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Irish Genealogy Resource Checklist

Access to records, archives and heritage information has dramatically increased in recent years with many state bodies digitising documents and images, promoting their awareness, and sharing them online with the public.  Here's our top selection of the best genealogical sources and repositories when carr

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How to locate parish of origin

Interwoven in the Irish subconscious is this strong attachment to one's ancestral land. So it's no surprise that the quest to find one's way home is at the heart of what makes genealogy so addictive.

Tracing your roots with DNA

The journey began in 2005 when the International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG) was founded by dedicated DNA project administrators with a vision to promote and educate people about genetic genealogy.

The Story of the Ship Faithful Steward

The emigration trade established Londonderry as one of the chief Irish ports for transatlantic trade in the 18th century. Links between the cities of Londonderry and Philadelphia were established through trade.

10 Facts about Land Ownership

An Irish Rebel in Queensland - Kevin Doherty

Kevin Izod Doherty was born in Dublin, on 7 September 1823, the son of Dr Kevin Izod Doherty and Mary Ann (Eva) Kelly.

A beginner's guide to Irish surnames

Whether your search for that elusive last name is north, south,  east or west, you may need to get intimate with Irish naming traditions in all their linguistic glory. The above image of a 1901 Census Return from Co.

Ireland XO Insight - Reasons for recording your family history

For many reasons it's important to write it down - don't wait for somebody else to do it!

Presidents of the United States of America with Irish Roots.

Below, we've outlined a summary of each president's Irish ancestry.