Photography
A place for those with an eye for beauty
Photography is at the forefront of Dublin’s arts and culture mosaic. In fact, our city is at the centre of Ireland’s evolving modern visual arts revolution. In addition to vast collections housed within the National Library of Ireland, Dublin is also home to clubs and galleries dedicated to photography.
Our National Library Photographic Archive in Temple Bar features regular exhibitions showcasing the National Library of Ireland’s extensive photographic collection. The archive also features a reading room and approximately 4.5 million photographs, most of which feature Irish themes, taken by Irish photographers. All types of subjects are represented in the collections, including photographs of political and historical events, personal photographs, and studio portraits.