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For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the Ireland Archives and Libraries page.

Archives[edit | edit source]

British Newspaper Archive (County Limerick)
Website: British Newspaper Archive (County Limerick)

County Limerick Genealogy Archives
Website: County Limerick Genealogy Archives

Ireland Genealogy Projects (County Limerick)
Website: Ireland Genealogy Projects (County Limerick)

The Irish Archives (County Limerick)
Website: The Irish Archives (County Limerick)

Limerick County Council Archives
Limerick Archives
Merchant’s Quay, Limerick
Telephone: 061 556535
Email: archives@limerick.ie
Website: Limerick County Council Archives
Website #2: Limerick County Council Archives

Our archive collections provide a window to the past and allow for the people of Limerick- and further afield- to experience the history of the city and county through our immersive records.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Abbeyfeale Library
Bridge St
Abbeyfeale West
Abbeyfeale
Telephone: 068 32488
Email: abbeyfealelibrary@limerick.ie
Email #2: abbeyfealelibrary@eircom.net
Website: Abbeyfeale Library
Website #2: Abbeyfeale Library
Website #3: Abbeyfeale Library

Adare Library
Main St
Blackabbey
Adare
Telephone: 061 396 822
Email: adarelibrary@limerick.ie
Email #2: adarelibrary@excite.com
Website: Adare Library
Website #2: Adare Library

Broadford Carnegie Library
1 Main St
Tullaha
Five Roads
Broadford
Website: Broadford Carnegie Library

Cappamore Library
Gortnascarry
Murroe
Cappamore
Telephone: 061 381 586
Email: cappamorelibrary@limerick.ie
Email #2: cappamorelib@excite.com
Website: Cappamore Library
Website #2: Cappamore Library

Dooradoyle Library
Crescent Shopping Centre
Dooradoyle Rd
Dooradoyle V94 AP03
Telephone: 061 556 860/496 860
Email: dooradoylelibrary@limerick.ie
Website: Dooradoyle Library
Website #2: Dooradoyle Library

Foynes Library
Main St
Corgrig
Foynes
Telephone: 069 65365
Email: foyneslibrary@limerick.ie
Email #2: foyneslib@eircom.net
Website: Foynes Library
Website #2: Foynes Library

Glucksman Library
University of Limerick
Plassey Park Rd
Sreelane
Castletroy V94 T9PX
Telephone: 061 202166
Email: libinfo@ul.ie
Website: Glucksman Library
Website #2: Glucksman Library

Kilmallock Library
Aras Mainchi Seoighe
Kilmallock
Telephone: 061 556 160/063 20 30 6
Email: kilmallocklibrary@limerick.ie
Email #2: kilmallocklibrary@excite.com
Website: Kilmallock Library
Website #2: Kilmallock Library
Website #3: Kilmallock Library

Limerick City Library (formerly the Granary Library)
The Granary
Michael Street
Limerick
Telephone: 061 557 510/407 510
Email: granarylibrary@limerick.ie
Email #2: citylib@limerickcity.ie
Website: Limerick City Library
Website #2: Limerick City Library
Website #3: Limerick City Library
Website #4: Limerick City Library Catalogue

Newcastle West Library
Gortboy
Newcastle West
Telephone: 069 62273
Email: newcastlewestlibrary@limerick.ie
Email #2: newcastlewest@excite.com
Website: Newcastle West Library
Website #2: Newcastle West Library
Website #3: Newcastle West Library

Rathkeale Library
New Line
Englishtenements
Rathkeale
Telephone: 069 64505
Email: rathkealelibrary@limerick.ie
Email #2: newcastlewest@excite.com
Website: Rathkeale Library
Website #2: Rathkeale Library

Watch House Cross Community Library
Watch House Cross Shopping Centre
Moyross
Limerick City
Telephone: 061 557 726/457 726
Email: patricia.cusack@limerick.ie
Website: Watch House Cross Community Library
Website #2: Watch House Cross Community Library
Website #3: Watch House Cross Community Library

Museums[edit | edit source]

Limerick City Museum (formerly the Jim Kemmy Municipal Museum)
The Old Franciscan Friary
Henry St
Limerick
Telephone: 061 557 740/407136
Email: museum@limerick.ie
Website: Limerick City Museum
Website #2: Jim Kemmy Municipal Museum
Website #3: Limerick City Museum

Limerick Museum houses one of the largest collections of any Irish museum. Established in 1916, the museum is the oldest local authority museum in the state and with nearly 60,000 objects and its aim is to collect, preserve and display objects that tell the story of Limerick and its people.

