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Contents Alexandra College... 4 Allen Library... 5 All Hallows College... 6 An Post Archive... 7 Ardagh & Clonmacnoise Diocesan Archives... 8 Armagh County Museum... 9 Armagh Observatory...10 Armagh Observatory Meteorology Archive:...11 Armagh Public Library...12 Bank of Ireland Group...13 Belfast Central Library...14 Belfast Harbour Commissioners...15 Birr Castle...16 Bolton Library...17 Carlow County Archive...18 Cashel & Emly Diocesan Archives...19 Cavan County Archives Service...20 Chester Beatty Library...21 Christ Church Cathedral Archives...22 Church of Ireland College of Education Archives...24 CIT Cork School of Music Special Collections...25 Clare County Archives...26 Clogher Diocesan Archives...27 Clongowes Wood College...28 Contemporary Music Centre Ireland...29 Córas Iompair Éireann...30 Cork City & County Archives...31 Cork Public Museum...32 Crawford Art Gallery Cork...33 Delany Archive...34 Derry and Raphoe Diocesan Library Collection...36 Derry City Heritage and Museum Service...37 Donegal County Archives Service...38 Donegal County Museum...39 Down County Museum...40 Drogheda Port Company...41 Dublin City Archives...42 The Hugh Lane Dublin City Gallery,...44 Dublin City Public Libraries...45 Dublin Diocesan Archives...46 Dublin Port Company...47 Dublin Writers Museum...48 Erasmus Smith Trust Archives...49 Fingal County Archives Service...51 The GAA Archive...53 Galway County Council Archives...55 Guinness Archive, Diageo Ireland...56 IFI Irish Film Archive...57 Irish Architectural Archive...60 Irish Archives Resource...61 2
Irish Capuchin Provincial Archives...62 Irish Defence Forces Military Archives...64 Irish Jesuit Archives...65 Irish Traditional Music Archive...67 Kerry Library Local History & Archives...69 Kildare Local Authority Archives...70 Kilkenny College...71 The Kings Hospital...72 Limerick City Archives...73 LIMERICK DIOCESAN ARCHIVE...74 Longford County Archives Service...75 Loreto Archives (IBVM (Loreto) Central & Irish Province Archives)...77 Louth County Archives Service...78 Marsh's Library...80 Mayo County Library...81 Maynooth University Library, Special Collections and Archives...82 Meath Local Authority Archive...83 The National Archives, Ireland...84 National Folklore Collection...85 National Gallery of Ireland Library and Archive...86 National Irish Visual Arts Library...87 National Library of Ireland...89 National Museum of Ireland Archives Service...90 National University Ireland, Galway...91 Oireachtas Library & Research Service...92 Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland Library and Archive...93 Pontifical Irish College, Rome (Archives)...94 Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI)...95 Queens University Belfast, Special Collections...96 RDS Archives...97 Representative Church Body Library...98 Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Archive... 100 RTE Archives... 102 Society of the Sacred Heart, Irish Scottish Province Provincial Archives... 103 St. Patrick's College Library... 106 St. Patrick's University Hospital... 107 TCD - Early Printed Books and Special Collections... 108 TCD - Manuscripts and Archives Research Library... 109 University College Cork Library Archives Service... 110 University College Dublin Archives... 111 University of Limerick Special Collections Department... 112 Waterford City Archives... 113 Waterford County Archives Service... 114 Wicklow Local Authority Archives... 115 3
Alexandra College Records of the college from 1866 to 1986. Enquiries to: The Archivist/Librarian Opening hours & facilities: By arrangement Address: Milltown, Dublin 6 Telephone: 01 497 7571 http://alexandracollege.eu/ 4
Allen Library The Allen Library holds material relating to the history of modern Ireland, mainly focusing on the years 1916-1922, although it also holds earlier and later material. The collection includes papers and photographs of prominent political figures such as Eamonn Ceannt, PH Pearse, Dr Kathleen Lynn, Madeline ffrench Mullen, Alice Milligan and many more. Enquiries to: Rosemary King Opening hours & facilities: By appointment (Monday - Friday) Address: Edmund Rice House, North Richmond Street, Dublin 1 Telephone: 01 823 0062 allen.library@yahoo.com Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/allenlibrary/ 5
All Hallows College The Archives of All Hallows College date back to the College's founding in 1842. The Archives are made up of records in a number of different formats; textual, visual, and audio-visual, and provide a wealth of information for researchers from a wide variety of disciplines, both academic and non-academic, including Genealogy, History and Sociology. Much work has been done, and is on going, to improve the accessibility of the College Archives. So far, this has concentrated on the student records, and on the collection of correspondence to and from the Foreign Missions in Britain, the USA and Canada, Australia and New Zealand, India, Mauritius and the West Indies, Argentina and South Africa, and Japan, to which the College sent so many young priests. Both of these collections have been entered onto computer databases for efficient and accurate information retrieval. The early correspondence 1842-1877 has also been microfilmed and is available in many libraries around the world. The College accepts archival queries by telephone, fax, post, and e-mail Enquiries to: The College Archivist Opening hours & facilities: By appointment Address: Grace Park Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 Telephone: 01 837 3745 Fax: 01 837 7642 archives@allhallows.ie www.allhallows.ie/about-thecollege/archives.html 6
An Post Archive The An Post Archive exists to preserve, document and publicise the history of the Post Office in Ireland, to promote education and culture, to assist in the conduct of research and to support the business needs of the Company. Archive material that was housed in the GPO in 1916 was burnt when the building was destroyed during the rebellion. Papers relating to the administration of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs, which was responsible for the Post Office until the 31 December 1983, are held in the National Archives of Ireland. The archive principally collects primary source material and artifacts that relate to: the historical development of the Post Office in Ireland philately and postal history the working lives of Post Office staff policies, principles and business process prominent figures in Post Office history publicity and marketing. The An Post archive collections are not publicly accessible but enquiries are welcome and staff are glad to answer any questions you may have relating to the archive. Enquiries can be made by e-mailing or by writing. Address: General Post Office (1-160), O Connell Street,Dublin 1 heritage@anpost.ie http://www.anpost.ie/historyandheritage 7
