The National Library of Ireland in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland | Library

The mission of The National Library of Ireland in Dublin is to collect, preserve and make available books, manuscripts and illustrative material of Irish interest.  Users of the National Library  of Ireland include those engaged in long-term research, others who may wish to view a book or newspaper article or those with a specific once off need.
The National Library of Ireland is open, free of charge, to all those who wish to consult the collections for material not otherwise available through the public Library service or an academic Library.   A Reader’s Ticket is necessary in order to consult most categories of material.
The National Library of Ireland does not lend books and reading is done in the various reading rooms. There is also a copying service and it is possible to get photocopies, photographs, slides, or microfilm of most items in the collections. The National Library of Ireland has an ongoing programme of exhibitions.
The Genealogical Office, the Office of the Chief Herald in Kildare Street, Dublin, and the National Photographic Archive in Temple Bar are all part of The National Library of Ireland.
The National Library of Ireland’s holdings constitute the most comprehensive collection of Irish documentary material in the world and offer an invaluable representation of Ireland’s history and heritage. Material acquired through Legal Deposit, donations and purchases is subsequently  processed for storage and access. Providing appropriate storage and care for our collections is a vital part of our work and ensures its preservation for future generations.