Category Archives: Directories

Irish Directories’ Database

Posted on 22 May 2014 by Shane

Added a new Irish Directories’ Database, in collaboration with Joe Buggy, an Irish genealogist (and blogger) based in Washington. The database currently contains over 600 links to online directories from many websites, on both free and subscription sites. Links are … Continue reading →

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Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon – Pigots Directory 1824

Posted on 20 May 2014 by Shane

Roscommon – the county town of the same name, is 68 miles west of Dublin, 15 north west of Athlone, 20 south of Boyle, 11 south of Strokestown, and 14 south east of Castlerea. The improvements made within the last … Continue reading →

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Castlebar, Co. Mayo – Pigots Directory 1824

Posted on 20 May 2014 by Shane

Castlebar – the county town of Mayo, is 120 miles west of Dublin, 8 north east of Westport, 16 west of Ballina, 14 west north west of Ballinrobe, and 13 north west of Clare; it is the property of Lord … Continue reading →

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Ballinamore, Co Leitrim – Pigots Directory 1824

Posted on 19 May 2014 by Shane

Ballinamore is a market and post town situated on the bunks of a small river in the county of Leitrim, 73 miles north west of Dublin, 9 north of Mohill, 8 from Cloon, 7 south west of Cashcarrigan, 7 from … Continue reading →

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Grafton Street 1848

Posted on 14 March 2014 by Shane

1848 Map of Grafton Street Dublin City, recreated using directory entries – see : link

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