Thanks for that little hint. I always order a photocopy by indicating my preference on the application form. However, do you mean it could be even cheaper if one was to include full reference. Interesting! Never too old to learn! Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: Pádraig Mór Ó Gealagain To: irl-cork@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 7:25 AM Subject: Re: Research in Ireland The idea is, Peggy, to provide them with the FULL reference - the page and volume number are most important, and I understand from other correspondence on the subject, one has to remind them that a photo-copy, and probably a certificate, are cheaper - although their webpage on fees doesn't indicate that point.