Frequently Asked Questions, Hints & Tips

A note to non-members

feeds@kickapps.com (Peter Mc RIC) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:59:28 PST

Non-members are free to browse this web site, but cannot make posts. Some forums (for example, Medals, Badges & Equipment of the Irish Police) are designed so that only approved members with a minimum number of posts can view the contents of topics. To get the full value from this site, please apply to join and make a post, even if that is only to introduce yourself in the Discussion Board.

How to obtain an individuals Service Record

feeds@kickapps.com (Peter Mc RIC) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:21:20 PST

1. Service Records of Constables and Other Ranks
You will need to have the individuals full name and approximate year of entry into the force. From that this forum may be able to help you identify a service number (also known as the Registered Number). You can then apply to obtain his service record.

The record will show only basic information; other detail on the person has either been destroyed or is generally not kept in any publicly accessable format. Here is an example taken from the RIC General Register:

The categories recorded are Name; Age When Appointed/Date of Birth; Height; Native County; Religion; If Married, Date; Native County of Wife; Recommendations; Trade or Calling; Appointment; Allocation...

Search functionality

feeds@kickapps.com (Peter Mc RIC) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:32:55 PST

You can use the 'search' facility to quickly browse the forum for specific names or locations. This may help answer some of your queries before you need to raise a post.

Finding Nora Craig, wife and daughter of RIC

feeds@kickapps.com (raggdollynmb) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:07:33 PST

I knew Nora Craig was John J Murphy's mother and that she had died just after his birth according to letters from an aunt of John's. I knew he was born in Woodford, Co Cork, who his parents were and that his father was constable from his birth record, the original which I have. Nora Craig's parentage, which was totally unknown, came to me only after searching the RIC records and making note of the basic information mentioned as to "wife's nativity" in the column. There was "Tipp N" written for the first marriage and Kerry written for the second marriage. I had known more of the second wife and that she was truly from Co Kerry.

After transcribing the record, it took some reminding that I should go look for her birth record, which now was possible because of the entry describing North Tipperary as her place of birth.

I used the site:

Apply to post on this forum

feeds@kickapps.com (Peter Mc RIC) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:58:34 PST

Once you have registered with Yuku, (if you haven't then see this FAQ), use the 'Add Reply' button on this post to bring up an application form. Remember to include your full name. The administrator will then respond and if approved you will be able to create a new topic.

How to make your first post

feeds@kickapps.com (Peter Mc RIC) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:34:16 PST

For the first time user, creating a new post is a two stage process. You will first need to create a new Yuku account (this is free and takes a matter of seconds); then you will need to be approved by this forum's administrator before you can post. Again this is free but the response time depends on the availability of the administrator.
Here is some further detail on the steps you should follow:

1. First create your Yuku account
If you are not a member of Yuku you are free to browse the board. However you will not be able to create a new post or reply to any posts. The creation of a Yuku account is outside of the remit of this forum's administrator, but these steps should help you on your way. As a new or 'anonymous' user you will see the following screenshot when looking at a topic.

1.1 So to get started, first click...