2010 marked the Centenary of the opening of the Carnegie Library on John's Quay, Kilkenny City.

This brochure details the origins of the City Library, the development of the County service and details on the environs of the Library.

It also outlines both the life of Ellen, Countess of Desart, patron of the Library and the Cuffe family.

Please click link below to download the brochure

Carnegie Library - Centenary Brochure.pdf (size 2 MB)

Graiguenamanagh Boatmen

Illustrates the long relationship between Graiguenamanagh and the River Barrow, the lives of the boatmen and their families as well as the boats used.

Contains lists of boatmen, their families as well as those who worked on the Barrow Navigation

by Edward N. Moran

Graiguenamanagh Boatmen.pdf (size 6.3 MB)

A Book for Manufacturers, Merchants, Traders, Land-owners, Farmers, Tourists, Anglers, and Sportsmen Generally

By Henry George Basset

Download Kilkenny City and County Guide 1884.pdf (size 18.6 MB)

Published 1884

Authentic reference to the leading
points of local scenes and history; and, it is hoped, in a simple and attractive form, so as to suit a cheap popular
volume.

ByP.M. Egan

Download The Illustrated Guide City County Kilkenny 1884.pdf (size 30.8 MB)

Published 1884