Yes, you have to go through the Tipperary Family History Research group and they, as you say, will undertake a search for you for a fee. Their web address is as follows: http://www.tfhr.org/ Kerry is another diocese which does not allow free access to the microfilms. However, I do believe it is possible to obtain a letter of authorisation in order to do so. This must be presented at the National Library when seeking access. The National Library also holds the microfilm of the Diocese of Cashel and Emly but cannot release them for viewing without a letter of authorisation from the bishop, which I believe is not likely to be forthcoming. I don't know about the availability of these films in the LDS FHS. It might be worth a try. J. J. On 22/02/2008, Steve Franklin <macdummy@montanasky.net> wrote: > > Hoping someone who knows for sure can help me out. I am under the > impression that the Arch Diocese of Cashel and Emly is the only Arch > Diocese in Ireland which will not authorize the release of micro-filmed > records to the general public. I believe, however, that the Tipperary > Heritage center has the authority to have access to those records, > however they charge fees for doing searches. > > I was under the impression that these records have indeed been > micro-filmed and are in the possession of the National Library (or > whatever they call it) in Dublin. > > I hope someone can clarify this for me and others. > > Also, I do know, that, individual parish priests will do some searching, > however, I don't think they can supply certified copies of records > retained at their church. In my case, I received names and dates, but > no copies. That was fine with me, because, now I know where the records > are. > > Steve > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.9/1293 - Release Date: 2/22/08 > 9:21 AM > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IRL-LIMERICK-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

JJ Woods wrote: > Yes, you have to go through the Tipperary Family History Research group and > they, as you say, will undertake a search for you for a fee. Their web > address is as follows: > > http://www.tfhr.org/ > > Kerry is another diocese which does not allow free access to the microfilms. > However, I do believe it is possible to obtain a letter of authorisation in > order to do so. This must be presented at the National Library when seeking > access. The National Library also holds the microfilm of the Diocese of > Cashel and Emly but cannot release them for viewing without a letter of > authorisation from the bishop, which I believe is not likely to be > forthcoming. I don't know about the availability of these films in the LDS > FHS. It might be worth a try. > > J. J. > > Thanx for this J.J. Hope it helps others. Steve No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.9/1293 - Release Date: 2/22/08 9:21 AM