Roscommon county library hq visit here for kids events, story telling, workshops in addition to the enchanted world of childrens fiction. Jan 11, 2021 local histories are available for roscommon county. Local studies and archives roscommon county council. Local studies archives, history and maps roscommon county. This library is affiliated with roscommon area district library. The friends of the roscommon area district library has an annual book sale and some books are also sold in the back of the library next to the michigan room. The roscommon area district library separated from the school and was established on january 27, 2010. To register for a card, bring one of the following forms of identification to the checkout desk at the library. Patrons also enjoy downloadable audiobooks, e books and magazines. The library holds more than 27,000 materials including books, movies magazines, music cds and audio books. The library holds more than 35,000 materials including books, movies, magazines, music cds and audio books. Roscommon library also has an extensive collection of local history files which include copies of articles from journals, newspaper cuttings, maps etc relating to all aspects of roscommon history, culture, archaeology, people and places. Containing special extracts from the irish archives, including a census of county roscommon 1659.
The resource can be accessed by clicking here library catalogue. Roscommon county library hq for local history and kids. The rest include a variety of sources such as private donations, state aid, grants, fees for copying, and fines for late books. Roscommon county of, an inland county of the province of connaught, bounded on the north by the county of leitrim, on the northwest by those of mayo and sligo, on the southwest and south by that of galway, and on the east by the counties of leitrim, longford, westmeath, and kings. Roscommon county library updated march 2021 top tips. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section michigan local histories. Roscommon library also has an extensive collection of local history files which include copies of articles from journals, newspaper cuttings, maps, etc. It is in elphin diocese, with small portions in those of tuam, clonfert, and ardagh. Official roscommon research centre we are the official genealogy research centre for county roscommon and the designated centre of the irish family history foundation. Roscommon history and society geography publications. A number of roscommon association year books are on sale at reduced price. Irishgenealogy has indexes to 1919 for births including mothers maiden name 19001919, marriages to 1944 and deaths to 1969.
The roscommon area district library, located at 106 lake st. Family history notes include originals from the works of ohart and king james irish army list. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. Provides classes for the beginning genealogical researcher on a semiannual calendar. Frequently asked questions roscommon area district library. There are many types of census records for roscommon county guide you in researching your family tree. New photo book documents roscommons rich mosaic tradition. The early history of roscommon county this book is a vehicle for time. We are the official genealogy research centre for county roscommon and the designated centre of the irish family history foundation. Roscommon area district library is a public library. Be sure to check with us for any additional items we may now have either by contacting the library or by pressing the centralibraries catalog link to the left. The early history of roscommon county this book is a vehicle for time travel to the earliest days of roscommon county, michigan a place of woods, water and wildlife in north central michigan. The library serves a population of 6,295 residents.
Mortality schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. It is roughly in the centre of ireland, near the meeting of the n60, n61 and n63 roads the name roscommon is derived from coman mac faelchon who built a monastery there in the 5th century. Roscommon county library all you need to know before you. Interdisciplinary essays on the history of an irish county is the twentysixth. To register for a card, bring one of the following forms of identification to the checkout desk at the library michigan drivers license.
Roscommon the irish archives genealogy links directory. All of these services are available 247 and are free with your library membership. Federal population schedules are available for 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Roscommon broken down by registrars district familysearch has indexes to 1958 for the republic, to 1922 for areas that became part of northern ireland after that year, and birth register transcripts 18641881. Roscommon county library hq for local history and kids books and. The main collection is held at library headquarters in roscommon town. Roscommon town history and heritage publications dvds. Roscommon topographical dictionary of ireland 1837. What roscommon county, mi census records are available.