Ardagh & Clonmacnoise Diocesan Archives Collections of papers from correspondence of bishops from c.1820 to 1853, includes material relating to George Conroy and Bartholomew Woodlock. Enquiries to: The Archivist Opening hours & facilities: By appointment Address: Bishop's House, Longford Telephone: 043 46432 Fax: 043 46833 archives@stmelscollege.ie 8
Armagh County Museum Collections include papers of TGF Paterson, George Russell (AE), Colonel William Blacker, Charlemont estate and copies of records relating to county Armagh, 1615-1809. Enquiries to: The Curator Opening hours & facilities: 10.00-17.00, Mon-Fri Address: The Mall East, BT61 9BE, Armagh Telephone: 028 37523070 Fax: 028 37522631 acm.info@nmni.com http://nmni.com/acm/collections 9
Armagh Observatory Collections include papers of former directors and astronomers: JA Hamilton, TR Robinson, JLE Dreyer, EJ Öpik, EM Lindsay. Correspondence relating to Boyden Observatory, South Africa; astronomical observations, 1782-1914; Armagh meteorological records, 1785- ; astronomical photographs, 1950-74. Enquiries to: Opening hours & facilities: The Director or Librarian 09.30-16.30, Mon-Fri 10
Armagh Observatory Meteorology Archive: http://climate.arm.ac.uk/archives.html Address: College Hill, BT61 9DG, Armagh Telephone: 44 (0)28 3752 2928 Fax: 44 (0)28 3752 7174 meb@arm.ac.uk http://www.arm.ac.uk/ 11
Armagh Public Library Papers of Anthony Dopping, bishop of Meath (1682-97); Lord John George Beresford, archbishop of Armagh (1822-62); William Reeves, bishop of Down (1882-96); records of 17th and 18th century Episcopal visitations; copies of Armagh primatial registers, 1362-. Enquiries to: The Keeper Opening hours & facilities: 10.00-13.00, 14.00-16.00, Mon-Fri Address: Abbey Street, BT61 7DY, Armagh Telephone: 028 3752 3142 Fax: 028 3752 4177 admin@armaghpubliclibrary.co.uk http://armaghpubliclibrary.arm.ac.uk/ 12
Bank of Ireland Group Archives of main departments and offices of Bank of Ireland from 1783; archives of Hibernian Bank (1825-1958) and National Bank (1834-1966). Enquiries to: Derville Murphy Opening hours & facilities: Postal enquiries Address: Head Office, A5 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2 Telephone: 01 661 3920 Fax: 01 661 5705 Derville.murphy@boimail.com http://www.bankofireland.com/ 13
Belfast Central Library Opening hours: By appointment Address: Royal Avenue, BT1 1EA, Belfast Telephone: 028 9050 9150 infobelb@librariesni.org.uk http://www.ni-libraries.net/libraries/belfast-central-library/ 14
Belfast Harbour Commissioners Enquiries to: Corporate Affairs Executive Opening hours: By appointment Address: Corporation Square, BT1 3AL, Belfast Telephone: 028 9055 4422 Fax: 028 9055 4411 corporate@belfast-harbour.co.uk http://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/welcome/legacy 15
Birr Castle Enquiries to: The Secretary Opening hours: By appointment Address: Birr, county Offaly Telephone: 0509 20023 Fax: 0509 20425 mail@birrcastle.com http://www.birrcastle.com/history/ 16
Bolton Library Collections contain a wide range of subjects and includes a 12th century manuscript, the Nuremberg Chronicle and works by Dante, Swift, Calvin, Erasmus and Machiavelli. Opening Hours: 10.00-16.30 Mon-Fri. Group tours: By appointment. Address: John Street, Cashel, Tipperary Telephone: 062 61944 boltonlibrary@oceanfree.net http://www.cashel.ie/tourism.php?sect=bolton%20library 17
Carlow County Archive Carlow County Archive is a local authority archives service. It houses records of the three current Carlow Local Authorities: Carlow County Council, Carlow Town Council and Muinebheag Town Council as well of those of predecessor bodies including the Grand Jury and Rural District Councils. Also available are records of Carlow Poor Law Union (workhouse) and a number of private collections including a collection of early 20th century photographs, the Stephen Nolan Photographic Archive. Access: By appointment Address: Central Library, Tullow Street, Carlow Telephone: 059 9129700 library@carlowcoco.ie http://www.carlowlibraries.ie 18
Cashel & Emly Diocesan Archives Enquiries to: The Archivist Opening hours: By appointment Address: Parochial House, Bohereenglas, Cashel, Co. Tipperary Telephone: 0504 21512 Fax: 0504 22680 office@cashel-emly.ie htpp://www.cashel-emly.ie 19
Cavan County Archives Service Cavan County Archives Service collects archives which relate to County Cavan from both public and private sources. Collections: Cavan County Archives Service collects archives which relate to County Cavan from both public and private sources. Public sources include current and now dissolved local government bodies in Cavan, for example, Cavan County Council, Corporations, Town Commissions, Town Councils, Rural and Urban District Councils, the Grand Jury and Poor Law Unions which were responsible for workhouses. The earliest documents date from the mid-seventeenth century. The collective impact of these archives is to document the development of the county and to record the interaction between local government and the county's citizens. Local authorities have always been responsible for the provision of a wide range of services to the citizens they serve and collections can be surprisingly rich. Archives are collected from private sources such as schools, businesses (for example, photographers, solicitors and architects), community groups and societies, hospitals, private individuals and families and landed estates. Donating Archives: We are continually seeking new items to add to the collection. If you have archives you would like to donate to the Archives, please Contact Us. Research: Cavan County Archives Service makes archives available for research to members of the public through its Reading Room. The Reading Room is open by appointment. Please Contact Us to make an appointment. Appointments are available between 9.15am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Address: Johnston Central Library & Farnham Centre, Farnham Street, Cavan Telephone: +353 (0)49 4378300 archives@cavancoco.ie http://www.cavanlibrary.ie/default.aspx?structureid_str=36 20
