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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> | ||
===[http://www.nationalarchives.ie/ National Archives]=== | |||
Bishop Street <br>Dublin D08 DF85 <br>Ireland (Eire) <br> [mailto:mail@nationalarchives.ie mail@nationalarchives.ie]<br> [http://www.nationalarchives.ie/ Website] | Bishop Street <br>Dublin D08 DF85 <br>Ireland (Eire) <br> [mailto:mail@nationalarchives.ie mail@nationalarchives.ie]<br> [http://www.nationalarchives.ie/ Website] | ||
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)=== | |||
2 Titanic Boulevard <br>Belfast BT3 9HQ <br>Northern Ireland<br>[mailto:proni@dcalni.gov.uk proni@dcalni.gov.uk]<br>[http://www.proni.gov.uk/ Website]<br><Br> | 2 Titanic Boulevard <br>Belfast BT3 9HQ <br>Northern Ireland<br>[mailto:proni@dcalni.gov.uk proni@dcalni.gov.uk]<br>[http://www.proni.gov.uk/ Website]<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 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. | ||
===[http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx National Library of Ireland]=== | |||
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]=== | |||
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> | ||
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> | 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> | ||
===[http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx Genealogical Office]=== | |||
2 Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>Ireland (Eire)<br>[mailto:genealogy@nli.ie genealogy@nli.ie]<br>[http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx Website]<Br> | 2 Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>Ireland (Eire)<br>[mailto:genealogy@nli.ie genealogy@nli.ie]<br>[http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx Website]<Br> | ||
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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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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. | ||
===Linen Hall Library=== | |||
17 Donegall Square North <br>Belfast BT1 5GB <br>NORTHERN IRELAND<br> [mailto:info@linenhall.com info@linenhall.com] <br>[http://www.linenhall.com/ Website] | 17 Donegall Square North <br>Belfast BT1 5GB <br>NORTHERN IRELAND<br> [mailto:info@linenhall.com info@linenhall.com] <br>[http://www.linenhall.com/ Website] | ||
The Linen Hall Library has an extensive collection of genealogical and heraldic material. Some of its holdings are duplicated in other repositories such as the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, the National Library of Ireland, and the National Archives. Others of its holdings, such as its printed family histories, are unique. | The Linen Hall Library has an extensive collection of genealogical and heraldic material. Some of its holdings are duplicated in other repositories such as the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, the National Library of Ireland, and the National Archives. Others of its holdings, such as its printed family histories, are unique. | ||
===Trinity College Library=== | |||
College Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>IRELAND (EIRE)<br>[mailto:dutylibrarian@tcd.ie dutylibrarian@tcd.ie] <br>[http://www.tcd.ie/Library/ Website] | College Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>IRELAND (EIRE)<br>[mailto:dutylibrarian@tcd.ie dutylibrarian@tcd.ie] <br>[http://www.tcd.ie/Library/ Website] | ||
Among other genealogical and historical records, the Manuscripts Department of Trinity College Library has a collection of medieval manuscripts, the 1798 rebellion papers, and some Church of Ireland parish records for Dublin. | Among other genealogical and historical records, the Manuscripts Department of Trinity College Library has a collection of medieval manuscripts, the 1798 rebellion papers, and some Church of Ireland parish records for Dublin. | ||
===National University of Ireland=== | |||
49 Merrion Square,<Br> | 49 Merrion Square,<Br> | ||
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The Library is associated with the main University campus, and has extended archives and archival services. | The Library is associated with the main University campus, and has extended archives and archival services. | ||
===The Queen's University of Belfast=== | |||
University Rd,<Br> | University Rd,<Br> | ||
Belfast BT7 1NN,<br> | Belfast BT7 1NN,<br> | ||
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The Library of the Queen's University has extensive archival records relating to the Northern Counties of Ireland. It is also the repository of most religious records that are Protestant in nature. | The Library of the Queen's University has extensive archival records relating to the Northern Counties of Ireland. It is also the repository of most religious records that are Protestant in nature. | ||
===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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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> | ||
===The National Archives=== | |||
[[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right]]Bessant Drive, Kew <br>Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU <br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Archives]<br> | [[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right]]Bessant Drive, Kew <br>Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU <br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Archives]<br> | ||
===British Library, <br>Department of Western Manuscripts=== | |||
96 Euston Rd,<br> London NW1 2DB,<br> United Kingdom<br>[mailto:Customer-Services@bl.uk Customer-Services@bl.uk]<br>Internet: [http://www.bl.uk/index.shtml# British Library] (then click on collections and then any Manuscripts button) <br> | 96 Euston Rd,<br> London NW1 2DB,<br> United Kingdom<br>[mailto:Customer-Services@bl.uk Customer-Services@bl.uk]<br>Internet: [http://www.bl.uk/index.shtml# British Library] (then click on collections and then any Manuscripts button) <br> | ||
===British Library, <br>India Office Library and Records=== | |||
197 Blackfriars Road <br>London SEI 8NG <br>ENGLAND<br> [mailto:Customer-Services@bl.uk Customer-Services@bl.uk] | 197 Blackfriars Road <br>London SEI 8NG <br>ENGLAND<br> [mailto:Customer-Services@bl.uk Customer-Services@bl.uk] | ||
<br>Internet: [http://www.bl.uk/collection-guides/india-office-records India Office Library and Records] <br> | <br>Internet: [http://www.bl.uk/collection-guides/india-office-records India Office Library and Records] <br> | ||
===British Library, Newspaper Library=== | |||
The British Library<br> | The British Library<br> | ||
96 Euston Road<br> | 96 Euston Road<br> | ||
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== Web Sites == | == Irish Repository Web Sites == | ||
*[http://www.nationalarchives.ie/ National Archives of Ireland] | *[http://www.nationalarchives.ie/ National Archives of Ireland] | ||
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