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HELP/ADVICE FOR VIRGIN

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Always

Always Report 24 Jul 2005 17:21

HIYA ALL, CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ADVICE/HELP. AFTER MONTHS &MONTHS OF DIGGING AROUND AND GETTING NOWHERE, I HAVE TAKEN THE PLUNGE, I AM GOING OVER TO IRELAND TO LOOK UP THE LOST RELLIES. BUT ALTHOUGH I HAVE BEEN GIVEN LOTS OF INFO (DATES ETC/DISTRICTS) I HAVE UP TO NOW, NEVER ACTUALLY BEEN TO LOOK ANYTHING UP. ANY TIPS/HELP/ADVICE WOULD BE MORE THAN WELCOME. I AM GOING OVER FOR 4 DAYS AND LEAVE TUESDAY. PLEASE WISH ME LUCK, AND ANY ENCOURAGEMENT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED AS WOULD ANY REPLIES. FEELING NERVOUS BUT EXCITED, IS THIS NORMAL.????

Unknown

Unknown Report 24 Jul 2005 17:24

Nervous but excited sounds normal to me. Where are you going to look things up - check if there's a webaddress for it first and see about opening hours, regulations, etc. Ireland is a beautiful place, so take some time out to enjoy the scenery. nell

Always

Always Report 24 Jul 2005 17:29

THANKS NELL, I AM GOING TO GALWAY,/ TUAM/BALLINDERRY AM ALSO GOING TO MEET UP WITH A COUSIN THAT I MET ON HERE 6 DAYS AFTER JOINING. I JUST DON'T WANT TO FLOUT ANY WRITTEN/UNWRITTEN RULES IN THE RECORDS OFFICE OR THE PARISH CHURCHES! DON'T WANT TO SHOW MY IGNORANCE REALLY. WILL TAKE TIME OUT FOR THE VIEWS THOUGH. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THESE PLACES HAVE NO ON LINE RECORDS. HENCE THE TRIP. REGARDS ANNA

moe

moe Report 24 Jul 2005 17:41

Good Luck! Please let us know how you got on as this is something i hope to do in the next year.I will read your thread with interest to pick up some tips for when i go. MOE!

Jane

Jane Report 24 Jul 2005 18:17

I would think the same advice as for visiting any record office. Take pencils, change for copying machines, a notebook. I am sure the staff will be very pleased to help so don't be afraid to ask. They are used to these questions we may think daft! Good hunting. Hope you find loads of useful information as well as have fun meeting a new cousin Jane

Twinkle

Twinkle Report 25 Jul 2005 19:30

Churches might not have the parish registers and even if they do, they won't let you in until you've jumped through hoops of fire and made an appointment. Take plenty of ID when you go to places. Take pencils (not pens), a notebook, plenty of change and don't forget reading glasses if you need them! Oh, and above all else - you'll need patience! Good luck

Sophie

Sophie Report 25 Jul 2005 19:38

Hi, goodluck, I too oneday in the near future will be travelling to Ireland to search endlessy for my rellies. It is so unfortunate that the records are not available online, although on familysearch.org I have possibly found my grt granny's birth in Meath in the IGI records. I say that it is unfortunate, but Ireland is a beautiful country and it is a great excuse to go over and visit. Once agian good luck sophie x

Keith

Keith Report 25 Jul 2005 21:15

Most people involved in this business are really helpful and won't mind you showing your 'ignorance' as you call it. they'll be only too pleased to help.

Researching:
Fletcher May Allison Ashcroft Moore

Joy

Joy Report 25 Jul 2005 23:20

before you go please look on the rootsweb mailing list for Galway and search through the archives for advice. Happy hunting! Joy