"We are what we read"

- Alberto Manguel

Entrance to the Library
Art Room
Choosing a book
Reading room
Reading
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WELCOME

The Central Catholic Library is located in Dublin, Ireland. The Library was founded as a subscription library by the Irish Jesuit Fr. Stephen Brown, and first opened to the public on 25th June 1922.  The library is located at 74 Merrion Square, and we welcome enquiries about our collections and current services.

22 May 2025

Saint Bernadette of Lourdes

A talk on the life and times of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes will be presented by Morgan Sharpe in the Central Catholic Library on Thursday 22nd May @ 7.30 p.m. All are welcome.

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