Trinity College Library

Trinity College Library

Founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592, Trinity College is one of the best universities in Ireland and the world, with research standards at the forefront globally. Its programs in law, computer science, business management, literature, and theology rank among the top in universities worldwide. Located in the center of Dublin, it covers an area of 160,000 square meters. For centuries, it has been a world-renowned educational hub, standing alongside the UK’s Cambridge and Oxford universities in academic prestige. It is a globally esteemed institution with a long academic history. Trinity College is also a spiritual symbol for the Irish people and has nurtured many renowned figures in Ireland, including Jonathan Swift, the famous Irish satirical writer and author of "Gulliver's Travels"; Oliver Goldsmith, the celebrated playwright; Oscar Wilde, the renowned Irish aesthete writer; and Douglas Hyde, Ireland’s first president. The Trinity College Library is Ireland’s oldest library, established in 1592. It houses the college’s oldest books, totaling over 200,000 volumes, including famous Irish works such as the Book of Kells and the Book of Durrow.

Transportation

Address: College Street, Dublin 2.

Trinity College is located in the center of Dublin and is accessible by bus. Many bus lines go to the college.　

Admission / Opening Hours

Old Library: 8 euros for adults, 16 euros for families.

Opening Hours: The Old Library is open year-round. Monday to Saturday: 9:30 am–5 pm. Sunday: 12 pm–4:30 pm (October to April), 9:30 am–4:30 pm (May to September). Closed for a total of 10 days during Christmas and New Year.

Dublin, Ireland