Hi - I have been researching my family tree and after months of nothing but English agricultural labourers etc., I find that my great great grandfather was born in Ireland, as was his mother-in-law. They are both listed on the 1881 and 1901 census, (the only ones I've checked so far, as they're free!) but no more details other than 'Ireland' for place of birth. Here are some details, in case it helps. Frederick R Clarke, b.c1852. In 1881, he is living at 66 Buchan Terrace, Brinton Road, Southampton with his wife Helen and baby daughter. Occupation: Engineer, Fitter & Turner. 1901, he is living at 17 Cranbury Place, Southampton with his wife, seven children, mother-in-law Eleanor McDonald (also born in Ireland in c1828), and two sisters-in-law. Occupation: Marine Engineer. How would one go about finding out when he came to the UK, or where exactly he was born in Ireland? Is there anything like FreeBMD for Ireland? I am a total novice when it comes to researching anything other than England, but I feel this is an avenue I have to find out more about :) Thanks in advance - Lou Watson