2011 Research Trip to Dublin, Ireland
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Conduct your genealogical research in Ireland's capitol city, Dublin, using national repositories including:
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General Register Office Registry of Deeds Valuation Office |
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2011 Brochure |
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ATTENTION |
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Celtic Quest, LLC, has organized a unique research opportunity for serious and experienced researchers. It is best if you have at least identified the county of origin of your ancestor. You determine which research facilities you want to use. Before you take off for Ire- land, your trip director will review and assess up to two of your research goals to help make your valuable re- search time in Ireland more productive. |
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Arrive in Dublin on Saturday, 15 October and get your rest, because on Sunday you hit the ground running. Professionals familiar with Dublin facilities will start the week with introductions to the major research repositories. Monday morning, the National Archives staff will instruct researchers on the use of the facility. From there, you choose which facility fits your needs. Throughout the week, your trip director will be onsite to assist you. At the end of the research week, you’ll be treated to a relaxing banquet at Buswell’s Hotel. |
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You may move freely between research sites as your discoveries take you to new records. On some evenings, consult with your trip director to discuss and reevaluate your research objectives. |
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Please take the time to prepare research objectives for review and assessment by the trip director. Previous experience shows that those who take advantage of this opportunity have the most research success. |
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We will assist you if you’d like to share a room with another researcher. Prices are per-person, double occupancy. Limited single rooms are available for a higher fee; once those rooms are assigned, those wanting a single room will be put in the larger double rooms, but at a higher cost. Non-researching companions are welcome; see the registration form for fees. |
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Participants should expect to walk between repositories and the hotel (1–8 blocks), so bring comfortable walking shoes and rain gear. If you prefer, taxis are available for hire. |
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Participants need to arrange transportation to and from Dublin, and between the airport and the hotel. |
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Travel Arrangements |
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Medical and Travel
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Dublin Tentative Schedule 2011
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Friday, 14 Oct |
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Evening |
Depart U.S. or Canada |
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Saturday, 15 October |
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Morning |
Arrive Dublin/Check-in to hotel/Rest/Free time |
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Sunday, 16 October |
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12:30-1:30 pm |
Orientation/Introductions |
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Lectures 1:45-2:30 pm |
Intro to Dublin Repositories (Part 1) |
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2:45-3:30 pm |
Intro to Dublin Repositories (Part 2) |
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3:45-4:15 pm |
Repository Planning / Schedule |
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4:30-5:30 pm |
Eneclann—Current State of Genealogy in Ireland |
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Monday, 17 October |
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9-10 am |
Intro to the National Archives (Early opening for CQ) |
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10 am on |
Open for Research with trip director’s assistance* |
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7:30-8:45 pm |
Individual consultations/National Library research |
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Tuesday, 18 October |
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All day |
Open for Research* |
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7:30-8:45 pm |
Individual consultations/National Library research |
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Wednesday, 19 October |
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All day |
Open for Research with trip directors’ assistance* |
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7:30-8:45 pm |
Individual consultations/National Library research |
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Thursday, 20 October |
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All day |
Open for Research with trip directors’ assistance* |
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Evening |
Free |
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Friday, 21 October |
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All day |
Open for Research with trip directors’ assistance* |
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6:30 pm |
Private Banquet/Cash Bar |
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Saturday, 22 October |
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9:30 am-1 pm |
National Library research (on your own) |
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11 am |
Check out of hotel |
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*See hours of specific repositories in descriptions on next page |
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Irish Life Centre, Lower Abbey Street |
The GRO includes registrations for births, marriages, and deaths beginning on 1 January 1864 (non-Catholic marriages were recorded beginning 1 January 1845). Certificates are available at the GRO. Indexes can be searched 9:30 am–4:30 pm Monday–Friday. There are fees for both searching and obtaining photocopies and certificates. The GRO holds post-1922 vital records for the 26 counties of the Republic of Ireland. 8 Blocks.
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Bishop Street |
In June 1988, the Public Record Office of Ireland and the State Paper Office were joined to form the National Archives. The reading room at the headquarters is open to holders of a current Reader’s Ticket. The reading room is open 10 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday, except holidays. 7 Blocks.
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Kildare Street |
The National Library of Ireland was established in 1877. The Genealogical Office, which originated in 1552 as the Office of Arms, has been part of the National Library since 1943. There are close to a million books and extensive collections of newspapers, manuscripts, photographs, maps, and prints in the library. The collections are accessible free of charge to holders of a current Library Reader’s ticket. The main reading room is open 9:30 am–9 pm Monday–Wednesday, 9:30 am–5 pm Thursday–Friday, and 9:30 am–1 pm Saturday. 1/2 Block.
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King’s Inns, Henrietta Street |
The function of the Registry of Deeds is to provide a system for recording the existence of deeds and conveyances affecting “unregistered” land, i.e. land and property, the title to which is not registered in the Land Registry. The indexes and many of the records are on microfilm. The Registry is open 10 am–4:30 pm Monday–Friday. Records of interest to genealogists include registered deeds from 1708 and wills 1708–1832. Taxi Ride.
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Representative Church Body Library Braemor Park, Churchtown |
The Representative Church Body Library is the Church of Ireland’s principal repository for its archives and manuscripts. The reading room is open 9:30 am–1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm Monday-Friday. The Library holds records from more than 800 parishes in the Republic of Ireland. Taxi Ride.
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Irish Life Center, Abbey Street Lower |
The Valuation Office is not a research facility, but some of its records can be viewed by researchers. This office is open 9:15 am–4:30 pm Monday–Friday. A scanned copy of the original series of Valuation maps that correspond to Griffith’s Primary Valuation are available for Republic of Ireland research and copies can be purchased. Later maps for the revision, or cancelled, books of the Valuation are still at the Valuation Office and can be viewed but not copied. Some other records produced as a result of Griffith’s Valuation are also available at the Valuation Office, including House, Cancelled, Current Land Books. 8 Blocks. |