Known for his biting wit, flamboyant dress and glittering conversation, Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was one of the most famous Irish personalities of the nineteenth century and one of the great writers of the Victorian era. He is also one of Trinity College Dublin’s most celebrated alumni. Visitors to the Old Library at Trinity College Dublin […]
from Oscar Wilde: From Decadence to Despair
The role of a Library Guard gives me a backstage pass to some of Ireland’s most loved historical treasures. There’s something about telling people I’m a Library Guard for the Book of Kells and Old Library that instantly sparks people’s curiosity. It’s not exactly your typical job title, and most people don’t even realise it’s […]
from 5 Surprising Facts about the Book of Kells and Old Library: Insights from a Library Guard
Visitors to the Old Library at Trinity College Dublin can now enjoy a carefully curated collection of prints, illustrations, and other textile pieces created by Cuala Press Industries during the early 20th century. Access to the exhibition is included in a ticket to the Book of Kells Experience and it runs until 26 September 2024. […]
from Cuala Press Exhibition at the Old Library
The Old Library’s collections, spanning millennia, have been in our care for over 400 years. The Library now faces conservation challenges from pollution and dust accumulation.There is also an urgent need to improve fire protection and environmental controls. This once-in-a-lifetime event is called the Old Library Redevelopment Project.The project is applying 21st century design and […]
from Why have the books been removed from the Library at Trinity College Dublin?