Church Directories & Clergy

Methodist Clergy

Methodist Ministers

The North of Ireland Family History Society (NIFHS) has in its Randal Gill Library about 150 volumes covering Church Directories and Clergy for most denominations.  This is in addition to the large collection of Directories in the Map Room.  Marked in bold are some of the most useful books, including the Irish Catholic Directories, the Presbyterian Fasti and the Anglican Diocesan Clergy books by Canon J. B. Leslie and others, mainly because they contain biographical accounts of members of the clergy.  These books are for consultation in the Library and not for borrowing.  For Members who cannot visit our Research Centre we offer a Look Up Service.

The books are shelved according to the denomination of the clergy:

  • IR 225 relates to the Church of Ireland
  • IR 250 relates to the Methodist Church
  • IR 275 relates to the Presbyterian Church
  • IR 300 relates to the Roman Catholic Church
  • IR 325 relates to Other Churches – Baptist and Congregational

IR 225 relates to the Church of Ireland

  • IR 225–001 — Crockfords 1985/86 — Church Commissioners
  • IR 225–002 — Crockfords 1980/82 — Church Commissioners
  • IR 225–003 — Crockfords 1959/60 — Church Commissioners
  • IR 225–004 — Derry Clergy and Parishes — Leslie, J.B.
  • IR 225–005 — Connor Clergy — Leslie, J.B.
  • IR 225–006 — Down and Dromore Clergy — Ulster Historical Foundation
  • IR 225–007 — Crockfords 1987/8 — Church Commissioners
  • IR 225–008 — Irish Church Directory 1921 — Church Commissioners
  • IR 225–009 — Church of Ireland Directory 1988 — Church Commissioners
  • IR 225–010 — Church of Ireland Directory 1990 — Church Commissioners
  • IR 225–011 — Church of Ireland Directory 1994 — Church Commissioners
  • IR 225–012 — Short History of the Bishops of Derry 1605-1995, Servants of Christ — Orr, J.C.D.
  • IR 225–013 — Carrickfergus Church Review (11) 1930/1
  • IR 225–014 — Irish Church Records — Ryan, James G.
  • IR 225–015 — Parish Registers indexed in Ireland — IFHS
  • IR 225–016 — Parish Registers in Ireland – 1st Copy — IFHS
  • IR 225–017 — Parish Registers with the RCB, Dublin 2007 — RCB
  • IR 225–018 — Parish Registers in Ireland — IFHS
  • IR 225–019 — Donoughmore Parish, Raphoe – Religious Census — King’s Papers (Lyons Collection)
  • IR 225–020 — Church of Ireland Directory 1996 — Church Commissioners
  • IR 225–021 — Parish Registers indexed in Ireland – 2nd Copy — IFHS
  • IR 225–022 — Dublin and Glendalough Clergy — Ulster Historical Foundation
  • IR 225–023 — Belfast, St. Luke’s, Parish Magazine, Sept. 1907
  • IR 225–024 — Church of Ireland Directory 1998 — Church Commissioners
  • IR 225–025 — Church of Ireland Directory 1999 — Church Commissioners
  • IR 225–026 — Church of Ireland Directory 2002 — Church Commissioners
  • IR 225–027 — Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh Dioceses, Directory 1996/7 — The United Dioceses
  • IR 225–028 — Dublin and Glendalough Dioceses Directory 2003 — Dublin & Glendalough Dioceses
  • IR 225–029 — Crockfords Directory 1971-72 — Church Commissioners
  • IR 225–030 — Clogher Clergy 2006 — Diocesan Council of Clogher
  • IR 225–031 — Derry & Raphoe Clergy 1999 — Diocesan Council of Derry & Raphoe
  • IR 225–032 — Irish Churchwarden’s Handbook — Leslie, J.B.
  • IR 225–033 — Armagh Clergy 1800-2000 — Fleming, Rev. W.E.C.
  • IR 225–034 — Cashel & Emly and Leighlin Clergy — Seymour, Ven. St. J.D., Leslie, Canon J.B. (compiled by)
  • IR 225–035 — Down, Connor & Dromore Diocesan Directory 1994 — Church of Ireland
  • IR 225–036 — Killaloe, Kilfenora, Clonfert & Kilmacduagh Clergy — Leslie, Canon J.B., & Crooks, Canon D.W.T.
  • IR 225–037 — Waterford, Lismore & Ferns Clergy — Cotton, Dr. Henry, Leslie, Rev. J.B., Rennison, Rev. W.H. & Knox, Rev. Ian
  • IR 225–038 — Church of Ireland Parochial Records & Copies, A Table of — Irish Family History Society & National Archives of Ireland
  • IR 225–039 — Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh Clergy — Leslie, Canon J.B. & Crooks, Canon D.W.T.
  • IR 225–040 — Greyabbey, St. Saviour’s Parish Church, 1955, 56, 57, 58 & 61 — St. Saviour’s Parish Church
  • IR 225–041 — Portadown, St. Mark’s Church, Report 1923 (with a list of Subscriptions)
  • IR 225–042 — Helen’s Bay, St John Baptist – Accounts and lists 1992-3
  • IR 225–043 — Helen’s Bay, St John Baptist – Magazine Dec 1999, Feb., Apr., Oct., Dec. 2000, Feb., June, Jul., Aug., Dec. 2001, Feb., Apr. 2002, Feb., Dec. 2003
  • IR 225–044 — The Records of the Church of Ireland, Irish Archives, 2014 — Irish Society for Archives
  • IR 225–045 — Ossory Clergy — Leslie, Canon J.B. & Crooks, Canon D.W.T.

