Book of Kells

Dublin City, Dublin

The Book of Kells was written around the year 800 AD and is one of the most beautifully illuminated manuscripts in the world. It is kept at Trinity College in Dublin city centre. [Read more]

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Dublin City Archives

Dublin City, Dublin

Found on Parnell Street in Dublin, the Dublin City Archives houses records of the city's civic government dating from 1171 to the late-20th century. A Reading Room is available for consulting materials. [Read more]

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National Library of Ireland

Dublin City, Dublin

The National Library of Ireland situated in Dublin City is home to more than 8 million items. It hosts an award-winning exhibition about W.B. Yeats as well as children’s exhibitions. Free guided tours are offered. [Read more]

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Contemporary Music Centre

Dublin City, Dublin

Set in Dublin's cultural neighbourhood, Temple Bar, the Contemporary Music Centre is Ireland's national archive and resource centre for new music. It includes a library and sound archive, as well as on-line reference services. [Read more]

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Big Smoke Writing Factory

Dublin City, Dublin

At the Big Smoke Writing Factory, we provide creative writing classes and workshops for new and developing writers. Run by writers for writers, we provide a platform for writers to not only improve their work, but to share it with others. [Read more]

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Samuel Beckett Summer School 2013

Aug 11 2013 - Aug 16 2013

Dublin City, Dublin

Each year we invite the world's foremost Beckett scholars to present new lectures and seminars on all aspects of Beckett's works. The Summer School is different from an academic conference in that it... [Read more]

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Awakening Wonder

Apr 17 2013

Dublin City, Dublin

The Mindfulness event, 'Awakening Wonder', is a special Sanctuary event that will take place on the evening of Wednesday the 17 April 2013, in lieu of the Sanctuary Wednesday night meditation. This... [Read more]

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Chester Beatty Library

Dublin City, Dublin

Situated in the heart of Dublin City Centre, the Chester Beatty Library opens a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world. It is renowned as one of the best museums in Europe. [Read more]

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Inspire the City Creative Conference

May 24 2013

Dublin City, Dublin

This seminar is about discovering how creativity has transformed some of the major European cities including Nantes, Helsinki & Dublin. It is a unique opportunity to meet & take part in a dialogue... [Read more]

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Pearse Street Library

Dublin City, Dublin

Dating back to 1909, Pearse Street Library houses The Dublin Collection, which comprises Dublin and daily newspapers and periodicals dating from the 18th century. This Dublin City library is intended for students, researchers and the public. [Read more]

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Garda Síochána Museum Archives

Dublin City, Dublin

Found at Dublin Castle in Dublin City Centre, the Garda Síochána Museum Archives provides information about the history of the policing in Ireland and a number of police-related publications. [Read more]

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The Irish Architectural Archive

Dublin City, Dublin

The Irish Architectural Archive is located in the heart of Dublin City Centre. Dating back to 1976, the archive is an independent, charitable-status company that collects and preserves the records of Irish architecture. [Read more]

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Dublin Writers Museum

Dublin City, Dublin

The Irish literary tradition is one of the most illustrious in the world, famous for four Nobel Prize winners and for many other writers of international renown. In 1991, the Dublin Writers Museum was opened to house a history and celebration of literary Dublin. [Read more]

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Royal Irish Academy

Dublin City, Dublin

Found on Dawson Street in the very heart of Dublin City, the Royal Irish Academy promotes scholarship and learning in science and the humanities. It is home to one of Ireland's premier research libraries, with a range of activities and collections. [Read more]

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The James Joyce Centre

Dublin City, Dublin

The James Joyce Centre is housed in an 18th-century Georgian townhouse in Dublin City. It aims to foster an appreciation of Joyce through exhibitions, education, outreach and activities. [Read more]

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Yeats: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats

Dublin City, Dublin

The National Library of Ireland boasts a large collection of W.B. Yeats manuscripts and other materials donated by the Yeats family. Located in Dublin City, the library is home to the Yeats Collection, which comprises more than 2,000 items. [Read more]

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Trinity College Library

Dublin City, Dublin

Dating back to 1592, Trinity College Library is not only historic but is also the largest library in Ireland. Set on the college campus in Dublin city centre, the library is home to 5 million printed volumes as well as the Book of Kells. [Read more]

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Garda Siochana Museum Archives

Dublin City, Dublin

The Garda Museum and Archives are located at the Record Tower, Dublin Castle. Here visitors will find an interesting exhibition covering the history of the Garda Síochána and indeed information concerning policing in Ireland prior to 1922. The Museum is staffed by one Inspector, one Sergeant and two civilian personnel. [Read more]

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Marsh's Library

Dublin City, Dublin

Founded in 1701, Marsh's Library was the first public library in Ireland. Located in Dublin City, the library was built by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh and contains 25,000 books as well as 300 manuscripts. [Read more]

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