National Archives of Ireland
Official state records repository
About
The National Archives of Ireland (Irish: Cartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann) is the official repository for the state records of Ireland, established in 1988 under the National Archives Act 1986, taking over the functions of the State Paper Office (founded 1702) and the Public Record Office of Ireland (founded 1867). In 1991, the National Archives moved to its current premises in Bishop Street, Dublin. The Archives stand on the site of the Jacob's Factory, one of the garrisons held by rebels during the 1916 Easter Rising.
It holds records relating to all of Ireland, including documents that refer to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland holds records specifically related to Northern Ireland.
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