Trinity College Library

About

Trinity College Library is a renowned academic institution located in Dublin, Ireland. Established in 1592, it is the largest library in Ireland, housing over six million printed volumes, extensive collections of journals, manuscripts, maps, and music. The library is famous for being the permanent home to the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript from around 800 AD, as well as other significant artifacts like the Brian Boru harp and the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic. The library's Old Library building, particularly the Long Room, is an architectural marvel, featuring a barrel-vaulted ceiling and housing over 200,000 of the library's oldest books. As a legal deposit library for both Ireland and the UK, it receives copies of all publications from these regions. The library supports academic research across various disciplines and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually to view its treasures. It also employs modern methods in resource discovery and contributes to educational initiatives.