Genealogical & Historical Research Websites
A selection of useful links for genealogical and historical research at home:
- Kerry Library: A guide to Family History Sources: Download HERE
- 1901 & 1911 Census: The household returns for the censuses of Ireland of 1901 and 1911. www.census.nationalarchives.ie
- Irish Genealogy: The website is home to the on-line historic Indexes of the Civil Registers (GRO) of Births, Marriages, Civil Partnerships and Deaths and to Church Records of Baptism, Marriage and Burial from a number of counties, https://www.irishgenealogy.ie
- Tithe Applotment Books 1823- 1837: a vital source of genealogical research for the pre- famine period. http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie
- Griffith's Valuation 1847 - 1864: The first full-scale valuation of property in Ireland which is one of the most important surviving 19th century sources of genealogical information. http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation
- Ask About Ireland: A cultural heritage digitisation project which allows access to some unique material from the Kerry Library Local Studies and Archives collection, http://www.askaboutireland.ie/libraries/content/kerry
- Duchas.ie: A digitisation of the National Folklore collection including the Irish Surnames index and the Schools Collection; a collection of folklore compiled by school children in Ireland in the 1930s, https://www.duchas.ie
- Kerry County Museum Online Resources: A fantastic range of online resources for anyone interested in Kerry's rich history and archaeology. The resources include tutorials, videos, podcasts, articles and activities, http://kerrymuseum.ie/learning/online-resources
- Kerry Local Authorities Graveyard Records: Scanned and indexed burial records from 140 burial grounds in County Kerry, http://www.kerrylaburials.ie
- Tralee Heritage Trail Audio Guide: The Tralee Heritage Trail Audio Guide brings you on a tour of this picturesque and historic town set in the heart of County Kerry. https://www.abartaheritage.ie/tralee-heritage-trail-audio-guide/
- Tralee Heritage Trail Story Map: The Tralee Heritage Trail Story Map accompanies the audio guide to take you on a tour of Tralee, a picturesque and historic town set in the heart of County Kerry.
- Maharees Heritage Trail Audio Guide: The tour comprises twenty points of interest/ stops and interprets wildlife species, geological features, built heritage, traditional place names and depicts the way of life and the activities of the people of Maharees through the ages. https://www.guidigo.com/Tour/Ireland/Ireland/The-Maharees/HHPspBy57h8
- Military Archives: The Military Archives has been the official place of deposit for records of the Defence Forces, the Department of Defence and the Army Pensions Board since 1990, as defined in the National Archives Act, 1986.The latest release of records is the ninth release of material and comprises of 3,383 new files representing 1,170 individuals. This includes applications for service pensions and applications under the Army Pensions Acts linked to disability pensions www.militaryarchives.ie
- RootsIreland.ie: Coordinating Irish genealogy centres’ databases of parish church records of baptisms, marriages and deaths, many civil records, census returns and gravestone inscriptions. http://www.rootsireland.ie/
- TimeLine.ie: One of Ireland's leading genealogy and research companies, TimeLine, offers a number of free guides to tracing your Irish ancestors online. https://timeline.ie/free-irish-genealogy-resources/
- FamilySearch.org: a nonprofit family history organization dedicated to connecting families across generations, https://www.familysearch.org
- Board of Guardian Records, Killarney 1845 & 1846: These records have been digitised as part of the Quinnipac University's collection of art and literature dedicated to The Great Hunger- An Gorta Mór, http://www.thegreathunger.org
- National Archives: A number of collections including genealogical records have been digitised and made available online by the National Archives, https://www.nationalarchives.ie/
- Public Records Office of Northern Ireland: The official archive for Northern Ireland. www.nidirect.gov.uk/proni
- Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society is a voluntary organisation whose aims include the collection, recording, study and preservation of the history and antiquities of Kerry, including the preservation of historical and antiquarian remains, the promotion of scientific excavation and the publication of a journal. Kerry Library works closely with the society, hosting lectures and providing other resources. Details about the society, their past and current publications and how to join can be found here: www.kerryhistory.ie/
- Storied Kerry is an organization, a conference and a community of storytellers aiming to bring awareness to the wide range of Kerry stories and their social, cultural and economic potentials for the region. https://storiedkerry.com/