Ireland’s newest library and makerspace, Mayfair Library in the Abbey Quarter, Kilkenny is open
Ireland’s newest library, the Mayfair, has been opened in the the Abbey Quarter, Kilkenny City. The new building will provide library space of 1,800 square metres, comprising of flexible digital spaces for training and innovation with a dedicated makerspace providing access to 3D printers, 3D scanners and sewing machines.
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, officially opened the Mayfair Library, a €7.2 million project funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Kilkenny County Council.
The ambitious project involves the transformation of the Old Ballroom in the Abbey Quarter of the city into a state-of-the-art library and community facility.
Mayfair Library, Co. Kilkenny
The impressive building will be an integral part of the Abbey Quarter Regeneration Plan in the heart of medieval Kilkenny City. The new building will provide library space of 1,800 square metres, comprising of flexible digital spaces for training and innovation with a dedicated makerspace providing access to 3D printers, 3D scanners and sewing machines.
It also features meeting room for workshops, lectures, training and events to enhance community engagement.
The Minister also acknowledged the role of Kilkenny County Council staff and commended the collaboration between local and central government that has ensured the successful delivery of the new facility.
