Organisations in Northern Ireland that may be able to help you.
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI)
PRONI provides an invaluable source of information. Staff are able to offer advice and will answer limited and specific enquiries. Although PRONI does not undertake genealogical research, they can supply a list of professional genealogists upon request.
Once you have gathered sufficient information and wish to view the records, it is advisable to contact the office in advance to ascertain whether relevant records are available for consultation.
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI)
2 Titanic Boulevard
BELFAST
BT3 9HQ
T: 028 9053 4800
W: www.proni.gov.uk
Ulster Historical Foundation
The Ulster Historical Foundation is a non-profit making organisation founded in 1956 to promote interest in Irish genealogy and history, with particular reference to the province of Ulster. It is the principle genealogical research agency in Ireland and a leading publisher of historical, educational and genealogical source books. The centre also has access to all records currently held at the Public Record Office for Northern Ireland.
Ulster Historical Foundation
12 College Square East
Belfast
BT1 6DD
T: 028 9033 2288
F: 028 9023 9885
E: enquiry@uhf.org.uk.
W: www.ancestryireland.co.uk
General Register Office
The General Register Office (GRO) is responsible for the administration of marriage law and the provision of a system for the civil registration of births, deaths, marriages and adoptions in Northern Ireland.
The main records held are the statutory registers of births, deaths, marriages, still-births and adoptions. The office does not engage in genealogical research although the records can contain valuable information for anyone compiling a family tree.
General Register Office
Oxford House
49 Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 4HL
T: 028 9025 2000
W: www.groni.gov.uk
Antrim Historical Society
Dr Bob Foy
13 Innishgarry Park
Antrim
BT41 4LA
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