Central Catholic Library, Dublin

Name: Central Catholic Library
Address: 74 Merrion Sq., Dublin, 2, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 676 1264

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The Central Catholic Library is a library located in Dublin, Ireland. It was founded by Fr. Stephen Brown, SJ on 25 June 1922 with the goal of helping the laity to educate themselves. It is a voluntary subscription library and is open to visitors five days a week. It has a lending section, a reference section and several collections stored in different parts of the building. It is located at 74 Merrion Square, Dublin 2. ()

Established: 1922 (102 years ago)Coordinates: 53°20'20"N, 6°15'2"W

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74 Merrion Sq.Southside (South-East Inner City)Dublin 2 Ireland

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+353 1 676 1264

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Central Catholic Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Natural History Museum, O'Donoghue's, National Gallery of Ireland, Doheny & Nesbitt.

~710 ftNW
Museum, Natural history museum
Natural History Museum, Dublin
4 min walk • The Natural History Museum in Dublin, often referred to as "The Dead Zoo," is a venerable institution that offers a window into the natural world. Nestled in the heart of Ireland's capital city, this museum is housed in a classic Victorian building that dates back...
~860 ftW
Nightlife
O'Donoghue's, Dublin
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, O'Donoghue's Pub stands as an iconic emblem of traditional Irish music and conviviality. This historic establishment, located on Merrion Row, has been serving pints and hosting live folk music since 1934, making it a beloved institution...
~890 ftNW
Ireland's national art collection
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, the National Gallery of Ireland stands as a beacon of culture and artistry. This prestigious institution, founded in 1854, houses an impressive collection of over 16,000 artworks. From the luminescent brushstrokes of the European masters...
~610 ftSW
Nightlife
Doheny & Nesbitt, Dublin
3 min walk • Doheny & Nesbitt, located in the heart of Dublin, is one of the oldest and most famous pubs in Ireland. This iconic institution, situated on Baggot Street, is more than just a regular bar - it's a living legend of Irish history and culture.
~1070 ftNW
Archaeological museum, Museum
National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology, Dublin
6 min walk • The National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology is a branch of the National Museum of Ireland located on Kildare Street in Dublin, Ireland, that specialises in Irish and other antiquities dating from the Stone Age to the Late Middle Ages.
~830 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Oriel Gallery, Dublin
5 min walk • The Oriel Gallery is a commercial art gallery in Dublin, Ireland, devoted to work by Irish artists. It is Ireland's oldest independent gallery.
~670 ftW
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
National Museum of Ireland, Dublin
4 min walk • The National Museum of Ireland is Ireland's leading museum institution, with a strong emphasis on national and some international archaeology, Irish history, Irish art, culture, and natural history.
~1410 ftNW
Seat of the Irish national parliament
Leinster House, Dublin
7 min walk • Leinster House is the seat of the Oireachtas, the parliament of Ireland. Leinster House was originally the ducal palace of the Dukes of Leinster.
~720 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Number Twenty Nine - Georgian House Museum, Dublin
4 min walk • Number Twenty Nine: Georgian House Museum is a preserved Georgian townhouse in Dublin. The house is furnished to show how it would have looked during the period of 1790 to 1820.
~1190 ftSW
Contemporary Irish art gallery
Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin
6 min walk • The Royal Hibernian Academy is an artist-based and artist-oriented institution in Ireland, founded in Dublin in 1823. Like many other Irish institutions, such as the RIA, the academy retained the word "Royal", after Ireland's independence.
~950 ftW
Cemetery
Huguenot Cemetery, Dublin
5 min walk • The Huguenot Cemetery is a small cemetery dating from 1693 located near St. Stephen's Green, Dublin, Ireland, beside the Shelbourne Hotel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Central Catholic Library?

Nearby attractions include Irish Architectural Archive, Dublin (1 min walk), Merrion Square, Dublin (2 min walk), Merrion Street, Dublin (3 min walk), National Museum of Ireland, Dublin (4 min walk).

How to get to Central Catholic Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Central Catholic Library:

Bus

Merrion Street Upper • Lines: 120A, 120E, 120F, 126E, 126X, 130, 133, 133X (2 min walk)
749 • Lines: 38A, 38B (3 min walk)

Train

Dublin Pearse (8 min walk)
Grand Canal Dock (13 min walk)

Tram

Dawson • Lines: Luas Green Line (10 min walk)
St. Stephen's Green • Lines: Luas Green Line (12 min walk)