"We are what we read"

- Alberto Manguel

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

27 November 2025

A hermit kingdom on the Silk Road: Impressions of a visit to Turkmenistan

PAX Dr. Fearghas Ó Béara, Head of the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland, has kindly agreed to share his reflections on his recent travels in Turkmenistan. The talk, entitled A hermit kingdom on the Silk Road: Impressions of a visit to Turkmenistan will take place on Thursday 27th November 2025 @ 1.05 p.m. Come ... Read more

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