The artistic photo book contains an array of documentary photographs, introductory text by writer tom roseingrave, archival documents kindly donated by roscommon county library and old photographs from local people who were involved in this trade. Roscommon county library is located on abbey street a short walk from the centre of town. In addition, it contained areas known as tricha cets, tuath and is the homeland of surnames such as o conchobhair oconor, oconnor, mac diarmada, o ceallaigh, o birn beirne, byrne, burns, mac donnchadha and brennan mac branain. These files can be consulted in the library and copied if required. World book online, mango languages and ancestry library are also available for use. The collection of the library contains 27,330 volumes. Roscommon county library headquarters stores the main collection of archival material relating to the history of county roscommon. Books of survey and distribution 1636 1703 simmington. The second largest source of revenue comes from local penal fines such as speeding tickets. This book contains 920 pages and 202 illustrations.
The library offers more than 35,000 items including books, movies magazines, cds, and audio books. Images of the full records are available for all of these. The author of david shoppenagon and the place between the rivers and the book the early history of roscommon county, will be at the library to discuss chief david shoppenagon and danny dunntwo colorful men from our county. Hosts a genealogy interest group for monthly discussions. Includes rare works like the irish book of arms and the missouri irish. In addition to the junior library and the general library they have an extensive local history section with every book ever written about roscommon town and. The county is divided into 9 baroniesathlone, ballintober n. The book describes the county and provides an account of its history from the beginning of time to the end of the 19th century, a mere 25 years after. Roscommon county library 2021 all you need to know before. Please ensure you have your library card because you will need the 14 digit number from the back of it. Roscommon county library all you need to know before you go. Getting a library card roscommon area district library. Roscommon area district library roscommon area district. Roscommon county library makes available the following online reference resource to registered users.
Materials from printed sources relating to the history of athlone and surrounding areas, 1699 1899. Association yearbooks from 1980 digitized version available in roscommon libraries. Getting a library card roscommon area district library cards are free to residents of roscommon county. The library is located at 106 lake street in roscommon, michigan, and provides free services to all residents living within the library district, which includes gerrish, higgins and lyon townships as well as the village of roscommon.
Roscommon was the homeland of the connachta dynasty, and included such kingdoms as ui maine, delbhna nuadat, siol muirdeach, and moylurg. Commonplace book of julia molyneux who married william john talbot of mount talbot in august 1897 containing photographs, sketches and autographs relating to some of the big houses and their residents, 18971901. Come learn what happened to these men and others as they helped shape the lands we call home. Encourages individuals to research their own family history. Roscommon county library 2021 all you need to know. Roscommon area district library books, magazines, music. Online resourceslibraries roscommon county council. In addition to the junior library and the general library they have an extensive local history section with every book ever written about roscommon town and county in addition to. Roscommon area district library cards are free to residents of roscommon county. The irish ancestral research association tiara irish. Unscheduled public access cannot be facilitated during level 5 restrictions therefore roscommon county council services will be available by telephone, email, online, post and where necessary by appointment only. Home page roscommon county council roscommon county. The collection includes thousands of books, pamphlets and ephemera, maps, photographs, and numerous other items. In addition to the junior library and the general library they have an extensive local history section with every book ever written about roscommon town and county in addition to supporting maps and ancient newspapers available on computer, which can be scanned and searched with ease.
Select a title below to view digital books in pdf or flickbook format. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the. The service provides a wide range of facilities to the public such as book and media loans for all ages, free internet access, a local studies service and a schools. Irish genealogy books on each and every county in ireland, and classic histories from the four masters, to keatings history, and conquest of ireland. Michigan drivers license michigan identification continue reading. Library members have access to pcs located throughout our branch library network. Box 888, roscommon, mi, provides free services to all people living in the library s district, which includes gerrish, higgins and lyon townships. Roscommon library also has an extensive collection of local history files which include. Home page roscommon county council roscommon county council. Preserves local and family history materials for roscommon county and the surrounding area for historical and genealogical researchers. Roscommon county library local studies askaboutireland. County roscommon archives and libraries familysearch. Roscommon county library hq for local history and kids books. Roscommon county library also holds reference copies.
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