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Why Choose Professional Irish Genealogy Research Service Over the DIY Route

Embarking on a journey to discover your Irish heritage is an exciting endeavor that can lead you to uncover long-forgotten family stories and connections. While many choose the do-it-yourself (DIY) route for Irish genealogy research, enlisting the expertise of professional services such as My Ireland Family Heritage can provide an invaluable edge in unearthing your Irish family history.

Here’s why choosing a professional genealogy research service is an excellent idea.

Expertise and Experience

Professional genealogists at My Ireland Family Heritage are seasoned experts in the field. They possess a deep understanding of Irish history, culture, and the complexities of genealogical research. Our experience navigating historical records, archives, and local resources can expedite the research process and yield more accurate results.

Access to Exclusive Resources

My Ireland Family Heritage has access to an array of resources that may not be readily available to individuals conducting DIY research. This includes insider knowledge of local archives, contacts within communities, and access to specialized databases that can uncover hidden gems of information.

Tailored Research Plans

Each family’s genealogy journey is unique. Professional genealogists can create personalized research plans based on your family’s background and specific goals. This approach ensures the research is targeted and relevant, maximizing the chances of discovering significant information.

Overcoming Language Barriers

Irish genealogy research often involves deciphering old records and documents written in Gaelic or with distinct local dialects. Professional genealogists are well-versed in these linguistic nuances, ensuring nothing is lost in translation.

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Breakthroughs in Brick Walls

Every genealogical journey inevitably encounters “brick walls,” where progress seems impossible. Professional genealogists are skilled in tackling these challenges creatively. Their fresh perspectives and extensive experience can lead to breakthroughs that may have eluded DIY researchers.

Time Efficiency

Genealogy research demands time and patience. However, entrusting professionals with the task can save you hours of combing through records, cross-referencing information, and navigating unfamiliar resources. This gives you more time to savor the discoveries and connect with newfound relatives.

Authentic Connections

My Ireland Family Heritage understands that genealogy research isn’t just about names and dates; it’s about connecting with your heritage on a personal level. The service’s genealogists can help you forge meaningful connections to your ancestors, making your family history come alive in a way that a DIY approach might not achieve.

Comprehensive Reporting

One of the advantages of working with a professional service is the detailed reporting you’ll receive. My Ireland Family Heritage provides a comprehensive keepsake manuscript that not only presents the findings but also contextualizes them within Ireland’s broader historical and cultural context.

Get Started Now

So, begin today and choose  My Ireland Family Heritage to do comprehensive Irish ancestry research for you.

Our team can also create a customized ancestry and genealogy tour of Ireland so you can walk in your ancestors’ footsteps in your original Irish homestead and townland. Our certified tour guides will be with you every step of the way to ensure that you have an authentic Irish experience. Contact our team at www.myirelandheritage.com or call us at +353-1-689-0008 now for more information.

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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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