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As you can see from the link below, Ballymacward is a Civil Parish in Co. Galway:

http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/fuses/townlands/index.cfm?fuseaction=TownlandsInCivil&civilparishid=985&civilparish=Ballymacward&citycounty=Galway

Records for the corresponding Roman Catholic Parish of Ballymacward (Clonkeenkerrill) begin in 1856. If your ancestor was born in this parish there will be no church record of his baptism. You could search the sites below for a record of Patrick?s parents? marriage, on the basis that they may have been married outside this parish where records begin earlier:

www.familysearch.org has a huge database of genealogical records including some church records for Ireland.

www.rootsireland.ie have a large collection of Irish Church records, however you have to pay to use this site.

Other important sources include the Tithe Applotment Books and Griffith?s Valuation. Even though these sources only name the head of household, the information is still important:

Tithe Applotment Books (1823-1837): http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/index.jsp

Griffith?s Valuation (1847-1864): http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/

Some other websites that may be helpful are:

The National Archives of Ireland: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/search/  you can search the 1901/1911 Census on the National Archives page too for instances of the family name

Holders of Land over One Acre 1876: http://www.failteromhat.com/lo1876.php

Remember to post any new information that you find here. 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.

Best of luck with your search

Clare Doyle

Genealogy Support