De Valera Library & Súil Gallery, opened in November 2024, comprises of a 2,321 square metre, landmark building in Ennis, with a public library spread over two floors; a 100 square metre art gallery; and the headquarters of Clare Libraries and Arts Services.
The design and build of this building were funded by Clare County Council, with funding also allocated from the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the Designated Urban Grant scheme (DUGS) and further funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development.
The three-storey building was designed by architects Richard Brown and Keith Williams of KWA, and built by Coolsivna Construction.
De Valera Library contains 73,000 books for all ages, 2,700 CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks, and sensory resources. In addition to these resources, the new library is equipped with cutting-edge technology and services to enhance the user experience. The building also contains meeting spaces and study spaces for the public of Clare.