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== Libraries ==
== Libraries ==
'''As most people have an interest in the history of their own locality, a small local history collection has been placed in each branch library. .'''
*[https://www.roscommoncoco.ie/en/services/community/library/locations/ '''County Roscommon Library Locations and Contact Information''']<br>
'''As most people have an interest in the history of their own locality, a small local history collection has been placed in each branch library.'''
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'''Ballaghaderreen Branch Library'''<br>Main Street<br>Ballaghaderreen F45 E3C3<br>Telephone: 094 9877044<br>
E-mail: [mailto:ballaghaderreenlibrary@roscommoncoco.ie ballaghaderreenlibrary@roscommoncoco.ie]<br>
Website: [http://www.roscommoncoco.ie/en/Services/Community/Library/Locations/ Ballaghaderreen Branch Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.librarything.com/venue/11761/Roscommon-County-Libraries-Ballaghaderreen-Library Ballaghaderreen Branch Library]
'''Boyle Branch Library'''<br>King House<br>Boyle F52 HN50<br>Telephone: 071 9662800<br>E-mail: [mailto:boylelibrary@roscommoncoco.ie boylelibrary@roscommoncoco.ie]<br>
Website: [http://www.roscommoncoco.ie/en/Services/Community/Library/Locations/ Boyle Branch Library]
'''Castlerea Branch Library'''<br>Main Street<br>Castlerea F45 C8P7<br>Telephone: 094 9620745<br>E-mail: [mailto:castlerealibrary@roscommoncoco.ie castlerealibrary@roscommoncoco.ie]<br>
Website: [http://www.roscommoncoco.ie/en/Services/Community/Library/Locations/ Castlerea Branch Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.librarything.com/venue/11758/Roscommon-County-Libraries-Castlerea-Library Castlerea Branch Library]
'''Elphin Branch Library'''<br>Main Street<br>Elphin F45 VW27<br>Telephone: 071 9635775<br>
E-mail: [mailto:elphinlibrary@roscommoncoco.ie elphinlibrary@roscommoncoco.ie]<br>Email #2: [mailto:ebllib@eircom.net ebllib@eircom.net]<br>
Website: [http://www.roscommoncoco.ie/en/Services/Community/Library/Locations/ Elphin Branch Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.librarything.com/venue/11769/Roscommon-County-Libraries-Elphin-Library Elphin Branch Library]
'''Roscommon Branch Library'''<br>Abbey Street<br>Ballypheasan<br>Roscommon F42 RP49<br>Telephone: 090 6637277<br>E-mail: [mailto:roslib@roscommoncoco.ie roslib@roscommoncoco.ie]<br>
Website: [http://www.roscommoncoco.ie/en/Services/Community/Library/Locations/ Roscommon Branch Library]
'''Strokestown Branch Library'''<br>Bawn Street<br>Strokestown F42 RH39<br>Telephone: 071 9634027<br>
E-mail: [mailto:strokestownlibrary@roscommoncoco.ie strokestownlibrary@roscommoncoco.ie]<br>
Website: [http://www.roscommoncoco.ie/en/Services/Community/Library/Locations/ Strokestown Branch Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.librarything.com/venue/11766/Roscommon-County-Libraries-Strokestown-Library Strokestown Branch Library]


== Museums ==
== Museums ==

Revision as of 08:36, 12 April 2023

County Roscommon
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Beginning Research
County Roscommon Record Types
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Local Research Resources

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

Archives[edit | edit source]

Roscommon Local Studies and Archives
Library Headquarters
Abbey Street
Roscommon F42 RP49
Telephone: 090 663 7272 (Local Studies Staff)/090 6637277 (Roscommon Branch Library)
E-mail: roslib@roscommoncoco.ie
Website: Roscommon Local Studies and Archives
Website #2: Library Services Local Studies Collection

As most people have an interest in the history of their own locality, a small local history collection has been placed in each branch library. The main collection is held at Library Headquarters in Roscommon town. Roscommon library also has an extensive collection of local history files which include copies of articles from journals, newspaper cuttings, maps, etc,. relating to all aspects of Roscommon history, culture, archaeology, people, and places. These files can be consulted in the library and copied if required.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

As most people have an interest in the history of their own locality, a small local history collection has been placed in each branch library.


Museums[edit | edit source]

Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum
Derryglad
Curraghboy
Athlone N37 W1K8
Telephone: 090 6488192
E-mail: info@derrygladfolkmuseum.com
Website: Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum
Website #2: Derryglad Folk Museum
Website #3: Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum
Website #4: Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum
Website #5: Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum

The collection deals with Farm & Folk life in Ireland from the 18th century to the recent past.

National Famine Museum
Strokestown Park House
Vesnoy
Strokestown
Telephone: 071 963 3013
E-mail: info@strokestownpark.ie
Website: National Famine Museum
Website #2: The Irish National Famine Museum
Website #3: National Famine Museum

The fascinating National Famine Museum at Strokestown tells the story of the Famine and highlights the parallels between a tragic chapter of Irish History and contemporary global hunger.

Roscommon County Museum
Dr. John Harrison Memorial Hall
The Square
Roscommon Town
Telephone: 090 6625613/087 6546512
E-mail: rostouristoffice@gmail.com
Website: Roscommon County Museum
Website #2: Roscommon County Museum
Website #3: Roscommon County Museum
Website #4: Roscommon County Museum

Roscommon County Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of County Roscommon and is run by the County Roscommon Historical and Archaeological Society.

For a list of County Roscommon 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.