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Because England ruled Ireland for much of its history, many records pertaining to the Irish are found in English repositories. The major English archives that have Irish records are:
Because England ruled Ireland for much of its history, many records pertaining to the Irish are found in English repositories. The major English archives that have Irish records are:


'''The National Archives<br />'''Ruskin Avenue, Kew <br />Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU <br />ENGLAND<br />Internet: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
'''The National Archives<br>'''Ruskin Avenue, Kew <br>Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU <br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/


'''British Library, <br />Department of Western Manuscripts'''<br />Great Russell Street <br />London WCIB 3DG<br />ENGLAND<br />Internet: http://www.bl.uk/collections/manuscripts.html
'''British Library, <br>Department of Western Manuscripts'''<br>Great Russell Street <br>London WCIB 3DG<br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: http://www.bl.uk/collections/manuscripts.html


'''British Library, <br />India Office Library and Records'''<br />197 Blackfriars Road <br />London SEI 8NG <br />ENGLAND<br />Internet: http://dsal.uchicago.edu/cgi-bin/oioc.py
'''British Library, <br>India Office Library and Records'''<br>197 Blackfriars Road <br>London SEI 8NG <br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: http://dsal.uchicago.edu/cgi-bin/oioc.py


'''British Library, Newspaper Library'''<br />Colindale Avenue <br />London NW9 5HE <br />ENGLAND<br />Internet: http://www.bl.uk/collections/newspapers.html
'''British Library, Newspaper Library'''<br>Colindale Avenue <br>London NW9 5HE <br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: http://www.bl.uk/collections/newspapers.html


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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The National Archives contains records previously held by the Public Record Office at Four Courts, Dublin and by the State Paper Office in Dublin (neither of which exists today). 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. The address is:
The National Archives contains records previously held by the Public Record Office at Four Courts, Dublin and by the State Paper Office in Dublin (neither of which exists today). 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. The address is:


'''National Archives <br />'''Bishop Street <br />Dublin 8 <br />IRELAND (EIRE)<br />Internet: http://www.nationalarchives.ie/
'''National Archives <br>'''Bishop Street <br>Dublin 8 <br>IRELAND (EIRE)<br>Internet: http://www.nationalarchives.ie/


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. The address is:
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. The address is:


'''Public Record Office of Northern Ireland <br />'''66 Balmoral Avenue <br />Belfast BT9 6NY <br />NORTHERN IRELAND<br />Internet: http://www.proni.gov.uk/
'''Public Record Office of Northern Ireland <br>'''66 Balmoral Avenue <br>Belfast BT9 6NY <br>NORTHERN IRELAND<br>Internet: http://www.proni.gov.uk/


'''National Library of Ireland.''' 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. The address is:
'''National Library of Ireland.''' 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. The address is:


'''National Library of Ireland <br />'''Kildare Street <br />Dublin 2 <br />IRELAND (EIRE)<br />Internet: http://www.nli.ie/
'''National Library of Ireland <br>'''Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>IRELAND (EIRE)<br>Internet: http://www.nli.ie/


'''Genealogical Office.''' The records of the Genealogical Office deal mainly with heraldry. The office's holdings include information extracted from records that were destroyed when the Public Record Office burned.
'''Genealogical Office.''' The records of the Genealogical Office deal mainly with heraldry. The office's holdings include information extracted from records that were destroyed when the Public Record Office burned.
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The address is:
The address is:


'''Genealogical Office <br />'''2 Kildare Street <br />Dublin 2 <br />IRELAND (EIRE)<br />Internet: http://www.nli.ie/h_genoff.htm
'''Genealogical Office <br>'''2 Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>IRELAND (EIRE)<br>Internet: http://www.nli.ie/h_genoff.htm


=== Public Libraries and Museums ===
=== Public Libraries and Museums ===
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Centre records are not open to the public. Centre staff, however, will search their indexes and supply information for a fee. For more information about the heritage centres, see:
Centre records are not open to the public. Centre staff, however, will search their indexes and supply information for a fee. For more information about the heritage centres, see:


''Directory of Parish Registers Indexed in Ireland. ''Naas, Ireland: Irish Family History Society, 1992. (FHL book Ref 941.5 K23d.) This work provides a county by county list of centres, including addresses, phone numbers, and descriptions of the records each centre has indexed.
''Directory of Parish Registers Indexed in Ireland.''Naas, Ireland: Irish Family History Society, 1992. (FHL book Ref 941.5 K23d.) This work provides a county by county list of centres, including addresses, phone numbers, and descriptions of the records each centre has indexed.


=== Other Archives ===
=== Other Archives ===
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'''Linen Hall Library.''' The Linen Hall Library has an extensive collection of genealogical and heraldic material. Some of its holdings are duplicated in other repositories such as the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, the National Library of Ireland, and the National Archives. Others of its holdings, such as its printed family histories, are unique. The address is:
'''Linen Hall Library.''' The Linen Hall Library has an extensive collection of genealogical and heraldic material. Some of its holdings are duplicated in other repositories such as the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, the National Library of Ireland, and the National Archives. Others of its holdings, such as its printed family histories, are unique. The address is:


'''Linen Hall Library <br />'''17 Donegall Square North <br />Belfast BT1 5GD <br />NORTHERN IRELAND <br />Internet: http://www.linenhall.com/
'''Linen Hall Library <br>'''17 Donegall Square North <br>Belfast BT1 5GD <br>NORTHERN IRELAND <br>Internet: http://www.linenhall.com/


