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= Ireland Religion Unknown = Knowing the religion is important in finding records before 1864, when civil records began. If researching after 1864, see Civil Records. Return to Ireland Guided Research.

Catholic
Historically, the vast majority (about 80%) of Ireland was Roman Catholic. Roughly 90% of what is now the Republic of Ireland was Catholic. To research Catholic records, see Ireland Catholic Guided Research.

Protestant
Historically, about 20% of Ireland was Protestant. The majority of Protestants were found in what is now Northern Ireland. Less than 10% of what is now the Republic of Ireland was Protestant. To research Protestant records, see Ireland Protestant Guided Research.


 * Ireland Protestants 1861-2011.jpg