Beautiful library of the early Enlightenment in central Dublin. Opened in 1707; still welcoming visitors, tourists and scholars. Registered Charity RCN 20000752https://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mm7r7lpbgc2wIn our latest blog post, recent Maddock Fellow Dr Joe Borsato @theecoalchemyst.bsky.social looks at how Indigenous peoples shaped Huguenot colonization in the seventeenth century. https://marshlibrary.ie/the-indigenous-worlds-of-huguenot-colonization/19 May 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7r7lpbgc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mm75zzqvec2hThe binder used a fragment of printed music to line the spine of the letters of Aldo Manuzio the younger, from 1592. Music was tricky to print & the page may have had an error, or perhaps it didn't sell. Whatever the reason, it ended up in the waste pile #Fragments #Bindings19 May 2026 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm75zzqvec2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mm53gvoqvk2bOn Newstalk's Talking History, Marsh's Director Dr Jason McElligott joined Prof Daniel Cook, Prof David Kenny & Dr Clíona Ó Gallchoir to talk about the continuing impact of Gulliver's Travels 300 years after it was published. If you missed it listen back here: https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/highlights-from-talking-history/gullivers-travels-at-30018 May 2026 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm53gvoqvk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mlt33a4anc2zA tiny map of Venice from the title page of a pamphlet printed in 1606.14 May 2026 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt33a4anc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mlni624lzk2iA later owner tried to wash out a scribble on the title page of this Byzantine novel, but still the ownership inscription remains. A good thing too, as it tells us the book belonged to poet & playwright Ben Jonson.12 May 2026 09:31 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlni624lzk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mldfddlifk2sA very relatable look of 'can I just get five minutes peace with my book'. From Le Rommant de la Rose, a hugely popular Medieval poem, printed in Paris, 500 years ago.08 May 2026 09:14 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldfddlifk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3ml6mifuhbk24A lovely piece about Jonathan Swift in the current issue of The New Yorker. Lots of references to Marsh's Library in it: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/jonathan-swifts-last-joke06 May 2026 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6mifuhbk24https://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3ml3z5ydlgk23Our new exhibition is a must-see.05 May 2026 10:48 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3z5ydlgk23https://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3ml3z3bgtzs2305 May 2026 10:46 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3z3bgtzs23https://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3ml3tz2ugmk25The printer's mark of Huguenot printer Conrad Badius from 1562 showing a printing press and a quote from Genesis 3:19 reminding us that to labour is the lot of mortal humans: 'by the sweat of your brow you will eat'. A fitting sentiment after the bank holiday!05 May 2026 09:15 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3tz2ugmk25https://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mksiwbsxfc2dHappy #MayDay ! Falalas from Thomas Morley's 1595 'Balletts to five voyces'.01 May 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksiwbsxfc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mknj4rtlwk2dTulips & sea daffodils, with bonus beetle, from Daniel Rabel's 'Theatrum florae' printed in Paris in 1622.29 Apr 2026 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknj4rtlwk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mki6ohnx5s2mCompetitive #manicules! These three pointing fingers, are all indicating important sections in the same book, a French edition of Fasciculus Temporum, a bestselling history of the world, printed in Lyon in 1483. A glimpse of the book's earliest #readers & their (varied) artistic skills #Doodles27 Apr 2026 13:33 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mki6ohnx5s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mkajqnsm5c2cIn a letter Pádraig Ó Conchubhair recounted a visit to Marsh's in 1924 when he was blocked from entering by a woman cleaning the steps. She took him for a gunman in his fedora and trench coat. #1926Census has possibly given a name to our defender, library caretaker Mary Ann Gwynne #Census192624 Apr 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkajqnsm5c2chttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mk65apo7vc2uStill room left on our #CultureDateWithDublin8 tours! Book here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1985437713648?aff=oddtdtcreator23 Apr 2026 13:41 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk65apo7vc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mk37gezlek2xWe're delighted that the Archive of the Order of the Friendly Brothers was signed over to Marsh's Library on 9th April. Marsh's Governors Archbishop Michael Jackson, Dean William Morton and Ms Patricia Quinn were in attendance, with Mr Roger West & Mr