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Find your Irish Ancestors Today

  • Your Trusted Source for Irish Genealogy – As the coordinating body for 32 local genealogy centres, we are dedicated to preserving and sharing Ireland’s rich ancestral records.
  • Instant Access to 23+ Million Irish Records – Including Births, Marriages and Deaths.
  • High Quality Records – The most comprehensive and easily searchable Irish church records available online.
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Searchable Irish Records

Baptism/Birth records
10573000
Marriage records
5213000
Burial/Death records
2062000
Census records
2922000
Gravestone Inscriptions records
518000
Griffith’s Valuation records
1140000
Irish Ship Passenger List records
227000
Census Substitute records
897000

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  • Instant access with a 1 day subscription from just $18.
  • Detailed search options by First Name, Surname, County and Parish.
  • Access of our unique Irish Surname Variant search which allows you to search all variants of a surname in a single search (e.g. Brien, O’Brien, Bryan)
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Our Local Genealogy Centres

  • Our 32 genealogy centres are based in the local communities and are staffed by dedicated and passionate genealogists.
  • They work with volunteers, clergy and government agencies to build and maintain databases of local Irish records.
  • Many centres provide a personalised research service and contact details can be found in the Contact Us page.
  • By purchasing a subscription and becoming a member, you are directly helping secure the future of these genealogy centres.