Arts Building (Lecky Library) and the Eavan Boland Library and Ussher Library The University of, Dublin Trinity College Dublin 2, DO2DP29
Trinity College Dublin is planning internal wayfinding and signage updates across three of its campus libraries.
WEB1945/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 21 April 2026
- Reference
- WEB1945/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 21 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal involves the removal of non-original and redundant signage within the Lecky, Eavan Boland, and Ussher Libraries. It includes light cleaning and repair of existing acrylic signage, alongside the installation of new high-quality wayfinding signage throughout the libraries and connecting spaces.
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Official record
Development description
- Protected structure we, trinity college dublin (c/o the estates and facilities directorate, trinity central, 152 pearse street, dublin 2), intend to apply for permission for internal wayfinding works to the arts building (lecky library), and the eavan boland library and ussher library, reference 2006 and 2003 on the record of protected structures at the university of dublin trinity college, college street, dublin
- Proposal consists of
- The removal of all existing non-original wayfinding signage including temporary ad hoc notices throughout
- The light cleaning, repair and reinstatement of lettering to existing acrylic fixed signage in the eavan boland where maintained
- The removal of redundant or conflicting historic signage or wall and shelving mounted paper holders for storage and reuse as required
- New high quality wayfinding signage throughout the three libraries and connecting spaces
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area, and to identify, reinforce, strengthen and protect its civic design character and dignity.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 1, 3 4 Cope St, Dublin 2 | Oct 2025 | €2,250,000 | 120 m |
| Apt B, 116 Grafton Street, Dublin 2 | May 2026 | €660,000 | 135 m |
| 3 Fownes St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 | May 2026 | €1,600,000 | 148 m |
| Top Floor Apt., 5a Fownes Street Upper, Temple Bar | Oct 2025 | €250,000 | 151 m |
| Apt 6 Temple Bar Sq, Dublin 2, Dublin | Dec 2025 | €330,000 | 156 m |
| Apt 7, Temple Bar Sq, Dublin 2 | Jun 2026 | €465,000 | 156 m |
| Apt 24 Sprangers Yard, Crowe St, Dublin | Sept 2025 | €340,000 | 164 m |
| The Friary, Cecilia St, Temple Bar Dublin 2 | Dec 2025 | €266,666 | 171 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received21 April 2026
- Decision due17 June 2026
- Decision issued24 April 2026
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