrant colors on vellum paper. There are 680 pages of elaborate art and text created by at least three different monastic scribes.
Named after its original home the Abbey of Kells, it is a true Irish treasure which must be visited when at the Library of Trinity College.
By bus:
Take a bus from Dublin City South, Lower to Dublin City South, Dawson. It is a journey of 1 km that is covered in 5 minutes and costs 2 EUR, followed by a 3 minute walk.
By taxi:
Take a taxi from Dublin to Old Library and Book of Kells. It is a journey of 1.8 km that is covered in 5 minutes and costs 6 to 8 EUR.
The Old Library is fully wheelchair accessible. On arrival, please speak to the Library Guard on duty at the door who will arrange for you to use the elevator.
Policy states that photography is not permitted in the exhibition area or where the Book of Kells is displayed. Non-flash photography is permitted upstairs in the Old Library.
There are no parking facilities on campus.
Children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Respect the indications given by the Library assistants.
May to September:
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October to April:
Sunday: 12:00 noon to 4:30 p.m.
Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
15 to 20 minutes of wait time due to queues during peak times.
Entrance Fee
Adults: € 11 to 14
Family: € 28
Concession: € 12
Group: € 11
Time you can spend
40 minutes to 1 hour
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