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Title: National Archives of Ireland - Poor Law Union
Post by: Jock McTartan on Tuesday 23 July 13 21:50 BST (UK)

Hi

I am interested in looking at records relating to the Balrothery Union (part of County Dublin) poor law union, particularly entry/exit dates and births. The National Archives seems to hold the records.
Is there a cost to looking at these and is the only possible way to do this by visiting the archive?

I have tried contacting them for this info but not got a definite answer as yet!

Any info appreciated

Cheers
Neil 

Title: Re: National Archives of Ireland - Poor Law Union
Post by: bartleby on Tuesday 06 May 14 07:06 BST (UK)

Hi there, Wondering whether you received any help with this Neil? I'm planning first trip to Bishop Street Archives to search North and South Union workhouse registers.

Can anybody share whether they have found these searches to be accessible and/or fruitful?

Cheers,

Title: Re: National Archives of Ireland - Poor Law Union
Post by: bartleby on Saturday 10 May 14 02:05 BST (UK)

OK so, first trip to the National Archives today. Secured the coveted Readers ticket from the Duty Archivist - a delightful lady who ensured every chance was afforded to this day being ordained a special one... and it was. My interest was the Poor Law Workhouses in South & North Dublin. I diligently viewed 18 months of early 1900 South Dublin indoor registers on micro-film and found one third of the Holy Grail for my father's tree.... such documentary order, such soul-searching success. Ms Duty Archivist, I thank you.
As for the rest of you land-lubbing quest-seekers, get thee down to the National Archives...