meath heritage centre

Services The Meath Heritage Centre offers a record search service for those whose ancestors came from Co. Meath - Ireland's 'Royal' county. Enquirers to this centre can expect a reply within about two weeks. The main records include: Roman Catholic records, the earliest of which date from 1759 Church of Ireland (Anglican/Episcopalian) records date from 1698 Presbyterian records date from 1873 The earliest Census returns date from 1821. Over 400,000 records have now been computerised at this Centre and the computerisation work is ongoing.