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[[Image:Map of Northern Ireland.jpg|thumb|right]] | [[Image:Map of Northern Ireland.jpg|thumb|right|Map of Northern Ireland.jpg]] | ||
== Getting started with Northern Ireland research == | == Getting started with Northern Ireland research == | ||
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#Although originally Catholic, over time it became predominately a Protestant country. | #Although originally Catholic, over time it became predominately a Protestant country. | ||
#The majority of records are based on English law since it became a part of the [[United Kingdom|United Kingdom]]. | #The majority of records are based on English law since it became a part of the [[United Kingdom|United Kingdom]]. | ||
#Many of the original records have been destroyed in | #Many of the original records have been destroyed in the various conflicts that culimated in the 1921 troubles, but copies of some records do exit | ||
#Therefore a knowledge of history of this area and the potential records that could be found is essential | #Therefore a knowledge of history of this area and the potential records that could be found is essential | ||