Chester Beatty Library The archives of the Library contain a substantial volume of papers, invoices, correspondence and other documentation, relating to the formation of the collection. Contact: The Librarian and Director Opening hours: Reference Library - by appointment Address: Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 Telephone: 01 407 0750 Fax: 01 407 0760 info@cbl.ie http://www.cbl.ie/collections/archives.aspx 21
Christ Church Cathedral Archives The records of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, which was founded in the early eleventh century, are, not surprisingly, among the most important collections in the country. Contact Details: Dr Kenneth Milne, Hon. Keeper of the Archives or Dr Stuart Kinsella, Research Advisor. Opening Hours: By appointment Description of the Collection: The records of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, which was founded in the early eleventh century, are, not surprisingly, among the most important collections in the country. Like most other Irish archives, they have had their vicissitudes, and in the course of almost a thousand years a great deal has either been lost or dispersed. Nonetheless, much material survives in Dublin, and may be consulted either at the Library of the Representative Church Body (+353 1 492 3979) or the cathedral itself, by arrangement. In the RCB Library is to be found a wealth of Christ Church documentation. Undoubtedly the long runs of chapter records and guard books are the main sources for historians, but the Black Book (late 13th - early 16th century) and the White Book (late 15th, early 16th century) are the greatest treasures, compilations of fascinating, if sometimes unreliable, information. The RCB Library also has a remarkable collection of MS music from Christ Church. The musicologist whose researches are in the field of printed music will find an equally rich vein of material in the cathedral itself, where there is also to be found a great number of secondary works on its history. The cathedral has also assembled, either on microfilm or by photocopying, much of the primary material that rests in other repositories. Additional collections at the cathedral include a series of service sheets and music lists for the cathedral from the late 19th century through the 20th and 21st centuries, as well as the liturgical library of the Very Revd Gilbert Mayes, former dean of Lismore cathedral. In the Manuscripts Department of Trinity College Library may be found the Proctor's Accounts of 1564-5, together with papers collected by William Monk Mason for an abortive History of Christ Church. The National Library of Ireland has a remarkable collection of high quality photographs taken during the major restoration work of the 1870s. The National Archives possesses a calendar of Christ Church deeds, all the more valuable because the originals were destroyed in 1922, (although much of the calendar was published in appendices to the Deputy Keeper's Reports). In Cambridge University library may be seen "The Dublin Troper", a music manuscript most probably originating from Christ Church, while the Bodleian in Oxford has what is probably the most splendid of all the volumes associated with the Cathedral: the richly illuminated "Psalter of Stephen of Derby", also known as "The Christ Church Psalter". Address: Christchurch Place, Dublin 8 Telephone: +353 1 677 8099 Fax: +353 1 679 8991 archives@cccdub.ie 22
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Church of Ireland College of Education Archives Contact: The Librarian Opening hours: By appointment Address: 96 Upper Rathmines Road, Dublin 6 Telephone: 01 497 0033 Fax: 01 497 1932 library@cice.ie http://www.cice.ie/ 24
CIT Cork School of Music Special Collections Opening Hours and Access Policy: Mon - Thurs: 9.00a.m-1.00p.m and 2.00p.m. to 7.30p.m/ Fri - 9.00a.m -1.00p.m and 2.00a.m - 5.00p.m. Collections: The Bernard Curtis Collection The Bridget Doolan Collection The Aloys Fleischmann Collection The Aloys Fleischmann Scores Collection The Norman Young Collection The Gerald Goldberg Collection The Barbara Harris Collection Address: Union Quay, Cork Telephone: +353-21-4807329 maeve.fleischmann@cit.ie http://library.cit.ie/screens/csmspecial.html 25
Clare County Archives ARCHIVE SERVICE: CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES' SERVICE ACCESS AND OPENING HOURS: OFFICE HOURS (MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9-5) EXHIBITION ROOM: CLARE MUSEUM JUNE TO SEPTEMBER INCLUSIVE: MONDAY TO SATURDAY: 9.30 13.00 AND 14.00 17.30 (LAST ADMISSIONS AT 17.00) OCTOBER TO MAY INCLUSIVE: TUESDAY TO SATURDAY: 9.30 13.00 AND 14.00 17.30 (LAST ADMISSIONS AT 17.00) CLOSED ON BANK HOLIDAY SATURDAYS SERVICES PROVIDED: MATERIAL IS ACCESSED THROUGH THE LOCAL STUDIES CENTRE, HARMONY ROW, ENNIS. PHOTOCOPYING OF ORIGINAL MATERIAL IS NOT PERMITTED. PRIMARY COLLECTIONS: Local Authority Material includes; Grand Jury Records, Board of Guardian Records, Rural District Council Records, Rate and Valuation Records, Urban Authority Records from Town Commissioners and Town Councils, Clare County Council Minute Books and Manager's Orders and Board of Health Records. Private Material relates to Business Archvies, Personal Archives and Estate Papers. Private material includes; the Casement Papers, the MacNamara Collection, the Vandeleur Photographic Collection, the Westropp Papers, the Sampson Collection, the Fitzgerald Papers, The Máirtin de Faoite Papers, Griffith Papers, Papers of Canon Philip Dwyer, A collection of papers from Michael Mc Mahon & Son, the Minihan Collection, the O'Briens of Leeds papers, the Limburg Papers and the Inchiquin Papers. ADDRESS: ÁRAS CONTAE AN CHLÁIR, NEW ROAD, ENNIS, CO. CLARE. TELEPHONE: 065 6846414 FAX: NOT APPLICABLE E-MAIL: ARCHIVESRECORDS@CLARECOCO.IE WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.CLARELIBRARY.IE/EOLAS/ARCHIVES/ARCHIVES_INDEX.HTM 26
Clogher Diocesan Archives Enquiries to: The Archivist Opening hours: Mon-Wed: 11.00-13.00 Address: Bishop's House, Monaghan, county Monaghan Telephone: 047 81019 Fax: 047 84773 cloghdiocoffmon@eircom.net 27
Clongowes Wood College Enquiries to: The Rector/Archivist Opening hours: Enquiries by post, telephone, email or fax Address: Naas, county Kildare Telephone: 045 868202 Fax: 045 861042 mdoyle@clongowes.net http://www.clongowes.com 28
