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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> | 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 a number of repositories that contain genealogical information: | Ireland has a number of repositories that contain genealogical information: | ||
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*University Libraries | *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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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. Some records, or indexes, have been digitized and are searchable on the PRONI website.<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. Some records, or indexes, have been digitized and are searchable on the PRONI website.<br> | ||
== | == RELIGIOUS ARCHIVES == | ||
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 CENTERS == | ||
Local heritage centers, sometimes called genealogical centers, 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 centers are indexing church records, the Tithe Applotment books, Griffith's Primary Valuation, the 1901 census, and gravestone inscriptions. | Local heritage centers, sometimes called genealogical centers, 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 centers are indexing church records, the Tithe Applotment books, Griffith's Primary Valuation, the 1901 census, and gravestone inscriptions. | ||
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*The website of the Irish Historical Foundation at [http://www.rootsireland.ie www.rootsireland.ie] Provides online access to the centers' indexed records and gives contact information and other details. | *The website of the Irish Historical Foundation at [http://www.rootsireland.ie www.rootsireland.ie] Provides online access to the centers' indexed records and gives contact information and other details. | ||
== | == NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES == | ||
Most newspapers have archival records stored for their area of interest and locality. Ireland has a number of newspapers that provide information to the general public. A list of the more prominent sources can be found below: | Most newspapers have archival records stored for their area of interest and locality. Ireland has a number of newspapers that provide information to the general public. A list of the more prominent sources can be found below: | ||
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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 also contain information of genealogical value. Three such archives are described below. Others are discussed in the books listed under General Guides below. | ||
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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> | ||
== | == LIBRARIES == | ||
===[http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx National Library of Ireland]=== | ===[http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx National Library of Ireland]=== | ||
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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}}.) | ||
== | == PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS == | ||
Each county and most major cities in Ireland have a main library. Many of these libraries have a local and family history collection. These collections may include estate records, newspapers, gravestone inscriptions, minute books of various local and county government agencies, poor law records, family pedigrees, and histories. Some libraries have indexed parts of their collections. | Each county and most major cities in Ireland have a main library. Many of these libraries have a local and family history collection. These collections may include estate records, newspapers, gravestone inscriptions, minute books of various local and county government agencies, poor law records, family pedigrees, and histories. Some libraries have indexed parts of their collections. | ||
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===The Queen's University of Belfast=== | ===The Queen's University of Belfast=== | ||
University Rd,<Br> | University Rd,<Br> | ||
Belfast BT7 1NN,<br> | Belfast BT7 1NN,<br> | ||
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===Valuation Office=== | ===Valuation Office=== | ||
Block 2<Br> Irish Life Centre<br>Abbey St Lower <br>Dublin 1 <br>IRELAND (EIRE)<br> [mailto:info@valoff.ie info@valoff.ie]<br>[http://www.valoff.ie/ Website] <br> | Block 2<Br> Irish Life Centre<br>Abbey St Lower <br>Dublin 1 <br>IRELAND (EIRE)<br> [mailto:info@valoff.ie info@valoff.ie]<br>[http://www.valoff.ie/ Website] <br> | ||
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== | == ENGLISH REPOSITORIES == | ||
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: <br> | 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: <br> | ||
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== | == IRISH REPOSITORY WEB SITES == | ||
*[http://www.nationalarchives.ie/ National Archives of Ireland] | *[http://www.nationalarchives.ie/ National Archives of Ireland] | ||