You can now search and download a stunning collection of early Irish maps (c.1558 - c.1610) for the first time from the National Archives in the UK. These beautiful, hand-drawn parchment maps depict plantations, fortifications and townships during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I. The maps often name the local chiefs and major families in an area - giving family historians a new perspective. The maps can be found here: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/irishmaps.asp Theresa _________________________________________________________________ Add your Gmail and Yahoo! Mail email accounts into Hotmail - it's easy http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/186394592/direct/01/