Irish Central

The National Library of Ireland - where the story of the country unfolds

The National Library of Ireland (NLI) is a must-visit cultural institution for any visitors to the Emerald Isle interested in delving into the story of Ireland. Visitors can enjoy lively events and ...
Irish Central

New York Irish priest and AIDS activist’s personal archives bestowed to Irish state

The National Library of Ireland has acquired the personal papers of Irish priest Fr. Bernárd Lynch, a renowned HIV/AIDS activist in New York. Fr. Bernárd Lynch was born in Ennis, Co Clare in 1947 and ...
The New York Times

An Irish National Treasure Gets Set for a Long-Needed Restoration

The majestic Old Library at Trinity College Dublin, where some of Ireland’s most ancient and valuable books are stored, is a popular tourist attraction. By Ed O’Loughlin DUBLIN — The Long Room, with ...
Medicine Buffalo

Dozens of Items from UB's Joyce Collection Off to Ireland's National Library for 100th Anniversary of Bloomsday

Release Date: April 22, 2004 This content is archived. BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The 100th anniversary of Bloomsday is in the wings and several treasured items from the University at Buffalo Libraries' James ...
CBS News

Man browsing library discovers lost story by "Dracula" author Bram Stoker, buried in the archives for over 130 years

A short story by Bram Stoker, the legendary author of "Dracula," has been unearthed by a lifelong enthusiast in Dublin who stumbled upon the work while browsing in a library archive. Titled "Gibbet ...
The Lantern

Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum celebrates 100 years of women’s accomplishments in cartoons and comics

The influence of female cartoonists throughout history runs especially deep this March, as the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum celebrates Women’s History Month. “Ladies First: A Century of ...