For anyone who has decided it is now worth the trip to Ireland to see the records for C & E, please be aware that the National Library is very busy in the summer months with long waits for a viewer unless one is in line very early before the library opens for the day and one almost races up to the machines. Much better to plan a trip for the off-season (when plane fares and B & B rates are a little less expensive). I must say that I find the last 2 weeks in May are just glorious here with all the wildflowers and Rhodys blooming. For those who don't want to wait a year, the 1st 2 weeks in September are very nice, too...usually. December and the 1st 2 weeks in January are difficult for getting accomodations as most B & B's close for the long holidays. If you are coming just to Dublin, you will probably be OK. Janet