Libraries in Ireland map & data
There are 350 libraries mapped in Ireland, spread over 4 counties. The most are in Leinster (180), Munster (98) and Connacht (47) - Leinster alone holds 51% of them. 90% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Bailieborough Library, Balbriggan Library and Cork City Library.
Libraries by county
Notable libraries in Ireland
- Bailieborough LibraryBailieborough · Ulster · library
- Balbriggan LibraryBalbriggan · Leinster · library
- Cork City LibraryCork · Munster · library
- Ballybane LibraryGalway · Connacht · library
- Buncrana LibraryBuncrana · Ulster · library
- Ballymahon Community LibraryLeinster · library
- De Valera Public Library and GalleryEnnis · Munster · library
- Claremorris LibraryClaremorris · Connacht · library
- Donegal Town LibraryUlster · library
- Blanchardstown LibraryLeinster · library
- Hollyhill LibraryMunster · library
- Leabharlann na Ceathrún RuaidhConnacht · library
- Lifford LibraryUlster · library
- Central Catholic LibraryDublin · Leinster · library
- Tory Top LibraryCork · Munster · library
- Letterfrack LibraryConnacht · library
- Milford Community LibraryUlster · library
- Central LibraryLeinster · library
- Saint Mary's HallUlster · library
- Charleville Mall LibraryDublin · Leinster · library
- Dunshaughlin LibraryDunshaughlin · Leinster · library
- Garristown Public LibraryLeinster · library
- Irish Traditional Music ArchiveDublin · Leinster · library
- James Joyce LibraryLeinster · library
- Malahide LibraryMalahide · Leinster · library
- Marsh's LibraryDublin · Leinster · library
- Mayfair LibraryKilkenny · Leinster · library
- National Library of IrelandLeinster · library
- National Photographic ArchiveDublin · Leinster · library
- Old LibraryLeinster · library
- Phibsborough LibraryLeinster · library
- Royal Irish AcademyLeinster · library
- Rush LibraryRush · Leinster · library
- dlr LexIconDún Laoghaire · Leinster · library
- 1937 Reading RoomLeinster · library
- Abbeyleix LibraryAbbeyleix · Leinster · library
- Athy Public LibraryAthy · Leinster · library
- Carlow County LibraryLeinster · library
- Carnegie LibraryLeinster · library
- Castledermot LibraryCastledermot · Leinster · library
What's in this layer
Every library in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Public and university libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
How many libraries are there in Ireland?
This layer holds 350 libraries in Ireland, the most of them in Leinster. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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