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== Archives == | == Archives == | ||
'''Carlow County Archive'''<br> | '''Carlow County Archive'''<br> | ||
'''Local Studies'''<br>'''Carlow | '''Local Studies Department'''<br>'''Carlow Library Headquarters'''<br>Tullow Street<br>Carlow<br>Republic of Ireland<br><br>Telephone: 059 9129705<br>E-mail: [mailto:library@carlowcoco.ie library@carlowcoco.ie]<br>[https://www.carlowlibraries.ie/explore/local-studies Website]<br>[https://www.carlowlibraries.ie/explore/genealogy Genealogy]<br> | ||
'''The County Archive is not open to the public but all materials can be consulted in the Local Studies area. Prior appointment through phone or e-mail is advised to access archival materials.'''<br> | |||
Carlow Local Studies have the following resources available:<br> | |||
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*Trade Directories | |||
*Carlow Photographs – Lawrence Collection | |||
*Down Survey Maps 1654 to 1656 | |||
*Moland’s Maps of Carlow 1703 | |||
*Columbine’s Maps of Carlow 1735 | |||
*Laurie & Whittle’s Maps of Carlow 1798 | |||
*Ordnance Survey Maps 1st Edition 1839 | |||
*Griffiths Valuation Maps c1853 | |||
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*Ordnance Survey Maps of Carlow Edition c1875 | |||
*Topographical Dictionary of Ireland Vol 1 and Vol 2 | |||
*The Parliamentary Gazetteer of Ireland Vol 1, Vol 2, Vol 3 | |||
*[https://www.rootsireland.ie/carlow/ carlow.rootsireland.ie] | |||
*Plotbox ( maps and lists of graveyards in Carlow/headstones) | |||
*Local Newspapers | |||
*Irish Newspaper Archives (subscription) | |||
*Carloviana Journal 1947 – 2018 | |||
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==Online Archives== | ==Online Archives== | ||
*[http://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/carlow/index.htm '''Ireland Genealogy Projects County Carlow Genealogy Archives'''] | *[http://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/carlow/index.htm '''Ireland Genealogy Projects County Carlow Genealogy Archives'''] | ||
*[https://www.igp-web.com/Carlow/Site_index.htm '''IGP County Carlow'''] | *[https://www.igp-web.com/Carlow/Site_index.htm '''IGP County Carlow'''] | ||
==Libraries== | ==Libraries== | ||
*[https://www.carlowlibraries.ie/contact-hours '''Libraries contact and hours'''] | *[https://www.carlowlibraries.ie/contact-hours '''Libraries contact and hours'''] | ||
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'''Carlow County Library'''<br>Tullow Street<br>Carlow<br>Republic of Ireland<br><br>Telephone: 059 9129705<br> | '''Carlow County Library'''<br>Tullow Street<br>Carlow<br>Republic of Ireland<br><br>Telephone: 059 9129705<br>E-mail: [mailto:library@carlowcoco.ie library@carlowcoco.ie]<br> | ||
[https://www.facebook.com/carlowcountylibraries/ Facebook] | [https://www.facebook.com/carlowcountylibraries/ Facebook] | ||
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== Museums == | == Museums == | ||
'''Carlow County Museum'''<br>Carlow Tourist Office<br>College Street<br>Carlow<br><br>Telephone: 059 913 1554<br> | |||
E-mail: [mailto:museum@carlowcoco.ie museum@carlowcoco.ie]<br>[https://www.carlow.ie/all-council-services/carlow-county-museum/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/CarlowCountyMuseum/ Facebook] | |||
:The role of Carlow County Museum is to to collect, preserve, conserve, document, and display the history and material culture of the county. | |||
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'''St Mullins Heritage Centre'''<br>St Mullins<br><br>Telephone: 059 8650 503<br>E-mail: [mailto:stmheritage@gmail.com stmheritage@gmail.com]<br> | |||
[http://stmullinsheritagecentre.com/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/people/StMullins-Heritage/100012802560507 Facebook] | |||
:The Centre was opened in the 1980s in order to preserve the rich heritage of the townland, by presenting an exhibition which interprets its varied history, and by displaying a collection of artifacts. The Heritage Centre also welcomes genealogy queries relating to St. Mullins or the neighboring parishes in Wexford and Kilkenny. Please note that there is a charge of €25.00 for Genealogy research cases. | |||
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'''Tullow Museum'''<br>Bridge St<br>Tullow Road<br>Tullow<br><br>Telephone: 087 238 3515<br> | |||
E-mail: [mailto:info@carlowtourism.com info@carlowtourism.com]<br>[https://carlowtourism.com/attraction/tullow-museum/ Website] | |||
