ROTHE HOUSE
(click to enlarge)
Erected in 1594 by John Rothe, a wealthy
city merchant, and his wife, Rose Archer.
THE LIBRARY
The Society is fortunate in having had its own premises for some 40 years which has allowed it, in contrast to the majority of local history societies in Ireland, to establish a dedicated library. In the course of compiling the conservation plan for Rothe House in 2001/2002 the consultants recorded that the library and associated archive are of unique national significance.
The library is a private Society resource, and because of its importance is open only under supervised conditions to members and non-members alike. Staffed opening is provided by library volunteers at the following times:
|
Morning |
Afternoon |
Evening | |
| Tuesday | 2.30 to 4.30 | By appointment | |
| Wednesday | 10.30 to 12.30 | ||
| Saturday | 2.30 to 4.30 |
As unforeseen circumstances may arise, and if your
visit to the library involves a journey, you may wish to check beforehand that
the library will be open.
Access to the library may be made available at other times by arrangement with
the Hon. Librarian (contact details below).
When visiting the library for the first time please
read the Library rules.
ACCESS
If visiting the library when Rothe House is not open to the public you should
use the intercom by the door to contact the library.
The library is located in the second storey of the house, up two flights of
stairs.
FACILITIES
Photocopies can be made of suitable material at a charge of 15
cents for A4.
Copies may be made from microfilm at a charge of 25 cents for A4.
LOANS.
Some books may be borrowed by members though many, because of scarcity, value or
condition, may only be used in the library. The loan period is three weeks. Books
cannot be posted out.
FEES TO NON-MEMBERS.
The Society wishes to encourage research on the history of county Kilkenny and
non-members may use the library on payment of a session fee of 5 euros.
Special arrangements may be made for individuals or small groups wishing to
visit the library outside scheduled opening hours, by arrangement with the
Honorary Librarian, at a minimum charge of 5 euros. Groups will be charged an
additional 3 euros for every person in excess of two.
PHOTOCOPYING SERVICE.
Articles from our annual journal, Old Kilkenny Review, can be copied and
posted out to you. Follow the link 'Copying Service' on the navigation bar at
the foot of this page.
CONTENTS.
It is hoped that the whole of the library catalogue may be made available
on-line in due course. In the meantime listings are being prepared to
indicate the general extent of holdings in various categories:
| County Histories. | Family Histories. |
| Town & Village Histories. | Gravestone Inscriptions. |
| Directories. | Great Famine. |
| Serials. | Maps. |
| Newspapers. | Reference Works. |
GUIDES.
Information sheets are being prepared for those pursuing some of the more common
aspects of historical research in the county. These will be included on this
site as available.
Hon. Librarian:
Charles Cullen.
Phone: 056 7721610
Email: chacull@eircom.net
Page revised 5 May 2008