An exhibition of photographs, architectural plans and drawings, maps and elevations, video and salvaged records to mark the centenary of the destruction of the Public Record Office on 30 June 1922. The exhibition is presented by the National Archives in partnership with the Irish Architectural Archive and tells the story of the once magnificent building […]
National Archives has developed a Genealogy website to facilitate access to digitised collections that are useful to family and local history research. Access to these records is free of charge. All of these collections have been indexed and are searchable by name and location. Further information on each collection is available in Sources for family […]
National Archives has developed a Genealogy website to facilitate access to digitised collections that are useful to family and local history research. Access to these records is free of charge. All of these collections have been indexed and are searchable by name and location. Further information on each collection is available in Sources for family […]
It is a function of the Director to provide copies of archives in the custody of the National Archives. Where required for legal purposes, these copies can be provided as authenticated or certified copies, which are official copies bearing the seal of the National Archives and signed by the Director. Under the National Archives Act, […]
Why are testamentary records held in the National Archives? The National Archives is responsible for the permanent preservation of records of state, including court records. Wills and other testamentary material, such as schedules of assets and grants of probate, are records created by the Probate Office. The Probate Office forms part of the High Court, […]
What topic are you trying to research? Are you interested in finding out more about your family history, are you a student with a particular interest in legal or political history or are you a professional researcher looking for a specific legal case or testamentary record? Why do you think a visit to the National […]
The National Archives is the official place of deposit for government records where members of the public can view original archives. What are the opening hours? The Reading Room of the National Archives is open Monday to Friday from 10.00am – 5.00pm closing for lunch from 1.00pm – 2.00pm Tuesday to Friday when readers vacate […]
Can I order archives in advance of my visit? Only archives stored off-site may be ordered in advance. Only reader’s with a reader’s ticket number may order archives in advance of a visit. Advance orders will only be taken where the correct reference code is known. These should be sent to [email protected] at least 5 […]