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2nd November 2026

The Next Chapter in “Reimagining the National Library” Is Beginning for the NLI

Minister for the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan announced that the National Library of Ireland (NLI) can proceed to tender for a contractor for the redevelopment of their West Wing and Reading Room gallery.

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In this short video, NLI Director Dr Audrey Whitty and Deputy Director Brian O’Donnell share more about the plans and what they will mean for collections, visitors and the generations to come.

Watch video: https://youtu.be/vuLmJNCmid4?si=bEJvdg0MrKtK4YqK

Learn more about the redevelopment.

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