Trinity College Dublin Overview
Founded in 1592 by a small group of Dublin citizens who obtained a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I of England, Trinity College is Ireland's most prominent university. It's famous scholars through the years include Samuel Beckett, Jonathan Swift and Oscar Wilde. It has played a somewhat controversial role in Irish politics and religion, since, until 1873, only Anglicans could enrol as full members of the university to obtain degrees and scholarships; Catholics were not even permitted to use the library. Today, as well as strolling through the campus' lush grounds, visitors flock to the Old Library. Built in 1732, the Old Library is the largest in Ireland and holds four million volumes and an extensive collection of manuscripts. The most famous work in the collection is the Book of Kells, one of the finest examples of medieval decorated manuscripts, which was written in about AD 800. The Dublin Experience is a multimedia presentation of Dublin, featuring photographs and music, and provides an excellent introduction to the city.
Air: Dublin Airport. Water: Ferry: Services from Holyhead (Wales) and Stranraer (Scotland) to Dun Laoghaire Port and Dublin Port. Rail: Train: Heuston Station, Connolly Station or Tara Street Station. DART (electric rail): Pearse Station. Road: Bus: Public services. Car: N1 (from Dublin Airport); M11, then N11 (from Wicklow); N7 (from Kildare); N11 (from Dun Laoghaire port), then signs to Dublin city center.
Contact Addresses
Trinity College Library, College Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel: (01) 608 2320
Website: www.tcd.ie
Location
Ireland
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Dublin
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