The more information you can provide us with , the better the chances of success. In general , there are a number of sources that you should check before submitting an application to the centre.

Ancestors Death Records:

In some countries death records contain the names of the parents of the deceased. Death records also give an indication of the year of birth of the deceased.

Newspaper Death Notices & Obituaries:

Some biographical details on your ancestor, including his/her Irish county of origin and the names of surviving brothers and sisters may be contained in a newspaper obituary published in the local paper after your ancestors death.

Ancestor’s Marriage Records:

Your ancestor may have two records of marriage, namely a civil and a church record. Each may contain different details, so both are worth checking.

Oral family history & family documents:

Your relatives may have some useful documents including memorium cards, correspondence from relatives, or a family Bible containing important family dates.

Census Returns 1901 & 1911:

All people residing in Ireland during this time should appear on these.

Army/Navy/Convict/Naturalisation records:

If your ancestor served in the army/navy services, or was transported or naturalized, biographical details such as place or year of birth, parent’s names etc. may appear on such documentation.

Wills & Deeds:

These may also contain including names and addresses of relatives remaining in Ireland.

Burial & Cemetery Records/Memorium Inscriptions:

May contain additional information to death records.

If you wish to obtain further more detailed information on more sources to check in your specific country of origin please select your country of residence from the list below:

• USA
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• Australia
• Scotland