Archives and Research Support
Galway County Council Archives provides access to historical records and offers guidance to researchers. While we do not conduct original research, we are happy to assist with enquiries about our collections.
How to Enquire
We welcome enquiries related to your research and our archival holdings.
We can advise on relevant collections and items available in our Archives, which can be accessed in person by appointment.
📧 Submit your query by email: archivist@galwaycoco.ie
Note: We do not hold Birth, Death, or Marriage records. These are maintained by the Civil Registration office. Historic records can be viewed at www.irishgenealogy.ie.
Family History
Galway County Council Archives does not undertake family history research on behalf of the public. However, we can provide advice on local and family history resources available in our collections.
📧 For further assistance, contact the librarian at Galway Public Libraries Local Studies: localstudies@galwaylibrary.ie
Adoption and Boarded Out Records
For queries related to adoption or children who were boarded out, please contact Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, which holds the relevant records.
🔗 Visit Tusla’s website for contact details.
Irish Archives Resource (IAR)
The Irish Archives Resource (IAR) is an online database offering searchable descriptions of archival collections from across Ireland. It is a valuable tool for locating archives nationwide.
🔗 Visit the IAR website
The IAR Blog features articles about Irish archives, including highlights from our collections:
- Deep Mapping the Archival Record: The St George, Headford, Survey & Maps of Estate, Headford, 1775 (GS01/5)
- Incorporating Sources into a Lesson: Clifden Poor Law Union Collection (GPL3/)