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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. | ||
== | ==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: | 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: | ||
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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. | ||
== | ==Irish Repositories== | ||
Ireland has five major types of repositories that contain genealogical information: | Ireland has five major types of repositories that contain genealogical information: | ||
*National archives and libraries | *National archives and libraries | ||
*Public libraries and museums | *Public libraries and museums | ||
*Religious archives | *Religious archives | ||
*Heritage or genealogical centres | *Heritage or genealogical centres | ||
*Other archives | *Other archives | ||
=== | ===National Archives and Libraries=== | ||
'''The National Archives and the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland'''. Both the National Archives 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 and the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland'''. Both the National Archives 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. | ||
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'''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=== | ||
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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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. ''Directory of Irish Archives.'' 2nd ed. Blackrock, Ireland: Irish Academic Press, 1993, (FHL book Ref 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. ''Directory of Irish Archives.'' 2nd ed. Blackrock, Ireland: Irish Academic Press, 1993, (FHL book Ref 941.5 A34h, 1993.) | ||
=== | ===Religious Archives=== | ||
Religious archives contain records of a particular denomination. Several Irish religious archives and their addresses are listed in the "[[Ireland Church Records|Church Records]]" section of this outline. | Religious archives contain records of a particular denomination. Several Irish religious archives and their addresses are listed in the "[[Ireland Church Records|Church Records]]" section of this outline. | ||
=== | ===Heritage or Genealogical Centres=== | ||
Local heritage centres, sometimes called genealogical centres, are a recent development in Ireland. These centres are currently indexing church records, mainly Catholic parish registers. Some centres are also indexing Tithe Applotment books, Griffith's Primary Valuation, the 1901 census, and gravestone inscriptions. The centres are computerizing their indexes. | Local heritage centres, sometimes called genealogical centres, are a recent development in Ireland. These centres are currently indexing church records, mainly Catholic parish registers. Some centres are also indexing Tithe Applotment books, Griffith's Primary Valuation, the 1901 census, and gravestone inscriptions. The centres are computerizing their indexes. | ||
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''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 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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'''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== | ||
Guides to archives and libraries in Ireland and Northern Ireland include: | Guides to archives and libraries in Ireland and Northern Ireland include: | ||
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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== | ||
Many archives have inventories, registers, catalogs, guides, directories, or periodicals that describe the archive's records and how to use them. If possible, study these guides before visiting an archive so that you can use your time there more effectively. | Many archives have inventories, registers, catalogs, guides, directories, or periodicals that describe the archive's records and how to use them. If possible, study these guides before visiting an archive so that you can use your time there more effectively. | ||
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IRELAND, [COUNTY], [CITY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS | IRELAND, [COUNTY], [CITY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS | ||
== | ==Web Sites== | ||
http://homepage.eircom.net/~seanjmurphy/nai/ | * http://www.nationalarchives.ie/ | ||
* http://irishnewspaperarchives.com/ | |||
* http://homepage.eircom.net/~seanjmurphy/nai/ | |||
* http://www.archives.ie/irish_arch3.html | |||
[[Category:Ireland]] | [[Category:Ireland]] | ||