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= Ireland Religion Unknown =

Before 1864, church records are the primary source for birth, marriage, and death information. Knowing the religion is crucial in finding these records. If researching after 1864, see Civil Records.

If the religion is unknown, first search Catholic Records records and then search Protestant Records records.

Catholic
Historically, about 80% of Ireland was Roman Catholic. Roughly 90% of what is now the Republic of Ireland was Catholic. To research Catholic records, see Ireland Catholic Guided Research.

Protestant
Historically, about 20% of Ireland was Protestant. The majority of Protestants were found in what is now Northern Ireland. Less than 10% of what is now the Republic of Ireland was Protestant. To research Protestant records, see Ireland Protestant Guided Research.


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