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[[Ireland|Ireland]] [[Image:1024px-National Library of Ireland 2011.JPG|frame|right|300x270px | [[Ireland|Ireland]] [[Image:1024px-National Library of Ireland 2011.JPG|frame|right|300x270px]] | ||
Archives collect and preserve public records and historical documents.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 | Archives collect and preserve public records and historical documents.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. | ||
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The National Archives was created in 1988 by merging the State Paper Office (created in 1702) and the Public Record Office of Ireland (created in 1867). 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. Some records, or indexes, have been digitized and are searchable on the archives' website.<br> | The National Archives was created in 1988 by merging the State Paper Office (created in 1702) and the Public Record Office of Ireland (created in 1867). 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. Some records, or indexes, have been digitized and are searchable on the archives' website.<br> | ||
[http://www.proni.gov.uk/ '''Public Record Office of Northern Ireland'''] (PRONI)<br> | [http://www.proni.gov.uk/ '''Public Record Office of Northern Ireland'''] (PRONI)<br>2 Titanic Boulevard <br>Belfast BT3 9HQ <br>Northern Ireland<br><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 searchble on the PRONI website.<br> | ||
[http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx '''National Library of Ireland''']'''<br>'''Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>Ireland (Eire) <br> | [http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx '''National Library of Ireland''']'''<br>'''Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>Ireland (Eire) <br> | ||
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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: | ||
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 === | === Public Libraries and Museums === | ||
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=== Heritage or Genealogical Centres === | === Heritage or Genealogical Centres === | ||
Local heritage centres, sometimes called genealogical centres, are working with community, goverment and private bodies to index records of genealogical value and to create and maintain a database of those records for their county. These centres are indexing church records, the Tithe Applotment books, Griffith's Primary Valuation, the 1901 census, and gravestone inscriptions. | Local heritage centres, sometimes called genealogical centres, are working with community, goverment and private bodies to index records of genealogical value and to create and maintain a database of those records for their county. These centres are indexing church records, the Tithe Applotment books, Griffith's Primary Valuation, the 1901 census, and gravestone inscriptions. | ||
Most centres and their records are not open to the public. Centre staff, however, will search their indexes and supply information for a fee. For more information about the heritage centres, see: | Most centres and their records are not open to the public. Centre staff, however, will search their indexes and supply information for a fee. For more information about the heritage centres, see: | ||
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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>'''Ruskin Avenue, Kew <br>Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU <br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Archives] | <br>'''The National Archives[[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right|The National Archives, England.jpg]]<br>'''Ruskin Avenue, Kew <br>Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU <br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Archives] | ||
<br>'''British Library, <br>Department of Western Manuscripts'''<br>Great Russell Street <br>London WCIB 3DG<br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: [http://www.bl.uk/index.shtml# British Library] (then click on collections and then any Manuscripts button) | <br>'''British Library, <br>Department of Western Manuscripts'''<br>Great Russell Street <br>London WCIB 3DG<br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: [http://www.bl.uk/index.shtml# British Library] (then click on collections and then any Manuscripts button) | ||