It is one of the most impressive libraries in the world and one of our favourite places on campus.
The long room dublin ireland.
Built between 1712 and 1732 the long room at trinity college s old library holds the collection s 200 000 oldest books.
At nearly 65 metres in length it is filled with 200 000 of the library s oldest books and is one of the most impressive libraries in the world.
It gets quite busy at weekends but there is a great buzz and its a great place to meet in dublin.
Around 200 000 antiquarian tomes adorn the long room s double storey open shelves which stretch almost 65m in length.
Welcome to the webpages of the trinity long room hub the arts and humanities research institute of trinity college dublin.
The best thing is that there s no loud music.
The living room ireland s no.
The main chamber of the old library is the long room.
The decor is super and authentic.
This is the very beautiful long room library at trinity college dublin.
Built between 1712 63 and featuring a stunning 12 6m high timber barrel vaulted ceiling the room also contains rows of marble busts including one of writer and dean johnathan swift and ireland s oldest harp the c 15th century brian boru.
The 65 metre long 213 ft main chamber of the old library the long room was built between 1712 and 1732 and houses 200 000 of the library s oldest books.
1 sports party venue.
Thank you for your kind words about our staff.
The exhibition and long room are indeed wheelchair accessible.
Staff are professional and efficient.
We have a number of beautiful areas which you can book for your party or event within the living room whether it s formal or informal.
Its just how a pub should be.
We hope you took away great memories from your visit.
Small or large groups.
We will be sure to pass them on.
The distinctive and beautiful barrel ceiling was added in 1860 to allow.
When built between 1712 and 1732 it had a flat plaster ceiling and shelving for books was on the lower level only with an open gallery.