Online exhibitions

Conquering the Unknown

A journey through the history of scientific exploration in the travel narratives of the Old Library

Decrypting the secrets of rare books

An archaeological approach to investigating books

Finding the source

Sacred musical treasures from Gaul to Solesmes

Uncovering books

A journey through bookbinding and the history of books in the Old Library

The living book

Making a book one's own in the Renaissance

Hospice and charity

The Lazarists of the Irish College, 1870-1945

How to Be Good

The politics of behaviour in Early Modern Europe

Battle of the books

Religion, print and controversy during the Reformation

Reading quill-in-hand

Annotated works from the Old Library

Interactive introductions

These interactive introductions will tell you about essential themes of Irish culture and history through a number of online resources: pictures, archive recordings, radio podcasts...

Play! Play! France-Ireland: 120 Years of Rugby

On the occasion of the Rugby World Cup 2023, the Embassy of Ireland and the CCI celebrate the rugby relationship between France and Ireland: 120 years of a vibrant, colourful history.

Gaeilge, language of the Irish

Discover the history of the Irish language, its revival and its presence in contemporary Irish society.

From a global conflict to a war of independence

Read about the historical context and the period which led to the Irish independence.

Joyce in the City

Learn about James Joyce’s masterwork Ulysses, its publication and the scandal it was in its time.