Royal Irish Constabulary

[pamelarhonda]

Hi, My Great Great Grandfather Christopher Johnston I believe enlisted in the RIC in 1828 in Fermanagh Ireland.  I am interested to find out more about him and would be interested to know are there any records or person I can contact to get his history/service in the RIC.  Any assistance would be appreciated

[landej]

The National Archives at Kew has this research guide

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documents/research-guides/royal-irish-constabulary.pdf

[Elwyn Soutter]

The PSNI museum in Belfast also has a copy of the RIC service records and will send you a copy (for a fee). See:

http://www.psni.police.uk/index/about-us/police_museum/museum_genealogy.htm

[pamelarhonda]

Trying to find out how I can find out Service Number and other information of my Gt Gt Grandfather CHRISTOPHER JOHNSTON who joined the RIC in 1828 aged 21 years and native of Fermanagh. Any help would be appreciated.  A bit hard when you reside in Australia. Thank you

[TinaRoyal]

The Royal Irish Constabulary existed from 1816 to 1922.  The National Archives hold service records for all Officers and Men.  This includes details such as name, age, height, religion, native county, native county of wife, date of appointment, date of retirement and counties in which he served, etc.  “The Royal Irish Constabulary: a Complete Alphabetical List of Officers and Men 1816-1822” by Jim Herlihy, gives each man’s Service Number.

Unfortunately I don't have a copy of the book, but maybe some kind RootsChator has, and can help.

[aghadowey]

You already asked in 2015 and were given information-
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=724410

[millymcb]

I have merged the two topic so all the information is kept together. I have also moved the query to the Ireland board to see if anyone there has anything to add.

Milly

[dublin1850]

There is quite a friendly Facebook group for descendants of RIC men and those interested in the force. Strictly a non-political group. I found it of great help getting info on my ggg grandfather.

[landej]

And of course the records from the National Archives at Kew are now searchable online at FindMyPast.co.uk. I found lots of references there including some names that weren't in the Index of names contained in the large book they keep behind the desk.
So much coming online now its hard to keep up!