KILKENNY ARCHIVES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Kilkenny Archives Company Limited by Guarantee is a charitable archive dedicated to preserving and sharing the documentary heritage of Kilkenny and the wider Ossory region. By collecting, cataloguing and safeguarding a diverse range of material - from historic postcards and photographs to wills, testamentary documents and genealogical publications - the archive helps rebuild the part of Ireland's national record that was lost in the Four Courts fire of 1922.

Key projects include the R.A. Cash postcard collection, the O.G.S. Crawford photographic series (c. 1946), and the illustrated guide *The Chief Butlers of Ireland and the House of Ormond*, published in partnership with the Irish Academic Press. The archive also welcomes donations of wills and other testamentary papers that relate to Kilkenny/Ossory, expanding its holdings for researchers, families and historians alike.

Operating from Kilkenny, the organisation benefits from Heritage Council support for archival-quality storage solutions, ensuring that its collections remain accessible and protected for future generations. Whether you are tracing family roots or studying local history, Kilkenny Archives offers a valuable, community-focused resource.