Genealogy

We receive a large number of requests for information and assistance with tracing families or family histories. Unfortunately, the Diocese is not in a position to deal with the huge volume of requests received. However, to help you in your research we have researched some sites which may be of assistance to you.

Beginning to Search

The following link may offer you some guidance on the method of searching, the sources of information and some of the services that may be able to assist.

The National Archives of Ireland provide information intended as a guide to the resources for members of the public who are beginning a search on the history of their family.

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Looking in Limerick

The Limerick Regional Archives is the Irish Family History Foundation's designated centre for the City and County of Limerick. The Centre provides a full service for enquirers and initial correspondence usually receives a reply within two weeks.

Records covered include:

Church records in the Limerick Regional Archives area have various starting dates:
- The earliest Roman Catholic parish records computerised at this centre start in 1745 and the latest start in 1851
- The earliest Church of Ireland (Anglican/Episcopalian) records date from 1692 and the latest from 1845
- Presbyterian records commence in 1828
- Methodist records commence in 1824
In addition to these church records, the Limerick Regional Archives also has access to:
- Civil records
- Comprehensive property records from the middle of the last century
- Tithe records from the period before the Great Famine
- The census of 1901

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Looking in Ireland

The Irish Family History Foundation's website provides a gateway "to discovering all about your Irish ancestry, roots, genealogy and family history from anywhere in Ireland" covering the 32 counties of Ireland.

A bulletin/message/notice board is available for genealogy enquiries and family history on County Limerick. If you aren't sure which county your ancestors were from or they were from a number of counties you can post your message in the Ireland Roots bulletin board which covers all of Ireland.

Local Names is a forum for people sharing information about their Irish Family names. Search for family names of interest, read and add messages and notices, get updates about specific names, and add other names which you'd like to discuss. Local Names is a free service.

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