Essential records and resources for Irish genealogy research.

Irish Genealogy Research: Finding the Right Resources for Your Journey

Exploring your Irish roots begins with finding the right resources for Irish genealogy research. Ireland’s rich history is preserved in records, archives, and local knowledge, each a valuable key to uncovering your family’s story.

Whether your ancestry leads to Donegal, Galway, or Clare, expert assistance and curated resources can transform fragments of your past into a cohesive narrative.

Vital Resources to Enhance Your Genealogical Journey

1. Census and Civil Records

Ireland’s census records, available from 1901 and 1911, and civil registration records of births, marriages, and deaths provide foundational data for tracing family connections. These resources can help uncover specific ties, such as those linked to County Mayo genealogy or County Clare genealogy.

2. Church Records

Parish registers are invaluable for periods before civil registration began in 1864. Baptisms, marriages, and burials documented in church records are critical when delving into Tipperary family history research or County Armagh genealogy.

3. Griffith’s Valuation and Tithe Applotment Books

These land valuation and taxation records offer insights into property and land use, shedding light on ancestral occupations. Those exploring County Wexford genealogy or County Meath genealogy may find these resources particularly enlightening.

4. Specialised Archives and Local Histories

Collections like the National Library of Ireland or regional archives in Donegal and Galway are treasure troves for detailed family histories. For instance, delving into County Donegal or County Galway genealogy often involves piecing together records preserved locally.

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Complementing Research with Guided History Tours

Researching genealogy is only part of the journey. Immersing yourself in the locations tied to your ancestry brings history to life. Guided family history tours and historical tours of Ireland provide a unique perspective on the environment your ancestors once knew. Exploring ancestral homelands in Clare or Wexford with expert-led tours allows you to connect emotionally and contextually with your roots.

Why Expert Assistance Matters

Professional genealogists have access to resources and archives not easily available to the public, including those specific to Northern Ireland genealogy research. Their expertise ensures accurate interpretation of documents and uncovering less obvious connections within families like the Quinn family history.

Begin Your Journey with Us

At My Ireland Family Heritage, we specialise in guiding you through every step of your genealogical journey. With access to the best genealogy sites Ireland offers and unparalleled expertise, we ensure you uncover the fullest story of your ancestry.

Whether you’re exploring County Clare genealogy or tracing connections through County Wexford genealogy or across the 32 counties throughout Ireland., we provide personalised assistance and immersive experiences. Our history tours of Ireland complement research, bringing the past to life as you visit ancestral lands and uncover family milestones.

Let us help you explore your Irish family heritage with care and dedication. Reach out today to start your journey with our tailored genealogy and heritage services. Together, we’ll make your family’s history a story worth telling.

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Review of My Ireland Heritage Tours Presented on Trip adviser Oct 2024 By • Family TomBarron2013 New York City, NY2

Once in a lifetime experience

Oct 2024 • Family

We highly recommend My Ireland Heritage for anyone who wants to learn and be guided to their Irish “roots” and much, much more. Sean Quinn and Ian Darragh of My Ireland Family Heritage have deep knowledge or the areas we wanted to visit in Meath, Sligo and Kilkenny. While we knew about one side of the family history back to 1690, there was nothing known about the other that arrived in the US in the 1870s.

Ian, Sean, and Nicola did thorough research on our localities and locations from which our ancestors left for America in 1849 and later. In addition, Ian and Sean did separate day-long “recons” in advance of our time with them, seeking out local people and the specific properties with maps and whatever records still available. Their results were absolutely outstanding! In both our cases, they found and took us to our still-existing cottages and shops from the early 1820s.

It was so enjoyable to be with Ian for three days and for a special day with Sean. Whether it was the Newgrange World Heritage sites 5,500 years old , the Battle of the Boyne 1690 , or the local cemeteries and churches of our ancestors. Ian was especially attentive to my wife throughout the travels after she twisted her ankle in a rain-soaked old cemetery.

Throughout the process of trip preparation over months to giving us the final, wonderful books of Meath and Sligo, Aisling was highly professional and responsive with all the many details. The bound books she prepared are treasures! Thanks to all for truly exceptional experiences.

Newgrange World Unesco Site 5500 years old
Battle of the Boyne 1690 AD
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Entrance stone at Newgrange

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Review of My Ireland Heritage Tours Presented on Trip adviser by Shelley L @ sjlively

Exceptional in every way!

Over the last few months of preparing for our trip, every single detail was meticulously attended, not only professionally, but helpfully, and in such a friendly manner, that I felt as if I knew Sean, Aisling and Ian before I even stepped off the plane.

The amount of work these wonderful people put into our personal history is mindboggling. My mother was an avid amateur genealogist, and had worked for decades to bring to light the trail our family took, but our resources are limited.

Sean knows exactly where to look, and was able to fill in so many gaps that had eluded us for generations. Some of the information he found, unbeknownst even to him, actually solidified the findings we had amassed over the years. Ours was a family in coal mining – I only found on our tour that they had originated from a mining area, and their arrival on the  border coincided exactly with the decline in the mining industry in County Wicklow.

I would have been overjoyed simply with the knowledge of why they left when they did, about 12 years before the famine. Breaking through our brick wall of great grandparents even farther back on the family tree was a dream come true, but to be able to set foot on not only the area they lived, and find that the house is still there was overwhelming. Seeing the family church and cemetery where our ancestors and extended family still rest is a truly moving experience.

The care taken by this company in each and every aspect of the journey cannot be overstated. Only about 2 weeks prior to my trip, Sean contacted me to let me know that he had also stumbled across some of my husband’s family name in the process and included them as well in his research. How often can anyone say that they not only got what they paid for, but more than they ever imagined? I can say that. They were even kind enough to answer a few follow-up questions after my return home, as I was so stunned on my tour with Ian that I didn’t think ask at the time.If you have the opportunity to make the trip to Ireland, contact My Ireland Family Heritage before you go.

If your family was there, Sean will go above and beyond to find them. Even without family, contact them anyway. Ian is a walking encyclopedia of history, and so fun to talk to. Aisling will make sure every “I” is dotted, and every “T” is crossed.  Thank you so much for the trip of a lifetime, and the opportunity to pass on everything we have discovered to future generations

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