This is a list of links to libraries in Ireland that contain rare and antiquarian printed books. Because of their various origins they cover all sorts of subject matter and each collection is full of potential for scholarship.
UCD Library Special Collections
NUI Galway Special Collections
UCC Library Special Collections
Queen’s University Special Collections
Bolton Library, Cashel, Co. Tipperary
Derry and Raphoe Diocesan Library
Rare Books department, Royal College of Surgeons’ Library
Royal College of Physician’s Library
Gilbert Library at Dublin City Libraries
This is a link to the TCD Early Printed books’ useful resources page:
TCD Early Printed Books – Useful resources
Links useful for continuing prosessional development within Special Collections:
Association of Research Libraries page on Special Colections