This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VWC.2ACI/1087.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello Kevin, The Church Office isn't always open. It does close and I've heard people who've come to research and the office was not open. I always recommend ringing in advance to assure the office is staffed at the time of the anticipated visit. I've researched at St. Michael's since I live in Ireland so I'm familiar with its records as well as the cemeteries, and local records. However, it is Graham from the UK who is seeking information for his family and not me. Since he's from the UK he would in all probability be coming into Dublin either with or without a car. So transportation to Athy through congested Dublin City traffic would of course be a consideration for his visit as would the amount of time he would have available for it. Perhaps you'd like to advise Graham directly to his post regarding your experiences when visiting and researching in Athy since he posted the query. Regards. Eilís O'Hara