:Tullow Museum features a splendid collection of artefacts, war memorabilia, photographs, and shop items reflecting local history. Our many displays feature collections of local shop and industry items, photographs, genealogy records, and headstone inscription records. Assistance with genealogy enquiries provided. | |||
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'''Carlow Military Museum'''<br> | |||
Old Church<br>St. Dympnas Hospital<br>Athy Road<br>Carlow, Carlow<br>Ireland | |||
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Phone: +353 87 690 4242 | |||
E-mail: militarymuseum@live.ie | |||
:The County Carlow Military Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation and display of military memorabilia heritage. This fine museum is housed in a late 19th century church. A range of over 4,500 items cover all periods from Carlow Castle, 1798 Rebellion, 1916 Rising and World War 1 and 2. | |||
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[[Category:County Carlow, Republic of Ireland]] | [[Category:County Carlow, Republic of Ireland]] | ||
[[Category:Counties of the Republic of Ireland]] | [[Category:Counties of the Republic of Ireland]] | ||
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Archives[edit | edit source]
Carlow County Archive
Local Studies Department
Carlow Library Headquarters
Tullow Street
Carlow
Republic of Ireland
Telephone: 059 9129705
E-mail: library@carlowcoco.ie
Website
Genealogy
The County Archive is not open to the public but all materials can be consulted in the Local Studies area. Prior appointment through phone or e-mail is advised to access archival materials.
Carlow Local Studies have the following resources available:
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Online Archives[edit | edit source]
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Carlow County Library
Tullow Street
Carlow
Republic of Ireland
Telephone: 059 9129705
E-mail: library@carlowcoco.ie
Facebook
- Carlow County Library Newspaper Archive
- To book an appointment on a microfilm machine phone 059 9129712.
- The Department holds an extensive newspaper collection on microfilm and/or in hard copy. These include the Nationalist and Leinster Times, Carlow Sentinal, Carlow People, Carlow Morning Post, Finns Leinster Journal, Irish Times and more.
- Since 2017 Carlow Library Service has subscribed to the Irish Newspaper Archives online service. It is the world’s largest online database of Irish newspapers from which it is possible to search, retrieve and view Ireland’s past in the exact format in which it was originally published. The service is available in the Local Studies Department or from any public access PC in all library branches.
Museums[edit | edit source]
Carlow County Museum
Carlow Tourist Office
College Street
Carlow
Telephone: 059 913 1554
E-mail: museum@carlowcoco.ie
Website
Facebook
- The role of Carlow County Museum is to to collect, preserve, conserve, document, and display the history and material culture of the county.
St Mullins Heritage Centre
St Mullins
Telephone: 059 8650 503
E-mail: stmheritage@gmail.com
Website
Facebook
- The Centre was opened in the 1980s in order to preserve the rich heritage of the townland, by presenting an exhibition which interprets its varied history, and by displaying a collection of artifacts. The Heritage Centre also welcomes genealogy queries relating to St. Mullins or the neighboring parishes in Wexford and Kilkenny. Please note that there is a charge of €25.00 for Genealogy research cases.
Tullow Museum
Bridge St
Tullow Road
Tullow
Telephone: 087 238 3515
E-mail: info@carlowtourism.com
Website
- Tullow Museum features a splendid collection of artefacts, war memorabilia, photographs, and shop items reflecting local history. Our many displays feature collections of local shop and industry items, photographs, genealogy records, and headstone inscription records. Assistance with genealogy enquiries provided.
Carlow Military Museum
Old Church
St. Dympnas Hospital
Athy Road
Carlow, Carlow
Ireland
Phone: +353 87 690 4242
E-mail: militarymuseum@live.ie
- The County Carlow Military Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation and display of military memorabilia heritage. This fine museum is housed in a late 19th century church. A range of over 4,500 items cover all periods from Carlow Castle, 1798 Rebellion, 1916 Rising and World War 1 and 2.