IR 250 relates to the Methodist Church

  • IR 250–001 — Ministers and Probationers — Methodist Church
  • IR 250–002 — Minutes of Conference 1992 — Methodist Church
  • IR 250–003 — Minutes of Conference 1993 — Methodist Church
  • IR 250–004 — Minutes of Conference 1994 — Methodist Church
  • IR 250–005 — Minutes of Conference 1991 — Methodist Church
  • IR 250–006 — Mr. Wesley’s Preachers — Garlick, Rev. Kenneth
  • IR 250–007 — John Rylands Library leaflets — John Rylands Library
  • IR 250–008 — Histories and Drawings of Methodist Churches in Ireland — Methodist Newsletter
  • IR 250–009 — Minutes of Conference Dublin 2004 — Methodist Church in Ireland
  • IR 250–010 — Minutes of Conference Enniskillen 2014 — Methodist Church in Ireland

IR 275 relates to the Presbyterian Church

  • IR 275–001 — Derry 1st Presbyterian Church 1992 Report — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–002 — Derry 1st Presbyterian Church 1993 Report — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–003 — Bangor 1st Presbyterian Church, Handbook 1972 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–004 — Ballyclare Presbyterian 1973 handbook — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–005 — Orangefield Presbyterian Report 1970 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–006 — Alexandra Presbyterian Report 1976 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–007 — Townsend St. Presbyterian Report 1971 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–008 — Woodvale Presbyterian Report 1971 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–009 — Newtownbreda Presbyterian Report 1971 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–010 — Belfast, Eglinton (Carrs Glen), Presby. Report 1976 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–011 — Bloomfield Presbyterian Report 1966 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–012 — McQuiston Memorial Report 1969 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–013 — Strand Presbyterian Church Report 1963 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–014 — McQuiston Memorial Report 1967 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–015 — Dundonald Presbyterian Report 1973 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–016 — Bangor 1st Presbyterian Report 1965 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–017 — Montreal Presbyterian College, Calendar, 1965, includes Alumni — Montreal Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–018 — Presbyterian Church in Ireland 1991 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–019 — Presbyterian Fasti 1891 – 1910 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–020 — Presbyterian Fasti 1871 – 1890 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–021 — Presbyterian Fasti 1840 – 1870 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–022 — Mid Antrim Presbyterians List in 1864 — Mid Antrim Historical Group
  • IR 275–023 — Malone Presbyterian Church Directory 1990
  • IR 275–024 — Armagh, The Mall Presbyterian Church, Annual Report 2001
  • IR 275–025 — Seceder Ministers Fasti 1746 – 1948 — Bailie, W.D. & Kirkpatrick, L.S.
  • IR 275–026 — Financial Report, Strabane Presbytery 1902
  • IR 275–027 — Financial Report, Strabane Presbytery 1935
  • IR 275–028 — Reformed Presbyterian Church, Northern Presbytery, Financial Reports 2000
  • IR 275–029 — Saintfield Second Presbyterian Church, Co. Down, Annual Report 2004
  • IR 275–030 — List of Ministers, Congregations & Licentiates 1961 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–031 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1968 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–032 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1969 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–033 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1970 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–034 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1971 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–035 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1972 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–036 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1973 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–037 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1974 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–038 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1975 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–039 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1976 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–040 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1977 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–041 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1978 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–042 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1979 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–043 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1980 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–044 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1981 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–045 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1982 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–046 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1983 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–047 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1984 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–048 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1985 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–049 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1986 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–050 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1987 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–051 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1988 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–052 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1990 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–053 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1991 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–054 — Directory of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 1991 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–055 — Annual Reports of the General Assembly 1991 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–056 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1992 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–057 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1993 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–058 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1994 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–059 — Directory of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 1994 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–060 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1996 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–061 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1997 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–062 — Directory of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 1999 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–063 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 2001 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–064 — Directory of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 2002 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–065 — Directory & Statistics of Pres. Church 2005 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–066 — Directory of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 1990 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–067 — Minutes of General Assembly & Directory 1954 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–068 — Greyabbey, Trinity Pres. Church Annual Reports & Financial Statements 1938, 45, 52, 54, 55 & 65 — Trinity Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–069 — Killyleagh, First Pres. Church, Annual Report, 1945, 47, 50, 51, 52 & 54 — Killyleagh Pres. Church
  • IR 275–070 — Belfast, Fisherwick Pres. Church, Annual 1954 — Fisherwick Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–071 — Larne & Kilwaughter Pres. Church, Report & Statement 1965 — Larne & Kilwaughter Pres. Church
  • IR 275–072 — Banbridge, Scarva Street Pres. Church, Annual Report 1960 — Scarva St., Banbridge Pres. Church
  • IR 275–073 — Belfast, Stormont Pres. Church, Annual Report & Statement 1967 — Stormont Pres. Church
  • IR 275–074 — Co. Down, Kilmore Pres. Church, Statement of Accounts 1950 — Kilmore Pres. Church
  • IR 275–075 — Co. Down, Kirkcubbin Pres. Church, Financial Statement 1948 — Kirkcubbin Pres. Church
  • IR 275–076 — Co. Down, Kirkcubbin Pres. Church, Financial Statement 1964 — Kirkcubbin Pres. Church
  • IR 275–077 — Kilraughts 1st Presbyterian Church Annual Report 1996 — Presbyterian Historical Society
  • IR 275–078 — Minutes of General Assembly 2007 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–079 — Minutes of General Assembly 2008 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–080 — Minutes of General Assembly 2009 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–081 — Annual Reports of the General Assembly 2010 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–082 — Minutes of General Assembly 2010 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–083 — Annual Reports of the General Assembly 2011 — Presbyterian Church
  • IR 275–084 — A Century of Service, Celebrating the role of Deaconesses in Ireland — Holmes, Janice & McCracken, Philippa

