As a genealogist using the National Archives of Ireland's Tithe Applotment Books website, I need to understand what information these books contain, what types of areas are excluded, and how I can search or browse the records to find my ancestors. Please explain what information is typically recorded, which areas are generally not included, and describe the primary method for searching and browsing the records on this site.
Navigate to 'titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie'. Identify and extract information regarding what is typically recorded in the Tithe Applotment Books, as presented on the landing page. Identify and extract information regarding what types of areas are excluded from the books, as presented on the landing page. Identify and describe the method for searching the Tithe Applotment Books, including any searchable fields mentioned. Identify and describe the method for browsing the records by location. Synthesize all collected information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to 'titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie'. The agent states that the Tithe Applotment Books record the names of occupiers of each townland, the amount of land held, and the sums to be paid in tithes. The agent states that urban areas are generally not included in the books because tithes were levied on agricultural land. The agent describes that records can be searched by 'surname, forename, county, parish and townland' and mentions the 'Click here to search' link. The agent describes that records can be browsed by location and mentions the 'Click here to browse' link. The agent does not mention future digitization plans, as this information is not directly related to the scope, limitations, or search/browse functionality of the *current* Tithe Applotment Books.