About the Library
The Academy Library is an important research centre for the study of Irish history, language, archaeology and the history of Irish science. We offer comprehensive access and outreach programmes, facilitate master classes and visits, hold exhibitions and lecture series and publish on the collections.
Home to the Cathach, the sixth-century Latin psalter reputed to have been copied by St Colum Cille (Columba), our repository houses the largest collection of Irish language manuscripts in the world, including Lebor na hUidre (the Book of the Dun Cow), the oldest extant manuscript completely in Irish.
Meet Our Team
The Library staff are on hand to help with your research queries, booking enquiries and any collection related questions you may have.