Housed in a beautifully-preserved building from the early eighteenth century, Marsh’s Library opened as Ireland’s first public library in 1707 featuring the collection of Narcissus Marsh, an archbishop of Dublin. The original oak bookcases house more than 25,000 rare and fascinating books and the Library features year round exhibitions. Famous past readers have included Jonathan Swift (one-time Dean of the adjoining Cathedral), Bram Stoker, and James Joyce. The Library features unique rerading cages, designed to safeguard precious books by locking the reader inside. Children will enjoy hunting for our hidden minifigures, but do beware of the ghost of the Archbishop!
A not-to-be-missed gem for visitors to the city. Located beside St Patrick’s Cathedral.
Marsh’s Library welcomes visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Visitors are asked to pay an entrance fee of €5, with €3 for students and senior citizens. There is no charge for children under 16. Those on Jobseeker’s Allowance or Benefit are admitted free.
Marsh’s Library features on the Culture Date With Dublin 8 Attractions Passport.
St Patrick's Close
Located in the heart of the historic St James's Gate Brewery, The Guinness Storehouse is Ireland's No. 1 tourist attraction, celebrating over 250 years of brewing tradition as the Home of the Black Stuff.
Experience the atmospheric surrounds of Goldenbridge Cemetery on our guided tour through Ireland’s first garden cemetery. Founded by Daniel O'Connell, almost two hundred years ago,…
The Tailors' Hall is Dublin's only surviving guildhall. Guilds were professional trades associations which once held huge sway in the commercial life of the city.…
For over 120 years, Kilmainham Gaol was witness to some of the most famous political and military leaders in Irish history such as Robert Emmet,…
The National Archives collects, manages and preserves the public record of Ireland, ensuring its availability both as a resource and to safeguard citizens’ rights.
Experience over 1,000 of history at Christ Church Cathedral, which has been a centre of religious and political life in the city since medieval times.