Marsh's Library

About this place

Marsh's Library formerly St. Sepulchre's Library, situated in St. Patrick's Close, adjacent to St. Patrick's Cathedral and St. Sepulchre's Palace, Dublin, Ireland is a well-preserved library of the late Renaissance and early Enlightenment. When it opened to the public in 1707 it was the first public library in Ireland. It was built to the order of Archbishop Narcissus Marsh and has a collection of over 25,000 books and 300 manuscripts.

Visitor Information

Opening hours

Mo 09:30-13:00, 14:00-17:00; We-Fr 09:30-13:00, 14:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Marsh's Library is located in County Dublin, roughly 2 km (5 min drive) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 83 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Saint Patrick's Cathedral (0.1 km away).