Difference between revisions of "Ireland"

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*[http://www.tiara.ie/ The Irish Ancestral Research Association]
 
*[http://www.tiara.ie/ The Irish Ancestral Research Association]
  
*[http://celt.ucc.ie/index.html Irish history, literature and politics.]
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*[http://celt.ucc.ie/index.html Irish History, Literature and Politics.]
  
 
*[http://www.telusplanet.net/public/mtoll/ireland.htm Marys Genealogy Pages]lots of links
 
*[http://www.telusplanet.net/public/mtoll/ireland.htm Marys Genealogy Pages]lots of links
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*[http://members.pcug.org.au/~ppmay/ Irish Rebel Convicts]
 
*[http://members.pcug.org.au/~ppmay/ Irish Rebel Convicts]
  
*[http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/ Various Ireland bits and pieces for different counties]
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*[http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/ Various Ireland Bits & Pieces for Various Counties]
  
*[http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/RegistrarDistrictsMap.jpg Map of registration districts in Ireland] please click on the map for clarity
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*[http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/RegistrarDistrictsMap.jpg Map of Registration Districts in Ireland] Please click on the map for clarity.
  
 
*[http://www.pasthomes.com/ Irish Townland Maps]
 
*[http://www.pasthomes.com/ Irish Townland Maps]

Revision as of 08:26, 15 September 2007

Dunluce Castle, County Antrim submitted by Cloggie



Patron Saint St Patrick
Languages English/Gaelic
Currency Pound sterling/Euro

A country of two parts, North and South
Ulster Northern Ireland
Capital - Belfast
The Giant's Causeway is Northern Ireland's most famous natural landmark, and the country has some of the most spectacular beaches in Europe. Northern Ireland is the second most sparsely populated part of the UK. Within a couple of hours of Belfast, the capital city, visitors can walk the Mountains of Mourne, fish in Fermanagh or visit the many picturesque villages that abound.

Eire The Republic of Ireland
Capital Dublin
In the South you’ll find striking hills, immaculate beaches, pretty towns and villages. The country also offers lively arts and music and fascinating ancient treasures, including medieval abbeys.


For information on how to begin Irish research please click this link Irish Research


As so many of the websites concerning Ireland deal with earlier times, we have decided to have this main Irish page. Many links on the page for the Republic of Ireland will also be relevant for researching Northern Ireland and vice versa.



Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland


Register Office


General Links ~ Ireland Interest




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