Death Records

Registration of deaths was made compulsory in Ireland from 1864. From that date to the present day there is an index for each year. From 1878 the index is divided into quarters within each year. At the end of each year is a section for late registrations.

An index entry will give the first name(s) and surname of the deceased, their age at death, the registration district and a reference number.

A typical death certificate will record:

Date and place of death
Name and address of deceased
Age
Occupation
Cause of death
Name and residence of informant

If you wish to request a search of the death index and / or receive details from the certificate please go to our BMD Requests page.