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National Library

The highlight of this historic library is the great domed reading room, which has been home to many Irish students, including James Joyce. The library also contains a heraldic museum, which exhibits coats of arms and banners, but of most interest to tourists may be the genealogical office, where staff can help trace any Irish roots. Its consultation service on ancestry is available Monday to Friday 10am to 12.30 pm and 2pm to 4.30pm.

Address: 2 Kildare Street
E-mail: info@nli.ie
Website: www.nli.ie
Telephone: (0)1 603 0200
Opening time: Monday to Wednesday, 9.30am to 9pm; Thursday and Friday, 9.30am to 5pm; Saturday, 9.30am to 1pm
Admission: Free