This is a partial repeat of my post to the Donegal Lists on the 18 April 2008, it is in the archives of the three prime Donegal Lists. The email message below was in response to a message I sent requesting some information regarding the GV site on www.askaboutireland. website. It turns out iaw their response the site was not for us mortals to use at this time, it was a BETA site for testing which we were not suppose to find................ Problem with any site not password protected is it will always be found and accessed at some point in time........................................ They do state: "We do expect the service to be fully up and running and publicly available shortly. " My opinion is that they have shut it down to web traffic in order to adjust and modify their new program. I would do the same if it were me controlling the process. If you go to the main site you will see a notice that the site is being worked on --Apache HTTP Server maintenance. Now the question is when will come back on line for us mortals. Below is a reply received from the Managers of the GV data site on my observations regarding the slow operation of the images recovery portion. I have removed the names of those involved for security reason. Bob Cdn ------------------------------------------------------- Dear Bob, Thank you very much for your email to my colleague ........ The Griffith's Valuation service is actually still in prototype and test stage at the moment and not officially launched as yet. There are elements which are being reviewed, tweaked and tested still. The images are not functioning in the way in which they will do once the service is publicly live, but it will work properly on Vista and other operating systems then. We have recently made a link available on the www.askaboutireland.ie website but really intended it to be accessed only by the local studies librarians of the Irish public library authorities who are testing the service. We thought we had it buried well enough not to be found generally! We do expect the service to be fully up and running and publicly available shortly. Regards, ---blanked--- ======================= Maureen.... wrote:<SNIP>... > This website has changed already, I tried to get in this afternoon > and couldnt find the Griffith Valuation page. > ===========================

Jackie - this may not be what you are looking for, I'm not familiar with the geography of the places named. Here are the details for a batch of 5 films offered for rental if you order them into a Family History Center. It suggests you may need to view Letterkenny but I'm not really sure. Anyone understand what is indicated for the correct film for the St. Eunan's church records ? Rental of a film here in the US is $5.50 per 5 week rental period. Write if either of the 2 films noted as being permanently held at the local FHC will assist your search. Meg Greenwood / Oklahoma USA ====================== Notes Some writing is faded and illegible.The Catholic parish of Conwal and Leck, now called Letterkenny, includes the civil parish of Conwal and part of Leck. The Cathedral of St. Eunan, Letterkenny, is the seat of the bishop of the Diocese of Raphoe. There are chapels in Letterkenny and Kilpheak in addition to the Cathedral. Subjects Ireland, Donegal, Conwal - Church records Ireland, Donegal, Leck - Church records Ireland, Donegal, Conwal, Letterkenny - Church records Format Manuscript (On Film) Language English Publication Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1973-1984 Dublin, Ireland : National Library of Ireland, Photographic Reproduction Dept. Physical on 4 microfilm reels ; 16 & 35 mm. FILM NOTES : Title Parochial registers of Conwal and Leck , 1851-1962 Authors Catholic Church. Parish of Conwal and Leck (Donegal) Film contains Banns 1853-1918; baptisms 1853-1898; marriages 1854-1921. FHL BRITISH Film 1279236 Items 22 - 26 [This film is at the FHC 8 minutes from my home] Baptisms 1898-1924; baptisms 1874-1950; marriages 1877-1920. FHL BRITISH Film 1279237 Items 1 - 3 [This film is at the FHC 8 minutes from my home] Baptisms and marriages, 1854-1880. FHL BRITISH Film 926208 [The FHC does not have this film] Baptisms 1851-1924; marriages 1857-1962; banns 1853-1918. FHL BRITISH Film 1279203 Items 1 - 6 [The FHC does not have this film] =================== Jackie wrote: > Hello Listers, Does anyone know where the records are held of the baptisms 1925 to 1934 of St Eunan's Church Raphoe? I've writen to the Raphoe Archivist and been informed that they do not hold the records, they have suggested trying Donegal Ancestry but I'm told that they are very expensive to commission. Kindest regards Jackie. > > >

Jackie . You are lucky , they answered you. I sent £20 sterling and asked if they had records for about 1780 for my Mary and Aaron Thompson births with a stamped addressed return envelope . Never got an answer . Jackie , Donegal Ancestry cannot charge you for asking . Laurie Thompson Australia . ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie To: irl-co-donegal@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:57 PM Subject: [IRL-CO-DONEGAL] Baptism certificates Raphoe. Help please. Hello Listers, Does anyone know where the records are held of the baptisms 1925 to 1934 of St Eunan's Church Raphoe? I've writen to the Raphoe Archivist and been informed that they do not hold the records, they have suggested trying Donegal Ancestry but I'm told that they are very expensive to commission. Kindest regards Jackie.

