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Archives collect and preserve public records and historical documents.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 | Archives collect and preserve public records and historical documents.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. | ||
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 | 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. | ||
Contact information, including links to individual Web sites, for archives, libraries and specialized places are found on the | 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. | ||
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. | 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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*Other archives | *Other archives | ||
=== 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. | |||
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 ' ==== | |||
Bishop Street Dublin 8 Ireland (Eire) | |||
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: | ||
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'''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 | [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. | |||
''' | <br> '''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. | |||
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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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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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, (Family History Library book Ref [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=653467&disp=Directory+of+Irish+archives%20%20&columns=*,0,0 941.5 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, (Family History Library book Ref [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=653467&disp=Directory+of+Irish+archives%20%20&columns=*,0,0 941.5 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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IRELAND, [COUNTY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS | IRELAND, [COUNTY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS | ||
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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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: | ||
<br>'''The National Archives[[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right | <br>'''The National Archives[[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right]]<br>'''Ruskin Avenue, Kew <br>Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU <br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ | ||
<br>'''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 | <br>'''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 | ||
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<br>'''British Library, Newspaper Library'''<br>Colindale Avenue <br>London NW9 5HE <br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: http://www.bl.uk/collections/newspapers.html | <br>'''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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== Web Sites == | == Web Sites == | ||