Leinster House
Dublin City
building housing the parliament of Ireland
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Leinster House, the heart of the parliamentary tradition in Ireland. This grand building, originally known as Kildare House, was commissioned in 1745 by James Fitzgerald, the Earl of Kildare, who later became the first…
Listen in the app2The Main Hall: Proclamations and Portraits
As you enter the Main Hall of Leinster House, you are standing in a space that serves as a bridge between Ireland's past and its present. The hall is dominated by a sense of solemnity and history. …
Listen in the app3The Dáil Chamber: From Lecture Theater to Parliament
The Dáil Chamber, where the elected members of Dáil Éireann meet, has a unique and fascinating history. Unlike many national parliaments, this chamber was not originally designed for political debate. …
Listen in the app4The Seanad Chamber: The Splendor of the Ballroom
Moving to the Seanad Chamber, the setting of the upper house of the Oireachtas, we encounter a room of breathtaking beauty. This space was originally the ballroom of Kildare House, the most magnificent reception room in the…
Listen in the app5The Library and Reading Room: A Center of Knowledge
The Library of Leinster House is a sanctuary of knowledge and a testament to the building's long-standing connection to education. During the RDS era, this was a public library that provided scientific and literary information to…
Listen in the app6The T-shock Landing and Corridors of Power
As we move between the chambers, we pass through the T-shock Landing and the associated corridors, which act as a visual history of Irish political leadership. The T-shock Landing features commissioned portraits of all past…
Listen in the app7The Ceremonial Garden Room and Distinguished Visitors
The Ceremonial Garden Room, located just off the main hall, is a space dedicated to the international relationships of the Irish state. It houses a fascinating collection of photographs of world leaders and dignitaries who have…
Listen in the app8The Parliamentary Quarter: A Vision of the State
Beyond the walls of the house itself lies the broader Parliamentary Quarter, a complex of national institutions that were intentionally clustered around Leinster House. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, there were…
Listen in the app9Closing
Our tour of Leinster House concludes, but the work within these walls continues unabated. We have explored a building that has served many masters: the Earls of Kildare, the scientists and artists of the RDS, and now the…
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What is Leinster House?
Leinster House is a place in Dublin City with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Dublin City |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 53.3406, -6.2540 |
| Last updated |
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