John, Here's a repeat of a message I posted to the list back in June. Here's a bit of info on Dublin workhouses. I received it in 1986 from a Mr. E. Scott in Joyce House. I had written asking for confirmation of an entry on a death record I had obtained for a Julia Kelly that listed her date and place of death as "1890 March Sixth Workhouse S.D.U." Here's the general info. he wrote: "With regard to the workhouses, these institutions were set up in the early part of the 19th century by the Government of the day under the poor law system. Over the years the functions in relation to these institutions were transferred from one body to another and, in the case of the Dublin area, the current equivalent authority is the Eastern Health Board which would have custody of any old records in existence. If you are interested in obtaining any information from this source, it is suggested that you write to the Senior Executive Officer, Secretariat, Eastern Health Board, 1 James's Street, Dublin 8." I emphasize that I received this info in 1986; it may be out of date. PJ Texas > > > Anyway, does anyone have a better understanding of the workhouses.