Contemporary Music Centre Ireland Enquiries to: The Music Librarian Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 10.00-17.00 Address: 19 Fishamble Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 8 Telephone: 01 673 1922 Fax: 01 648 9100 info@cmc.ie http://www.cmc.ie 29
Córas Iompair Éireann Enquiries to: The Secretarial Services Manager Opening hours: By appointment Address: Heritage Office, Heuston Station, Dublin 8 Telephone: 01 703 3919 Fax: 01 703 3920 http://www.cie.ie 30
Cork City & County Archives General Information about our Collections Cork City and County Archives preserves one of the largest and finest sets of archives in Ireland. Our holdings include large quantities of archives from local government and from privately donated sources. The vast majority of the archives relate to Cork City and County. Individual collections range in size from 1 item to thousands of items. Most of our archive holdings date within the period 1600-1980, with a particular concentration of material from the 19th century up to the mid 20th century. One of the earliest original documents found in the collection is a property deed relating to Cork City from the year 1598. Highlights of our holdings include: The archives of Cork City Council (formerly Cork Corporation) and Cork County Council and Cork Town Councils, the Youghal Town Records, Board of Guardians (Poor Law/Workhouse) records for the whole of Cork county, a number of major personal papers collections, and several important collections of business archives and landed estates papers, as well as the records of a number of clubs, societies, solicitors, and trade unions. Enquiries to: The Archivist Opening hours: Tue-Fri, 10.00-17.00 (Closed Mondays) Address: Great William O'Brien Street, Blackpool, Cork Telephone: 021 450 5886 Fax: 021 450 5876 archivist@corkcity.ie http://www.corkarchives.ie 31
Cork Public Museum Enquiries to: The Curator Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 11.00-13.00, 14.15-17.00 By appointment Address: Fitzgerald Park, Mardyke, Cork Telephone: 021 427 0679 Fax: 021 427 0931 museum@corkcity.ie 32
Crawford Art Gallery Cork Enquiries to: The Gallery Secretary Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10.00-17.00 Address: Emmet Place, Cork Telephone: 021 490 7857 info@crawfordartgallery.ie http://www.crawfordartgallery.ie/index.html 33
Delany Archive The Archive houses the official records of the four Delany Archive Trust Partners, namely, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin; Carlow College; the Brigidine Congregation; and the Patrician Brothers. Major collections: The Archive houses the official records of the four Delany Archive Trust Partners, namely, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin; Carlow College; the Brigidine Congregation; and the Patrician Brothers. Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin Papers of Bishops, 1726-1967. Includes correspondence and other records such as financial records and sermons; returns relating to schools in connection with an 1824 commission of inquiry into the state of Irish education. Carlow College This collection also includes records relating to Carlow Lay College and Knockbeg College, 1793-. Holdings include records relating to alumni and staff; administration and management documentation; financial records; photographs; architectural drawings; College publications; Knockbeg Union for past pupils; and records relating to the College farm. Brigidine Congregation General Archives, 1807-. Includes writings of founder, Daniel Delany, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin (1787-1814); Constitutions; papers arising from General Chapters and Provincial and Regional Chapters; financial records; correspondence; community annals; records relating to members of the congregation including writings; formation and education of members of the congregation. Archive of the Irish/English Province, c. early 19th century-. Includes community annals; records of members of the congregation; records relating to schools and other works; past pupils' unions; property transactions; financial records; photographs; publications and newsletters Patrician Brothers Records relating to the origins of the congregation, and to the management of houses in Ireland, 1808-; India, 1875-; Australia, 1883-, United States, 1947-; Papua New Guinea, 1960-; and Kenya, 1963-. Includes annals; records relating to members of the congregation; publications and newsletters; financial records; records relating to schools; Constitutions, General and Provincial Chapters; photographs. Correspondence of Superiors General, c. 1880-. Enquiries to: Flickr: Opening hours: The Archivist http://www.flickr.com/photos/delanyarchive/ Access to the Archives to carry out research is by appointment. College Street, Carlow Address: Telephone: 059-9153200 delanyarchive@carlowcollege.ie 34
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Derry and Raphoe Diocesan Library Collection About the Project: The University of Ulster and the Church of Ireland Diocese of Derry and Raphoe have agreed to house the historic Derry and Raphoe Diocesan Library in the care of the University in the purpose-built Rare Books Room in the Learning Resource Centre on the Magee Campus of the University. The 5,600 printed books and pamphlets range in date from around 1480 to 1900 and cover an impressive range of subjects including theology, the classics, ecclesiastical and civil law, astronomy, mathematics, agriculture, gardening, philosophy, science, medicine and history. The majority of the books are from the 17th and 18th centuries a very significant time in British and Irish history, the Williamite Revolution and its aftermath. The Library also represents local heritage and the intellectual links between the City of Derry and the wider world during an important period in the City's history. Experts in the field of historical books have attested to the Library's importance as a source of research into local and national history. Most of the books are in their original bindings, offering a unique opportunity to study aspects of their construction, to appreciate them as artefacts, and to learn about their history and the history of the book trade. Many of the books have inscriptions or signatures of their early owners, which add to their historical value. For many decades the collection was stored in unsuitable conditions; cramped shelves and an environment susceptible to fluctuations of temperature and humidity caused deterioration in the books and their bindings, and left them difficult to handle without incurring further damage. Since the books were moved into the University in 2004, further deterioration in their condition has been halted by accommodating them in a more appropriate environment. However, the collection requires considerable investment to help conserve it and promote its historical benefits and make it available to the wider community. Address: University of Ulster, Derry jfe.mclaughlin@ulster.ac.uk http://www.derryraphoelibrary.org/index.html 36
