Patricia Donlon
IrelanddirectorFemaleb. 19439.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Patricia Donlon, known as Pat, was a pioneering figure in Irish literature and librarianship, serving as the first female director of the National Library of Ireland from 1989 to 1997. Born on January 28, 1943, in Dublin's Liberties, she dedicated her career to promoting Irish children's literature and the works of notable authors like James Joyce. Donlon was also the first woman appointed as Chief Herald of Ireland and played a significant role in the arts community through her leadership at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre. Her legacy includes a profound love for books and a commitment to education, reflected in her extensive collection of Irish literature and poetry.
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Patricia Donlon was the first female director of the National Library of Ireland and passed away at the age of 83.
Pat Donlon, first female director of a national institution in Ireland, dies aged 83 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-25
