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[[Image:Irelandmainland.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Map of Ireland (source: Wikipedia)]]
 
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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.
 
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'''Patron Saint''' St Patrick<br><br>
 
'''Languages'''  English/Gaelic <br><br>
 
'''Currency'''  Pound sterling/Euro<br><br>
 
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A country of two parts, North and South
 
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'''Ulster'''  Northern Ireland<br><br>
 
'''Capital''' - Belfast<br><br>
 
The Giants 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.<br><br>
 
  
'''Eire '''The Republic of Ireland<br><br>
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Go to [[Northern Ireland]]    <br>  
'''Capital'''  Dublin<br>
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Go to [[Republic of Ireland]]
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.
 
 
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'''For information on how to begin Irish research''' please click this link  
 
'''For information on how to begin Irish research''' please click this link  
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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.
 
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Go to [[Northern Ireland]]    <br> 
 
Go to [[Republic of Ireland]]
 
 
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==Register Office==
 
==Register Office==
  
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Northern Ireland  
 
Northern Ireland  
  
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Phone:+44 (028) 9025 5905 (Public Search Room)
  
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*[http://www.proni.gov.uk/ PRONI]
 
*[http://www.proni.gov.uk/ PRONI]
 
  
  

Revision as of 17:33, 12 January 2008

Map of Ireland (source: Wikipedia)

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.

Go to Northern Ireland
Go to Republic of Ireland


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


Register Office

The General Register Office of Ireland

3rd Floor

Block 7

Irish Life Building

Lower Abbey Street,

Dublin



The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI)

66 Balmoral Avenue

Belfast BT9 6NY

Northern Ireland

Phone:+44 (028) 9025 5905 (Public Search Room)

Fax:+44 (028) 9025 5999


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