A major project has begun to re-develop our historic warehouse, formerly the W&R Jacob & Company biscuit factory, into a state-of-the-art repository.
Future-proofed archive repository
The €37 million project will future-proof the records of the State over the coming decades in a purpose-built, passive design, modern archive building.
Increased storage capacity
The new repository will have the capacity to hold 250,000 archive boxes. Combined with our current on-site storage areas, we will have the capacity to store 600,000 archive boxes at the National Archives site on Bishop Street. This expansion will significantly enhance researchers’ access to a wider range of records by increasing our on-site capacity and reducing the quantity of material held off-site. Consequently, researchers will benefit from quicker access to collections, facilitating more efficient and comprehensive research.
Funding
The project is funded by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and is being delivered in partnership with the Office of Public Works.