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Genealogy - Getting Started
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History at Home: A Guide to Genealogy
Genealogy involves searching for the clues that link relatives from one generation to another. There are some professional genealogy researchers, but anyone who researches family history is a genealogist. Some explore their past just for fun. Others, however, are eager to learn more about their personal health history or answer questions about their heritage.
How to Start Your Genealogy Research
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.
Turn Your Genealogy Hobby Into a Side Business
If you have a passion for history and get as excited about spending the day deciphering historical documents as some people do summiting a mountain, you may be just the person to start a genealogy business.
Genealogy - Tips to Make You an Expert
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Introduction to Digitizing and Organizing Family Photos and Documents
Organizing and digitizing, or digitizing and organizing, your family photos and documents is a great way to help preserve your family’s history.
Researching Your Family’s History from Ships Passenger Lists
Family historians and genealogists prize the information that ship passenger lists have to offer. Although the information recorded on the lists was not made standard until the twentieth century, finding an ancestor or research target on a ship's passenger list still provides valuable knowledge about the ancestor. The information on these lists include age, who they traveled with, what ship they took if they traveled first-class or steerage, what port they sailed from and what port they landed at, and their occupation when they took the journey. All of this information was typically recorded along with extra information like their physical description.
Understanding Your Family History and Tips For Curating Genealogy Resources and Research
Resources for thinking like a genealogist; expert hacks for organizing your family history information, and tips for presenting your genealogical findings like a true family historian.
Genealogy – DNA
Ellis Island
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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
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Catholic Parish Registers Available Online at the National Library of Ireland
This website contains images from the NLI’s collection of Catholic parish register microfilms. The registers contain records of baptisms and marriages from the majority of Catholic parishes in Ireland and Northern Ireland up to 1880.
Census of Ireland 1901 and 1911
The household returns and ancillary records for the censuses of Ireland of 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, and a resource for genealogists, local historians and other scholars which has not as yet been developed to its fullest potential.
General Register Office (GRO) Research Facility
The General Register Office is the central repository for records relating to births, stillbirths, adoptions, marriages, civil partnerships and deaths in Ireland. We operate a research facility at Werburgh Street, Dublin 2, where members of the public, involved in family research, may search the indexes to the registers held by GRO and purchase photocopies of entries in the registers.
General Register Office for Northern Ireland
The General Register Office for Northern Ireland stores records of births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships, stillbirths and adoptions in Northern Ireland.
National Archives of Ireland
The National Archives was established on 1 June 1988 following the amalgamation of the State Paper Office (SPO) and the Public Record Office of Ireland (PROI).
National Library of Ireland
The National Library of Ireland, founded in 1877, is the library of record for Ireland.
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI)
The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) is the official archive for Northern Ireland.
Genealogy Resources - Ireland - Regional Repositories
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Belfast Central Library
Belfast Central Library
Cavan County Library
Our vision is to provide a library service that is a cornerstone of the community, within easy reach of all residents of the county, providing equitable access to information, knowledge and learning opportunities, contributing to the economic, social and cultural fabric of Cavan society.
Clare County Libraries
We’re the public library service in County Clare, Ireland.
Cork City and County Archives
Cork City and County Archives service (CCCA) was the first local government archives service established in Ireland and it remains one of the largest such services in Ireland. We are operated by Cork City Council, however we are also a shared service that is equally funded by Cork City Council, Cork County Council and University College Cork (UCC).
Cork City Libraries
Cork City Libraries is a service of Cork City Council. Cork City Libraries provides a range of library and information services to the people of Cork, and, through our websites, to anyone interested in the history and culture of Cork. The Cork City Libraries network comprises of the City Library, local libraries, a service to housebound persons, and an online presence.
Derry Central Library
Derry Central Library
Donegal County Libraries
Donegal County Council provides a network of libraries as cultural spaces to support community life and individual self-development. The network includes the Central Library at its core, with 8 community libraries (Buncrana, Bundoran, Carndonagh, Gaoth Dobhair, Lifford, Milford, Na Rosa and Twin Towns) and 4 branch libraries (Ballyshannon, Donegal Town, Moville, and Raphoe) throughout the county.
Dublin City Libraries
Dublin City Libraries
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Library Service
The mission of the library service is to connect and empower people, inspire ideas and support community potential.
Enniskillen Library
Enniskillen Library
Galway City and County Library
Galway City and County Library Services are provided by Galway County Council on behalf of the two Galway local authorities, Galway City Council and Galway County Council. We aim to provide a public library service for the whole community.
