Trinity College was founded in 1592 and is the oldest university in Ireland. The university currently has c. 10,000 students and is a popular tourist attraction as well as a thriving University. The university campus has many interesting buildings, including the Printing House, and the Dining Hall.

The  Book of Kells which contains the Latin text of the four gospels decorated by Irish monks in the year 800 AD. The book is included in an exhibition in the Treasury room, visitors can then visit the Long Room which contains some 200,000 of the library's oldest books.

Opening Times

 April-Oct, 9am-5pm Mon-Sat; 9.30am-5pm Sun
Nov-March, 9am-4pm Mon-Sat, 10am-4.30pm Sun

Admission

Admission to the college is free. Admission to the Old Library/Book of Kells, Adults £3.50; Students, Senior Citizens & under 18s £3, Children under-12 free.

URL: http://www.tcd.ie/

E-mail: secretary@tcd.ie