Mission statement
The mission of the National Archives is twofold:
- To secure the preservation of records relating to Ireland which warrant preservation as archives
- To ensure that appropriate arrangements are made for public access to archives
What's new
- 1901 census - all counties available online
- Church of Ireland records for Dublin, Kerry and Carlow now online
- Document of the Month for September
- Record spotlight
Department of Health pamphlet regarding children's dental hygiene – please double-click to enlarge
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The National Archives holds a wide variety of records, many of which are relevant to Irish genealogy and local history.
Find out more about our holdings, begin researching your family tree and search our online finding aid databases.
Services
The National Archives holds the records of the modern Irish state which document its historical evolution and the creation of its national identity. Under its governing legislation – the National Archives Act, 1986 – the National Archives provides services both to the Government and the public.
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