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Irish certs ouch!!!!

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Charlie chuckles

Charlie chuckles Report 5 Jul 2006 20:02

Just ordered my GG Grandas death cert from PRONI in Belfast---£11--ouch!! Need a marriage cert from the South Ireland version, they want a bankers order for 10 euros, no cards, cheques accepted!! Why is Irish ancestry so bloomin awkward!!

Margaret

Margaret Report 5 Jul 2006 20:08

I really think that the Irish authorities havent clicked as to how popular, and therefore a money spinner to them, genealogy is. I fear it will take years for them to wake up. Margaret

Denise

Denise Report 5 Jul 2006 20:11

Hi Carol, Ive got it all to come! Just found out (im nearly sure) that both of my g grandparents were born in Ireland giving no places of birth. Think I will leave it till its cooler. Denise.

♥Betty Boo from Dundee♥

♥Betty Boo from Dundee♥ Report 5 Jul 2006 20:12

Hi Carol, How did you manage to find your Irish rellies, you must be lucky, I know they area in Irland mine were born but still can't find them. Also it costs me £13:50 for a copy of a certificate in the local Dundee RO. Betty

Charlie chuckles

Charlie chuckles Report 5 Jul 2006 20:15

You'll need a lot of patience with the Irish ones, It's taken me the best part of 16 years to get 4 generation!!

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 5 Jul 2006 20:15

GRO Ireland will accept credit cards, (Visa & Mastercard) but you have to apply by post or fax , as there is currently no on-line ordering facility. 10 euros seems reasonable to me.

♥Betty Boo from Dundee♥

♥Betty Boo from Dundee♥ Report 5 Jul 2006 20:18

Hi Carol, I am just looking for two a father and son, born In Monaghan but don't know which part though. Its My husbands Great gradfather married in Durham, on marriage certificate says Thomas Collins born Ireland 1841 father Owen Collins. Still can't find them. Managhan in a large place!! Betty

Charlie chuckles

Charlie chuckles Report 5 Jul 2006 20:26

I was quite lucky because when I started a lot of my 'oldies' who were born in the 1890's etc were still alive and they were full of memories, one of my G uncles had photos and a great memory as well and told me loads. I also spent a very cold, very long morning at the parochial house sifting through the registers. I didn't get time last year when I went over, but if the new parish priest will let me I'll have another go next time! I know what you mean about Monaghan, my GGG granda was from there. I'm afraid the easiest way with Ireland is to go there!! Good holiday though

Joy

Joy Report 5 Jul 2006 20:34

Betty - have you tried writing to Monaghan Ancestry Clogher Historical Society 6, Tully Street Monaghan Co. Monaghan Ireland ? Also, civil registration did not start until 1856, but you may already know that. :-) Joy