Derry City Heritage and Museum Service The Archive and Genealogical Service is based within the Heritage and Museum Service of Derry City Council, which has responsibility for the preservation of the civic records of the Council and its predecessor, the Londonderry Corporation. The archive and genealogical collection constitutes an extremely valuable source of information both for the history of the City and the Council. The collections provide a comprehensive record of significant socio-economic and political development within the City from the latter half of the seventeenth century to the present day. The extensive archive collection consists of minute books, letterbooks and correspondence, legal documents, architectural drawings and plans and a limited photographic collection. The Heritage and Museum Service also acquire and preserve private collections. This material ranges from entire business archives, literary collections, military items, railway and maritime collections and political documents. Collections: The main record groups may be summarised as follows: Minute Books - Minutes of Council & Committees meetings for the period of 1673-1969 Correspondence & Letter Books - Council correspondence relating to a wide range of subjects for the period of 1849-1969 Legal Documents - relating to land and property within the city for the period 1679-1969; access restrictions may apply World War One Records - War Memorial Records Cemetery Records - selection of registers from local cemeteries Architectural plans and drawings - relating to public development and private dwellings constructed in the city from the mid nineteenth century Maps of the city - a range of maps that trace the growth and the development of the city from the mid nineteenth century Photographic collections - limited collection Private collections including records relating to Gwyn's Charitable Institution, the City Factory, Tillie & Hendersons Factory, the Civil Rights Movement, the Transport & General Workers Union and local writer Kathleen Coyle. Opening Hours: Public access to the collections is presently by appointment only as refurbishment work is planned for the Harbour Museum building. The Archivist and Genealogist will shortly relocate to another Council Museum site. Members of the public should note that whilst collections are in the process of being listed, they will be unavailable for consultation. Address: Harbour Museum, Harbour Square, Derry, BT48 6AF Telephone: +44 28 71377331 Fax: +44 28 71377633 bernadette.walsh@derrycity.gov.uk http://www.derrycity.gov.uk/museums/archive-service 37
Donegal County Archives Service The County Archives holds not only the collections of Donegal's local public bodies but also collections donated by private individuals and organisations which relate to the history and culture of the county. The County Archives is one of the Cultural services of Donegal County Council. The Archives provide a service both to the public and to its own staff and Council members. The County Archives holds not only the collections of Donegal's local public bodies but also collections donated by private individuals and organisations which relate to the history and culture of the county. The County Archives office, Exhibition Room and Research Room are based in Lifford, situated on the first floor of the Three Rivers Centre. The Archives Service is responsible for preserving, acquiring and making accessible the documented heritage of the County for the people of Donegal, present and future generations. Access And Opening Hours: Access to the Archives to carry out research is by prior appointment only. A week's notice at least is preferred. In order to make an appointment contact should be made with the Archivist by phone or email. Opening hours in the Archives are from 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM and from 1.15 PM to 4.15 PM. It should be noted that there is no lift and disabled researchers or those with restricted mobility should notify the Archivist in advance so that an alternative room, on the ground floor, can be made available for research. The Archives does not open at weekends, Irish bank holidays, Good Friday or in the week from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day (both days inclusive.) The Exhibition Room: The displays in the Exhibition room, in the foyer in front of the office, can be viewed during normal working hours. Services Services to researchers include photocopying and digital photography though it is important to note that for conservation and copyright reasons only certain items can be copied or digitised. Address: Donegal County Council, Three Rivers Centre, Lifford, County Donegal Telephone: +353 74 9172490 Fax: +353 74 9141367 archivist@donegalcoco.ie http://www.donegalcoco.ie/services/communityculturalenterprise/archiv es+service/ 38
Donegal County Museum Enquiries to: The Curator Open Year Round: 10am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday 1-4.30pm Saturday Closed Sunday and all public and Bank Holidays Admission free Address: High Road, Letterkenny, Donegal Telephone: 074 912 4613 Fax: 074 912 26522 museum@donegalcoco.ie 39
Down County Museum Enquiries to: The Keeper of Collections Opening hours: Tue-Fri, 10.00-17.00; Sat, 14.00-17.00; Mon, 10.00-17.00 (Jun-Aug) Address: English Street, Downpatrick, county Down, BT30 6AH Telephone: 028 44 615218 Fax: 028 44 615590 mail@downcountymuseum.com http://www.downcountymuseum.com 40
Drogheda Port Company Enquiries to: The Secretary & Chief Executive Opening hours: Mon-Thur, 09.00-17.00; Fri, 09.00-16.45 Address: Harbourville, Mornington Road, Drogheda, County Louth Telephone: 041 983 8378 Fax: 041 983 2844 maritimehouse@droghedaport.ie 41
