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Whether your ancestors were Catholic or Protestant, understanding the history of religion in Ireland is essential for Irish family history research. Many records useful to family historians were destroyed during the Four Courts fire during the Irish Civil War, and available church records may help to fill in the gaps—providing details of your ancestors births, marriages, deaths, and more. In this online lecture, Senior Genealogist Rhonda R. McClure will provide an overview of the historical context of the various religious denominations and the role that the church played in your ancestors’ lives. She will also discuss religious records available for Irish family history research--covering both Catholic and Protestant records.
This syllabus is intended to accompany our online lecture Faith and Family: Tracing the Religious Roots of Ireland's Past (archived recording as of 02/10/26: https://americanancestors.org/video-library). It includes a reference for all resources mentioned in the session, plus links to many others.
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Created by Rhonda R. McClure
Published: February 10, 2026
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