Anyone interested in getting funding for a N. Ireland Genealogy event should get their application in before 2 May 2008. Funding under the Events Growth Fund (EGF) aims to assist events to develop or grow into a Major or International event. Funding under the Major Events Fund (MEF) is to assist large events that will attract significant out of state media coverage. The maximum amount available under the Events Growth Fund for each event is £30,000. See the URL http://www.dcalni.gov.uk/index/events_unit/grant_funding_programme_2008.htm Funding news - 18/04/2008 Northern Ireland Events Fund Now Available The Garden Show Ireland was launched in Hillsborough Castle this week, with funding from the Major Events Fund. The Major Events Fund was launched earlier this month and the Arts and Culture Minister Edwin Poots MLA believes Northern Ireland's international reputation is blossoming through a range of world-class events staged in the country thanks to the fund. He said: "Events of this type are vitally important to the Northern Ireland economy and tourism and offer opportunities to showcase the very best Northern Ireland can offer to the rest of the world." The Minister launched the programme, worth a total of £1.6million, to support both large and small events. Explaining the aim of the funding programme, the Mr Poots said: "The Major Events Fund is aimed at big events which will attract tourists, investors, international media coverage and will have a major economic impact on Northern Ireland. "Events which have qualified for this type of funding in the past year include, Rally Ireland at Stormont, the Walker Cup Golf Championship at Royal County Down in Newcastle and the FIM Motorcycle Championships, in Bangor. "The Events Growth Fund supports events which will grow and impact on local communities, helping to build confidence and pride, as well as attracting visitors. The aim is to support events which start small and have the potential to grow to a point where they are self-sustaining. "The Garden Show Ireland is an excellent example of a top quality event which has grown each year, attracting around 30,000 visitors to the Hillsborough area and generating in the region of £1million for the local economy. I would like to see more events like this, organised and run by local people and attracting an international audience." He added: "The Funds provide an opportunity too good to miss and I want to remind organisers that they need to submit their applications by 2 May if they are to be in with a chance of being considered for funding at this time." Northern Irish Executive (opens a new window). Source: Northern Irish Executive, 17/04/08 Liam "A bird in the bush is worth two in the cat"

Hello Listers, Does anyone know where the records are held of the baptisms 1925 to 1934 of St Eunan's Church Raphoe? I've writen to the Raphoe Archivist and been informed that they do not hold the records, they have suggested trying Donegal Ancestry but I'm told that they are very expensive to commission. Kindest regards Jackie.

Take a look at their website (http://www.donegalancestry.com/) and that may explain why they did not answer. Mike More mikemore@rogers.com -----Original Message----- From: irl-co-donegal-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-co-donegal-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Laurie Thompson Sent: April 23, 2008 7:27 AM To: Jackie; irl-co-donegal@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IRL-CO-DONEGAL] Baptism certificates Raphoe. Help please. Jackie . You are lucky , they answered you. I sent £20 sterling and asked if they had records for about 1780 for my Mary and Aaron Thompson births with a stamped addressed return envelope . Never got an answer . Jackie , Donegal Ancestry cannot charge you for asking . Laurie Thompson Australia . ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie To: irl-co-donegal@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:57 PM Subject: [IRL-CO-DONEGAL] Baptism certificates Raphoe. Help please. Hello Listers, Does anyone know where the records are held of the baptisms 1925 to 1934 of St Eunan's Church Raphoe? I've writen to the Raphoe Archivist and been informed that they do not hold the records, they have suggested trying Donegal Ancestry but I'm told that they are very expensive to commission. Kindest regards Jackie. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CO-DONEGAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

