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Genealogy – Getting StartedGenealogy – DNAEllis IslandIreland – National RepositoriesIreland – Regional RepositoriesIreland – County Genealogy CentresIreland – County Clare ResourcesIreland – Members of the AGPIIreland – Other Useful Web Sites

Genealogy - Getting Started

Genealogy – DNA

Ellis Island

  • Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty History and Facts Ellis Island served as a portal for immigrants seeking entrance to the United States from 1892 and 1954. This tiny island located in New York Harbor sits adjacent to the Statue of Liberty and the New Jersey coast.
    Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty History and Facts
    Ellis Island served as a portal for immigrants seeking entrance to the United States from 1892 and 1954. This tiny island located in New York Harbor sits adjacent to the Statue of Liberty and the New Jersey coast.

Genealogy Resources - Ireland - National Repositories

  • Catholic Parish Registers Available Online at the National Library of Ireland Images of Catholic Parish Registers can now be viewed online free of charge at the National Library of Ireland.
    Catholic Parish Registers Available Online at the National Library of Ireland
    Images of Catholic Parish Registers can now be viewed online free of charge at the National Library of Ireland.
  • Census of Ireland 1901 and 1911 The household returns and ancillary records for the censuses of Ireland of 1901 and 1911, which are in the custody of the National Archives of Ireland, represent an extremely valuable part of the Irish national heritage.All thirty-two counties for 190
    Census of Ireland 1901 and 1911
    The household returns and ancillary records for the censuses of Ireland of 1901 and 1911, which are in the custody of the National Archives of Ireland, represent an extremely valuable part of the Irish national heritage.All thirty-two counties for 190
  • General Register Office (GRO) Research Facility
    The General Register Office (Oifig An Ard-Chláraitheora) maintains a family research facility at Werburgh Street, Dublin 2.
  • General Register Office Northern Ireland (GRONI) GRONI holds civil birth, adoption, death, marriage and civil partnership records. It also maintains a public search room where you can search computerised indexes. The index provides name, date and place of event.
    General Register Office Northern Ireland (GRONI)
    GRONI holds civil birth, adoption, death, marriage and civil partnership records. It also maintains a public search room where you can search computerised indexes. The index provides name, date and place of event.
  • National Archives of Ireland
    Mission statementThe mission of the National Archives is twofold: * To secure the preservation of records relating to Ireland which warrant preservation as archives * To ensure that appropriate arrangements are made for public access to ar
  • National Library of Ireland The mission of the Library is to collect, preserve and make available books, manuscripts and illustrative material of Irish interest. Users of the Library include those engaged in long-term research, others who may wish to view a book or newspaper article
    National Library of Ireland
    The mission of the Library is to collect, preserve and make available books, manuscripts and illustrative material of Irish interest. Users of the Library include those engaged in long-term research, others who may wish to view a book or newspaper article
  • Public Records Office Northern Ireland (PRONI) Welcome to the PRONI website. PRONI aims to identify, preserve and make available Northern Ireland’s unique archival heritage and community memory.
    Public Records Office Northern Ireland (PRONI)
    Welcome to the PRONI website. PRONI aims to identify, preserve and make available Northern Ireland’s unique archival heritage and community memory.
  • Valuation Office The Valuation Office is the State property valuation agency.The core business of the Office is the provision of accurate, up-to-date valuations of commercial and industrial properties to ratepayers and rating authorities as laid down by statute.
    Valuation Office
    The Valuation Office is the State property valuation agency.The core business of the Office is the provision of accurate, up-to-date valuations of commercial and industrial properties to ratepayers and rating authorities as laid down by statute.

