Dooradoyle library is a single-storey building, located adjacent to The Crescent Shopping Centre. The building has a pitched metal roof supported by large external columns. Bold painted render, timber panelling, steel and glazing combine to create an interesting, 3 dimensional façade. Three large rooflights admit much natural light into the library. The exhibition/activity area (74m
²) can be partitioned off from the rest of the library.
Library Details
| Local Authority Name |
Limerick County Council |
| Library |
Dooradoyle |
| Date Opened |
9 March 1997 |
Locality & Services
| Type of Service |
Branch library |
| Type of Building |
Purpose-built library |
| Description of Locality |
Suburban shopping centre |
| Urban Population |
0 |
| Stand Alone Facility |
Yes |
Size & Costs
| Number of Floors |
1 |
| Size (m2) |
610 |
| Cost of Library |
€901,700 |
| Funding Sources |
Local Authority, DEHLG |
Features & Facilities
| Special Features |
Architectural features
Furnishings and fit-out |
| Accessibility |
Accessible parking
Accessible ramp
Assistive technology
Induction loop
Transit wheelchair |
| Sustainability / Future Proofing |
Maximum day-lighting |
| Special Facilities |
Exhibition area
Exhibition/ multi-purpose area
Historic maps viewer
Literacy material
Local studies collection
Multicultural collection
Plasma screen information facility
Relaxation and reading area |
| Parking |
Free parking on site |
| Internet Access |
9 terminals |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Printing |
No |
| Photocopying |
No |
| References |
- County Library, Dooradoyle / Irish Architect (126), April 1997, pp15-19
- Minister Gormley officially opens Limerick County Council Offices and Library Headquarters. LAN: Local Authority News, 29(1) 2008, p.12-13.
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Architect & Design Team
| Architect Name |
Burke-Kennedy Doyle & Partners (1997) |
| County/City Librarian |
Limerick County Council; Limerick County Librarian (1997) |
Additional Information
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Dooradoyle library is an information hub for Europe Direct, providing data on a wide range of EU issues. |
For further information please contact Limerick County Council Library Authority