Irish Genealogical

Researching Your Family History

Admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:45:17 +0000

Getting to know more about your family means that you will do a lot of different key searches. These also include membership of all sorts of associations and groups. A search for a surname is a so-called one name study and the results will reveal details of the family name you were looking for, way back [...]

History and Genealogy

Admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:36:42 +0000

It is a fact of life that your family’s history is part of a greater total. If you don’t succeed completely to put the pieces of your family’s history together, you might find out a lot about history itself and the part that family members of yours may have had in it. Be it small, [...]

Ancestry History

Admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:08 +0000

It is easy to see why it is important to know about history. History tends to repeat itself and we often encounter the same issues of a number of years ago. It is not always that we have been learning from our mistakes… Being religious or not, it is interesting to know what your ancestors have [...]

The Irish Clan System: The Original Lineage Society!

Admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:20:26 +0000

The Irish clan system is the oldest reliable example of that type of community. Based on ancestry, it could be called the original lineage society! In its purest form, the clan system only existed in Ireland and Scotland; however, variations of the theme can be found in nearly every society and culture throughout human history. [...]

Searching Out Your Irish Origin? Try the Origins Network!

Admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:30:41 +0000

Are you frustrated in your search for your Irish origin? This post may help you break through that brick wall. I don’t usually review one specific website on its own, but for this particular site, I had to make an exception. Today, I’m going to talk about the The Origins Network. If you’ve been having [...]

It’s Time to Share the Surprises You’ve Found in Your Irish Tree!

Admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:13:26 +0000

Things are never dull with the Irish, so it’s almost a given that every Irish tree has its share of surprises. I recently found a big one in mine. I’ll share it here, then you think of some of your own unexpected finds, shocking discoveries, and wild tales in your own Irish family and share [...]

Your Irish Family Could Get You Irish Citizenship – Here’s How

Admin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:21:40 +0000

Did you know you may be able to use your Irish family to gain citizenship in Ireland? Ireland has some of the most liberal citizenship guidelines around, and it may be easier than you think to get citizenship. There are plenty of benefits to doing so if you’re eligible, including the right to carry an [...]

5 Excellent Websites for Irish Research

Admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:42:28 +0000

Looking for some new websites for doing Irish research online? Here are 5 excellent ones you may not have known about, but that you should be using! 1. Failte Romhat–A personal genealogy site created to trace the owner’s ancestors, Failte Romhat has a surprising number of highly useful online databases for anyone researching their Irish ancestry. [...]

Find More Irish Relatives With DNA Testing–The Top 3 Reasons to Do It Now!

Admin — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:01:59 +0000

Are you ready to find more Irish relatives, cousins, and kin than you ever thought possible? Traditional methods of Irish genealogical research are wonderful and can open new doors and break down brick walls with startling regularity. However, as wonderful as methods such as archival research, cemetery studies, online databases, and reading published genealogies are, [...]

Irish Surnames Spotlight: Burns

Admin — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:41:15 +0000

Today, I present another Irish surnames spotlight, this time focusing on Burns. Like the name Dillon that I discussed in a previous Irish surname spotlight post, the name Burns originally comes from outside of Ireland (in this case, neighboring Scotland). However, also like Dillon, the name Burns has become so ingrained in Irish society since [...]

The Irish Meaning of Today’s Top Celtic Baby Names

Admin — Sun, 24 May 2009 00:55:19 +0000

Some of the most popular baby names in American right now have an Irish meaning and origin. In fact, these names are so popular now that you probably already know some children with Irish names…..and their parents may not even be aware of the history of their child’s moniker! Ireland has always produced beautiful names, [...]

The Irish Jewish Community–A Closer Look

Admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:14:44 +0000

An Irish Jewish community has been present on the Emerald Isle for at least 1,000 years. However, unless you’re descended from a member of this small enclave, you might not be aware of their presence in Ireland. Even if you ARE a descendant of a Jewish person from Ireland, you might not know it. If [...]

More Irish Resources Online

Admin — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:04:21 +0000

As we’ve seen in previous posts, the Internet is a treasure trove of Irish resources for genealogists and family historians. Not only does using the Internet to conduct your research offer a lot of time-saving convenience, it also is constantly providing new things to discover. New records are being posted online all the time, including some [...]

Honoring The Mothers of Irish Genealogy

Admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 18:38:36 +0000

The month of May is the perfect time of year to spend some extra time honoring the mothers of Irish genealogy. Not only is May the month in which Mother’s Day is celebrated, it’s also a month of renewal and rebirth after the long, cold winter. This rebirth perfectly symbolizes the special place of mothers [...]

Irish History–3 Reasons You Should Be Studying It for Your Genealogy Research

Admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:17:22 +0000

Irish history and Irish genealogical research go hand in hand. When you think about it, it’s really impossible to learn about one without learning about the other. In the course of doing regular Irish genealogy research, you’ll naturally pick up all sorts of facts and anecdotes about the history of Ireland and its people. Without [...]