The family story says County Kerry. Where do you look next? Follow the clues from an American record to an Irish parish, and see what to do when the baptism book starts too late.
Category - Ireland
Honor Your Irish Ancestors This St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day has a way of turning people’s thoughts toward Ireland. Even those who do not spend much time looking into family history often start wondering where their people came from, what...
Christmas Traditions in Ireland
Ireland celebrates Christmas differently from anywhere else in Europe. The season is gentle and warm, shaped by faith, storytelling, and a sense of home that runs far deeper than decorations or gifts...
The Journey from Ireland
The wind had turned sharp over the fields of County Clare. It carried the sour smell of rot—the smell of potatoes dying in the ground. Every family in Kilfenora knew that scent by now. It had haunted...
Do You Have Irish Ancestry?
Do you have Irish ancestry in your family? You might be surprised how often the answer is yes. Roughly one in ten Americans can trace at least part of their lineage to Ireland, making Irish ancestry...
Researching Ancestral Crisis in Ireland by Chris Paton (Book Giveaway – ENDED)
This giveaway has concluded. Stay tuned for our next giveaway. Winner: Barbara Swartzel If you would like to learn more or order a copy of Searching Ancestral Crisis in Ireland, you can find it...
When Did Trick or Treat Start in America?
Every year on October 31, children walk door to door collecting candy while wearing costumes. The custom feels old and familiar, but it has a real history. Trick or treat did not appear overnight. It...
Does Genealogy End at the Ocean? | Genealogy MythBusters
If you’ve been researching family history for any length of time, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Well, the trail stops with the immigrant ancestor. Once you hit the ocean, you can’t go any...
From Ireland to America: Literary Influences Across the Atlantic
Trace the echoes of Irish literary genius across the Atlantic. Explore the profound impact of Irish authors on American literature and narrative innovations.
What is Griffith’s Valuation of Ireland?
Learn what Griffith’s Valuation of Ireland records, how to search occupiers and townlands, and ways to follow a holding through later valuation books.