ARCHIVE SERVICE: Dublin City Archives Dublin City Archives ACCESS AND OPENING HOURS: 10.00-8.00 Mon-Thurs; 10.00-5.00 Fri-Sat; EXHIBITION ROOM: 10.00-8.00 Mon-Thurs; 10.00-5.00 Fri-Sat; SERVICES PROVIDED: Photocopying; scanning; photography; public café; studyspaces GUIDES: Sir John T. and Lady Gilbert (eds.), Calendar of ancient records of Dublin (19 vols, Dublin 1889-1944); Mary Clark, The book of maps of the Dublin City Surveyors (Dublin, 1988); Mary Clark and Raymond Refausse, Directory of Historic Dublin Guilds (Dublin, 1993). Colm Lennon and James Murray, The Dublin city franchise roll (1998); Jane Ohlmeyer and Eamonn O Ciardha, The Irish statute staple books (1998). PRIMARY COLLECTIONS: Principal civic collections: Dublin City Charters, 1171-1727; medieval cartularies incl. Liber Albus and Chain Book of Dublin; Dublin City Assembly Rolls, 1447-1841; Board of Dublin Aldermen, 1567-1841; journals of Sheriffs and Commons, 1746-1841; Tholsell Court, 16 th -18 th cent; Court of Conscience 18 th -20 th cent.; deed series 13 th -20 th century including, All Hallows, Ancient Revenue, Expired Leases, Miscellanea and St. Mary s Abbey; Dublin City Treasurer s accounts, 1540-1841; freedom records, 1468-1918; city surveyor s maps, 1695-1828; minutes and reports of Dublin City Council, 1841-2002; Dublin City Electoral Rolls, 1937-1978; North Strand Bombing and Donore Bombing, 1941; records of Dublin Corporation committees and department, 1840-1970. Other collections: archives of some trade and religious guilds to 1841; Wide Streets Commission, 1757-1849; Paving Board, 1774-1847; charitable committees, including Mansion House Relief Fund, 1880; Rathmines and Rathgar Township, 1847-1930; Pembroke Township, 1863-1930; Civics Institute of Ireland, 1918-1930; private and estate collections relating to Dublin City, including Bushy Park Estate, Litton family archive, Lundy Estate archive; archives of voluntary bodies, social clubs, resident associations based in or working within Dublin City; Jacob s Biscuit Factory Archive Irish Theatre Archive: major theatres including An Damer; Cork Theatre Company; Dublin Masque Theatre Guild; Dublin Theatre Festival; Gaiety Theatre; Gaiety School of Acting; Irish Theatre Company; Olympia Theatre; Rough Magic Theatre Company; Brendan Smith Academy; Storytellers Theatre Company; and Theatre Royal Dublin. Private papers of players and designers including P.J. Bourke; Eddie Cooke; Ursula Doyle; Vernon Hayden; Nora Lever; Anna Manahan, Micheal Mac Liammoir; Denis Noble; Jimmy O Dea; Maureen Potter; Shelah Richards; and Cecil Sheridan. Supplemented by extensive collection of theatre materials, programmes, photographs, playbills. 42
Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association Archive: Personal papers and diaries belonging to Irish soldiers in the First World War (1914-1918), who fought on the Western Front and at Gallipoli; including Monica Roberts Collection. Dublin City Archaeological Archive: established in 2008 to collect archives of excavations conducted in Dublin City by private archaeological companies; fortythree collections accessioned by end 2015; these are now available for research. Dublin City Sports Archive: established in 2010 to mark Dublin s term as European City of Sport; Maids of the Mountain Hockey Club; Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club; Shelbourne Supporters Development Group; Hibernian Athletics Historical Association; Swimming and Water Polo Programs Collection ENQUIRIES TO: The City Archivist ADDRESS: Dublin City Library and Archive 138-144 Pearse Street Dublin 2 D02HE37 TELEPHONE: (01) 674 4997 FAX: (01) 674 4881 E-MAIL: cityarchives@dublincity.ie TWITTER: @dclareadingroom WEBSITE: www.dublincityarchives.ie 43
The Hugh Lane Dublin City Gallery, Enquiries to: The Director Opening hours: Access to archives is by postal enquiry only Address: Charlemont House, Parnell Square, Dublin 1 Telephone: 01 874 1903 info@hughlane.ie http://www.hughlane.ie/ 44
Dublin City Public Libraries Enquiries to: Divisional Librarian, Special Collections Opening hours: Mon-Thur, 10.00-20.00; Fri-Sat, 10.00-17.00 Address: Dublin City Library & Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 Telephone: 01 674 4800 Fax: 01 674 4881 dublinstudies@dublincity.ie http://www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie/ 45
Dublin Diocesan Archives The Diocesan Archives currently holds the papers of eleven successive archbishops of Dublin covering the period 1770 to 2004. Contact: Noelle Dowling Directions: Located on the grounds of Archbishop's House, Drumcondra. Serviced by bus and train. Opening Hours and Access Policy: 9:30am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-4:45pm Monday to Friday. Open to all researchers by appointment only. Collections Held: The Diocesan Archives currently holds the papers of eleven successive archbishops of Dublin covering the period 1770 to 2004. Of these, the collections of eight archbishops, from John Carpenter (1770-1786) to John Charles McQuaid (1941-1972) are available to be consulted by researchers. The holdings include deposits from priests of the archdiocese of Dublin for example Archdeacon John Hamilton (1817-60), secretary to Archbishop Murray and the first administrator of the Pro-Cathedral. Other collections in this category include the papers of John Meagher (1914-88), a priest-historian and native of Cahir, County Tipperary. The Meagher Papers also contain the surviving papers of his one-time parish priest in Meath Street, Father Francis Gleeson (1914-17). Canon Gleeson, served as chaplain to the 2nd Battalion, Royal Munster Fusiliers in the First World War, and was immortalised in Robert Graves's memoir 'Goodbye To All That'. His diaries and notebooks of wartime service are an evocative record of the appalling experience of ordinary young men obliged to kill others and face death themselves. The Diocesan Archives is fortunate to possess the combined surviving records of the Catholic Association, the New Catholic Association and the Loyal National Repeal Association, three vehicles for mass agitation in support of Catholic interest in the first half of the nineteenth century and all intimately linked to Daniel O'Connell. These records were handed down through the O'Connell family before being presented to Archbishop Walsh in 1918. This Archives has two notable collections on colleges, namely the records (mainly financial) of the diocesan seminary, Holy Cross College (1859-1956) and the papers of Bartholomew Woodlock (1860-1879), who succeeded John Henry Newman as rector of the Catholic University of Ireland. There are also papers on the Royal University, National University of Ireland, and other third levels institutions including the Irish Colleges abroad. Additional Facilities: Photocopying available at the discretion of the Archivist Address: Holy Cross Diocesan Centre, Holy Cross College, Clonliffe Road, Dublin Telephone: 01 8379253 archives@dublindiocese.ie http://www.dublindiocese.ie/content/archives 46
