Hi,
Thank you for you for your message.
If Ellen?s parents were from Adare or Patrickswell it is very likely that Ellen got married in one of these parishes as weddings usually took place in the bride?s parish of origin.
Most Catholic records are held locally so you may need to write to the local parish priest for possible assistance. One website that you may find useful is the Irish Times where they give an overview of what records are available in specific parishes. It also shows you where copies of the records are available. For Adare parish, follow this link:
http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/fuses/rcparishmaps/index.cfm?fuseaction=showidrecords&CityCounty=West%20Limerick&parish=Adare&churchid=856
For Knockainey-Patrickswell:
http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/fuses/rcparishmaps/index.cfm?fuseaction=showidrecords&CityCounty=East%20Limerick&parish=Knockany-and-Patrickswell&churchid=272
As you can see Limerick Genealogy have copies of these records available so it may be an idea to contact the, however a fee may apply. Here is their email:
research@lomerickgenealogy.com
You could also try searching at:
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.
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.
Kind regards,
Genealogy Support
