Irish Genealogy

A Map of Ireland Before the Great Famine

Curious about what Ireland look like prior to the famine? Take a look at this map from just before the Great Famine that decimated Ireland's population.

Toolkit Tutorial: Search for UK Records in the Discovery Online Catalog Premium

Discovery, the catalog of the United Kingdom’s National Archives, is an amazing tool for genealogists. Check out our tips to get started!

History of the Irish Civil Registration System

Many Irish records have been lost to fire and time, but a crucial group survives: civil registrations. Learn how the history of how this system came to be.

Keeping It Civil: How to Find Irish Civil Registration Records

Many Irish records have been lost to fire and time, but a crucial group survives: civil registrations. Learn how to find and use these official records of your ancestors’ births, marriages and deaths.

11 Best Websites for Researching Irish Ancestors (Both Free and Subscription Sites)

Genealogy research in Ireland has its challenges, but more websites are helping to overcome them. These 11 are the best bets for tracing Irish ancestors.

How to Search the 1901 and 1911 Irish Censuses for Free

Follow these easy steps to find your family in the free 1901 and 1911 Irish census records.

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Discover the Best Websites for Irish Genealogy Research

Having a hard time making progress with your Irish genealogy search? Maybe you're not looking in the right places. Our March 28 webinar, Best Irish Genealogy Websites, will help you find ancestors using websites that provide key resources for Irish research. In this sneak peek video, Irish genealogy expert...