Ireland Archives and Libraries: Difference between revisions

Added University archive links for both Ireland and Northern Ireland
(Add links for Irish newspaper archives.)
(Added University archive links for both Ireland and Northern Ireland)
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*[http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search/irish-newspapers Findmypast for Irish Newspapers]
*[http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search/irish-newspapers Findmypast for Irish Newspapers]
=== Other Archives  ===
Other archives also contain information of genealogical value. Three such archives are described below. Others are discussed in the books listed under General Guides below.


=== Other Archives  ===
=== Other Archives  ===


Other archives also contain information of genealogical value. Three such archives are described below. Others are discussed in the books listed under General Guides below.  
Other archives also contain information of genealogical value. Three such archives are described below. Others are discussed in the books listed under General Guides below.  
====[http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx National Library of Ireland]====
Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>Ireland (Eire) <br> [mailto:info@nli.ie info@nli.ie]<br> [http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx Website]<br>


=== LIBRARIES ===
=== LIBRARIES ===
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Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>Ireland (Eire) <br> [mailto:info@nli.ie info@nli.ie]<br> [http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx Website]<br>
Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>Ireland (Eire) <br> [mailto:info@nli.ie info@nli.ie]<br> [http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx Website]<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.<br>


====[http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx Genealogical Office]====
====[http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx Genealogical Office]====
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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 {{FHL|955440|title-id|disp=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 {{FHL|955440|title-id|disp=941.5 D27gj 2006}}.)
=== LIBRARIES ===
====[http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx National Library of Ireland]====
Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>Ireland (Eire) <br> [mailto:info@nli.ie info@nli.ie]<br> [http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx Website]<br>


=== Public Libraries and Museums  ===
=== Public Libraries and Museums  ===
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County or specialty museums may also contain genealogical records, including estate, military, tax, church, and business or employment records. For addresses of Irish libraries and museums, see Helferty, Seamus, and Raymond Refausse, eds. ''[http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?r=1&EAN=9781851827794 Directory of Irish Archives.]''4th ed. Dublin, Ireland: Four Courts Press, 2004, (Family History Library book Ref {{FHL|662820|title-id|disp=941.5 A34h}}, 1993.)  
County or specialty museums may also contain genealogical records, including estate, military, tax, church, and business or employment records. For addresses of Irish libraries and museums, see Helferty, Seamus, and Raymond Refausse, eds. ''[http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?r=1&EAN=9781851827794 Directory of Irish Archives.]''4th ed. Dublin, Ireland: Four Courts Press, 2004, (Family History Library book Ref {{FHL|662820|title-id|disp=941.5 A34h}}, 1993.)  
=== Other Archives  ===


Other archives also contain information of genealogical value. Three such archives are described below. Others are discussed in the books listed under General Guides below.  
Other archives also contain information of genealogical value. Three such archives are described below. Others are discussed in the books listed under General Guides below.  
====[http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx National Library of Ireland]====
Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>Ireland (Eire) <br> [mailto:info@nli.ie info@nli.ie]<br> [http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx Website]<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.<br>


====Linen Hall Library====
====Linen Hall Library====
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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.
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.
====National University of Ireland====
49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, - Tel: +353 (1) 439 2424 - Fax: +353 (1) 439 2466 - Email: registrar at nui.ie
http://www.nui.ie/
The Library is associated with the main University campus, and has extended archives and archival services.
====The Queen's University of Belfast===
Address:
University Rd,
Belfast BT7 1NN, United Kingdom
http://www.qub.ac.uk/
The Library of the Queen's University has extensive archival records relating to the Northern Counties of Ireland.  It is also the repository of most religious records that are Protestant in nature.


====Valuation Office====
====Valuation Office====
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