Hello Mike, Many thanks for this information, another person on the List also gave me the same info and they were able to give me the names of the local RC churches. The gentleman that supplied this info actually lives a short distance away, I will see what eventuates. I too have heard of others paying large amounts for research in Ireland and getting nothing for their dollar, consequently my research in Ireland at that time ground to a halt. I will take your advice and see what quotes I can get before giving the go ahead. Colin in a very warm Brisbane. ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike To: GENIRE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 9:26 AM Subject: Re: Research in Dublin ""Colin Liddell"" <caplid@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message news:01e001c6271d$d2125730$fc01a8c0@house1... >I wonder if anyne can help or suggest how I should go about researching the >birth of my wife's g grandfather in Dublin. > I have just discovered his death in Victoria, Australia and this gave his > parents and place of birth. > > Here is what I know of the man: > > Patrick WOODS a Roman Catholic, born Dublin c1838, father Andrew a farmer, > mother Ann (surname unknown) > Is this pie in the sky stuff or is there a chance I may be able to find > his birth? > > Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > Colin in a warm Brisbane. You need to know the parish, and the only Andrew Woods in county Dublin is as follows: SOURCE GRIFFITHS VALUATION INDEX (1847-1864) WOODS, Andrew County: Dublin Parish: Kilsallaghan Location: Coolquoy Common There is also a Michael at County: Dublin Parish: Kilsallaghan Location: Newbarn However! in most cases the recording of a birth was in the spouse/mothers parish, and she may be from an adjoinibg parish, but at least you have a place to start, you should also keep in mind the year that this or any other parish commenced to record events, most rural catholic parishes started around 1830 but some as late as 1870, city parishes did commence earlier. I would supply the parish information as above and ask for a quote, I know of many that have paid in excess of $100 only to be informed there was nothing to report. Good luck.