About us
Founded in Dundalk in 1903, the Society’s main objects are to preserve, examine and illustrate all ancient monuments, memorials and documents of County Louth and adjoining districts, to study the arts, manners and customs of the past to which these monuments belong, to find out all that is ascertainable about the archaeology and history of the area and to assist the museums in the County, and the County Archive, to discharge their functions.
Latest news
The Society’s Spring lecture series for 2025 has now been published. 20 March 2025 – Aspects of Heraldry in Drogheda […]
A major new resource for historical and genealogical research in Co. Louth is now available online. Louth County Council, with […]
The Society’s AGM will be held on Tuesday 10 September 2024 at 8.00 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will review […]
Membership
Membership of the Society is open to all persons, whether living in Ireland or abroad. Membership is also open to corporate and state bodies such as libraries and educational institutions.
Membership entitles you to attend the Society’s public meetings, including the AGM, and to receive notification of all public events organised by the Society i.e. lectures, excursions, and book launches. Members receive a complimentary copy of the Society’s journal which is published annually and online access to the Ireland Collection of journals and periodicals held by the JSTOR digital repository.
The current membership fee is €20.00 for a calendar year. Members of more than ten years standing have the option of purchasing life membership for the sum of €200.00.
Membership fees may be paid securely online via the Membership page or by clicking on the link below. Fees may also be paid by cheque or wire transfer; details for such payments may be obtained from the Hon. Treasurer by emailing louthontreas03@gmail.com.