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(A) National Centres. In all cases material is consulted on a reference basis on the premises. No loans.
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Main repository for original documents. Free. Open Mon -Fri, 10am to 5pm. Staff very helpful. Will explain request system and show the catalogues, etc. |
Vast collection inc. censuses, Parish registers, school records, Valuation Office records 1826-1851, extant wills, etc. |
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Main repository of printed material. Free. Requires registration, but one day visitor passes available. Staff very helpful, but you need to know what you are looking for. |
Huge collection, well catalogued. Books, maps, photographs. The place to begin your research. |
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Part of the National Library housed nearby. Free. Requires separate reader's ticket. Prior knowledge of requirements essential. |
Well catalogued. Some items very ancient (pre-1300). Many original estate maps with tenant's names. |
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Research service on a fee basis. |
Houses small display area on well known Irish families. |
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Established 1708. Concerns land transfers. Nominal charge on a daily basis. |
Names index of land grantors after 1708. County index of lands. |
Irish Lands Commission, |
Records current and past land tenures and sales. Used mainly for contemporary purposes. Documents have been catalogued. |
Catalogue available in the National Library. |
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Free. Open Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm. |
Large collection relating to Dublin. Various street directories listing traders, etc. from 1700, newspapers, Maps, prints, etc. |
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Not generally accessible to the public for research. |
Huge collection of material. |
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Passes available for researchers (see web site). |
Large library. |
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Nominal fee for use of library facilities. |
Large collection of books, especially relating to Church history, etc. |
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Colection of material and documents relating to Anglican history in Ireland. |
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(B) Meath.
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Free. |
Has reference room with specialised research material on the county. |
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Free, but by appointment. |
Material on Catholic parishes, mainly this century. |
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(C) Societies.
To date no amateur historical societies have an internet presence.
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Meath Archaeological and Historical Society |
Premier society within the county. Produces Ríocht na Mídhe, an annual journal of articles concerning county history. |
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Ashbourne Historical Society |
Local society, holds monthly meetings and an annual outing. New members welcome. |
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These organisations operate on a fee-paying basis, although initial inquiries are often free.
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Meath Heritage and Genealogy Centre |
A privately run research business which specialises in tracing Meath family ancestors. |
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Genealogical research company. |
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These are my personal choices, and are related primarily to Meath or have good sections detailing Meath.
Tracing the Past Register of the Abbey of St. Thomas, Dublin. A Short History of South-East Meath Register of the Abbey of St. Thomas, Dublin.
William Nolan
An invaluble guide to local history sources.
Medieval Ireland c. 1170-1495
P.W.A. Asplin
Although primarily a catalogue of works on the medieval period, the references often apply to later centuries.
John Gilbert (ed.)
Full text of register in medieval Latin. Comprehensive references to land owners in 12th and 13th centuries.
Oliver Cogan
Detailed listing of parishes and townlands for this part of the county.
John Gilbert (ed.)
Full text of register in medieval Latin. Comprehensive references to land owners in 12th and 13th centuries.
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