Historical Newspapers on Microfilm
Galway Public Libraries hold a wide range of historical newspapers on microfilm. Some of these titles are also available online via the Irish Newspaper Archive and the British Newspaper Archive.
Microfilm items may be viewed by appointment at Library Headquarters.
Browse Microfilm Collections
Several microfilm titles are currently being digitised by the British Library. However, this is an ongoing project, and much of the content remains available only in microfilm format for now.
Historical Newspapers Online
Newspapers available online on the Irish Newspaper Archive are accessible at all public libraries in Galway. The British Newspaper Archive can be viewed at the following Galway Public Libraries using public access computers:
Galway Titles Available on the Irish News Archive
- Connacht Tribune (1909–Current)
- Connacht Sentinel (1927–2014)
- City Tribune (1984–Current)
- Freeman’s Journal (1763–1924)
- Microfilm covers 1763–1871
- Connaught Journal (1793–1828)
- Microfilm also includes 1828–1836, 12 Aug 1839, and 6 Feb 1839–31 Dec 1840
- Tuam Herald (1837–Current)
Galway Titles Available on the British News Archive
- East Galway Democrat (1913–1921, 1936–1949)
- Galway Patriot (1835–1839)
- Galway Express (1853–1920)
- Galway Observer (1882–1884, 1889–1923, 1925–1964)
- Galway Mercury & Connaught Weekly Advertiser (1844–1860)
- Galway Vindicator & Connaught Advertiser (1841–1870, 1873–1879)
- Tuam Herald (1837–1872)
- Western Star & Ballinasloe Advertiser (1845–1869, 1888–1902)