The Historical Collections Online can be searched by using the ‘Search Keywords’ box.  For best results, type a single word or name into the box.

For placenames and surnames, remember that spellings may differ over time, and both contemporary Irish and English spellings are used.  For example, search both ‘Mc’ and ‘Mac’, with and without a space between it and the family name.

Try different searches using both the full name and its abbreviation e.g. Royal Irish Constabulary or R.I.C., General Post Office or G.P.O.

When viewing an object record, images can be viewed in larger format by clicking on the main image and by clicking on one of the thumbnails. Click the arrow buttons for more images of this object.