Notre Dame Kylemore Library
The Notre Dame Kylemore Library supports the academic and research needs of faculty, scholars, and students affiliated with NDK and Notre Dame programs, during their time in Ireland, supporting cultural exploration, as well as academic interests beyond the curriculum.
Our collection features a wide range of texts on the topic of Irish studies; including Irish literature, history and social discourse.
Reference Library Policies
- The library resources at NDK are reference only.
- Please return items to the same shelf space after use.
- Items cannot be removed from the building.
- Please do not steal, damage or deface library resources.
Course Reserves
In order to reserve books for a course they are teaching, faculty members can submit up to two weeks before the beginning of each program or semester a list of items they would like to include under the Course Reserves. The library staff will take care of cataloging the item and make it available for the students.
Featured Resources

Kylemore Abbey
St. Joseph’s Hall, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland H91 VR90
Library Contact:
John Dee
+353 (0) 954 1905
kylemore@nd.edu