Irish ancestors
Irish census records and census substitutes: Where to find them
Although many have been destroyed, Irish census records and their substitutes are still essential tools for anyone researching their Irish roots
Irish ancestry: How to trace Irish ancestry
Discover if you have Irish ancestry with the help of our list of the best Irish ancestry websites
How to find Irish Volunteers records
Discover the history of the Irish Volunteers, and how to trace family who were involved in the Irish Civil War, with our guide
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The Public Record Office of Ireland fire and the Beyond 2022 project
Nicola Morris looks back at the devastating fire at the Public Record Office of Ireland in 1922, and explains how long-lost documents are getting a new lease of digital life
Irish wills: Why are they important, and where can you find them?
Irish ancestry research experts Paul Blake and Maggie Loughran explain how to find Irish wills
Irish civil records: Where to find them
Genealogist Nicola Morris of Timeline Research shares her expert tips on how to find Irish birth, marriage and death civil records
Tithe applotment books: Our guide to finding your Irish ancestors’ land
Tithe applotment books are one of the most important family history resources for 19th century Ireland
Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland launches
The digital reconstruction of Ireland’s destroyed record office is now free to view online
How to find Irish Catholic records
If you have Irish Catholic family history, don't miss our guide to finding baptism, marriage and burial records online
The best websites for Northern Irish family history
We explain how you can trace your family history in Northern Ireland like Liz Carr on Who Do You Think You Are?
1871-77 Irish death record images added to Irish Genealogy
Images of over 600,000 records are now available to search for free
February family history records roundup: All Irish civil marriages available online
Plus: Findmypast adds Royal and Imperial Calendars; AJR publishes Holocaust survivor testimonies
Historic Irish birth, marriage and death records now free online
Detailed records of historic Irish births, marriages and deaths have appeared on the web more than 24 hours before their ‘official’ launch
Northern Ireland BMD records now online
The General Register Office for Northern Ireland has unveiled its eagerly awaited family history website – several days before its ‘official’ launch on Wednesday 9 April