Thanks to Jane for her information regarding Irish research, ie. barony, parish, etc. I have found some other sources which I would like to share. For those who have access to LDS Family History Centers, the LDS Church puts out an Ireland Research Outline, at a minimal fee. Also, question,- I found some old notes and checked for a site online called "A Quick Guide to Genealogy in Ireland" at: http://www.bess.tcd.ie/roots/prototyp/qguide.htm When I tried the site, it says currently not available, but it does not say "no longer" available. Does anyone know if this is still online, perhaps at a different URL? Also, let me see if I understand the following correctly. If my ancestor lived in Emyvale in the 1830s, I could check the Tithe Applotment Books for taxes paid to the( Church of Ireland)? (if he owned land or no land at all?) If this is the case, would I then check under the Parish for Emyvale, which is listed as Donagh? If this is the case, have these been filmed by the LDS and under what category would I search the Family History Library Catalog. - The latter is "key" I find, as I do a lot of LDS Family History Center research, and knowing *where* they catalogue something is indeed key. - under town, county, or country. Thank you. Regards, Donna Ristenbatt ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ der@redrose.net Visit: ON THE TRAIL OF OUR ANCESTORS http://www.ristenbatt.com/genealogy