Mannix library is home to a rich array of rare books, prints, artefacts, coins and more. These items were mostly acquired by Archbishop Goold, but some are were donated by other patrons or are being stored for archival purposes.

Viewing rare items

We are in the process of digitising as many of our rare items especially those which are not available elsewhere. We have a large collection of digital images which can be viewed in our catalogues.

Collections

• Rare Books (including Early Imprints and Incunabula)
• Archbishop Goold Collection
• Archbishops’ Library
• Catholic Heritage and Hibernica (Irish history and literature) Collections
• Corpus Christianorum
• Migne’s Patrologia Latina and Patrologia Graeca
• Delphin Latin Classics
• Antiquities Collection (coins and artefacts)
• Knights of Malta Collection
• ISCAST Science and Christianity Collection

Request a tour

We are open for researchers, art groups and historians to view our special collections. If you would like to arrange a tour of our physical collection of rare books, art and prints for your group, please email us