Civil Registration of marriages began in 1845 for non- Catholics. During 1844 it became law that non Catholic marriages would be registered civilly. It was ruled that they would take place in a church during the morning and that the officiating clergyman was responsible for registration of this marriage. In 1863, this law was amended to include the marriages of Catholics. The responsibility for civil registration of the marriage then fell to the husband and no longer the clergyman. The amendment did not stipulate that a catholic marriage should take place in a church Civil Registration of births, marriages and deaths for all came into being in 1864. The General Registrar's Office in Dublin has copies of all marriages, births and deaths registered in Ireland (32 counties - Ulster and Monaghan included) from the time that Civil registration began until 1922. From 1922 forward, all births, marriages and deaths which were registered in the 26 counties of the Republic of Ireland were lodged with the General Registrar's Office in Dublin. All births, marriages and deaths which take place in Co. Monaghan are registered in Dublin. However, it must be noted that if I take any of the early volumes of indices - at least the first ten years when the population in Ireland was higher than it is now - each and every one of them is small compared to the size of any one today. The law said that people would be fined for not registering, yet, very many did not, for whatever reason. Jane

Can anyone tell me if there are records available for non-catholic churches and cemetaries in the area of Emyvale. I know Emyvale is in the parish of Errigle Trough, and I understand that the Parish of Donagh is very close as well. Are there cemetery and/or tombstone inscriptions, parish registers available? How many cemeteries are there? Are there a lot of interments with headstones? Where is Killylargh, Co. Monaghan? Is it near Emyvale, Glasslough, Dernalosset and Tonynumery? Appreciate any help and guidance. Sandy W

Yes http://www.exis.net/ahd/monaghan/churchregisters.htm records some information. > Can anyone tell me if there are records available for > non-catholic churches > and cemetaries in the area of Emyvale. I know Yes > well. Are there cemetery and/or tombstone inscriptions, parish registers In Errigal.....all are near each other - aa walk in days of yore. > Where is Killylargh, Co. Monaghan? Is it near Emyvale, Glasslough, > Dernalosset and Tonynumery? It would be most helpful if the surnames, dates and religious persuasion of those you are searching were posted. Ann