Hi Julie Only a small comment on findmypast I don't know about others who may use it but I find it the most frustrating and difficult to use site I have ever used (and I think I have used most sites) So I would recommend a trial first or you are likely to be disappointed It seems you almost need to know the answer first to be able to find something, which is defeating the object somewhat That is using the worldwide site, I have not used the ie version I do know the UK site is completely different for searching to the Worldwide Also the worldwide subscription, despite its name only has access to about 90% of the UK records, I do not know if the ie versus worldwide is the same Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 27/09/2012 11:04, Julie Boyd wrote: > > Here is my composite to date. I have had three replies which I have > combined. I am keen to hear from anybody else, especially from > travellers to Dublin. What worked well for you, and what didn't go so > well. > > Thank you so much to those that have provided this information. I > know my trip will be so much more valuable. > > > "Before you come have all your names and dates and an idea of what > you want to achieve. You should also consider findmypast.com > subscription. If you use the .com site rather than their .ie site you > can access world records not just Irish ones.