'''Trinity College Library.''' Among other genealogical and historical records, the Manuscripts Department of Trinity College Library has a collection of medieval manuscripts, the 1798 rebellion papers, and some Church of Ireland parish records for Dublin. The address is:
'''Trinity College Library.''' Among other genealogical and historical records, the Manuscripts Department of Trinity College Library has a collection of medieval manuscripts, the 1798 rebellion papers, and some Church of Ireland parish records for Dublin. The address is:


'''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 the "[[Ireland Taxation|Taxation]]" section of this outline). The office's post-1868 valuation records and maps are of the Republic of Ireland only. The address is:
'''Valuation Office.''' The Valuation Office holds the Griffith's Primary Valuation records and accompanying maps (see the "[[Ireland Taxation|Taxation]]" section of this outline). 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/


=== General Guides ===
=== General Guides ===
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Guides to archives and libraries in Ireland and Northern Ireland include:
Guides to archives and libraries in Ireland and Northern Ireland include:


Foster, Janet, and Julia Sheppard.'' British Archives: A Guide to Archive Resources in the United Kingdom''. 3rd ed. New York, New York: Macmillan Publishers, 1995. (FHL book Ref 942 J54f 1995; microfilm number 763911.) This guide lists the addresses, major records, and publications of several repositories in Northern Ireland. The guide is indexed by county and by type of collection.
Foster, Janet, and Julia Sheppard.''British Archives: A Guide to Archive Resources in the United Kingdom''. 3rd ed. New York, New York: Macmillan Publishers, 1995. (FHL book Ref 942 J54f 1995; microfilm number 763911.) This guide lists the addresses, major records, and publications of several repositories in Northern Ireland. The guide is indexed by county and by type of collection.


Grenham, John. ''"''Research Services, Societies and Repositories''." In Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide.''  This chapter lists the names, addresses, phone numbers, and hours of various repositories in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Grenham, John. ''"''Research Services, Societies and Repositories''." In Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide.'' This chapter lists the names, addresses, phone numbers, and hours of various repositories in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.


Helferty, Seamus, and Raymond Refausse, eds. ''Directory of Irish Archives.'' 2nd ed. Blackrock, Ireland: Irish Academic Press, 1993, (FHL book Ref 941.5 A34h, 1993.)  This book alphabetically lists for both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland each repository, its address, its major record holdings, and any guides to its collections. The book is indexed by county and by record subject.
Helferty, Seamus, and Raymond Refausse, eds. ''Directory of Irish Archives.'' 2nd ed. Blackrock, Ireland: Irish Academic Press, 1993, (FHL book Ref 941.5 A34h, 1993.) This book alphabetically lists for both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland each repository, its address, its major record holdings, and any guides to its collections. The book is indexed by county and by record subject.


=== Inventories, Registers, Catalogs ===
=== Inventories, Registers, Catalogs ===
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Hayes, Richard J. ''Manuscript Sources for the History of Irish Civilisation''. 11 vols. Boston, Massachusetts: G. K. Hall &amp; Co., 1965. (FHL book Ref Q 941.5 A5h; film 1,440,939-43.)
Hayes, Richard J. ''Manuscript Sources for the History of Irish Civilisation''. 11 vols. Boston, Massachusetts: G. K. Hall &amp; Co., 1965. (FHL book Ref Q 941.5 A5h; film 1,440,939-43.)


Hayes, Richard J.'' Sources for the'' ''History of Irish Civilisation: Articles in Irish Periodicals.'' 9 vols. Boston, Massachusetts: G. K. Hall and Co., 1970. (FHL book Ref Q 941.5 A5ha; film 973,222-30.)
Hayes, Richard J.''Sources for the'' ''History of Irish Civilisation: Articles in Irish Periodicals.'' 9 vols. Boston, Massachusetts: G. K. Hall and Co., 1970. (FHL book Ref Q 941.5 A5ha; film 973,222-30.)


Hayes, Richard J. ''Manuscript Sources for the History of Irish Civilisation: First Supplement, 1965-1975''. 3 vols. Boston, Massachusetts: G. K. Hall &amp; Co., 1979. (FHL book Ref 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 &amp; Co., 1979. (FHL book Ref Q 941.5 A5h 1st supp.)
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A name and subject index to the National Inventory is on microfiche (London, England: Chadwyck-Healey, 1995-; FHL fiche 6341118). This index includes a list of finding aids and an alphabetical list of repositories.
A name and subject index to the National Inventory is on microfiche (London, England: Chadwyck-Healey, 1995-; FHL fiche 6341118). This index includes a list of finding aids and an alphabetical list of repositories.


Additional archive and library inventories, guides, catalogs, and other finding aids available at the Family History Library are listed in the Place Search of the catalog under the following headings:
Additional archive and library inventories, guides, catalogs, and other finding aids available at the Family History Library are listed in the Place Search of the catalog under the following headings:


IRELAND - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS
IRELAND - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS
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IRELAND, [COUNTY], [CITY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS
IRELAND, [COUNTY], [CITY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS


=== Web Sites ===
=== Web Sites ===


http://www.nationalarchives.ie/
http://www.nationalarchives.ie/
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http://www.archives.ie/irish_arch3.html
http://www.archives.ie/irish_arch3.html
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