For a list of County Limerick museums, go to List of museums in the Republic of Ireland in Wikipedia. Click on the arrow in the column heading labeled County to make the listing alphabetical by county name beginning with County Carlow.

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 '''For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the [[Ireland Archives and Libraries|Ireland Archives and Libraries]] page.'''<br>
 == Archives ==
+'''British Newspaper Archive (County Limerick)'''<br>Website: [https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/search/results?basicsearch=county%20limerick&retrievecountrycounts=false British Newspaper Archive (County Limerick)]
+'''County Limerick Genealogy Archives'''<br>Website: [http://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/limerick/index.htm County Limerick Genealogy Archives]
+'''Ireland Genealogy Projects (County Limerick)'''<br>Website: [http://www.countylimerickgenealogy.com/ Ireland Genealogy Projects (County Limerick)]
+'''The Irish Archives (County Limerick)'''<br>Website: [http://www.theirisharchives.com/counties/view/16/Limerick The Irish Archives (County Limerick)]
 '''Limerick County Council Archives'''<br>Limerick Archives<br>Merchant’s Quay, Limerick<br>Telephone: 061 556535<br>
-Email: [mailto:archives@limerick.ie archives@limerick.ie]<br>[https://www.limerick.ie/archives Website]<br>
+Email: [mailto:archives@limerick.ie archives@limerick.ie]<br>Website: [https://www.limerick.ie/archives Limerick County Council Archives]<br>
-[https://www.limerick.ie/limerick-archives-genealogical-resources Genealogical Resources]<br>
+Website #2: [https://www.limerick.ie/council/services/community-and-leisure/archives/limerick-archives Limerick County Council Archives]
-[https://www.limerick.ie/discover/explore/historical-resources/limerick-archives/archive-collections/digital-archive-categories Digital Archive by Categories]<br>
-:Limerick Archives provides for the collection and preservation of archives relating to Limerick and makes archives available to the public. Our archive collections provide a window to the past and allow for the people of Limerick- and further afield- to experience the history of the city and county through our immersive records.
+:Our archive collections provide a window to the past and allow for the people of Limerick- and further afield- to experience the history of the city and county through our immersive records.
-===Online Archives===
-*[http://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/limerick/index.htm '''Ireland Genealogy Projects County Limerick Genealogy Archives''']
-*[https://rootsireland.ie/limerick/search.php '''Limerick RootsIreland.ie''']
 == Libraries ==
-*[https://www.limerick.ie/council/services/community-and-leisure/libraries/library-branches '''Limerick Public Library Branches''']
+'''Abbeyfeale Library'''<br>Bridge St<br>Abbeyfeale West<br>Abbeyfeale<br>Telephone: 068 32488<br>
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+Email: [mailto:abbeyfealelibrary@limerick.ie abbeyfealelibrary@limerick.ie]<br> Email #2: [mailto:abbeyfealelibrary@eircom.net abbeyfealelibrary@eircom.net]<br>
-'''Local Studies Department'''<br>
+Website: [https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/family-friendly/fun-things-do/libraries/abbeyfeale-library Abbeyfeale Library]<br>
-Watch House Cross Community Library<br>
+Website #2: [https://www.librarything.com/venue/10878/Limerick-County-Libraries-Abbeyfeale-Library Abbeyfeale Library]<br>
-Moyross, Limerick<br>
+Website #3: [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Abbeyfeale-Library/107798459309157 Abbeyfeale Library]
-Ireland<br>
-<br>
+'''Adare Library'''<br>Main St<br>Blackabbey<br>Adare<br>Telephone: 061 396 822<br>Email: [mailto:adarelibrary@limerick.ie adarelibrary@limerick.ie]<br>
-Phone: 061 557726<br>
