Looking for Long ancestors, and the history of Richard Long.

Hi Nicky,

Thank you very much for your message.

You do not mention any dates in your message so it is difficult to know what time period you are looking at. However, the main sources of information will most likely be church records and civil records.

Church Records:

You can use the Irish Times websites to see what Catholic records are available for Bandon parish. http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/fuses/rcparishmaps/index.cfm?fuseaction=showidrecords&CityCounty=Cork%20South-West&parish=Bandon&churchid=17

These records are available online free of charge at http://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/

Most surviving Church of Ireland records are still held by the local clergy, although some are in the National Archives of Ireland and others are in the Representative Church Body Library in Dublin. Here are their websites: http://www.nationalarchives.ie/ and http://ireland.anglican.org/about/42

Lists of these surviving registers can also be found at the National Library of Ireland.

Civil Records:

Civil registration began in Ireland in 1864 so any births, deaths or marriages in the family after this date would be recorded in these records. Civil records are available from the General Register?s Office in Dublin. Here is their website:

http://www.groireland.ie/research.htm

You can search the indexes to these records online at:

https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1408347

It may also be an idea to contact the Skibbereen Heritage Centre to see if they can be of any assistance, however a fee may apply. Here is their email address: skibbheritage1@gmail.com

Remember to post as much information as you can with regard to the people you are researching. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you. Also include information concerning which sources you may have already used so others may further your search.

Kind regards,

Genealogy Support