Russell Library (St Patrick's College)
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The Russell Library (Irish: Leabharlann an Ruiséalaigh)[1] is situated in Maynooth, County Kildare, in the Republic of Ireland on the campus of St Patrick's College, Maynooth.[2] It houses the historical collections of St Patrick's College, which was established in 1795. The Russell Library is home to significant collections, manuscripts, and archival holdings, notably the Salamanca archive documents which date back to 1751. There is also a collection of incunabula (pre-1501 printing) such as a 1482 volume set on moveable type and an illuminated collection of medieval and Gaelic manuscripts. There are over 2,500 bibles, which include 493 long bibles.[3] The Russell Library was the main library in Maynooth until the opening of the John Paul II Library in 1981 which is now the main library for both students of Maynooth University and St Patrick's College. Access to the Russell Library is by appointment only. However, during the summer the library holds exhibitions which are open to the public.[4] The exhibitions typically last from the end of June to the end of July.
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Location | Maynooth, Kildare, Republic of Ireland |
Type | Academic library |
Established | 1861 |
Architect(s) | Augustus Pugin |
Collection | |
Items collected | Salamanca Archive, Gaelic, Latin, French and English Manuscripts |
Access and use | |
Access requirements | By appointment |
Other information | |
Website | www |