+Email #2: [mailto:adarelibrary@excite.com adarelibrary@excite.com]<br>Website: [https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/family-friendly/fun-things-do/libraries/adare-library Adare Library]<br>
-Email: localstudies@limerick.ie<br>
+Website #2: [https://www.librarything.com/venue/10884/Limerick-County-Libraries-Adare-Library Adare Library]
-[https://www.limerick.ie/council/services/community-and-leisure/libraries/local-studies Website]<br>
-:Access to archives is by appointment. A comprehensive collection of books, journals, newspapers and audio-visual material has been collected over the years. In addition to the many historical reference materials available, there is an extensive collection of Limerick-related materials held here. This local collection is an essential aid for anyone researching the history of Limerick. Limerick Studies Archives is the repository for local government archives in County Limerick covering local authority archives and administrative records of older bodies including Board of Guardians and Rural District Councils. The service also covers archives of private origin relating to the county.
+'''Broadford Carnegie Library'''<br>1 Main St<br>Tullaha<br>Five Roads<br>Broadford<br>
+Website: [http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=LC&regno=21905401 Broadford Carnegie Library]
+'''Cappamore Library'''<br>Gortnascarry<br>Murroe<br>Cappamore<br>Telephone: 061 381 586<br>
+Email: [mailto:cappamorelibrary@limerick.ie cappamorelibrary@limerick.ie]<br>Email #2: [mailto:cappamorelib@excite.com cappamorelib@excite.com]<br>
+Website: [https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/family-friendly/fun-things-do/libraries/cappamore-library-and-art-studios Cappamore Library]<br>
+Website #2: [https://www.librarything.com/venue/11114/Limerick-County-Libraries-Cappamore-Library Cappamore Library]
+'''Dooradoyle Library'''<br>Crescent Shopping Centre<br>Dooradoyle Rd<br>Dooradoyle V94 AP03<br>Telephone: 061 556 860/496 860<br>
+Email: [mailto:dooradoylelibrary@limerick.ie dooradoylelibrary@limerick.ie]<br>
+Website: [https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/family-friendly/fun-things-do/libraries/dooradoyle-library Dooradoyle Library]<br>
+Website #2: [https://www.librarything.com/venue/11124/Limerick-County-Libraries-Dooradoyle-Library Dooradoyle Library]
+'''Foynes Library'''<br>Main St<br>Corgrig<br>Foynes<br>Telephone: 069 65365<br>
+Email: [mailto:foyneslibrary@limerick.ie foyneslibrary@limerick.ie]<br>Email #2: [mailto:foyneslib@eircom.net foyneslib@eircom.net]<br>
+Website: [https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/family-friendly/fun-things-do/libraries/foynes-library Foynes Library]<br>
+Website #2: [https://www.librarything.com/venue/11124/Limerick-County-Libraries-Dooradoyle-Library Foynes Library]
+'''Glucksman Library'''<br>University of Limerick<br>Plassey Park Rd<br>Sreelane<br>Castletroy V94 T9PX<br>Telephone: 061 202166<br>Email: [mailto:libinfo@ul.ie libinfo@ul.ie]<br>
+Website: [http://www.ul.ie/library/ Glucksman Library]<br>Website #2: [https://www.arup.com/projects/glucksman-library-university-of-limerick Glucksman Library]
+'''Kilmallock Library'''<br>Aras Mainchi Seoighe<br>Kilmallock<br>Telephone: 061 556 160/063 20 30 6<br>
+Email: [mailto:kilmallocklibrary@limerick.ie kilmallocklibrary@limerick.ie]<br>Email #2: [mailto:kilmallocklibrary@excite.com kilmallocklibrary@excite.com]<br>
+Website: [https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/family-friendly/fun-things-do/libraries/kilmallock-library Kilmallock Library]<br>
+Website #2: [https://www.librarything.com/venue/11179/Limerick-County-Libraries-Kilmallock-Library Kilmallock Library]<br>
+Website #3: [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kilmallock-Library/376453945736346 Kilmallock Library]
+'''Limerick City Library''' (formerly the Granary Library)<br>The Granary<br>Michael Street<br>Limerick<br>Telephone: 061 557 510/407 510<br>
