Tips on accessing online information at The Local Studies Library

Ballinamore Library Opening Hours

Friday: 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm

Saturday: 10am-1pm

Local Studies, Ballinamore Library

To avail of an appointment to research the Local Studies Collection at Ballinamore Library during the weekend 23 - 25 May, please email localstudies@leitrimcoco.ie to secure a slot.

All year round, Leitrim County Council Library Services can assist you with tips on on accessing online information at  the Local Studies library where you will be directed to valuable online resources such as:

1. Koha https://koha-leitrim.interleaf.ie, which is the Local Studies Database and Leitrim Newspaper Index 1822 – 1905
2. duchas.ie containing transcripts of the Schools Folklore Collection of 1937/1938
3. leitrimdoc.ie which has Leitrim Parish Histories, Decade of Centenaries information and Rakes of Music collection

You'll also receive assistance accessing Leitrim's own Local Studies website at www.leitrimdoc.ie. Take the first step in uncovering your family's history with the help of our knowledgeable team!

(This is not a drop in service, it is strictly by appointment by emailing the address above in advance.)

Eircode: N41 E061