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Genealogy - Getting Started
Genealogy is a captivating hobby that not only brings the past alive, but also informs you of your place in the present: how did you come to exist?
A Layman’s Guide to Legalese
A comprehensive getting started guide to genealogy.
Top 100 Genealogy Websites of 2016
If you have a passion for history and get as excited about spending the day deciphering historical documents as some people do summiting a mountain, you may be just the person to start a genealogy business.
There is so much more to genealogy than just putting together a list of names, places, and dates. Genealogy is all about understanding the history of your family.
Genealogy – DNA
- Best DNA Testing and Ancestry Websites
If you’re ready to learn more about your family ancestry, this guide will walk you through all your options when choosing a DNA testing company or ancestry website. 
Ellis Island
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
Images of Catholic Parish Registers can now be viewed online free of charge at the National Library of Ireland.
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. 
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 
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
Welcome to the PRONI website. PRONI aims to identify, preserve and make available Northern Ireland’s unique archival heritage and community memory.
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
Belfast Central Library – Belfast Ulster and Irish Studies
Cavan County Library offers a wide range of services.
Guides to library services, branch libraries, Clare history and other information.
* 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 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
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
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Library Service
Enniskillen Library
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
Kerry County Library
Kildare Library & Arts Service
Laois County Libraries
Leitrim County Library- Longford County Library
Longford 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 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
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
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 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 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
The Ulster Historical Foundation is a long-established, highly reputable research and publishing agency. It offers extensive knowledge on the sources available for tracing Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors. Services include online databases of over 2 millio
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
The Donegal Ancestry Centre is the official family history research centre for County Donegal and was established to help people trace their Donegal ancestors.Learn more about your surname, your place of birth or tracing your Donegal ancestors.
Welcome to Dublin City Library and Archive!We hope that you enjoy your visit and get the maximum benefit from your time with us.
Irish World is the Irish Family History Foundation centre for counties Tyrone and Fermanagh. Irish World is pleased to be able to offer a worldwide service to people whose ancestors came from these counties.
The Genealogy Department provides a Genealogical Research Service for people whose ancestors originated in Co. Kildare.
Irish Midlands Ancestry provides an ancestral research service covering the Midland counties of Laois and Offaly.
If your ancestors came from Co. Leitrim and you would like to find out about them, we at LEITRIM GENEALOGY CENTRE will endeavor to help you.
Limerick Genealogy
Longford Roots undertakes research into the histories of families who were resident in County Longford before 1900.
* The library offers a genealogical research service, at a charge of €31.50, for which one of our main research sources is our database of Catholic church records of Co. Louth, which cover the period from the mid 1700’s up to 1900. These records cover
The North Mayo Heritage Centre is located on the grounds of Enniscoe House. The centre houses the North Mayo Family History Centre, which provides genealogical research for parishes in the northern part of Co. Mayo.
Welcome To The Professional Genealogical Research Service for County Mayo
Welcome to the homepage of the designated Genealogy Research Centre for County Sligo. This centre offers a comprehensive genealogical service to people tracing their County Sligo roots from all over the world.
# The North Tipperary Genealogy Centre (under the auspices of North Tipperary County Council) provides a genealogical service for people tracing their Irish ancestors who originated in North Tipperary, Ireland. # Family History Research is conducted on
We search the primary sources available for Co Waterford and the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore to establish, if possible, the location of origin of a given ancestor and to evaluate the likely success of additional research.
Genealogy Resources - Ireland - County Clare Resources
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
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
This well-preserved abbey is picturesquely sited among the grey hills of the Burren.
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
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
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
Map of County Clare 1300-1500
Genealogy Resources - Ireland - Other Useful Web Sites
Centre for Migration Studies and the Ulster American Folk Park
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
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 – 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. 
“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
The aim of GENUKI is to serve as a “virtual reference library” of genealogical information that is of particular relevance to the UK & Ireland.
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
Ireland Genealogy Project Archives
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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 
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 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
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.