The reason, i said contact the Church direct. because i have had to contact 3 churches, 2 in Republic of Ireland, one in Northern Ireland. so far none of the Church's has asked for a fee. The Church in the Northern Ireland, i have asked for information on a few times, each time, they do send me the information, but i do enclose a S.A.E to the Church in N. Ireland. for the Churchs in the Republic, i gave them my email address. All 3 churches are RC
One of the Churchs in the Republic has invited me to see the records, the next time i am in Ireland. i am going in March,
So i would advise, if you are going to contact the Church, send them a S.A.E or a an email address