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{{Ireland-sidebar}} | {{Ireland-sidebar}} | ||
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== Introduction == | === Introduction === | ||
Prior to 1922 the island of Ireland was one country, comprised of thirty-two counties within the four historic provinces of '''Connaught''', '''Leinster''', '''Munster''' and '''Ulster'''. [[Image:Rock of Cashel.jpg|thumb|115x153px|Rock of Cashel.jpg]] <br> | Prior to 1922 the island of Ireland was one country, comprised of thirty-two counties within the four historic provinces of '''Connaught''', '''Leinster''', '''Munster''' and '''Ulster'''. [[Image:Rock of Cashel.jpg|thumb|115x153px|Rock of Cashel.jpg]] <br> | ||
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For further historic information, see [[Counties of Ireland]]. | For further historic information, see [[Counties of Ireland]]. | ||
== Counties == | === Counties === | ||
The map below shows the whole of Ireland. The six counties of Northern Ireland are divided from the rest by a heavy black line. | The map below shows the whole of Ireland. The six counties of Northern Ireland are divided from the rest by a heavy black line. | ||
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*The historic county of Tipperary was divided in 1898 into '''North Tipperary''' and '''South Tipperary'''. | *The historic county of Tipperary was divided in 1898 into '''North Tipperary''' and '''South Tipperary'''. | ||
== Beginners Corner == | === Beginners Corner === | ||
==== Research Guidance ==== | ==== Research Guidance ==== | ||
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*[[Ireland, Civil Registration Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Ireland, Civil Registration Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[Ireland, Civil Registration Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Ireland, Civil Registration Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
== News events == | === News events === | ||
*Join a Community of Ireland researchers! Ask questions, help others, and share your research successes on [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ireland-Genealogy-Research-Community/111217125636860 Facebook] and/or [[Join a Skype Research Community#Europe|Skype]]. | *Join a Community of Ireland researchers! Ask questions, help others, and share your research successes on [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ireland-Genealogy-Research-Community/111217125636860 Facebook] and/or [[Join a Skype Research Community#Europe|Skype]]. | ||
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*[http://www.librarycouncil.ie/irishlibrarynews/december-2010-308/a1/ Clare Library wins major award for genealogy]. "... includes invaluable transcriptions of Tithe Applotment Books, gravestone inscriptions with photographs ..." | *[http://www.librarycouncil.ie/irishlibrarynews/december-2010-308/a1/ Clare Library wins major award for genealogy]. "... includes invaluable transcriptions of Tithe Applotment Books, gravestone inscriptions with photographs ..." | ||
== Did You Know? == | === Did You Know? === | ||
*Between 1831 and 1841 in Ireland, 34,090 recruits joined the Army. | *Between 1831 and 1841 in Ireland, 34,090 recruits joined the Army. | ||
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*The National University of Ireland in Galway, in conjunction with the Moore Institute for Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences, has created an on-line index to the landed estates of Connaught Province covering c.1700-1914. Though the project was not primarily intended as a genealogical tool, it is that, and they are to be commended for creating this great resource. The index can be searched alphabetically by the names of estates, families, and houses, and the website includes maps and images of the great houses. The index is found at the [http://landedestates.ie/LandedEstates/jsp/ Landed Estates] website. | *The National University of Ireland in Galway, in conjunction with the Moore Institute for Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences, has created an on-line index to the landed estates of Connaught Province covering c.1700-1914. Though the project was not primarily intended as a genealogical tool, it is that, and they are to be commended for creating this great resource. The index can be searched alphabetically by the names of estates, families, and houses, and the website includes maps and images of the great houses. The index is found at the [http://landedestates.ie/LandedEstates/jsp/ Landed Estates] website. | ||
== Useful websites == | === Useful websites === | ||
*[http://www.findmypast.com/content/irish-genealogy-records findmypast.com] - For records from all regions of Ireland | *[http://www.findmypast.com/content/irish-genealogy-records findmypast.com] - For records from all regions of Ireland | ||
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;[[Ireland Websites|More Ireland Websites ....]] | ;[[Ireland Websites|More Ireland Websites ....]] | ||
== Help Wanted == | === Help Wanted === | ||
In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by: | In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by: | ||
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{{Click|Image:Volunteers wanted sm.png|https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Help_wanted_on_the_Ireland_pages|Wiki Volunteers Wanted}} | {{Click|Image:Volunteers wanted sm.png|https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Help_wanted_on_the_Ireland_pages|Wiki Volunteers Wanted}} | ||
To add your knowledge and help expand the wiki, click here: [[FamilySearch Wiki:Help wanted on the Ireland pages|Ireland Help Wanted]] | To add your knowledge and help expand the wiki, click here: [[FamilySearch Wiki:Help wanted on the Ireland pages|Ireland Help Wanted]] | ||
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[[Category:Europe]] [[Category:British_Isles]] | [[Category:Europe]] [[Category:British_Isles]] | ||