IGPA Users, The Ireland Genealogy Project Archives (IGPA) has moved to a new website. http://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ Please bookmark this site for future reference. An new search engine is located on the Home page of the IGPA site. Have you some item of genealogy interest, all types of files, photos of documents, headstones are welcomed at the Archives. If you would like to contribute files or images to the Donegal Archive please contact me or sent the files to my email address listed on the home page of the IGPA website. Contributions for other counties in Ireland are welcomed, contact the county coordinator listed on the home page Thanks to All Bob IGPA - Donegal - Laois File Manager

Below is a reply received from the Managers of the GV data site on my observations regarding the slow operation of the images recovery portion. I have removed the names of those involved for security reason. Dear Bob, Thank you very much for your email to my colleague ........ The Griffith's Valuation service is actually still in prototype and test stage at the moment and not officially launched as yet. There are elements which are being reviewed, tweaked and tested still. The images are not functioning in the way in which they will do once the service is publicly live, but it will work properly on Vista and other operating systems then. We have recently made a link available on the www.askaboutireland.ie website but really intended it to be accessed only by the local studies librarians of the Irish public library authorities who are testing the service. We thought we had it buried well enough not to be found generally! We do expect the service to be fully up and running and publicly available shortly. Regards, ---blanked---

Can someone tell me the name of the school children would have attended in the Ballyhoorisly area in the 1860-1870s? Thanks, Michelle

I tried the site and got a map. Unfortunately it was the wrong area. I was expecting the Buncrana area but ended up with a map a few miles inland although the description of where the farm was located was correct. Once the teething problems are sorted out it should be great Regards Paul -----Original Message----- From: irl-co-donegal-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-co-donegal-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Juditoh@aol.com Sent: 17 April 2008 20:34 To: irl-co-donegal@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IRL-CO-DONEGAL] [DONEGALEIRE] Address for Griffith's Valuation AND OS Ma... I am having the same problem, John and finally decided that we have all tried our luck at once and overwhelmed the site. But even without the maps at present. I agree it is a great site and one which I am currently sharing with other sites and increasing the overuse I am sure. But it is too good to miss. Judy In a message dated 4/17/2008 11:54:51 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, john_p_lawler@hotmail.com writes: Lindel, Many thanks for this link! I'm having great fun tracking a number of leads at present - and not only in Donegal. However no matter how long I wait for a map to load, I have yet to succeed in getting any to appear. When I click on the Map link the Map preparation window pops up and the progress dots spread across the screen - but no map ! I know you said it would be slow but I'm sure 20-30 minutes on a Broadband connection shouldn't be the norm. Am I missing something or can anyone suggest a solution ? Regards, John > Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:32:18 +1200 > From: lbuckle@ihug.co.nz > To: DONEGALEIRE@rootsweb.com; IRL-DONEGAL@rootsweb.com; irl-co-donegal@rootsweb.com > Subject: [DONEGALEIRE] Address for Griffith's Valuation AND OS Maps Online!! > > I ALWAYS DO THAT!! Sorry - got a bit excited!! Here's the address - > http://staging.askaboutireland.ie:8080/gv4/gv_intro.php > > Happy days - again!! > > Lindel > Donegal Genealogy Resources > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~donegal/ > > > When replying to a digest post, quote only the specific text to which you are replying, removing the rest of the digest from your reply. Also, remember to change the subject of your reply so that it coincides with the message subject to which you are replying. > > TO VIEW PREVIOUS EMAILS BY SUBJECT, GO TO THE THREADED ARCHIVES AT > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/DONEGALEIRE/ > > > TO VIEW PREVIOUS EMAILS BY DATES AND SUBJECT GO TO THE SEARCHABLE ARCHIVES AT http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search?path=DONEGALEIRE > > SOME HELPFUL WEBSITES: > Donegal Genealogy Resource (Lindel's Site) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~donegal/ > Donegaleire Genealogy Links & Data > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~donegaleire/ > Bob's Donegal Ireland Genealogy > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hiflyte/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DONEGALEIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ Love Hotmail? It just got better – Drag and Drop capabilities, new Reading Panes making it easier to read your mail, enhanced security settings, 5GB of FREE storage? New Windows Live Hotmail. Get your free account here http://get.live.com/mail/overview/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CO-DONEGAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CO-DONEGAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I am having the same problem, John and finally decided that we have all tried our luck at once and overwhelmed the site. But even without the maps at present. I agree it is a great site and one which I am currently sharing with other sites and increasing the overuse I am sure. But it is too good to miss. Judy In a message dated 4/17/2008 11:54:51 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, john_p_lawler@hotmail.com writes: Lindel, Many thanks for this link! I'm having great fun tracking a number of leads at present - and not only in Donegal. However no matter how long I wait for a map to load, I have yet to succeed in getting any to appear. When I click on the Map link the Map preparation window pops up and the progress dots spread across the screen - but no map ! I know you said it would be slow but I'm sure 20-30 minutes on a Broadband connection shouldn't be the norm. Am I missing something or can anyone suggest a solution ? Regards, John > Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:32:18 +1200 > From: lbuckle@ihug.co.nz > To: DONEGALEIRE@rootsweb.com; IRL-DONEGAL@rootsweb.com; irl-co-donegal@rootsweb.com > Subject: [DONEGALEIRE] Address for Griffith's Valuation AND OS Maps Online!! > > I ALWAYS DO THAT!! Sorry - got a bit excited!! Here's the address - > http://staging.askaboutireland.ie:8080/gv4/gv_intro.php > > Happy days - again!! > > Lindel > Donegal Genealogy Resources > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~donegal/ > > > When replying to a digest post, quote only the specific text to which you are replying, removing the rest of the digest from your reply. Also, remember to change the subject of your reply so that it coincides with the message subject to which you are replying. > > TO VIEW PREVIOUS EMAILS BY SUBJECT, GO TO THE THREADED ARCHIVES AT > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/DONEGALEIRE/ > > > TO VIEW PREVIOUS EMAILS BY DATES AND SUBJECT GO TO THE SEARCHABLE ARCHIVES AT http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search?path=DONEGALEIRE > > SOME HELPFUL WEBSITES: > Donegal Genealogy Resource (Lindel's Site) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~donegal/ > Donegaleire Genealogy Links & Data > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~donegaleire/ > Bob's Donegal Ireland Genealogy > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hiflyte/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DONEGALEIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ Love Hotmail? It just got better – Drag and Drop capabilities, new Reading Panes making it easier to read your mail, enhanced security settings, 5GB of FREE storage? New Windows Live Hotmail. Get your free account here http://get.live.com/mail/overview/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CO-DONEGAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)