Dublin Port Company Enquiries to: The Archivist Opening hours: By appointment Address: Port Centre, Alexandra Road, Dublin 1 Telephone: 01 887 6000 Fax: 01 855 7400 info@dublinport.ie http://www.dublinport.ie/ 47
Dublin Writers Museum Enquiries to: The Curator Opening hours: Access to archives by appointment Address: 18 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 Telephone: 01 872 2077 Fax: 01 872 2231 writers@dublintourism.ie http://www.writersmuseum.com/ 48
Erasmus Smith Trust Archives The archives of The Erasmus Smith Trust extend from about 1650 to the present day. They are reasonably complete, although documentation of the schools is slightly lacking in the late 18th century. Opening hours and access policy: Mon-Tue; 10:30-12:30, 13:30-17:00; Wed 10:30-13:00, 14:00-17:00. By appointment only, fees may apply, see website for details. Collections: There is a complete set of minute books for meetings of the Board of Governors dating from 1674, as well as accounts from 1673, legal papers 1671-1959 and letter books from 1810-1930. The Estates are well documented in maps which date from 1711 and property documents such as leases, fee farm grants and conveyances 1658-c.1980; rental books 1658-c.1980 which give the names of tenants and sometimes also detail the quality and use made of the lands; Irish Land Commission documents and valuations 1879-1940. There are also land agent letter books for 1862-1911 and files of correspondence 1859-c.1980 for agents and solicitors who took care of the estates on behalf of the Governors. Records for the High School, Dublin date from 1870-present; Drogheda Grammar School (open from 1679-1938), 1680 1956; Galway Grammar School (open from 1678-1958), 1715 1962; Tipperary Grammar School, The Abbey School (open from c.1676 c.1920), 1760 1939; Ennis Grammar School (open from 1777-1891), 1832 1930. These are files of letters relating to the maintenance and staffing, plans for alterations to school premises and records of the events that shaped the schools. For The High School, Dublin, there are also some photographs of class groups, sports teams and school events dating from 1871. The English Schools' records contain letters from the teachers and superintendents to the Registrar regarding the running of the schools from 1778 c.1980. There are also reports from teachers and inspectors on the school 1852-1935. Plans and estimates for the building of some of the English Schools also exist in the archives, including architectural plans for 64 buildings 1803-1902. There are also archives of the many court cases, in which the Board of Governors were involved, mostly relating to tenants on the estates. There are letters and accounts relating to Christ's Hospital, London, England 1651-1912; The King's Hospital, Dublin 1807-1941; exhibitions, scholarships, professors salaries and other matters relating to Trinity College, Dublin 1702-1956; Great Brunswick Street Commercial School, Dublin 1871-1899 and reports on education in Ireland from the turn of the 20th century. Additional Facilities: Photocopying and the use of digital cameras are at the discretion of the archivist. Address: "Danum", Zion Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6 Telephone: +353 (1) 492 2611, ext 171 49
Fax: +353 (1) 492 4427 archives@highschooldublin.com http://www.highschooldublin.com/erasmus.htm 50
Fingal County Archives Service Fingal County Council is committed to providing its citizens with a free, accessible, user-friendly, and professional Archives Service. Anyone interested in the history of local government in Dublin County, in family, social, or local history, is encouraged to avail of the services provided by the County Archives. Enquiries to: Opening hours & facilities: Colm McQuinn The reading room is open Mon. - Fri. 10.a.m. - 5 p.m. Background: Under the terms of the 1993 Local Government Act, Dublin County Council was replaced by the three new Councils of Fingal, South Dublin, and Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown. The archives of Dublin County Council were transferred to Fingal County Council and the Archives services provided are jointly funded by the three new Councils. As well as containing the records of the former Dublin County Council, the Archives also contains the records of the local government organisations which precede the setting up of the County Council by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898 including Grand Juries and Boards of Guardians as well as many other collections dealing with the history and development of County Dublin in general, and of North County Dublin in particular. We also welcome the donation of items of historical interest to the Archives, from individuals, businesses, sporting or community organisations. All items acquired will be stored in secure conditions and eventually catalogued and made available to researchers. Grand Juries 1818-1919 Boards of Guardians 1839-1923 Rural District Councils 1898 1930 Turnpike Trusts Records of Dublin County Council 1898-1993 Private Collections Hely-Hutchinson Collection Fingal Estate Papers Butler Estate Papers Records of Cloghran Stud Papers of Brigid Connolly, Cumann na mban Howth Harbour Correspondence Small Collections There are also a number of small collections in the Archives, including some papers relating to Risteard Coleman, the Minutes and Accounts of the Fingall Farming Society 1935-42, papers relating to the Cuffe family, Swords, and other individual items. Address: Clonmel House, Forster Way, Swords, Dublin Telephone: 01 8704496 archives@fingalcoco.ie 51
