Where can I get access to old copies of the The Wicklow People local newspaper dating back 1939?

* Visit your local library. Some libraries have large collections of old newspapers that you may be able to access for free. The Wicklow County Library at Library HQ Greystones is the likely first port of call. Ask the librarian if they have any copies of the Wicklow People from 1939 and if so, let them tell you how you can access them.

* Try a historical society or museum. Local history societies and museums often have collections of old newspapers that you may be able to view. The Wicklow Historical Society may be able to help. Their website is https://www.wicklowhistoricalsociety.ie/

* Visit the National Library of Ireland. The National Library of Ireland has a large collection of newspapers, including the Wicklow People from 1939. You can search their catalog online and order copies of articles to view in person or online.

* Check online databases. There are several online databases that provide access to old newspapers, including the Irish Newspaper Archive and the British Newspaper Archive. You may be able to find copies of the Wicklow People from 1939 on one of these databases.