Genealogy Resources
It is well known that research into Irish family history is not always easy.
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Message Board User Guide
Our goal is to try to identify the townland, parish and county where your ancestors lived - we are not a professional genealogical service but our volunteers are here to offer ad
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What is a Parish?
In Ireland, people most readily identify themselves with their Parish. It is how school and religious systems are generally organised. Parishes often ignore the boundaries of Towns and Counties, making them more specific to the local Community. In the 19th Century, emigrants from Ireland usually named their Parish as their point of origin and Ireland Reaching Out seeks to connect their descendants back to that same place.
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Heritage Resources
Ireland's cultural heritage is incredibly rich, with folklore and legend brought to life every day in the buildings, ruins and natural landscape that surround us.
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Education and Training
The following list outlines some of the available educational courses, programmes and resources available relating to the broad study of Irish culture and heritage.
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