Lindel, Many thanks for this link! I'm having great fun tracking a number of leads at present - and not only in Donegal. However no matter how long I wait for a map to load, I have yet to succeed in getting any to appear. When I click on the Map link the Map preparation window pops up and the progress dots spread across the screen - but no map ! I know you said it would be slow but I'm sure 20-30 minutes on a Broadband connection shouldn't be the norm. Am I missing something or can anyone suggest a solution ? Regards, John > Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:32:18 +1200 > From: lbuckle@ihug.co.nz > To: DONEGALEIRE@rootsweb.com; IRL-DONEGAL@rootsweb.com; irl-co-donegal@rootsweb.com > Subject: [DONEGALEIRE] Address for Griffith's Valuation AND OS Maps Online!! > > I ALWAYS DO THAT!! Sorry - got a bit excited!! Here's the address - > http://staging.askaboutireland.ie:8080/gv4/gv_intro.php > > Happy days - again!! > > Lindel > Donegal Genealogy Resources > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~donegal/ > > > When replying to a digest post, quote only the specific text to which you are replying, removing the rest of the digest from your reply. Also, remember to change the subject of your reply so that it coincides with the message subject to which you are replying. > > TO VIEW PREVIOUS EMAILS BY SUBJECT, GO TO THE THREADED ARCHIVES AT > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/DONEGALEIRE/ > > > TO VIEW PREVIOUS EMAILS BY DATES AND SUBJECT GO TO THE SEARCHABLE ARCHIVES AT http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search?path=DONEGALEIRE > > SOME HELPFUL WEBSITES: > Donegal Genealogy Resource (Lindel's Site) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~donegal/ > Donegaleire Genealogy Links & Data > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~donegaleire/ > Bob's Donegal Ireland Genealogy > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hiflyte/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DONEGALEIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ Love Hotmail? It just got better – Drag and Drop capabilities, new Reading Panes making it easier to read your mail, enhanced security settings, 5GB of FREE storage? New Windows Live Hotmail. Get your free account here http://get.live.com/mail/overview/

