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Margaret

Margaret Report 21 Jul 2006 15:10

When my Mother was born, in Southern Ireland, in 1912, Ireland was part of Gt.Britain, so technically she was British. So why can't I find her birth. BMD's started in 1837 but only seem to be for England & Wales. Why wasn't Ireland included? Anyone have any ideas? M. Steer

Angela

Angela Report 21 Jul 2006 15:27

I am no expert on Irish records, but I understood that Ireland kept its own records and that a large number of them were destroyed during a huge fire in Dublin during 'the troubles'. I would be very interested in any information that other members have on Irish records, as a number of my branches seem to be heading that way.

CanadianCousin

CanadianCousin Report 21 Jul 2006 16:07

Just like Scotland, civil registration in Ireland was separate from that of England and Wales. Registration of marriages, for example, began in approx. 1845 for Protestants and in 1864 for Catholics and everyone else. I don't believe that BMD records were destroyed in the 1922 Four Courts fire (which did claim a large number of documents), but the indexes are not available online, unfortunately. Janet North London Borders has a fabulous thread on how to search for Irish records - just type 'Irish Family History' in the Search box and it should come up. Hope this helps - Tim

Margaret

Margaret Report 21 Jul 2006 18:06

Angela & Tim. thanks for your replies. At the moment all I want to know is where can I apply for a 'full' copy of my Mother's Birth Certificate. M. Steer

Janet in Yorkshire

Janet in Yorkshire Report 21 Jul 2006 18:08

It will have to be Dublin, I think. If you google Dublin+GRO, the site tells you exactly how to go about it and the fee. Jay

Kate

Kate Report 21 Jul 2006 18:11

Margaret, I have answered your thread on the Records Office Board which was asking the same question. Kate.

Margaret

Margaret Report 21 Jul 2006 18:42

Thank you all. Ireland doesn't have the same 'on-line' facilities as England & Wales. I shall have to write/fax them. Thanks, M. Steer