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If you plan to visit one of the repositories discussed, write and ask about its collections, hours, services, and fees a few months in advance. Also ask if a reader's ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) is required to view the records, and ask how to obtain one. | If you plan to visit one of the repositories discussed, write and ask about its collections, hours, services, and fees a few months in advance. Also ask if a reader's ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) is required to view the records, and ask how to obtain one. | ||
Remember the Family History Library may have printed or microfilmed copies of the records you need, so check its holdings before you go abroad.<br> | Remember the Family History Library may have printed or microfilmed copies of the records you need, so check its holdings before you go abroad.<br> | ||
== Irish Repositories == | == Irish Repositories == | ||
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==== National Archives ==== | ==== National Archives ==== | ||
Both the National Archives (Ireland) and the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland collect records for all of Ireland. Neither staff does major research for patrons, but both may conduct brief searches if you supply them with sufficient information. <br> | Both the National Archives (Ireland) and the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland collect records for all of Ireland. Neither staff does major research for patrons, but both may conduct brief searches if you supply them with sufficient information. <br> | ||
[http://www.nationalarchives.ie/ '''National Archives'''] <br> Bishop Street <br> Dublin 8 <br> Ireland (Eire) | [http://www.nationalarchives.ie/ '''National Archives'''] <br>Bishop Street <br>Dublin 8 <br>Ireland (Eire) | ||
Records at the National Archives include Church of Ireland parish records, gravestone inscriptions, census returns, probate records, deeds, Tithe Applotment books, rebellion and outrage papers, convict reference files, and other historical and genealogical sources.<br> <br> | Records at the National Archives include Church of Ireland parish records, gravestone inscriptions, census returns, probate records, deeds, Tithe Applotment books, rebellion and outrage papers, convict reference files, and other historical and genealogical sources.<br><br> | ||
[http://www.proni.gov.uk/ '''Public Record Office of Northern Ireland''']'''<br>'''66 Balmoral Avenue <br>Belfast BT9 6NY <br>Northern Ireland<br><br> The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland has a fairly complete collection of church records (all denominations) for all of Northern Ireland as well as some records for the counties of Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan. The office's holdings also include estate papers, gravestone inscriptions, census records, Tithe Applotment books, valuation lists, and other historical and genealogical sources.<br> <br> | [http://www.proni.gov.uk/ '''Public Record Office of Northern Ireland''']'''<br>'''66 Balmoral Avenue <br>Belfast BT9 6NY <br>Northern Ireland<br><br>The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland has a fairly complete collection of church records (all denominations) for all of Northern Ireland as well as some records for the counties of Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan. The office's holdings also include estate papers, gravestone inscriptions, census records, Tithe Applotment books, valuation lists, and other historical and genealogical sources.<br><br> | ||
[http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx '''National Library of Ireland''']'''<br>'''Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>Ireland (Eire) <br> | [http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx '''National Library of Ireland''']'''<br>'''Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>Ireland (Eire) <br> | ||
The National Library is Ireland's main repository of filmed Catholic parish registers. Other records on deposit at the National Library include newspapers, city and regional directories, estate records, the Householders Index, and Griffith's Primary Valuation. The library's staff does not do commissioned searches. An online database, [http://sources.nli.ie/ Sources: a National Library of Ireland database for Irish Research] should be searched before visiting the library. | The National Library is Ireland's main repository of filmed Catholic parish registers. Other records on deposit at the National Library include newspapers, city and regional directories, estate records, the Householders Index, and Griffith's Primary Valuation. The library's staff does not do commissioned searches. An online database, [http://sources.nli.ie/ Sources: a National Library of Ireland database for Irish Research] should be searched before visiting the library. | ||
<br> [http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx '''Genealogical Office'''] | <br>[http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx '''Genealogical Office'''] | ||
2 Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>Ireland (Eire)<br> The records of the Genealogical Office are now in the National Library. They deal mainly with heraldry. The office's holdings include information extracted from records that were destroyed when the Public Record Office burned. | 2 Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>Ireland (Eire)<br>The records of the Genealogical Office are now in the National Library. They deal mainly with heraldry. The office's holdings include information extracted from records that were destroyed when the Public Record Office burned. | ||
