Collection Highlights

Transport - Well dressed ladies and gentlemen aboard a carriage at the turn of the century - Photograph from the Lawrence Collection

The local history department is currently at the Library Headquarters in Navan. The Department holds a large collection of items including:

Old Newspapers
Local History Journals
Local Census returns
Schools Folklore Collection from 1937
Local Photographs
A collection of Books and Poetry from Local Authors past and present.
Books and pamphlets produced by Local History Societies
Trade Directories for Meath
Local Workhouse Records
School Registers
Local Historical Maps
Genealogical Material

The collection is available in varying formats from printed material, to microfilm or microfiche Material. If you wish to research a particular subject area please contact the Local Studies Librarian on 046 - 9021134 or email: tfrench@meathcoco.ie

The Department's Microfiche and Microfilm readers operate on a booking system so it is recommended to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

How we handle personal information

LIB006 - Local Studies Archive Managment (PDF, 106.43 kb)