+Email: [mailto:granarylibrary@limerick.ie granarylibrary@limerick.ie]<br>Email #2: [mailto:citylib@limerickcity.ie citylib@limerickcity.ie]<br>
+Website: [https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/family-friendly/fun-things-do/libraries/limerick-city-library Limerick City Library]<br>
+Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/LimerickLibrary/ Limerick City Library]<br>
+Website #3: [https://www.librarything.com/venue/10867/Limerick-City-Libraries-City-Library-The-Granary Limerick City Library]<br>
+Website #4: [http://www.limerickcity.ie/Library/ Limerick City Library Catalogue]
+'''Newcastle West Library'''<br>Gortboy<br>Newcastle West<br>Telephone: 069 62273<br>
+Email: [mailto:newcastlewestlibrary@limerick.ie newcastlewestlibrary@limerick.ie]<br>Email #2: [mailto:newcastlewest@excite.com newcastlewest@excite.com]<br>
+Website: [https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/family-friendly/fun-things-do/libraries/newcastle-west-library Newcastle West Library]<br>
+Website #2: [https://www.librarything.com/venue/11185/Limerick-County-Libraries-Newcastle-West-Library Newcastle West Library]<br>
+Website #3: [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Newcastle-West-Library/944382212343781 Newcastle West Library]
+'''Rathkeale Library'''<br>New Line<br>Englishtenements<br>Rathkeale<br>Telephone: 069 64505<br>
+Email: [mailto:rathkealelibrary@limerick.ie rathkealelibrary@limerick.ie]<br>Email #2: [mailto:newcastlewest@excite.com newcastlewest@excite.com]<br>
+Website: [https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/family-friendly/fun-things-do/libraries/rathkeale-library Rathkeale Library]<br>
+Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rathkeale-Public-Library/194729144013337 Rathkeale Library]
+'''Watch House Cross Community Library'''<br>Watch House Cross Shopping Centre<br>Moyross<br>Limerick City<br>Telephone: 061 557 726/457 726<br>
+Email: [mailto:patricia.cusack@limerick.ie patricia.cusack@limerick.ie]<br>Website: [http://www.limerickcity.ie/Library/WatchHouseCrossCommunityLibrary/ Watch House Cross Community Library]<br>
+Website #2: [https://www.librarything.com/venue/33894/Watch-House-Cross-Community-Library Watch House Cross Community Library]<br>
+Website #3: [https://www.facebook.com/WHCCommunityLibrary/ Watch House Cross Community Library]
 == Museums==
-*[https://www.google.com/search?q=museums+in+county+limerick&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS809US810&oq=museums+in+county+limerick&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160j33i22i29i30.9777j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 '''Museums in County Limerick''']
+'''Limerick City Museum''' (formerly the Jim Kemmy Municipal Museum)<br>The Old Franciscan Friary<br>Henry St<br>Limerick<br>Telephone: 061 557 740/407136<br>
+Email: [mailto:museum@limerick.ie museum@limerick.ie]<br>Website: [https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/arts-culture/museums/limerick-museum Limerick City Museum]<br>
+Website #2: [http://museum.limerick.ie/ Jim Kemmy Municipal Museum]<br>
+Website #3: [https://www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/limerick-city-museum/49669 Limerick City Museum]
+:Limerick Museum houses one of the largest collections of any Irish museum.  Established in 1916, the museum is the oldest local authority museum in the state and with nearly 60,000 objects and its aim is to collect, preserve and display objects that tell the story of Limerick and its people.
+For a list of County Limerick museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland List of museums in the Republic of Ireland] in Wikipedia.  Click on the arrow in the column  heading labeled County to make the listing alphabetical by county name beginning with County Carlow.
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