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Bang Beggars, Vulcans and other old Irish Occupations
Historical official records & documents sometimes refer to long-forgotten old Irish occupations. We list some of the more unusual.
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Old Medical Terms in Irish Genealogy
In researching your family tree you are likely to come across some medical terminology that seems odd to modern ears. Terms like Apoplexy, Corruption, Gravel, Idiot, Jail Fever and White Swelling seem baffling but have simply been updated as medical science improves.
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Valuation Revision Books in Ireland
The Valuation Office Revision Books followed on from Griffiths Valuation and annually recorded the ownership and values of property from 1864 up until the early 1930’s
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Researching Family Wills in Northern Ireland
In tracking Northern Ireland family roots, a useful free website is the Public Records Of Northern Ireland online Wills search – PRONI Wills.
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Catholic Parish Records Online
In the 1950’s the National Library of Ireland began the work of microfilming Catholic parish registers of births and marriages. The partnership of library and Church hierarchy has ensured the permanent preservation of these invaluable genealogical records. The majority of parishes in the whole of Ireland are covered and the Read more…