National Archives of Ireland The National Archives hold records extending back the entire life of the state (1922 – present) for all of Ireland, North and South. Their job is to preserve them so that the public can see them and use them

Location National Archives HQ is located on Bishop Street in Northside Dublin Other famous landmarks nearby include Dublin Institute of Technology. It is on the site of the Old Jacobs biscuit factory, which was garrisoned during the 1916 Easter Rising

History of National Archives of Ireland Set up in 1988 to replace the centuries old State paper offices and the public record offices State paper records had been set up in 1702 to keep Lord Lieutenant's records and they were based at Dublin Castle. Public Record offices were set up in 1867. Held administrative, court and probate records over twenty years old. Many of these documents were destroyed when the Four Courts was bombarded in 1922 during the Irish Civil War.

Formation of National Archives In 1986, the government abolished these offices and absolved them into the National Archives. After a period of thirty years, government records will revert to the National Archives and public domain (Thirty year rule).

Functions of National Archives The preservation, restoration, arrangement and description of archives. The preparation of guides, lists, indexes and other finding aids to archives. Making archives available for public inspection. Making and providing copies of archives. The publication of archives, finding aids and other material relating to archives. The provision of educational services relating to archives.

What’s available at the National Archives 19th and 20th century census records Soldiers wills from 1858 to 1982 Poor Law/Board of Guardian/workhouse records Parish records and marriage licences List of people transported to Australia for committing crimes

Guide to doing research (NAI) Getting started Things you need to know: Name of family, parish and townlands and approximate dates of births, deaths and marriages. Genealogy service in the National Archives is available from from Monday to Friday, from 9.30–17.00 on floor 5 of the NAI buildings.

Genealogy Researchers The National Archives can also put you in touch with some genealogical experts throughout all of Ireland. Examples Willow Genealogy which specialises researching genealogy for Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary. Clare Bohan in Templemore in Tipperary

Related agencies The National Archives also suggest many other places to go for resources like local libraries and archives which can be found in many counties, including Limerick Colleges can be also great help like UCC, UCD, and Trinity College Dublin. There is also archives like Irish Architectural Archives, Irish Film Archives and Irish Traditional Music and Military archives.

Related agencies There is also local history journals, eg. Economic and Social History Society of Ireland and the Federation of Local History Societies. Other general offices like the Central Statistics Office and General Register Office or the Higher Education Authority- HEAnet.

Decade of Centuries

Decade of Centuries Covers 1912 to 1923 and events like the Dublin Lockout, Easter Rising, and the War of Independence and Civil War. Features Irish Trades Union Congress (ITUC) annual reports from 1901 to 1925. Dublin Metropolitan Police reports from 1915 and 1916 are also included documenting pro – independence activity.

Easter Rising It also features court martial records for the period after the 1916 Easter Rising. These records show the process that was in order as the leaders of the Rising were executed for their part in the rebellion.

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Soldiers wills Soldiers wills are also available at the National Archives. Before going into battle, soldiers would have to write a will. They are available from 1858 to 1982, excluding 1921 due to the War of Independence.

Private James Walsh 1st Battalion of the Irish Guards

Private James Walsh He leaves his estate to his mother Margaret. He was killed in action on the 26th October 1914.

Tithe applotments National Archives also contain tithe applotments from 1823 to 1837 They were compiled in order to determine the amount which occupiers of agricultural holdings over one acre should pay in tithes to the Church of Ireland. The example used here is from a wealthy landowner called George Ormsby in Crossmalina, Co. Mayo