Uncovering Irish Roots: A Virtual Dive into Clonmel's Baptism Records

CLIENT CASEWORK: Virtual Deep Dive into Irish Baptism Records

Wow, what a day of deep diving into history from my desk! Today, May 6th, I had the privilege of virtually poring over an estimated 2,100 baptism records from St. Mary's Catholic Church in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland.

Deciphering these beautiful, aged documents definitely takes a trained eye and a little digital magic (think careful adjustments to brightness, contrast, and inversion!). Take a look at the sample records to see what I mean:

Parish Register St. Mary's Clonmel 1932-1942

Digitized Baptismal Records in Ireland

These records come from the National Library of Ireland's collection of Catholic parish registers, which includes baptism and marriage records from across Ireland and Northern Ireland up to 1880.

National Library of Ireland (NLI) Website and Records Source: https://registers.nli.ie/registers/vtls000632164

My mission was to uncover the ancestors of my clients, surnames Shirley and Carleton. While today's search through this particular register (covering 1832-1842) didn't yield the direct results we hoped for, the adventure in tracing their Irish roots absolutely continues! There are still 68 pages left in this specific book to meticulously explore.

Next on the itinerary, my research will take me virtually to registers from Westport, County Mayo; Wexford, County Wexford; and Enniskerry, County Wicklow. Each new location brings fresh possibilities for uncovering vital clues.

The beauty of being able to access historical records online means I can conduct this detailed research right from my office, bringing incredible documents directly to my fingertips. It’s a testament to how far genealogical research has come!

This ongoing search for the Shirley and Carleton lines perfectly illustrates that genealogy is often a marathon, not a sprint. It requires methodical exploration, patience, and the expertise to navigate diverse records, especially when tracing roots across oceans and through limited historical documents. Even when a direct hit isn't immediate, every page turned and every new register explored brings us closer to those elusive answers.

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