Kerry County Libraries
Kerry County Council operates 9 libraries throughout the county - Ballybunion, Caherciveen, Castleisland, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis, Kenmare, Killarney, Killorglin, Listowel and Tralee.
Laois County Libraries
Laois County Libraries
Longford County Library
Longford County Library
Louth County Library
Louth County Library
Meath County Library
Meath County Council Library Service.
Omagh Library
Omagh Library
South Dublin Libraries
South Dublin Libraries
Tipperary Libraries
Tipperary Libraries.
Westmeath Libraries
Westmeath Libraries.
Wexford Libraries
Wexford Libraries.
Wicklow County Libraries
Borrow books, access the Internet or get involved in a vibrant community group at your local Co. Wicklow library.
Genealogy Resources - Ireland - County Genealogy Centres
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Clare – Clare Heritage and Genealogical Centre
Established in 1982, the Clare Heritage and Genealogy Centre at Church Street, Corofin, Co. Clare was the brainchild of a truly remarkable and acclaimed Clareman, the late Dr. Naoise Cleary. The idea took shape in the 1970s when Naoise undertook the task of indexing the local Baptismal and Marriage records so that the Parish Priest might more conveniently cope with an increasing load of enquiries from people overseas of Corofin ancestry.
Dublin – Dublin City Library and Archive
On this page you will find information about the resources that can help you when researching your family history. Please bear in mind that we do not have a dedicated genealogist on staff so we may not be able to advise you on specific research questions.
Fermanagh and Tyrone – Irish World Family History Services
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.
Limerick – Limerick Genealogy
Welcome to the Ireland Genealogy Project County Limerick Web Site.
Longford – Longford Genealogy
The archives and local studies collections contain many great sources for genealogy. Of course, so many key sources are now available online. Here is a guide to them, starting with more recent ones. Remember, in genealogy always work backwards in time.
Louth – Louth County Library Genealogy Research Sources
The Louth County Library offers a genealogical research service, for which the principal research sources is their database of Catholic church records of Co. Louth, which cover the period from the mid 1700's up to 1900. These records cover 20 parishes, with a total of over 258,000 entries.
Mayo – North Mayo Heritage Centre
North Mayo Heritage Centre – dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the region.
Mayo – South Mayo Family Research Centre
Welcome To The Professional Genealogical Research Service for County Mayo.
Sligo – Sligo Heritage and Genealogy Society
County Sligo Heritage & Genealogy Centre has over thirty years of experience in carrying out ancestral research, enabling countless people to discover their family lineage. We offer a comprehensive range of genealogy research services and products to people tracing their County Sligo roots from all over the world.
Tipperary – Tipperary North Genealogy Centre
The North Tipperary Genealogy Centre provides a genealogical research service for people tracing their North Tipperary ancestors. The Genealogy Centre (under the auspices of Tipperary County Council) is located in the Governor’s House of the former County Gaol in Nenagh.
Ulster Historical Foundation
We are a non-profit organisation, founded in 1956, dedicated to helping individuals, groups, educators and global diasporas gain a deeper understanding of the rich history of Ulster and its families.
Waterford – Waterford Heritage Services
We provide a Genealogy Service for the area covered by Co Waterford and by the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore.
Genealogy Resources - Ireland - County Clare Resources
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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, marital status, county of birth, ability to speak Irish and English and whether a person is deaf, dumb, idiot or lunatic.
Clare – Clare Heritage and Genealogical Centre
Established in 1982, the Clare Heritage and Genealogy Centre at Church Street, Corofin, Co. Clare was the brainchild of a truly remarkable and acclaimed Clareman, the late Dr. Naoise Cleary. The idea took shape in the 1970s when Naoise undertook the task of indexing the local Baptismal and Marriage records so that the Parish Priest might more conveniently cope with an increasing load of enquiries from people overseas of Corofin ancestry.
Corcomroe Abbey
This well-preserved abbey is picturesquely sited among the grey hills of the Burren. It is best known for its lonely situation, lying close to another interesting monastic settlement, a group of three small early Christian Churches which nestle in the pass of Oughtmana and which are dedicated to St. Colman.
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 deal of the present-day Barony of Inchiquin.
O’Hart’s Irish Pedigrees
The Territories of the Ancient Irish Families in Limerick and Clare, the Ancient Thomond From 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. Allow us to provide an overview of what's on offer, and illustrate why a visit to Dysert O’Dea Castle—and the surrounding 25 original archaeological field monuments are a must-see on any visit to County Clare.
The Gaelic Septs of County Clare
Map showing the location of the principal Gaelic Septs
Genealogy Resources - Ireland - Other Useful Web Sites
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Centre for Migration Studies and the Ulster American Folk Park
The Mellon Centre for Migration Studies is located at the Ulster American Folk Park, outside Omagh. The Centre (MCMS) was established in its present form in 1998, and comprises three main elements – the Library, the Irish Emigration Database and a teaching and research programme.
