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Genealogy

Trace your ancestry and research history, language and sport through important collections and records.

Armagh Ancestry, Armagh County Museum, Cardinal Tomas O Fiach Library & Archive, The Irish & Local Studies Library, and Banbridge Genealogy Services provide research and reference services in the area.

Armagh Ancestry

Armagh Ancestry is the designated IFHF genealogical research centre for county Armagh, appointed by Church and State to provide a genealogical archive for Ireland. Our database has ALL Roman Catholic Church baptisms, burials and marriages (1796-1900), ALL civil (government) marriages for ALL denominations from 1845-1921, 80% of civil birth records from 1864- 1921 for all denominations, many Presbyterian, Anglican, Methodist and Quaker Church records (1600-1900), Griffith’s Valuation, Tithe Applotments, Census returns (1766-1911), Muster Rolls (1611), Hearth Rolls (1665), Flax Growers (1796) and many more sources. We are currently computerising the outstanding Church records.

Cost: Research fees applicable | Pre-booking for a meeting with the researcher is essential

Armagh County Museum

The museum, a valuable resource for all researchers, includes the TGF Paterson Manuscript Collection; the Muster Rolls of 1630; the Hearth Money Rolls of 1664; the Depositions of 1641 relating to Armagh; the Records of the Archbishop’s Rentals 1615-1746 and the Poll Book of 1753 to name but a few. Maps, photographs and drawings are also available.

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 10.00am – 5.00pm | Saturday: 10.00am – 1.00pm & 2.00pm – 5.00pm | Cost: Free

Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich Library and Archive

The Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich Memorial Library and Archive is a free, independent public reference library, which houses important collections relating to Irish history, the Irish language, ecclesiastical history, the Irish abroad and Irish sport. Designated centre for Roman Catholic records for the Archdiocese of Armagh.

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30am – 5:00pm | Cost: Research fees applicable

Cultural Heritage Services Library, Armagh

This reference library has a wide range of material on all aspects of Irish life and learning from the earliest times to the present day. One of its main assets is a wide range of local papers. A full list of newspaper holdings is available on request. The library has a fine collection of maps including estate maps, journals / periodicals and directories. Some online resources are available free in the library.

For current opening hours, visit Cultural Heritage Service Library, Armagh

T: (028) 37527851 | e: armagh.heritage@librariesni.org.uk | w: librariesni.org.uk

Armagh Ancestry

Navan Centre & Fort, 81 Killylea Road, Armagh. BT60 4LD
t: +44 [0] 28 3752 1802
e: researcher@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
w: www.visitarmagh.com

Armagh County Museum

The Mall East, Armagh, BT61 9BE
t: +44 [0] 28 3752 3070
e: sarah.millsopp@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich Library and Archive

15 Moy Road, Armagh, BT61 7LY
t: +44 [0] 28 3752 2981
e: eolas@ofiaich.ie | w: www.ofiaich.ie

Irish and Local Studies Library, Armagh

39c Abbey Street, Armagh, BT61 7EB
t: +44 [0] 28 3752 7851 | e: armaghirishandlocal@librariesni.org.uk
w: www.librariesni.org.uk