trying to find out about my great great grandfather.

Hi John

Thank you for your query.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.

Here are some good general websites that may help you start your research:

http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/introductio…

http://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx

Civil registration records are available from the General Register Office (GRO). These start from 1864. You can access the website here: http://www.groireland.ie/research.htm

You can check for information about the frequency of the surname in the mid-19th century and any other variant spellings of the name here: http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/surname/

There is lots of useful information to be found in the 1901 and 1911 census records. You can find this here: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/search/

http://ifhf.rootsireland.ie/?gclid=CNHhjdCMwrUCFQqV4QodKh8A4A

http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/index.xml?action=nameS…

Kind regards,                    

Genealogy Support