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Welcome
Carlow County Museum is operated by Carlow Town Council and is one of thirteen official County Museums in Ireland. The Museum is a member of the Local Authority Museum’s Network ( LAMN ). The County Museum has a growing collection of over 5,000 artefacts and represents a wide range of periods and topics. The Museum works closely with the National Museum of Ireland, particularly in the area of Archaeological Finds and is designated to collect such finds on its behalf for County Carlow. A new Museum premises is being developed in the former Presentation Convent on College Street, Carlow Town and therefore until further notice the Museum is closed. Follow the above links to discover more on the role of the County Museum, find out about a number of recent heritage projects and view a selection of useful heritage related publications.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the Museum ?
The Museum is currently closed to facilitate the development of its new premises. This involves the restoration and extension of the former Presentation Convent on College Street, Carlow Town. The building is in a prime town centre location and is part of a complex that already houses the Carlow Central Library, Archive and the Tourist Office. Browse to Carlow County Museum website for more information.
- Where can I find out about Heritage Week events ?
Heritage Week 2009 will run from Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th August inclusively. Carlow County Museum, on behalf of Carlow Local Authorities, will coordinate countywide publicity on the various events for Heritage Week. All groups and organisations can organise an event such as a guided walk, talk, lectures or even an exhibition. A detailed listing of the various events will also appear on this website. At a national level Heritage Week is coordinated by the Heritage Council. A Common Heritage has been adopted as a permanent theme for Heritage Week by the Council of Europe. Browse to Heritage week events or the Heritage Council of Ireland websites for more information.
- Where can I find out more about Carlow’s History ?
The Cultural X-change project is a joint initiative between Carlow County Museum in Ireland and the Pembrokeshire Museum Service in Wales. This innovative project enables people from all over the world to learn about the heritage and culture of both Carlow and Pembrokeshire through an interesting website which includes 3D imaging. This project has been funded through the European Union, Carlow Town Council and Pembrokeshire County Council. Browse to Carlow County Museum or Pembrokeshire Virtual Museum for more information.
- I want to report an archaeological find ?
If you have found an archaeological item ( or suspect you have found one ) please report it within 4 days to any of the following:
The Curator,
Carlow County Museum,
Carlow Town Council,
Town Hall,
Carlow,
Tel: 059 9172492 or email: dmulligan@carlowcoco.ie
or
Duty Officer,
National Museum of Ireland,
Kildare Street,
Dublin 2,
Tel: 01 – 6777444
- What does the Designation status given to Carlow County Museum by the National Museum of Ireland mean ?
Since 2003 the Curator of Carlow County Museum is the Designation Person for County and therefore he has the authority to collect archaeological artifacts for County Carlow on behalf of the National Museum of Ireland. When the new Carlow County Museum building is opened archaeological artifacts found in Co. Carlow can finally be displayed in the county in which they were found.
- I have an object and I would like to know more information about it ?
Museum staff will try and assist the public with the identification of and information relating to their own object(s) that they have a query about. The Museum staff will, where possible, provide other potential contacts and information sources.
- I have an object and I would like to know what its monetary valve ?
Museum staff will try and assist the public with the identification of and information relating to their object(s) but under no circumstances are they authorised or permitted to undertake valuations as this can only be undertaken by a qualified auctioneer or valuer. Browse to the Irish Real Estate Agents and Property Professionals website or the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers website.