Exhibit 23(b)

                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement
(Form S-4) of Pierce Leahy Corp. of our report dated January 13, 1998 (except as
a note 11 which is as of February 4, 1998) to the shareholders of Archivex Inc.
included in Pierce Leahy Corp.'s Form 8-K dated July 2, 1998 and to all
references to our Firm included in this registration statement.

Friedman & Friedman
Chartered Accountants
    
Montreal, Quebec
 September 4, 1998