Dublin National Archives Closes Due to Water Leak

Dublin National Archives closure – In an unfortunate turn of events, the National Archives in Dublin faced damage due to a detected water leak on the top floor of its Bishop Street location. The leak was first noticed on Wednesday morning, prompting swift action from the staff.

Minister for Culture Catherine Martin visited the site to assess the situation, acknowledging the invaluable nature of the National Archives as a state resource. Commending the prompt response of the NAI staff, Martin stated, “The National Archives is an extremely valuable State resource.” The leak was detected at 7:20 am, triggering immediate activation of emergency control plans.

Orlaith McBride, director at the National Archives, assured that teams have been on-site all day assessing the damage. While archival storage materials are designed to withstand water, affected items are being examined. Fortunately, the Census 1926 records remain unharmed, and most records have been moved off-site in anticipation of a redevelopment project.

The National Archives will be closed to the public until October 31 for essential repairs. The commitment to securing these historical collections for future generations remains a top priority.

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