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{{Ireland-sidebar}}[[Ireland Genealogy|Ireland]] [[Image:1024px-National Library of Ireland 2011.JPG|frame|right|300x270px|1024px-National Library of Ireland 2011.JPG]] | {{Ireland-sidebar}}[[Ireland Genealogy|Ireland]] [[Image:1024px-National Library of Ireland 2011.JPG|frame|right|300x270px|1024px-National Library of Ireland 2011.JPG]] | ||
Archives collect and preserve public records and historical documents. Libraries collect mostly published sources, such as books, maps, and microfilm. This section describes the archives, libraries, and other centers that serve as Ireland's major repositories of genealogical and historical sources. | Archives collect and preserve public and private records and historical documents. These can be from church, government, or private sources such as newspapers. | ||
Libraries collect mostly published sources, such as books, maps, and microfilm. | |||
This section describes the archives, libraries, and other centers that serve as Ireland's major repositories of material that can be used for genealogical and historical sources. | |||
If you plan an 'in person' visit to any of the resources listed below, it is suggested that you check well in advance, either by phone or connecting with the relevant internet website, for details of the types of materials collected, as well as details for the requirement for a visit, and hours and dates they are open. You should also check whether you need an issued entry document such as a "reader's ticket" certifying that you may access their files. | |||
Many resources for Irish research are available on the Internet. Other sources are available only in archives and libraries in the United Kingdom and Ireland. A Web page on the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/irl/ Genealogy of the United Kingdom and Ireland (GenUKI)] summarizes national and local collections. | Many resources for Irish research are available on the Internet. Other sources are available only in archives and libraries in the United Kingdom and Ireland. A Web page on the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/irl/ Genealogy of the United Kingdom and Ireland (GenUKI)] summarizes national and local collections. | ||
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Contact information, including links to individual Web sites, for archives, libraries and specialized places are found on the [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/default.htm Archon] directory. Some of the Web sites may have online catalogs. | Contact information, including links to individual Web sites, for archives, libraries and specialized places are found on the [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/default.htm Archon] directory. Some of the Web sites may have online catalogs. | ||
Finally, 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 == | ||
Ireland has | Ireland has a number of repositories that contain genealogical information: | ||
*National archives and | *National archives | ||
* | *County and City archives | ||
*Other archives including newspapers | |||
*Religious archives | *Religious archives | ||
*Heritage or genealogical | *Heritage or genealogical centers | ||
* | *Public libraries and museums | ||
*University Libraries | |||
=== | === 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> | ||
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Religious archives contain records of a particular denomination. Several Irish religious archives and their addresses are listed in [[Ireland Church Records]]. | Religious archives contain records of a particular denomination. Several Irish religious archives and their addresses are listed in [[Ireland Church Records]]. | ||
=== Heritage or Genealogical | === Heritage or Genealogical Centers === | ||
Local heritage centres, sometimes called genealogical centres, are working with community, government and private bodies to index records of genealogical value and to create and maintain a database of those records for their county. These centres are indexing church records, the Tithe Applotment books, Griffith's Primary Valuation, the 1901 census, and gravestone inscriptions. | Local heritage centres, sometimes called genealogical centres, are working with community, government and private bodies to index records of genealogical value and to create and maintain a database of those records for their county. These centres are indexing church records, the Tithe Applotment books, Griffith's Primary Valuation, the 1901 census, and gravestone inscriptions. | ||