This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BurgessDonnelly Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.tyr.general/7434.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Earlier Irish records are often difficult to find. Protestant births and marriages were registered, as a Civil record, beginning 1845, while Roman Catholic births and marriages were only added to the Civil registry in 1864. You'll need to dig into Church records. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.