What are archives?
Archives are an important part of our heritage .They are the accumulated unique records of an individual or institution that warrant permanent preservation because of their value to their creator for legal administrative or fiscal purposes or to researchers because of their potential research value.
Archive holdings in Laois
Laois County Archives hold archival material relating to the public bodies of County Laois. Our holding include archives from public bodies which are now abolished
In addition Laois County Archives actively acquire archives relating to individuals business and organisations from the County
How do I access the archives in Laois
The Local Studies section is where the archives and collections related to county Laois are held and are available for the public to view. The Local studies section is located in Portlaoise New library, Main Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32N7EP.
This special collection consists of:
- books
- journals
- newspapers
- photographs
- maps
- slides
- microfiche
- microfilm
- archival material
Local Studies is available for everyone, and particularly appeals to students, people researching the localities of Laois, those searching for their family histories, local historians and researchers who wish to avail of primary source material for their future publications and works. Information on archives and collections held at the Laois Local Studies Section can be viewed on the Laois Local Studies website.
Further information
For more information email localstudies@laoiscoco.ie or phone 057 862 2333.