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National Library of Ireland
Twelve million items
About National Library of Ireland
The National Library of Ireland, at 7–8 Kildare Street, collects, protects and gives access to over 12 million items, in its own words, with exhibitions and talks.
Why it's on our list
- Exhibitions and talks
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with National Library of Ireland before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to National Library of Ireland, as the crow flies.
- The Shelbourne250 m3 min walk
- The Merrion300 m4 min walk
- The Westbury450 m6 min walk
- The Fitzwilliam500 m6 min walk
- The College Green Hotel600 m7 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from National Library of Ireland are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest Luas and rail stops
- DawsonLuas250 m3 min walk
- Dublin PearseRail450 m6 min walk
- St. Stephen's GreenLuas500 m6 min walk
Key sights
- National Gallery100 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Trinity College300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- St Stephen’s Green450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Christ Church1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Guinness Storehouse2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Kilmainham Gaol3.7 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Phoenix Park5.8 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Dublin Airport9.7 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 31 min
Main railway stations
- Connolly1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Heuston2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min