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On the Road: Self-Drive Tours in Ireland for the Adventurous Explorer

Ireland, with its winding roads, picturesque landscapes, and rich historical tapestry, beckons the adventurous souls seeking to explore their roots.

For the intrepid traveler, self-drive Irish tours offer not just a journey through stunning vistas but a chance to delve into the ancestral stories woven into the fabric of the Emerald Isle.

1. The Allure of Genealogy in County Meath, Ireland

Embarking on a self-drive tour through Ireland allows explorers to unlock the mysteries of their ancestry, especially in the captivating County Meath. Renowned for its lush greenery and historical significance, this county is a treasure trove for genealogy enthusiasts. Best genealogy sites in Ireland come to life as you navigate through the charming towns and rolling hills, each turn revealing a piece of your familial puzzle.

2. A Lush Green Road to Family Heritage

The road less traveled often leads to the most significant discoveries. Northern Ireland, with its rugged beauty and storied past, becomes the perfect terrain for genealogy research. A self-drive adventure takes you to the heart of ancestral tales, unveiling the history that shaped your family’s narrative. The best part is that you’ll have the freedom to explore everything at a pace that suits you.

3. Historical Tours in Ireland: Your Personal Time Machine

Self-drive tours are not just about the destination; they are a personal time machine, transporting you to historical landmarks and cultural gems. Historical tours in Ireland, curated by My Ireland Family Heritage, ensure that your journey is a seamless blend of exploration and education.

Visit ancient castles, wander through medieval ruins, and absorb the rich heritage that Ireland has meticulously preserved—all on your own time and pace!

Irish castle to visit during historical trip to Ireland.

4. A Roadmap to Roots

Navigate the roads of Clare and Armagh, and you’ll find more than picturesque landscapes. Your self-drive adventure becomes a roadmap to your roots, connecting you with the essence of your Irish heritage. Genealogy research in Clare and Armagh unveils the layers of history, allowing you to walk in the footsteps of your ancestors.

Chart Your Course with My Ireland Family Heritage

Embark on a self-drive odyssey with My Ireland Family Heritage. Our comprehensive services encompass not only personalized genealogy research in Ireland but also self-drive tours that transform your journey into an unforgettable adventure. Traverse the landscapes of County Meath, uncover family mysteries in Northern Ireland, and explore the historical gems of Clare and Armagh.

With us, your self-drive tour is more than a road trip; it’s a pilgrimage to your roots, a thrilling adventure into the heart of your Irish ancestry.

Unleash the explorer in you, and let the roads of Ireland guide you to the stories of your past. Discover, explore, and connect with your Irish heritage through the lens of a self-drive tour that promises not just destinations but a profound understanding of your familial legacy. Contact us to get started.

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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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