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=Ireland Catholic Births - Why can't I find a record?=

This page will give you additional guidance and resources to find Roman Catholic birth information for your ancestor. Use this page after first completing the birth section of the Ireland Roman Catholic Guided Research page.

Historically, the majority of the Irish population was Roman Catholic. Although the earliest record is from 1671, most parishes began keeping records starting in the early 19th century. After 1864, look for births in Irish civil registration.

Additional Databases and Online Resources

 * 1620-1911:  Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1620-1911  at Ancestry ($)
 * 1655-1915:  Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915  at Ancestry ($)
 * 1742-1881:  Ireland, Selections of Catholic Parish Baptisms, 1742-1881  at Ancestry ($)
 * 1763-1917:  Ireland, Select Catholic Birth and Baptism Registers, 1763-1917  at Ancestry ($)
 * 1700s-1800s  Catholic Parish Registers at the NLI  - search images by Catholic parish and time period

Substitute records may contain information about more than one event and are used when records for an event are not available. Records that are used to substitute for birth events may not have been created at the time of the birth. The accuracy of the record is contingent upon when the information was recorded. Search for information in multiple substitute records to confirm the accuracy of these records.

Historically, the majority of the Irish population was Roman Catholic. There has been little record loss. Although the earliest record is from 1671, most parishes began keeping records starting in the early 19th century.