Description

This indispensable reference guide is specifically engineered for amateur genealogists and professional researchers tracking family lineages within the historic premier county of Tipperary. The manual breaks down the complexities of Irish records, providing a step-by-step roadmap through Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland parish registers, land records like the Tithe Applotment Books, estate papers, and civil registration files. The author supplements the technical directory listings with invaluable socio-economic context regarding Tipperary’s agrarian history, local conflicts, and emigration patterns, allowing researchers to construct a true, detailed narrative of their ancestors’ lives.