Ireland Marriage Records Index

In Ireland, marriage documents are essential for both legal purposes and genealogical research, reflecting the country's complex history of religious and civil records. Traditionally, marriages were recorded by the Catholic Church, which was the dominant religious institution for centuries. These church records, dating back to the 17th century, are invaluable for tracing family histories and often include details such as names, ages, and the names of parents. Civil registration of marriages began in 1864, when the Irish government required couples to register their marriages with local authorities. Both church and civil records are crucial for genealogical research in Ireland, offering insights into familial ties, regional origins, and the social history of Irish families. These documents remain a key resource for building accurate family trees.

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Ireland Marriages, 1845-1958 5,039,603 records available Ireland Marriages, 1619-1898 1,473,253 records available Diocese of Dublin Marriages, 1634 - 1858 83,677 records available Irish Marriages, Being an Index To the Marriages in Walker's Hibernian Magazine, 1771 To 1812, Volume 2 588 records available Irish Marriages, Being an Index To the Marriages in Walker's Hibernian Magazine, 1771 To 1812, Volume 1 502 records available See the entire collection catalog of marriage records in Ireland

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