Hi . Just as a suggestion . When someone changes an email address if they put the families they are researching also , then you can decide whether to note it or not . Laurie Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: patricia bogue To: lindelb@yahoo.com ; irl-co-donegal@rootsweb.com ; donegaleire@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 8:55 AM Subject: [DONEGALEIRE] change e-mail address Please change my e-mail address. Old:p0238@snowcrest.net New:bogue5519@att.net Thank you Pat Bogue When replying to a digest post, quote only the specific text to which you are replying, removing the rest of the digest from your reply. Also, remember to change the subject of your reply so that it coincides with the message subject to which you are replying. TO VIEW PREVIOUS EMAILS BY SUBJECT, GO TO THE THREADED ARCHIVES AT http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/DONEGALEIRE/ TO VIEW PREVIOUS EMAILS BY DATES AND SUBJECT GO TO THE SEARCHABLE ARCHIVES AT http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search?path=DONEGALEIRE SOME HELPFUL WEBSITES: Donegal Genealogy Resource (Lindel's Site) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~donegal/ Donegaleire Genealogy Links & Data http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~donegaleire/ Bob's Donegal Ireland Genealogy http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hiflyte/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DONEGALEIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.0/1379 - Release Date: 15/04/2008 6:10 PM

Meg, You are a great help! Thank you so much! Joanne ----- Original Message ----- From: <scotquester@bartnet.net> To: <irl-co-donegal@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:54 AM Subject: Re: [IRL-CO-DONEGAL] [DONEGALEIRE] 1911 census for Donegal > To view the 1911 Census for Watertown, you can order it into any LDS > Family History Center as it was filmed. Order FHL Film #1999872. The > blurb of what's in that film is this : > > FHL Film #1999872. Armagh portion 1911 Charlemont D.E.D. 7/1-10 > Townlands: Ballytroddan, Blackwatertown [or Lisbofin], Drumarn, Drumask or > Ballycullen, Drumcullen, Kilmore, Mullanary, Mullyleggan, Shanmullagh or > Ballycullen, Tireagarty. > > Meg Greenwood / Oklahoma USA > ==================== > > Could anyone tell me where to locate the 1911 Census for Blackwatertown, > Co. Armagh? > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IRL-CO-DONEGAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

I ALWAYS DO THAT!! Sorry - got a bit excited!! Here's the address - http://staging.askaboutireland.ie:8080/gv4/gv_intro.php Happy days - again!! Lindel Donegal Genealogy Resources http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~donegal/

Just got an email from the Donegal County Library! This is the BEST news I've had for a long time - Ask About Ireland is hosting a pilot project, which is in the first phase of the Cultural Heritage Project - the complete, online, FREE, searchable Griffith's Valuation (1857 for us after Donegal) which includes the OS maps, marked with the Griffith's Valuation refs! Its a wee bit slow to load at this stage, but will improve, so be patient. I tested it with my ancestors name and townland - got a scan of the original Griffith's Valuation page and then clicked on the icon for the OS map and up it came! Nowhere else is or has this information been available, for free, online and, unlike the commercially available Griffith's Valuation cds or some online sites which purport to have the full Griffith's, this DOES .................. for instance, there's more than one person in Stranorlar, unlike those other resources/sites! Happy days!! Lindel Donegal Genealogy Resources http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~donegal/

Magnificent resource! Well done to all concerned. A non-assessed exercise on how to use the valuation maps is available. Email me directly for a copy by email. Designed to answer " What exactly does map reference 9 B d mean", for example? Norman (CHESNUT of Kilcar Parish)

Dear Lindel, FANTASTIC! Now that I have a new computer and Vista operating system none of my CDs work including the Griffit's Valuation Index. The website you gave us is great! Hope you are feeling well. Beannachtai, Margaret (Máiread)

I found one of my family searching this site. Give it a try. _http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/search_the_archives/will_calendars/wills_search.htm_ (http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/search_the_archives/will_calendars/wills_search.htm) Janice Friel **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)

Lindel Is there a link for all of us to use yet? janice **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp00300000002850)