Accessing The Collections

Public facilities at the Irish Film Archive include the Tiernan Mac Bride Library of books and periodicals relating to Irish and world cinema, a reference collection of VHS tapes and public viewing facilities. The establishment of the Archive in 1992 coincided with the re-establishment of the Irish Film Board and an increased interest in Irish cinema; there has been a proliferation of media studies and 3rd level courses studying Irish film both nationally and internationally over the last ten years.

Academics, students, teachers, film-makers, researchers and film enthusiasts all avail of our facilities. The library and paper archive are in constant use by film students and the media, production companies and filmmakers make constant use of our extensive holdings, frequently using footage, held and supplied by the Film Archive in documentary programmes. The Archive is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Ireland’s moving image heritage.

Annual Library Membership:
Students €15.00 per year;
General public €20.00 per year

Archive Opening hours:
10-5pm Monday to Friday, by appointment.

Video and DVD viewing charges:

Per title or per hour €8.00 

Per half day €13.00 (€25 for a full day viewing) 

Per week €100
Discounts available with Archive & Library Membership and also for Students, OAPs & Unemployed.

Contact kwall@irishfilm.ie or 01 6129430