November 24, 2011

Irish Genealogy: Hidden Gems in the Emerald Isle

It’s estimated that nearly forty million Americans descend from the Emerald Isle, making Irish genealogy a popular hobby nationwide. But given Ireland’s somewhat tragic history – famine, civil war, and a devastating fire – you’re lucky to find many surviving records with which to start your research. Still, you can trace your roots back to Ireland with some basic knowledge of the resources that do exist. We’ve listed five of those resources below...

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