The records of the Genealogical Office are not available to the public. Some of the records, however, have been microfilmed and these films may be available at other repositories. The office does not do commissioned research. The office does provide a consultation service that gives detailed guidance, for a fee, to people who are doing research on their own families. For more information on the Genealogical Office, see the chapter by that name in: | The records of the Genealogical Office are not available to the public. Some of the records, however, have been microfilmed and these films may be available at other repositories. The office does not do commissioned research. The office does provide a consultation service that gives detailed guidance, for a fee, to people who are doing research on their own families. For more information on the Genealogical Office, see the chapter by that name in: | ||
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Grenham, John. ''Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide''. 3rd ed. Dublin, Ireland: Gill and Macmillan, 2006. (Family History Library book Ref [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=955440&disp=Tracing+your+Irish+ancestors%20%20&columns=*,0,0 941.5 D27gj 2006].) | Grenham, John. ''Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide''. 3rd ed. Dublin, Ireland: Gill and Macmillan, 2006. (Family History Library book Ref [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=955440&disp=Tracing+your+Irish+ancestors%20%20&columns=*,0,0 941.5 D27gj 2006].) | ||
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=== Public Libraries and Museums === | === Public Libraries and Museums === | ||
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=== Religious Archives === | === Religious Archives === | ||
Religious archives contain records of a particular denomination. Several Irish religious archives and their addresses are listed in | Religious archives contain records of a particular denomination. Several Irish religious archives and their addresses are listed in [[Ireland Church Records]]. | ||
=== Heritage or Genealogical Centres === | === Heritage or Genealogical Centres === | ||
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'''Trinity College Library <br>'''College Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>IRELAND (EIRE) <br>Internet: http://www.tcd.ie/Library/ | '''Trinity College Library <br>'''College Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>IRELAND (EIRE) <br>Internet: http://www.tcd.ie/Library/ | ||
'''Valuation Office.''' The Valuation Office holds the Griffith's Primary Valuation records and accompanying maps (see | '''Valuation Office.''' The Valuation Office holds the Griffith's Primary Valuation records and accompanying maps (see [[Ireland Taxation]]). The office's post-1868 valuation records and maps are of the Republic of Ireland only. The address is: | ||
'''Valuation Office <br>'''6 Ely Place <br>Dublin 2 <br>IRELAND (EIRE)''''''<br>Internet: http://www.valoff.ie/ | '''Valuation Office <br>'''6 Ely Place <br>Dublin 2 <br>IRELAND (EIRE)''''''<br>Internet: http://www.valoff.ie/ | ||
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Hayes, Richard J. ''Manuscript Sources for the History of Irish Civilisation: First Supplement, 1965-1975''. 3 vols. Boston, Massachusetts: G. K. Hall & Co., 1979. (Family History Library book Ref [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=44280&disp=Manuscript+sources+for+the+history+of+Ir++ Q 941.5 A5h] 1st supp.) | Hayes, Richard J. ''Manuscript Sources for the History of Irish Civilisation: First Supplement, 1965-1975''. 3 vols. Boston, Massachusetts: G. K. Hall & Co., 1979. (Family History Library book Ref [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=44280&disp=Manuscript+sources+for+the+history+of+Ir++ Q 941.5 A5h] 1st supp.) | ||
These volumes index manuscripts, periodicals, and major collections of Irish interest deposited at the National Library before 1975. They also index many records in other repositories, public and private, in Ireland, Britain, and elsewhere. The indexes are arranged by person, subject, place, date, and manuscript. Throughout the rest of this | These volumes index manuscripts, periodicals, and major collections of Irish interest deposited at the National Library before 1975. They also index many records in other repositories, public and private, in Ireland, Britain, and elsewhere. The indexes are arranged by person, subject, place, date, and manuscript. Throughout the rest of this article, these volumes will be referred to as Hayes's Sources. | ||
A growing microfiche collection of guides and finding aids (including many unpublished finding aids) for various Irish archives, libraries, and museums is: | A growing microfiche collection of guides and finding aids (including many unpublished finding aids) for various Irish archives, libraries, and museums is: | ||
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IRELAND, [COUNTY], [CITY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS | IRELAND, [COUNTY], [CITY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS | ||
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== English Repositories == | == English Repositories == | ||
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Records dealing with the Irish may be found in other English archives as well. | Records dealing with the Irish may be found in other English archives as well. | ||
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== Web Sites == | == Web Sites == | ||