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The GAA Archive The GAA Archive, a department of the GAA Museum, was formed in 2007. The GAA Archive is committed to fostering and promoting a culture of research and enquiry into the rich history of the GAA, its members and the contribution made by the Association to the social, political and cultural life of Ireland. The mission of the GAA Archive is to identify and preserve collections of archives, papers and manuscripts that record the values, culture and history of the Association, Gaelic Games and individuals who have contributed to the Association. The core function of the GAA Archive is the curatorship of the historical records and archives of the Association, and of those collections of private individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the Association. These documents are acquired and preserved to help document the history of the Association, both in Ireland and abroad. Contact: Mark Reynolds, Archivist Public Access to the GAA Archive: The collections held by the GAA Archive are open for public consultation (to bona fide researchers). The Archive is open to the public on Monday and Tuesdays only but appointments are strictly necessary. Applicants must make an appointment using the provided application form. Archives are original and irreplaceable. To ensure that no damage comes to the archives a series of rules have been drawn up and these rules must be followed by all users of the Archive. Any person found not obeying the rules will be asked to leave and may be found liable for damage caused. Donating material to the Archive: The GAA Archive actively acquires records and archives of enduring value. If you hold any of the below, and would be interested in donating them to the Archive, please contact the GAA Museum Archivist who would be happy to discuss the donation procedures with you. The Archive is particularly interested in collecting- *GAA minute books, annual reports, financial statements *Correspondence, diaries, memoirs *Maps, plans or blue-prints of GAA stadium, club houses, *Posters, flyers, match programmes, photographs Collections: The GAA Archive holds the official records of the Gaelic Athletic Association; these are the records which were created, or received, by the GAA during the course of its business. National, Provincial, County, Dublin, New York, Waterford, Laois Address: GAA Archive, GAA Museum, Cusack Stand, St. Joseph's Avenue, Croke Park, Dublin 3 Telephone: +353 (0)1 819 2323 53
Fax: +353 (0)1 819 2324 gaaarchive@crokepark.ie http://www.crokepark.ie/gaa-museum/gaa-archive 54
Galway County Council Archives The Archives Service is responsible for preserving, acquiring and making accessible the documentary memory of county Galway's local authorities. It also holds a small quantity of private collections relating to the history and culture of the county. Public sources include current and now dissolved local government bodies in Galway, for example, Galway County Council, Town Commissioners, Town Councils, Rural District Councils, and Poor Law Unions. Access Policy: Opening Hours: Research is by appointment only to bona fide users. By prior appointment only, between 9.30 am-5pm Mon- Fri (closed 1-2pm) The Archives Service is responsible for preserving, acquiring and making accessible the documentary memory of county Galway's local authorities. It also holds a small quantity of private collections relating to the history and culture of the county. Public sources include current and now dissolved local government bodies in Galway, for example, Galway County Council, Town Commissioners, Town Councils, Rural District Councils, and Poor Law Unions. Address: Island House, Cathedral Square, Galway Telephone: +353 (0)91 562471 archivist@galwaycoco.ie http://www.galway.ie/en/services/archivesservice/ 55
Guinness Archive, Diageo Ireland ARCHIVE SERVICE: Guinness Archive, Diageo Ireland ACCESS AND OPENING HOURS: By appointment 9.30am 5pm Monday to Friday EXHIBITION ROOM By appointment 9.30am 5pm Monday to Friday SERVICES PROVIDED: Photocopying, genealogy PRIMARY COLLECTIONS: The Guinness Archive is a treasure chest preserving over 250 years of Guinness company and brand history. The collection reflects the development of the Guinness Brewery in Dublin from its foundation in 1759, documenting the work of Brewery departments, trade and social conditions as well as the global development of the Guinness brand. The collection comprises of paper material (including personnel files of past employees), advertising, photographs and film, memorabilia and artefacts. Our Research library also contains several publications on the Social History connected with the Brewery, supporting our primary sources. ADDRESS: Guinness Archive, Guinness Storehouse, St. James s Gate, Dublin 8 TELEPHONE: (01)4714557 FAX: Not Applicable E-MAIL: guinness.archives@diageo.com WEBSITE: https://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en/archives 56
IFI Irish Film Archive ARCHIVE SERVICE: IFI Irish Film Archive ACCESS AND OPENING HOURS: Moving Image Collections viewing Monday Friday: 10.30am 1.00pm, 2.15pm 5.30pm Tiernan MacBride Library & Special Collections reading room Mon & Thur, 2.00pm 5.30pm; Tue & Wed 10.30am 1.00pm, 2.00pm 5.30pm; (Wed. late opening until 7.00pm by appointment) Fri, Closed. Visitors and enquiries welcome. An appointment is necessary in order to access the Special collections and for viewing but not for access to the library during opening hours. The Library can also be visited outside opening hours by appointment. Booking should be made with IFI Irish Film Archive staff by phone or email at least 48 hours in advance. Archive staff must be informed of cancellations at least 24 hours in advance of appointment. Information relating to film, tape, stills, posters and library holdings held on computer database. Archive staff facilitate public enquiries relating to content of any aspect of collections. Access to collections may be restricted owing to depositor stipulations or preservation concerns. Tiernan MacBride Library accessible for reference purposes only, but all materials may be photocopied. Use and access charges apply. There is wheelchair access to the library which has viewing facilities for certain moving image formats. Please check with the Archive staff regarding the formats. EXHIBITION ROOM: NOT APPLICABLE SERVICES PROVIDED: Original film material is not available to be viewed by researchers, but in the case of most titles the Archive will hold a reference copy on DVD or tape. Digitisation of material is undertaken on a case- by -case basis on consultation with the Access Manager. Photocopying, document scanning and stills reproduction services are also available. 57