On this page we offer information on where to look for information relating to Shea and O’Shea ancestors. With more Irish indexes and records going online, genealogical research is getting easier. Note that most Kerry and Cork “O’Shea” families used “Shea” until at least the late 1800s, if not until the early 20th century, so make sure you look for both Links checked in Nov. 2023.
Ireland – general link
Griffith’s Valuation free and searchable survey (circa 1850).
1901 and 1911 Irish Censuses and Tithe Applotments and Soldiers’ Wills 1914-1917 etc. Free and searchable.
Here is a link to Irish Genealogy.ie for some Irish Civil Records and some Church records.
Irish Townland list. The townland is the smallest land denomination in Ireland and can often be the key to locating a family
List of deaths (newspaper source) Search for Surname in obituary list.
Ulster Ancestry has some interesting information.
Failte Romhat useful for Griffiths Valuation and much more
A good information guide to Irish genealogical resources and repositories
Findmypast paying site but good valu
Irish Genealogy Archives free, voluntary archive
County Kerry
Here is a link to the Kerry County Council online graveyard records: Kerry Co. Council Burial records
The following online webpage townlands of Kerry might help with finding locations in the census.
Map of Kerry Catholic Parishes on Diocese of Kerry website. Click on Parish Index to see map.
Kerry Genealogy Extensive free genealogical site
County Cork
Here is a link to Irish Genealogy.ie for Civil records and Catholic records in West Cork and Cork City…not all are online yet.
Cork Genealogical Society Great Cork site
Diocese of Cork and Ross Cork and Ross (Catholic) Diocese site
County Limerick
Limerick City Council Archives includes online digital archives.
County Clare
Co. Clare Library genealogy resources.
North American (USA and Canada
Steven Morse: “One-Step Portal for On-Line Genealogy.
Familysearch.org LDS site.
Ellis Island Immigration information (New York).
O'Shea yDNA Surname Project 