hi all and thanks for your replies
to be more specific I'm looking firstly for the birth/baptism of Robert Rickerby. On his death cert shows he died 30 Aug 1902, Halswell, Canterbury, NZ aged 70, therefore born ca 1832 - states he was born Ireland, father (looks like) John, no mother given
1st marriage to Ann Whelan, in registry office (Shillelagh) 1852 - no religion given
2nd marriage to Sarah Miller, Church of Hollyfort, Wexford 1871 - United church of England & Ireland
both marriage certs show Robert's father as John, residing in Carnew (no actual addresses recorded)
the birth/baptism of Robert is the most important to me and hopefully will allow me to identify his parents and lead to previous generations.
note that I have tried this request on other sites with no positive result
haven't found any films on LDS to cover births of this period (assume not catholic)
best regards
Bryce