Getting started

Whether you are a first-time visitor, student, academic or genealogist, we can help you with your research both online and in our Reading Room. As not all of our records are available to search or view on this website, we welcome and encourage members of the public to visit us and consult the records themselves in our Reading Room.

Where do I start my research?

Online

To help you learn more about the records we hold, our website provides information about:

• Archives held (including sources for genealogy)
• Research guides and articles
• Search the archives
• Related agencies in Ireland and worldwide

Visit the National Archives

If you would like to visit us, our website provides information about:

• Our opening hours and closure dates
• Obtaining a reader’s ticket
• How to order and consult records in our Reading Room