Exhibit 23.3
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                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement on Form S-8 of our report dated
December 5, 1997 on the financial statements of Kestrel Holdings, Inc. as of and
for the year ended September 30, 1997, 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.


                                   JAMES N. HOWARD & ASSOCIATES, P.C.


Dallas, Texas
December 28, 1998