Carlow County Library is home to the Carlow County Archives; its job is to collect archival documents relating to County Carlow and to make them freely available to the public for research. The County Archive is not open to the public but all materials can be consulted in the Local Studies area. Prior appointment is advised to access archival materials. The Archives Page lists archival material available for research including:
The Carlow County Library Photographic Archive
The Burton Collection
This collection comprises estate papers of the Burton family. Most documents relate to property transactions and refer to lands in and around Carlow town. The collection also includes several marriage settlements, wills, and property transactions.
Maps and Minute Books
Archives of Carlow Grand Jury
Carlow County Library Newspaper Archive
Including the Carlow Nationalist, Carlow People, the Carlow Post and the Carlow Sentinel. A fantastic resource if you are looking for information, opinions and a local take on local and national events.
The Local Studies Department
Has a wide range of Irish and Local Periodicals which are all available for reference. Find more information by clicking the right image above.
Roots Ireland
Roots Ireland has the most extensive and easily searchable database of Catholic Church records anywhere online; very useful for tracing ancestry. See their website here.
National Library of Ireland
The National Library of Ireland provides an online catalogue and database to access newspaper archives, digital photographs and manuscript collections. Visit their website here.