Dublin City Library and Archive

Dublin City Archive

Dublin City Archive

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Dublin City Archive
All rights reserved

Dublin City Archive

Dublin City Archive

All rights reserved

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Dublin City Library and Archive comprises Dublin City Archive and Dublin and Irish Collections. The archive contains records of the civic government of Dublin from 1171 to the late 20th century. These records include City Council and committee minutes, account books, correspondence, reports, court records, charity petitions, title deeds, maps and plans and drawings all of which document the development of Dublin over eight centuries. The archive also hold private collections relating to the history of the city of Dublin.

The Dublin and Irish Collections are an important resource for local history studies. The library holds an extensive range of books relating to Dublin and Ireland to which are regularly added new publications. We hold a considerable collection of material dating from the 16th to the 21st centuries.

Website: Dublin City Libraries

Address:
139 -144 Pearse Street
Dublin 2

email: cityarchives@dublincity.ie
Phone: +353 1 222 4999

Click here to find out more about collections held at Dublin City Library and Archive

Opening Hours

Tuesday: 10:00-16:30
Wednesday: 10:00-16:30
Thursday: 10:00-16:30

The Archive Reading Room is open by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to book an appointment and request the material you wish to consult.

Please note:

You can request up to five items per consultation session.

You must receive an appointment confirmation before arriving.

You will need a DCLA Research card to access the collections. If you do not have one, please bring photo ID with you to apply for a Research card when you arrive.