Manuscripts, early editions, personal possessions, and other pieces of ephemera relating to Ireland’s most famous writers are on display at this fascinating museum in Parnell Square. The exhibits are laid out across two rooms, tracing the development of Irish literature up to the present day. Lovers of Behan, Joyce, Shaw, Stoker, Wilde, Yeats, and other greats of the canon will find plenty to savor here—from the trivial (Brendan Behan’s postcard from Los Angeles extolling its virtues as a place to get drunk) to the profound (a first edition of Patrick Kavanagh’s The Great Hunger, complete with a handwritten extra section that his publisher refused to publish, fearing it too controversial). You can take a self-guided audio tour, and there’s an excellent bookshop—of course. Talks, readings, and other special events are occasionally held here; call or check the website for details.
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Dublin Writers Museum
18 Parnell Sq., Dublin 1
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Hours
Mon–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm. Last admission 45 min. before closing.
Transportation
Bus: 1, 2, 8, 14, 14A, 16, 16A, 19, 19A, 33X, 39X, 40, 40A, 40B, 40C, 41X, 48A, 58X, 70B, 70X, 116, 120, 123, 145
Phone
01/872-2077
Prices
Admission €8 adults; €7.50 seniors and students; €4.70 children; €20 families
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18 Parnell Sq., Dublin 1 DublinNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.