current FREE access to Manx newspapers 1792-1960. Covering Ireland

Hello, Just thought I would share the following info regarding currently FREE access to Manx newspapers (1792-1960) as they not only cover news on the Isle of Man but also many other places. I have ancestors (McLeavey) that lived in Drummullagh, Carlingford and left there 1840s/1850s for the Isle of Man. It is interesting to read some of the stories of the time. In particular there are stories of the famine, extremely harrowing to read. Many local stories of Ireland are included.

Calla

iMuseum Newspapers and Publications provides digital access to the most complete run of Isle of Man newspapers from 1792 to 1960, along with additional publications relevant to the heritage of the Island.

The original newspapers and publications are all held at the Manx National Heritage Library and Archives at the Manx Museum.

To search the online newspaper archive, simply type a word or a phrase in the search-box

at www.imuseum.im/newspapers/. Once you’ve made a search you can also browse, read and download entire newspapers. For those new to the website a weekly tip on how best to search, save and share what you find will be posted on the Manx National Heritage Facebook page. A full list of the newspapers and publications searchable on the website is at www.imuseum.im/newspapers/.