I owe you so much…read more Swift, Wilde, Connolly, Synge, Marx, O'Casey, O'Flaherty,O'Brien,Vonnegut,Behan, Kerouac.... A true local library, expert selection and wonderful staff. I remember being taken to this library as a child, in the days when Ballyer had a Dunkin Donuts (come back!) and getting lost in it. Support your local library. They don't come better than this.

This is one of my favourite libraries in Dublin. It is an…read moreextremely spacious library and is very well stocked. I am constantly amazed at the amount of newly printed books which are put on the shelves.This library would put the main library in the city centre to shame! They have a huge amount of information in this library and there are regular talks eg on local history. They have around 12 PC's for public use. The children's library is divided from the adults library so it is is much quieter as a result. They have a really good local history section and a very interesting lego building on display. I won't spoil the surprise ;-)

Staff are so helpful. Great selection of books. Will order in something if they do not have it…read more Lovely atmosphere there.

A bit of hidden gem this one, I still think a lot of people don't realise where it is in Terenure…read moreVillage. Yes theres bigger Libraries with more books and services but Terenure certainly has plenty to offer despite its modest size. As well as the usual book borrowing service, Libraries are free I think thats pretty great in itself, they offer free wireless, study space, it is small but there none the less, a plethora of official forms and lots and lot of info on community projects and education resources. The staff will be more then happy t o talk you through the wonders of the Internet too if your new to the web. They've also got a Irish and English reading groups ever week and a Irish conversation exchange each week if you wanna practice your Gaeilge.

Nicely tucked away in Terenure behind the crossroads. This is a neighborhood library that offers…read moreexcellent service. They will order books that are not in stock and ring you when they're in. They have a study area, computers, periodicals, and a very good selection of books. It's free give it a try

Unlike other libraries the children's and adult sections are separate. Both are large, bright,…read moremodern and welcoming spaces. The children's side is to the left and I have memories of walking up to Ballymun to get books that my own local library didn't have and sitting on the comfy chairs reading C.S Lewis and J.R Tolkien for hours before being thrown out to carry my armload of books all the way back to Drumcondra. The library remains to me a place of wonder and learning and nothing beats reading a library book, not even the kindle. I'd miss the smell of books if I were never to go into a library again. Ballymun library is one of my favourite libraries and i've been a member of a few, both in Dublin and London. There is also plenty of parking outside.

A very good resource for the local community in this part of Dublin. The staff are very helpful,…read moreefficient, professional, and knowledgeable. They have a good stock of books covering and ranging many subjects. There are also four computers, where you can book a 50 minute Internet session. In addition, the library permits members of the public to use the toilet - something many libraries in Dublin won't do!

Libraries in general are wonderful spaces. But the library at Trinity College is amongst the most…read moremagnificent you will ever see. This library is the largest in all of Ireland. It's also a copyright library, meaning that publishers in Ireland, and I think in the UK as a whole, are required to deposit a copy of everything they publish in this library. (In the U.S., the Library of Congress is also a copyright library.) The Old Library and The Long Room are probably the parts of the library you've seen before, with the latter being particularly iconic. Of course a library will hold a variety of unique items, but Trinity has a special treasure: The Book of Kells, a millennium-year old illuminated text. When exiting the Book of Kells exhibit, you step out into the Long Room and it's worth taking a moment to wander through the library before heading out. (And stop by the college bookstore before leaving, too!)

Can you believe this library has been in existence since 1592?…read more It's probably best known for Book of Kells (9th century) and being the largest research library in Ireland. There are over six million legal items stored here as well. The Long Room is a section of the library that holds the oldest books along with sculptures. For obvious reasons, no photos are allowed once inside though we did grab a couple as we started the tour. We did a self-guided tour that went over an hour. The time really flew by. It was so easy to lost in the incredible history of it all. A must-see for any book lovers, history lovers, and so on.

A poor man's Book of Kells, this library can hold its own. Entry is under 10 euros and the…read moredisplays should keep you busy for about a half hour. I would not say it is a cannot miss in Dublin, but if you have extra time or are here for a return visit, I would certainly recommend working it in. So what will you find. Tons of old books. A bit of history on books, writing, and the printing press. A cool Instagram-able shot or two if you want a smart looking selfie. Enjoy!

We bought the combo ticket with St Patrick's Cathedral and really enjoyed our visit to the Library…read moresince it had an exhibit showcasing the oldest printed books in the world. Inside every shelf and bookcase were packed with so much history. More impressive than the setting for the Book of Kells since many of the books were under restoration. The oldest books for the exhibition were in display cases to highlight specific topics, authors, designs, printing methods and/or age. It was really quite impressive. I got a kick out of the Easter "egg" hunt they crafted for Easter weekend. The Lego minifigs were hidden throughout the library and we just checked off our handout as we went a long. We did find all the minifigs eventually so they did a good job of placing them in the library. Staff here were so outgoing and informative. Always ready to provide more details or answer questions. As we exited through the gift shop we walked through a quiet but pleasant garden. Must see in Dublin!

A free public exhibit! Very interesting learning about the history of Yeats! Just enter and let the…read morereceptionist know you're here for the exhibit! They're also taking donations if you have change to support them! Thank you National Library of Ireland!

Overall the library is not open for public access. But it's worth a quick visit to see the…read morebeautiful entry and the historical exhibit on "Yeats: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats." Learned a bit about W.B. Yeates and the exhibit was open to the public without charge for admission. Overall cleanliness: excellent Time budget: unless you're a W.B. Yeates fan, budget 15 minutes.

Easily one of the best things about Tallaght, the library was given a sparkling new home in 2008…read more Now on two floors, there's a local history section in addition to the well-stocked books-and-computers fare. Regular exhibitions and special events take place - check out http://www.southdublinlibraries.ie for details. An ideal escape from the hectic Square Shopping Centre across the road.

It is in the centre of Dublin located in the grounds of Dublin Castle and listed in the Lonely…read morePlanet as "not just the best museum in Ireland, but one of the best in Europe". Next to Dublin Castle, this library/museum houses an extraordinary, vast collection of ancient manuscripts and texts. and the best part- it's free !! Chester Beatty, the wealthy American mining magnate, who bequeathed his collection to Ireland when he died in 1968, left them treasures that you can see for free with no waiting in line. This is a lovely place to take a book and relax on a bench or have coffee on the grass with a friend. The museum is completely free and runs great events throughout the year. The museum houses the collections of mining magnate, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty with a strong focus on the Orient showing his interest in Islamic, East Asian and Western Collections. They are always showing interesting exhibitions. Their beautiful Silk Road café with its middle-eastern dishes is also worth checking out.

This is a low key museum with a collection of Asian manuscripts, prints and more. It also has…read morerotating traveling exhibitions. We were not smart enough to understand the theme of the current one. (Seriously) It was a pleasant visit, but whoever is claiming this is one of the best museums in Europe it has wrong. Best part was the Silk Road cafe in the museum. An unexpected lunch in a nice setting.