Program participants will have full access to the 5,000 volume reference library at the Keough-Notre Dame Centre, as well as major libraries located within easy walking distance of Newman House, including the National Library of Ireland, Trinity College and the Royal Irish Academy.
Keough Centre Library
Open during regular Keough Centre hours, books must be checked out with the programme coordinator. We have an extensive Irish Studies collection.
National Library of Ireland
You may obtain a reader's ticket from the library with two passport-sized photographs, and a letter stating your research interests and reasons for use of the library (which will be provided by Kevin Whelan).
The National Library is open from:
10-9pm Monday-Wednesday
10am-5pm Thursday - Friday
10-1pm Saturday
Closed Sunday
Trinity College
Trinity College will admit post-graduate students on production of a letter specifying the precise material which they wish to consult. Kevin Whelan will provide a letter of introduction on request.
Trinity College Library is open from:
9am-10pm Monday-Friday
9am-1pm Saturday
Closed Sunday
Royal Irish Academy Library You may gain access to the library at the RIA. Contact Siobhan O' Rafferty at the RIA if you have any queries.
The Royal Irish Academy is open:
10.30am-5pm Monday-Friday
Closed Weekends