IR 300 relates to the Roman Catholic Church

  • CD/IR/CH/02 — Complete Catholic Directory, Almanack and Registry, Vol. 2, 1837 – in the Office.
  • IR 300–001 — Catholic Directory 1861 Batterby’s
  • IR 300–002 — Irish Catholic Directory 1881 — Keogh, Very Rev. Canon, P.P.
  • IR 300–003 — Irish Catholic Directory 1884 — Keogh, Very Rev. Canon, P.P.
  • IR 300–004 — Irish Catholic Directory 1886 — Keogh, Very Rev. Canon, P.P.
  • IR 300–005 — Irish Catholic Directory 1900 — Keogh, Very Rev. Canon, P.P.
  • IR 300–006 — Irish Catholic Directory & Almanac 1932 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–007 — Irish Catholic Directory & Almanac 1935 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–008 — Irish Catholic Directory & Almanac 1936 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–009 — Irish Catholic Directory & Almanac 1937 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–010 — Irish Catholic Directory & Almanac 1941 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–011 — Irish Catholic Directory & Almanac 1943 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–012 — Irish Catholic Directory & Almanac 1945 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–013 — Irish Catholic Directory & Almanac 1951 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–014 — Irish Catholic Directory & Almanac 1952 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–015 — Irish Catholic Directory & Almanac 1954 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–016 — Irish Catholic Directory & Almanac 1956 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–017 — Irish Catholic Directory & Almanac 1957 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–018 — Irish Catholic Directory & Almanac 1958 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–019 — Irish Catholic Directory 1960 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–020 — Irish Catholic Directory 1961 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–021 — Irish Catholic Directory 1962 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–022 — Irish Catholic Directory 1964 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–023 — Irish Catholic Directory 1965 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–024 — Irish Catholic Directory 1970 — Duffy, Jas & Co
  • IR 300–025 — Irish Catholic Directory 2000
  • IR 300–026 — Irish Catholic Directory 2007 — Authority for the Hierarchy of Ireland
  • IR 300–027 — Down & Connor R.C. Directory 1985 — St. MacNissi’s College
  • IR 300–028 — Down & Connor R.C. Directory 2001 — Our Lady & St. Pat’s College
  • IR 300–029 — Down & Connor R.C. Directory 2002 — Our Lady & St. Pat’s College
  • IR 300–030 — Down & Connor R.C. Directory 2003 — Our Lady & St. Pat’s College
  • IR 300–031 — Irish Catholic Directory 1992 — Authority for the Hierarchy of Ireland
  • IR 300–032 — Down & Connor R.C. Directory 2000 — Our Lady & St. Pat’s College
  • IR 300–033 — Down & Connor R.C. Directory 2010 — Diocese of Down & Connor
  • IR 300–034 — Down & Connor R.C. Directory 2011 — Diocese of Down & Connor
  • IR 300–035 — Down & Connor R.C. Directory 2012 — Diocese of Down & Connor
  • IR 300–036 — Down & Connor R.C. Directory 2015 — Diocese of Down & Connor (Donated by Francis Lee)
  • IR 300–037 — Down & Connor R.C. Directory 2016 — Diocese of Down & Connor (Donated by Francis Lee)

IR 325 relates to Other Churches – Baptist and Congregational

  • IR 325–001 — Baptist Union of Ireland 1987/8
  • IR 325–002 — My Ancestors were Congregationalists — Clifford, D.J.H.