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Useful Depositories
- In the Republic of Ireland
- In Northern Ireland
- In London

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The Genealogical Office

This office incorporates the office of the Chief Herald and the State Heraldic Museum. It also contains records relating to pedigrees, coats of arms and heraldic certificates. A Family History Consultancy Service is available for a fee, either in person or by post. During the summer months, it is advisable to make an appointment in advance.

The full address is:
The Genealogical Office
Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Telephone: 01 6030200. Fax: 01 6766690
Web site: http://heanet.ie/natlib/

The Office of the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths and Marriages (General Register Office)

This office contains records of:

births, deaths and marriages for all of Ireland from 1864 to 1921
records of non-Catholic marriages after 1845
births, deaths, and marriages for the Republic of Ireland from 1922 to the present day.

The full address is:
The Office of the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths and Marriages (General Register Office)
Joyce House, 8-11 Lombard Street East, Dublin 2
Telephone: 01 6711000. Fax: 01 6354440

The Registry Of Deeds

This office contains records dating from 1708, which are concerned with property transactions. They include:

land transfers
marriage settlements
tenure contracts.

The full address is:
The Registry of Deeds
King's Inns, Henrietta Street, Dublin 1
Telephone: 01 6707500. Fax: 01 8048406

Library of the Representative Church Body

As a result of a fire in the Public Record Office of Ireland in 1922, many Church of Ireland parish registers were lost. The Representative Church Body has gathered together the surviving registers (or copies of them), together with other records relating to the history of the Church of Ireland. The full address is: Library of the Representative Church Body Braemor Park, Churchtown, Dublin 14 Telephone: 01 4923979. Fax: 01 4924770 Web site: http://www.ireland.anglican.org

Library Of The Society Of Friends

The Society of Friends (Quakers) has a long tradition of philanthropic activity in Ireland. They were involved in providing extensive relief during the Great Famine of 1845-51. Their collection includes both manuscript sources and an extensive library relating to the activities of Quakers in Ireland. They also have a number of genealogical sources. The library only opens on a limited basis. It is worth contacting the librarian before visiting.

The full address is:
Religious Society of Friends in Ireland
Historical Library, Swanbrook House, Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4
Telephone: 01 6687157

Military Archives

This office is part of the National Archives. It holds records of the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces since 1921. Researchers should write or telephone in advance.

The full address is:
The OC Military Archives
Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin 6
Telephone: 01 4975499.
Fax: 01 4974027

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