Genealogy Resources - Ireland - Regional Repositories

  • Antrim & Down – Belfast Central Library Belfast Central Library – Belfast Ulster and Irish Studies
    Antrim & Down – Belfast Central Library
    Belfast Central Library – Belfast Ulster and Irish Studies
  • Cavan County Library Cavan County Library offers a wide range of services.
    Cavan County Library
    Cavan County Library offers a wide range of services.
  • Clare County Library Guides to library services, branch libraries, Clare history and other information.
    Clare County Library
    Guides to library services, branch libraries, Clare history and other information.
  • Cork City & County Archives * The Archives is jointly funded by Cork City Council, Cork County Council, and University College Cork. In 1971, these 3 bodies established the Archives as one of the first archives services in Ireland. * Our new purpose built Archives building
    Cork City & County Archives
    * The Archives is jointly funded by Cork City Council, Cork County Council, and University College Cork. In 1971, these 3 bodies established the Archives as one of the first archives services in Ireland. * Our new purpose built Archives building
  • Cork City Libraries Cork City Libraries provide a range of library and information services to the people of Cork, and through this website to anyone interested in Cork. We provide books, CDs, DVDs, videos, and audio books, for use within the library or for home use. We also
    Cork City Libraries
    Cork City Libraries provide a range of library and information services to the people of Cork, and through this website to anyone interested in Cork. We provide books, CDs, DVDs, videos, and audio books, for use within the library or for home use. We also
  • Derry Central Library Derry Central Library
    Derry Central Library
    Derry Central Library
  • Donegal Central Library Books, CDs, Videos and moreThe Library service offers a wide and varied range of books for lending to children and adults, and a range of videos, CDs, talking books and multi-media stock in the larger service points, especially at Central Library.
    Donegal Central Library
    Books, CDs, Videos and moreThe Library service offers a wide and varied range of books for lending to children and adults, and a range of videos, CDs, talking books and multi-media stock in the larger service points, especially at Central Library.
  • Dublin City Library and Archive Dublin City Library and Archive
    Dublin City Library and Archive
    Dublin City Library and Archive
  • Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Library Service Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Library Service
    Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Library Service
    Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Library Service
  • Fermanagh Enniskillen Library Enniskillen Library
    Fermanagh Enniskillen Library
    Enniskillen Library
  • Fingal Local Studies and Archives Department Fingal Local Studies and Archives is situated in Clonmel House, Forster Way in Swords, Co. Dublin and was officially opened in August 2009. The new facility houses the Fingal County Archives Service and the Fingal Local Studies branch of Fingal County Lib
    Fingal Local Studies and Archives Department
    Fingal Local Studies and Archives is situated in Clonmel House, Forster Way in Swords, Co. Dublin and was officially opened in August 2009. The new facility houses the Fingal County Archives Service and the Fingal Local Studies branch of Fingal County Lib
  • Galway City and County Library Galway City and County Library
    Galway City and County Library
    Galway City and County Library
  • Kerry County Library Kerry County Library
    Kerry County Library
    Kerry County Library
  • Kildare Library & Arts Service Kildare Library & Arts Service
    Kildare Library & Arts Service
    Kildare Library & Arts Service
  • Laois County Libraries Laois County Libraries
    Laois County Libraries
    Laois County Libraries
  • Leitrim County Library Leitrim County Library
    Leitrim County Library
    Leitrim County Library
  • Longford County Library
    Longford County Library
  • Louth County Library Louth County Library provides a varied collection of stock with computerised access to over 250,000 items available through the countywide network of branch libraries in Dundalk, Drogheda, Ardee, Dunleer, Carlingford and the Mobile library service. Within
    Louth County Library
    Louth County Library provides a varied collection of stock with computerised access to over 250,000 items available through the countywide network of branch libraries in Dundalk, Drogheda, Ardee, Dunleer, Carlingford and the Mobile library service. Within
  • Meath County Library Meath County Council Library Service operates an open to all policy which means that anyone who lives, works or visits the County is welcome to make use of the library facilities.
    Meath County Library
    Meath County Council Library Service operates an open to all policy which means that anyone who lives, works or visits the County is welcome to make use of the library facilities.
  • South Dublin Libraries South Dublin Libraries
    South Dublin Libraries
    South Dublin Libraries
  • Tipperary Libraries Tipperary Libraries operate a network of thirteen public library branches throughout the county, offering a friendly community service which educates, entertains and helps to improve the lives of all members of the local community.
    Tipperary Libraries
    Tipperary Libraries operate a network of thirteen public library branches throughout the county, offering a friendly community service which educates, entertains and helps to improve the lives of all members of the local community.
  • Tyrone Omagh Library Tyrone Omagh Library
    Tyrone Omagh Library
    Tyrone Omagh Library
  • Westmeath County Library – Local Studies In recent years there has been a great interest in local history.Whether your interest is in researching your family history in Westmeath; the history of your parish or townland; or perhaps some specialised study on writers or artists from Westmeath,
    Westmeath County Library – Local Studies
    In recent years there has been a great interest in local history.Whether your interest is in researching your family history in Westmeath; the history of your parish or townland; or perhaps some specialised study on writers or artists from Westmeath,
  • Wexford Public Library Services Wexford Public Library Services are provided by Wexford County Council, the local government authority of County Wexford.We provide access to informational, educational, cultural and recreational library materials and services in a variety of formats
    Wexford Public Library Services
    Wexford Public Library Services are provided by Wexford County Council, the local government authority of County Wexford.We provide access to informational, educational, cultural and recreational library materials and services in a variety of formats
  • Wicklow County Library Wicklow County Council Library Service is committed to providing a service based on the pillars of education, information, recreation and culture. This is carried out within the framework of Wicklow County Council’s Corporate Plan.
    Wicklow County Library
    Wicklow County Council Library Service is committed to providing a service based on the pillars of education, information, recreation and culture. This is carried out within the framework of Wicklow County Council’s Corporate Plan.

