• National Famine Roadshow In Leixlip Library on Wednesday 21 May 3-5PM

    National Famine Roadshow In Leixlip Library on Wednesday 21 May 3-5PM

    National Famine Roadshow In Leixlip Library On Wednesday 21 May 3-5PM A brand new National Famine Way™ Roadshow goes on tour during May and June 2025 calling to Leixlip, Co. Kildare amongst seven locations along the route of the long distance trail. Featuring talks and presentations by leading local and international famine historians, this fascinating […]

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Kildare County Archives & Local Studies

Kildare County Archives holds the records of local government, along with some private papers and manuscript material relating to County Kildare. Kildare Local Studies holds an extensive collection of books, periodicals, maps, photographs and newspapers relating to the history and heritage of County Kildare, as well as Irish archaeology, history and heritage. 

Online Resources

Archives

Grand Jury
Poor Law Unions
Kildare County Council Minutes
Naas Urban District Council Minutes
Burial Grounds

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Local Studies

Kildare Observer Newspaper (1880-1935)
Journals of the County Kildare Archaeological Society (1891-2006)

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Resources Available at County Archives

Find My Past
British Newspaper Archive

Resources Available in Library Branches

Irish Newspaper Archive
Radical Newspapers Archive