Re-Opening of Kildare County Archives and Local Studies In New Location May 2024
Kildare County Archives and Local Studies is now open for research at its new location at Harbour View, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 A997. The building at The Harbour now houses a large amount of the county’s historical archival material, as well as its extensive Local Studies collections including Special Collections. It has a large Reading Room, along with a microfilm/public access PCs area. Researchers will be able to avail of assistance with their local history or genealogical research from our experienced staff.
Kildare County Archives holds the records of local government, along with some private papers and manuscript material relating to County Kildare. It provides a service both to the public and to Kildare County Council staff and elected members. It is open to researchers on Thursdays and Fridays, 10.00 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 17.00 by prior appointment. To book an appointment contact: archives@kildarecoco.ie
Access to digitised archival collections or parts of collections including the Grand Jury, the Poor Law Unions of Athy and Naas, Kildare County Council Minutes, Naas Urban District Council Minutes and Burial Grounds is via https://kildarecoco.ie/library/KildareCountyArchivesandLocalStudies/Archives/OnlineArchives/
Kildare Local Studies holds an extensive collection of books, periodicals, maps, photographs and newspapers relating to the history and heritage of County Kildare. It also has a range of material on Irish history, heritage and archaeology. It is open to researchers from Wednesday-Saturday, 10.00 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 17.00 by prior appointment. To book an appointment contact: localhistory@kildarecoco.ie or phone 045906103 / 045906104.
Kildare Local Studies content online is available via https://kildarecoco.ie/library/KildareCountyArchivesandLocalStudies/LocalStudies/. Members of the public will also be able to access the Irish Newspaper Archive (also available free in all library branches) and the British Newspaper Archive/Find My Past Service at the new location.