Genealogy Resources - Ireland - County Genealogy Centres

Genealogy Resources - Ireland - County Clare Resources

  • 1901 Census of Population of County Clare The 1901 Census of Ireland is the earliest complete census to survive which gives details on individuals. These details are Christian name and surname, relationship to the head of the family, religion, ability to read and write, age, sex, occupation, mari
    1901 Census of Population of County Clare
    The 1901 Census of Ireland is the earliest complete census to survive which gives details on individuals. These details are Christian name and surname, relationship to the head of the family, religion, ability to read and write, age, sex, occupation, mari
  • Clare – Clare Heritage and Genealogical Centre The Genealogical Research CentreThe Centre is situated in the picturesque village of Corofin, just 8 miles north from the county town of Ennis.The Clare Heritage and Genealogical Research Centre was founded in 1982 by the late Dr. Ignatius (Naoise
    Clare – Clare Heritage and Genealogical Centre
    The Genealogical Research CentreThe Centre is situated in the picturesque village of Corofin, just 8 miles north from the county town of Ennis.The Clare Heritage and Genealogical Research Centre was founded in 1982 by the late Dr. Ignatius (Naoise
  • Corcomroe Abbey This well-preserved abbey is picturesquely sited among the grey hills of the Burren.
    Corcomroe Abbey
    This well-preserved abbey is picturesquely sited among the grey hills of the Burren.
  • Learned Families of Thomond – O'Dea, Ó Deághaidh, O'Day, O'Dee The O’Deas were a prominent Dalcassian sept associated for a long time with a district north of Ennis and who once helped to shape the course of events in this part of Thomond. They were descendants of the Clan Ó Deághaidh whose territory comprised a good
    Learned Families of Thomond – O'Dea, Ó Deághaidh, O'Day, O'Dee
    The O’Deas were a prominent Dalcassian sept associated for a long time with a district north of Ennis and who once helped to shape the course of events in this part of Thomond. They were descendants of the Clan Ó Deághaidh whose territory comprised a good
  • O'Hart's Irish Pedigrees The Territories of the Ancient Irish Families in Limerick and Clare, the Ancient ThomondFrom Irish Pedigrees; or the Origin and Stem of the Irish Nation, by John O’Hart, 5th Edition, 1892
    O'Hart's Irish Pedigrees
    The Territories of the Ancient Irish Families in Limerick and Clare, the Ancient ThomondFrom Irish Pedigrees; or the Origin and Stem of the Irish Nation, by John O’Hart, 5th Edition, 1892
  • The Clare Archaeology Centre Welcome to the Clare Archaeology Centre. Here we will give you an overview of what we have on offer to wet your appetite and show you why a visit Dysert O’Dea Castle and its surrounding 25 original Archaeological field monuments are a must see on any visi
    The Clare Archaeology Centre
    Welcome to the Clare Archaeology Centre. Here we will give you an overview of what we have on offer to wet your appetite and show you why a visit Dysert O’Dea Castle and its surrounding 25 original Archaeological field monuments are a must see on any visi
  • The Gaelic Septs of County Clare Map of County Clare 1300-1500
    The Gaelic Septs of County Clare
    Map of County Clare 1300-1500

