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  • CazCrompo
    Knutsford, UK43 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The tour has been adapted well explaining why 200,000 books have been removed. There are still books in there. Learned about the Book of Kells which was brought to life most in the immersive 3 D experience. Worth sitting through the 8mins. Steeped in history. Loved the walk through the college grounds to get there.

    Only gripe - make it easier to pay please. What a faff having to scan a QR code, complete several screens of info. Apple Pay would be so much simpler; being able to pay the person instead of just being there to scan a QR code even better!
    Written 2 February 2025
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  • The_Wanderer1992
    Columbia, MD2,605 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    My husband and I paired our library tour ticket with the nearby St. Patrick's Cathedral. I preferred this library to the overly touristy Book of Kells. This library also has old books, but waaaayyy less people. The signs were big and easy to read. You're also allowed to check the books out.
    Written 27 November 2024
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  • fionaalfa
    Belfast, UK71 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great spot for a rainy day. The Yeats exhibit was especially good. Friendly helpful staff. Central location so accessed easily by foot.
    Written 25 December 2024
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  • Life2Travel
    Charlotte, NC1,967 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We booked a guided tour online, which is led by Trinity College students. It was a good tour of this historic campus and its architecture. Our tour included the library and the book of Kells. I was disappointed that most of the books had been removed for refurbishment but the library is stunning none the less. It was an enjoyable few hours.
    Written 16 January 2025
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  • Frank S
    Westborough, MA499 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A nice and free little exhibit that had some interesting photos and was a welcome respite from the rain. Pretty small and won’t take very long to see everything. There was a super cute little market right outside on the morning that we went and we got some great coffee and some of the best sausage rolls ever.
    Written 30 December 2023
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  • Doug F
    Thornbury, UK572 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was very impressed with the spacious "feel" of this facility. The layout was easy to follow and the views out were spectacular.
    Written 25 July 2016
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  • Lucas
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fantastic independent bookstore right in the center of Dublin, on Temple Bar Street ! As a graphic designer, it's such a joy to find so many international, local, and national titles. For a French visitor, it was a nice collection of keepsakes I could get ! The person at the counter was really friendly, and I’ll definitely order from their online shop. A must-visit for anyone curious :)

    See you soon, and thanks again !
    Written 22 August 2024
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  • Mae B
    Ecija, Spain120 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    As a resident of Rathgar I was honoured to be a card carrying member. Books, films, CD's, books on tape...everything in a historical building. One of the things that makes Rathmines the place where you can find anything...
    Written 26 June 2017
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  • finglaspete
    Dublin, Ireland2,515 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Situated in the Georgian Merrion Square is this wonderful Library dealing with all things religeous. If you are into this sort of thing, reading about theology, laity etc, then this has to be the place for you, unfortunately for me it wasn't, it was just lost on me, but I visited, it's on TripAdvisor waiting to be reviewed and here it is!
    Enjoy!
    Written 19 March 2015
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  • Annie
    Dublin, Ireland9 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    I am disappointed to report that since the covid closure, the research room is a not the same. It is only open on certain days and not Saturday. You need to make an appointment to view material in advance.... and the lovely cafe is closed!
    Written 13 June 2024
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  • sarahjane21715
    Dublin, Ireland42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very helpful with my students the last time we went down as my children have ASD and it can be overwhelming
    Written 7 March 2020
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  • A228
    467 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    A company called RDS Hospitality is used by the RDS to cater at events like the Gift Fair and Art Source. Every year, the food in the restaurant area is always tasteless and never hot. Queues are inevitable and paying customers are frustrated and there’s no sign of management to manage.
    Where else can one give feedback on this awful service?
    Written 29 December 2017
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  • challa123
    Newcastle, UK11 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    My friends and I went to Dublin for a 3 day break. We were all so disappointed with how dirty the city was, there was all kinds of litter lying round the streets and the number of drunks and druggies that were roaming the streets was frightening and one of the locals told us to watch our belongings as there was a lot of pickpockets around. The locals that we spoke to were all very friendly and helpful but we didnt feel safe most of the time. Temple Bar area, which is supposed to be the place to go for an evenings entertainment, is a place for young people and again was full of drunks and druggies. The only day we really enjoyed was the day we went out of the city on the Dart to Bray. This is a lovely little seaside resort with a lovely promenade and marina and a few restaurants.
    Written 3 October 2015
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