Hamish Logan from the Order.22 Apr 2026 09:42 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk37gezlek2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mjz7z5n5i223The fabulous frontispiece of Gaspar Schott's 'Magia Universalis', printed in Bamberg in 1677. Its subject matter includes optics & acoustics, represented by the scattered instruments at the bottom of the page.21 Apr 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjz7z5n5i223https://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mjwromiams2kA German translation of a fake sequel to Gulliver's Travels, one of the books on display in our current exhibition 'Gulliver 300' celebrating Jonathan Swift's masterpiece. We're open 9.30-5.00pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am-5.00pm on Saturday #Exhibition #GulliversTravels20 Apr 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwromiams2khttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mjpalviyqk2mDelighted to welcome to our Library Xikun Zhu (1st Sec) and Hu Yaodan (2nd Sec.) of the culture section of #Chinese Embassy in Dublin. Pictured from left to right: Ms Yaodan; the Director of Marsh's Jason McElligott; the Assistant Director Amy Boylan; and Ms Zhu. #china17 Apr 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpalviyqk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mjk5ably222cApplications for the inaugural 'Museum Plinth Project' close this Friday 17th April. The residency offers artists a 6-month residency to engage with the collections of Marsh's Library or the National Museum. https://visualartists.ie/advert/open-call-residency-with-museum-plinth-project-202615 Apr 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk5ably222chttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mj4znh6s6c2dTonight the Irish Baroque Orchestra & Choir perform Handel's Messiah in Dublin Castle, for the anniversary of its premiere in Dublin on 13th April 1742. Our manuscript was copied by John Mathews in 1761 & is full of information about variant settings & early performance10 Apr 2026 09:38 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj4znh6s6c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mj35ovgsxc2gHand-coloured love apples, otherwise known as tomatoes, from 159109 Apr 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj35ovgsxc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mj2mrflgds27That time of year again! Join us on Saturday 9th May for Culture Date with Dublin 8! We will running guided tours at 11am, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm for €5 per person! Book here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1985437713648?aff=oddtdtcreator #CultureDate #CultureDateWithDublin809 Apr 2026 10:43 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2mrflgds27https://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3miyjcfu4ec2xOur exhibition to mark the 300th anniversary of the publication of Gulliver's Travels is now open to the public. We hope you'll find it an interesting mix of rare first editions, children's books and toys, and a death mask!08 Apr 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyjcfu4ec2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mivk4gp7gc2hOn #WorldHealthDay it transpires that we must celebrate the comeback of leeches in modern medicine. The old remedies are the best aren't they?! These delightful mages are from 'De animalibus insectis libri septem' #Aldrovandi (1602)07 Apr 2026 10:12 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivk4gp7gc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mijee3h4uk2wMarsh's Library will be closed on Good Friday, 3rd April, and will reopen on Saturday 4th from 10am to 5pm.02 Apr 2026 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijee3h4uk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mij4qgtrac2cCommercial plants in 1809: coffee, flax, cinnamon, indigo and tobacco. From John Payne's 'Universal Geography', printed down the road from us in the Coombe.02 Apr 2026 11:41 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mij4qgtrac2chttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mielxt6bpc2zLost book, found? This is the lovely title page of a 1506 confessional by Bartolomeo Caimi printed in Rouen. After double-checking the details on the Universal Short Title Catalogue (https://www.ustc.ac.uk/editions/443415) it may be the only surviving copy of a book thought lost! @apettegree.bsky.social31 Mar 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mielxt6bpc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mi2hwbl6l22cAn impassioned defence of the stage for #WorldTheatreDay : '...in maintaining the cause of the stage I am defending Poetry in general ... pleading for eloquence, for History and philosophy. I am pleading for the reasonable pleasures of mankind ... the nourishments of Youth & the delights of Age'27 Mar 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2hwbl6l22chttps://bsky.app/profile/marshslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mhverf5o4k22A *few* books currently in the reading room for cataloguing. They're from the collection of our first librarian, Élie Bouhéreau (1643–1719). Spot the odd one (or two) out!25 Mar 2026 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:qpbct5zmxv47jw47bxdrgakj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhverf5o4k22