Genealogy Resources - Ireland - Other Useful Web Sites

  • Centre for Migration Studies and the Ulster American Folk Park Centre for Migration Studies and the Ulster American Folk Park
    Centre for Migration Studies and the Ulster American Folk Park
    Centre for Migration Studies and the Ulster American Folk Park
  • Clans of Ireland Finte na hÉireann ~ Clans of Ireland was established in 1989 as an independent permanent organisation to deal with the affairs of Irish Clans. Clans of Ireland maintains a register of Irish Clans and affords clans with an opportunity to communicate and in
    Clans of Ireland
    Finte na hÉireann ~ Clans of Ireland was established in 1989 as an independent permanent organisation to deal with the affairs of Irish Clans. Clans of Ireland maintains a register of Irish Clans and affords clans with an opportunity to communicate and in
  • Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations (CIGO) CIGO was established in Ireland in 1992. It is an umbrella-based lobby group for the various national and international organisations sharing an interest in Irish genealogical research.
    Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations (CIGO)
    CIGO was established in Ireland in 1992. It is an umbrella-based lobby group for the various national and international organisations sharing an interest in Irish genealogical research.
  • Findmypast Ireland Findmypast Ireland – brought to you by two partners who really understand family historyFindmypast Ireland is a new website set up by two experts in the field of family history: Eneclann, an award-winning research and publishing house with extensive e
    Findmypast Ireland
    Findmypast Ireland – brought to you by two partners who really understand family historyFindmypast Ireland is a new website set up by two experts in the field of family history: Eneclann, an award-winning research and publishing house with extensive e
  • From-Ireland.net
    Welcome to From-Ireland.net! Here you will find millions of free records, compiled by Dr. Jane Lyons, including: gravestone records, gravestone photographs, 1901 census records, 1911 census records, and much more.
  • Genealogical Society of Ireland “A Hundred Thousand Welcomes” to the website of the Genealogical Society of Ireland which was established to promote an interest in genealogy in Ireland by organising Open Meetings, lectures, workshops and publishing genealogical material.The Cathaoir
    Genealogical Society of Ireland
    “A Hundred Thousand Welcomes” to the website of the Genealogical Society of Ireland which was established to promote an interest in genealogy in Ireland by organising Open Meetings, lectures, workshops and publishing genealogical material.The Cathaoir
  • GENUKI The aim of GENUKI is to serve as a “virtual reference library” of genealogical information that is of particular relevance to the UK & Ireland.
    GENUKI
    The aim of GENUKI is to serve as a “virtual reference library” of genealogical information that is of particular relevance to the UK & Ireland.
  • I Dream of Genealogy Welcome to I Dream of Genealogy! Here you will find free online genealogy databases, compiled family histories, vital record resources, famous and celebrity genealogies, lost and found family heirlooms, genealogy search, and you can submit your own family
    I Dream of Genealogy
    Welcome to I Dream of Genealogy! Here you will find free online genealogy databases, compiled family histories, vital record resources, famous and celebrity genealogies, lost and found family heirlooms, genealogy search, and you can submit your own family
  • IGP – Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives Ireland Genealogy Project Archives
    IGP – Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives
    Ireland Genealogy Project Archives
  • Irish Family History Society (IFHS) The Irish Family History Society, established in 1984, is based in Ireland and has a worldwide membership of which two thirds are overseas.The Society is for those who are looking to trace their Irish roots.The IFHS is a voluntary, non profit making o
    Irish Family History Society (IFHS)
    The Irish Family History Society, established in 1984, is based in Ireland and has a worldwide membership of which two thirds are overseas.The Society is for those who are looking to trace their Irish roots.The IFHS is a voluntary, non profit making o
  • Irish Genealogical Research Society (IGRS) The Irish Genealogical Research Society is a learned Society and was established in 1936 in the Office of the York Herald, London. The founding members were deeply concerned at the loss of much material of genealogical value and their priority was to coll
    Irish Genealogical Research Society (IGRS)
    The Irish Genealogical Research Society is a learned Society and was established in 1936 in the Office of the York Herald, London. The founding members were deeply concerned at the loss of much material of genealogical value and their priority was to coll
  • Irish genealogy search: research family history at The Irish Times Irish genealogy search: research family history at The Irish Times
    Irish genealogy search: research family history at The Irish Times
    Irish genealogy search: research family history at The Irish Times
  • Irish Genealogy Toolkit Irish genealogy gained a reputation long ago for being a frustrating one-way street to disappointment and headache.Thankfully, calming potions and analgesics are no longer essential equipment for the amateur genealogist because family history in Irela
    Irish Genealogy Toolkit
