County Carlow Archives and Libraries

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

Archives
Carlow County Archive Local Studies Department Carlow Library Headquarters Tullow Street Carlow Republic of Ireland Telephone: 059 9129705 Email: [mailto:library@carlowcoco.ie 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:

Online Archives

 * Ireland Genealogy Projects County Carlow Genealogy Archives
 * IGP County Carlow

Libraries

 * Libraries contact and hours

Carlow County Library Tullow Street Carlow Republic of Ireland Telephone: 059 9129705 Email: [mailto:library@carlowcoco.ie 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
Carlow County Museum Carlow Tourist Office College Street Carlow Telephone: 059 913 1554 E-mail: [mailto:museum@carlowcoco.ie 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: [mailto:stmheritage@gmail.com 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: [mailto:info@carlowtourism.com 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.