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Before 1864, church records are the primary source for birth, marriage, and death information. Knowing the religion is crucial in finding these records. If researching after 1864, see [[GuidedResearch:Ireland Civil|Civil Records]]. | Before 1864, church records are the primary source for birth, marriage, and death information. Knowing the religion is crucial in finding these records. If researching after 1864, see [[GuidedResearch:Ireland Civil|Civil Records]]. | ||
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=== Catholic === | === Proportions of Religions === | ||
==== Catholic ==== | |||
Historically, about '''80%''' of Ireland was Roman Catholic. Roughly 90% of what is now the Republic of Ireland was Catholic. To research Catholic records, see [[GuidedResearch:Ireland Catholic|'''Ireland Catholic Guided Research''']]. | Historically, about '''80%''' of Ireland was Roman Catholic. Roughly 90% of what is now the Republic of Ireland was Catholic. To research Catholic records, see [[GuidedResearch:Ireland Catholic|'''Ireland Catholic Guided Research''']]. | ||
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=== Protestant === | ==== Protestant ==== | ||
Historically, about '''20%''' of Ireland was Protestant. The majority of Protestants were found in what is now Northern Ireland. Less than 10% of what is now the Republic of Ireland was Protestant. To research Protestant records, see [[GuidedResearch:Ireland Protestant|'''Ireland Protestant Guided Research''']].<br><br> | Historically, about '''20%''' of Ireland was Protestant. The majority of Protestants were found in what is now Northern Ireland. Less than 10% of what is now the Republic of Ireland was Protestant. To research Protestant records, see [[GuidedResearch:Ireland Protestant|'''Ireland Protestant Guided Research''']].<br><br> | ||