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5 Steps to Finding Your Irish Ancestors
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Irish Genealogy Cheat Sheet
The Irish Genealogy Cheat Sheet compiles critical facts, tips and resources into a quick-reference format that will help you research more efficiently and effectively.
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Irish Genealogy Fast Facts
Key Dates in History
795
First Viking raids
1171
Irish kings submit to Britain
1609
Plantation of Ulster colonizes land
1652
Cromwell confiscates
Catholics' land
1791
Society of United Irishmen formed
1800
Great Britain and Ireland unite
1845
Great Famine begins
1922
Irish Civil War begins; Four Courts Fire destroys many records
1949
Èire become the Republic of Ireland
Vital Records Kept
In Ireland, vital records (birth, marriage, death) are called "civil registration" records. The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland began keeping separate civil registrations in 1921.
Best Records for Genealogists
Census Records (1901–1911)
Civil Registration (1864–present)
Parish Registers (varies)
Tithe Applotment Books
(1814–1855)
Griffith's Valuation (1847–1864)
Immigration Waves
First Wave: 1850–1860
Second Wave: 1880–1900
Finding Your Irish Ancestors
Finding Your Scots-Irish Ancestors
Irish Genealogy Websites
Irish Records and Archives
Plotting Your Irish Roots: An Irish Counties Map
Historically, Ireland has been divided into 32 counties—each with its own local government and cultural identity. This map shows you more.
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