Clans of Ireland
Clans of Ireland ~ Finte na hÉireann is an independent permanent authority established in 1989 to register Irish clans and historical families. This occurred as a result of the resurgence of interest in Irish heritage, which led to the revival of many ancient Irish clans and the recognition of the cultural value of many Irish historical families.
Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations (CIGO)
Since it was first established in 1992 CIGO has been hard at work on behalf of Irish genealogists. We are a lobby group for the various national and international organisations sharing an interest in Irish genealogical research. We lobby for better and greater access to source material and through our work we give a voice to those involved in Irish genealogical research across the island of Ireland and beyond.
Exploring Ireland and Your Irish Heritage
At IDC, everything we do celebrates our Irish roots and pays tribute to our ancestors from Ireland. We are proud to assist clients globally in securing their Irish dual citizenship not only for them, but for all of their future generations to come. Whether you are seeking Irish citizenship through descent or via marriage, our skilled team of Irish citizenship professionals is here to help you complete the process efficiently and quickly.
Findmypast Ireland
Delve deeper into your family history. Understand the lives, livelihoods and lifestyles of your ancestors.
From-Ireland.net
Welcome to From-Ireland.net where you will find hundreds of thousands of free records, compiled by Dr. Jane Lyons, including: gravestone records, gravestone photographs, 1901 census records, 1911 census records, 1931 trade directory records, birth records, marriage records, death records, Lewis’ topographical records, Griffith’s valuation records, and much more…
Genealogical Society of Ireland
A society for anyone who is interested in genealogy, family history, social history, and related activities. The strength of the Society rests with its community of members, and their willingness to work together on individual family histories, advice clinics, publications, lectures, social meetings, document storage, archival research, database creation and dissemination, scientific research, and campaigns for legislative change.
GENUKI
GENUKI provides a virtual reference library of genealogical information of particular relevance to the UK and Ireland. It is a non-commercial service, maintained by a charitable trust and a group of volunteers.
IGP – Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives
This site is a free repository of information provided by volunteers for use in genealogical research.
Irish Family History Society (IFHS)
The Irish Family History Society (IFHS) is a voluntary non-profit making organisation, established in 1984. We are based in Ireland, but open to anyone who is interested in looking to trace their Irish roots, wherever in the world they are based.
Irish Genealogical Research Society (IGRS)
The Irish Genealogical Research Society is a learned Society established in 1936. Since the early days, the aim of the Society has been to promote and encourage the study of Irish genealogy and to collect books and manuscripts of genealogical value.
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 Ireland has entered a golden era. More and more records – many of them free – are now available online and offline. So, if you've been longing to find out who your ancestors were, and how they lived, there's never been a better time to start looking. You do, however, need to look with some care! With the independent advice available on this site – all of it provided absolutely free and without favour to any organisations or service providers – you can avoid the pitfalls.
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, Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada and by re-kindling a relationship with their ancestral homeland, the Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz) in Germany.
Irish Roots Magazine
Irish Roots magazine is a powerful resource tool for all those wishing to trace their Irish ancestors. Irish Roots is dedicated entirely to helping readers worldwide to successfully connect with their Irish ancestry and heritage. Each quarterly issue is packed with practical and informative articles written by Ireland's leading genealogists.
John Grenham – Irish Heritage and Genealogy
This site aims to provide a single reference source for any records needed to research Irish Ancestors, as well as a starting-point for anyone with a surname historically found in Ireland.
North of Ireland Family History Society (NIFHS)
The North of Ireland Family History Society (NIFHS) aims to promote and encourage the public and personal study of world-wide family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to the North of Ireland.
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 original ‘Huguenot Society of London’ has since been renamed 'The Huguenot Society of Great Britain and Ireland', and an Irish Section with its own website has been established. Both sections of the Society aim to form a bond of fellowship among those who respect and admire the Huguenots and seek to perpetuate their memory, and membership is open to anyone wishing to join.
The Placenames Database of Ireland
The Placenames Database of Ireland: This is a comprehensive management system for the placenames data, records and research of the State. It is a public resource for Irish people at home and abroad, and for all those who appreciate the rich heritage of Irish placenames.
WeRelate
WeRelate is a free public-service wiki for genealogy sponsored by the Foundation for On-Line Genealogy formerly in partnership with the Allen County Public Library. It has pages for over 3,150,000 people and growing. WeRelate is supported by volunteers and your tax-deductible donations.
