Shankill Library

Shankill Library is a single-storey Carnegie Library, built in 1912 (architect R. M. Butler) and set in a quiet, semi-rural area of Shankill, not far from the Wicklow border. 

In the past it was used as a courthouse, a technical school, a dance hall and even a temporary church.

The building is set back from the road in its own garden. The Tudor-style library has an interesting façade, which consists of materials such as smooth and roughcast render, brick, squared rubble and smooth granite. 




Its architectural style was influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and the entrance has suggestions of an Irish Romanesque doorway.

The building was renovated in 1978. 
Further details about the library and the different projects and events organised there can be found here. 






The road that leads to it has taken the name the Library Road and is known locally as a very quiet area, with lovely houses.