    Irish genealogy gained a reputation long ago for being a frustrating one-way street to disappointment and headache.Thankfully, calming potions and analgesics are no longer essential equipment for the amateur genealogist because family history in Irela
  • Irish Palatine Association Since its inception in 1989 the Irish Palatine Association has endeavoured to preserve the rich heritage of Irish Palatine Culture by encouraging and developing a sense of Identity among Palatine families and their descendants in Ireland, England, Austral
    Irish Palatine Association
    Since its inception in 1989 the Irish Palatine Association has endeavoured to preserve the rich heritage of Irish Palatine Culture by encouraging and developing a sense of Identity among Palatine families and their descendants in Ireland, England, Austral
  • Irish Roots Magazine Welcome to Irish Roots Magazine. Irish Roots Magazine aims to empower its readers to trace and embrace their Irish roots. Irish Roots Magazine is a powerful resource tool for all those interested in tracing their family tree. There is something for eve
    Irish Roots Magazine
    Welcome to Irish Roots Magazine. Irish Roots Magazine aims to empower its readers to trace and embrace their Irish roots. Irish Roots Magazine is a powerful resource tool for all those interested in tracing their family tree. There is something for eve
  • John Grenham – Irish Heritage & Genealogy Irish Heritage & Genealogy”What do you do?”.If you just want to make small talk, it’s not a good idea to ask me that. I’m a genealogist, a writer, a software developer, a consultant, a teacher…This site answers the dreaded question in detail
    John Grenham – Irish Heritage & Genealogy
    Irish Heritage & Genealogy”What do you do?”.If you just want to make small talk, it’s not a good idea to ask me that. I’m a genealogist, a writer, a software developer, a consultant, a teacher…This site answers the dreaded question in detail
  • Linen Hall Library The Linen Hall Library is a truly unique institution. Founded in 1788, it is the oldest library in Belfast and the last subscribing library in Ireland. It is renowned for its unparalleled Irish and Local Studies Collection, ranging from comprehensive hold
    Linen Hall Library
    The Linen Hall Library is a truly unique institution. Founded in 1788, it is the oldest library in Belfast and the last subscribing library in Ireland. It is renowned for its unparalleled Irish and Local Studies Collection, ranging from comprehensive hold
  • North of Ireland Family History Society (NIFHS) The North of Ireland Family History Society (NIFHS) is a voluntary non profit-making organisation encouraging an interest in family history.The objective of the Society is to foster an interest in family history with special reference to families who
    North of Ireland Family History Society (NIFHS)
    The North of Ireland Family History Society (NIFHS) is a voluntary non profit-making organisation encouraging an interest in family history.The objective of the Society is to foster an interest in family history with special reference to families who
  • Ordnance Survey Ireland – Map Viewer Ordnance Survey Ireland – Map Viewer
    Ordnance Survey Ireland – Map Viewer
    Ordnance Survey Ireland – Map Viewer
  • Society of Genealogists Northern Ireland (SGNI) The Society of Genealogists Northern Ireland (SGNI) comprises commercial genealogists based in the six counties of Northern Ireland (Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry (Derry), Tyrone) who adhere to our Code of Practice.
    Society of Genealogists Northern Ireland (SGNI)
    The Society of Genealogists Northern Ireland (SGNI) comprises commercial genealogists based in the six counties of Northern Ireland (Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry (Derry), Tyrone) who adhere to our Code of Practice.
  • The Huguenot Society of Great Britain and Ireland
    The Huguenot Society of Great Britain and Ireland
  • The Placenames Database of Ireland A database of names created by Enterprise Ireland (DCU) and The Placenames Branch (Department of Community Affairs, Equality and Ireland) on this site. Phase I of the work in April 2007 and Placenames launch publicly in early October of 2008. Phase II of
    The Placenames Database of Ireland
    A database of names created by Enterprise Ireland (DCU) and The Placenames Branch (Department of Community Affairs, Equality and Ireland) on this site. Phase I of the work in April 2007 and Placenames launch publicly in early October of 2008. Phase II of
  • WeRelate WeRelate is a free public-service wiki for genealogy sponsored by the Foundation for On-Line Genealogy in partnership with the Allen County Public Library. We are the world’s largest genealogy wiki with pages for over 2,000,000 people and families and gro
    WeRelate
    WeRelate is a free public-service wiki for genealogy sponsored by the Foundation for On-Line Genealogy in partnership with the Allen County Public Library. We are the world’s largest genealogy wiki with pages for over 2,000,000 people and families and gro
  • Zoomable maps for Irish Times's Irish Ancestors John Grenham’s Irish Ancestors site at The Irish Times has added a series of new visualisations that map the numbers of households by surname in Griffith’s Valuation directly onto zoomable and clickable Google maps.
    Zoomable maps for Irish Times's Irish Ancestors
    John Grenham’s Irish Ancestors site at The Irish Times has added a series of new visualisations that map the numbers of households by surname in Griffith’s Valuation directly onto zoomable and clickable Google maps.
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