Irish BMD indexes now on Family Search!!!!!

[speleobat2]

Hi all,

This seems to be another case where less is more! When I searched for Eleanor Heron and filled in all the blanks I got 4 results. When I searched for her with just Ireland filled in, then I got something like 78 results which I filtered by range of dates.

I'm with HeatherH on the planning the Irish holiday though. The indexes are great teasers. I have lots of possiblities now, but not much information! Have always wanted to visit Ireland. Just have to find a money tree out in the yard somewhere...!

Carol

[LesleyB]

Hi all
I received a reply to my comments, but....
...if I'm reading this right, does it mean that is "time up" already??

We appreciate your Feedback regarding the very short glance at the Irish Records. They were allowedby contract to be viewed for a short time only. Keep checking back when they might be back on. Reminder: Record Search is still under development. This release is considered pilot. This means that at times Record Search will not be available while we add additional records and improve some features. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We look forward to receiving your feedback. Thank you for contacting Record Search. Sincerely,FamilySearch Support

[trish58]

Interesting reply Lesley, I am still having no joy, have tried names only with years + -, advanced seach, nothing, so I typed in my Grandfathers name who I do have his Irish birth certificate, and even that came up with zero result. So with this result it gives me renewed hope that my "other" lost ones are in there some where.

Will keep trying.

Trish

[LesleyB]

Hi Trish

So with this result it gives me renewed hope that my "other" lost ones are in there some where.

Yeah, I know that feeling only too well; I live in perpetual hope too!! They have got to be somewhere....

Best wishes
Lesley

[Andrew C.]

Have I missed the boat I am getting nothing from the link. I couldn't believe the thread Irish BDM's all our dreams come true only for our hopes to be dashed. At least we know it is in the pipeline.

[AndrewP]

Hi Andrew,

I am still getting access to the Irish records.

Try: http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsea ... ;c=1408347

All the best,

AndrewP

[Andrew C.]

I am trying from work and it is just coming up a blank screen. If they have anything fancy like flash that will happen. I can get on to the normal familysearch site okay. I will try from home.

[LesleyB]

Hi Andrew
Its all Flash, so that is why it'll not be working for you - & that is why copy & paste is not an option!

Best wishes
Lesley

[Andrew C.]

Had a very quick look at lunchtime at home and it worked okay. So many names to check and so little time!!

[McBrucie]

In addition, the search results page brings up a listing from which you can navigate to a scan of the original index page, FOR NO CHARGE!!!!

Hi Lesley...thanks for the info!
I have found quite a lot but how do you view the original scan?

Name: Alice OToole
Registration district: Lurgan
Record type: BIRTHS
Registration date - quarter and year: 1873
Estimated birth year:
Age:
Mother surnames:
Film number: 101050
Volume: 6
Page: 780
Digital GS number: 4187289
Image number: 00323
Collection: Ireland, Civil Registration Indexes 1845-1958

Regards

McBrucie