Genealogy

Here you will find a collection of Irish genealogy resources that will help you trace your Irish ancestry and family history.

Genealogy

Genetic mapping reveals ancestry between Ireland and Scotland

Genealogy

Genetic mapping reveals ancestry between Ireland and Scotland

'The Genetic Landscape of Scotland and the Isles' presents scientific proof of historical events.

Genealogy

Some myths of the "Celts" exposed by the science of DNA

Genealogy

Some myths of the "Celts" exposed by the science of DNA

Milesians not Irish founder - We have been taught for a few generations that the Irish descend from the Celts.

Genealogy

Celebrating "The Great Gatsby" author F. Scott Fitzgerald on his birthday

Genealogy

Celebrating "The Great Gatsby" author F. Scott Fitzgerald on his birthday

Celebrating the Irish roots of "The Great Gatsby" author F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Genealogy

Happy Birthday Bruce Springsteen! Did you know this NJ rocker has strong Irish roots

Genealogy

Happy Birthday Bruce Springsteen! Did you know this NJ rocker has strong Irish roots

Bruce Springsteen's great-great-great-grandfather left Ireland for New Jersey in 1853.

Genealogy

How the Vikings forever changed Ireland

Genealogy

How the Vikings forever changed Ireland

Why did the Vikings go to Ireland? What are the tops facts about Vikings in Ireland and their contributions here? We look at everything from the Viking timeline to the Viking Irish blood.

Genealogy

The most common surnames in Ireland and their meanings

Genealogy

The most common surnames in Ireland and their meanings

A look at ten of the most common last names in Ireland and their fascinating histories.

Genealogy

DNA study reveals impact that Vikings' Irish slaves had on Iceland

Genealogy

DNA study reveals impact that Vikings' Irish slaves had on Iceland

Genetic research offers an insight into the fate of thousands of ancient Irish women enslaved by the Vikings.

History

What did the Vikings do for the Irish?

History

What did the Vikings do for the Irish?

Here are some aspects of Irish life the Vikings were responsible for introducing.

Genealogy

Genealogists share tips on how to pinpoint where your ancestors lived in Ireland

Genealogy

Genealogists share tips on how to pinpoint where your ancestors lived in Ireland

Kate and Mike Lancor of Old Friends Genealogy, based in New Hampshire, share some tips for researching your Irish ancestors.

Roots

Exploring the legend of the Molly Maguires

Roots

Exploring the legend of the Molly Maguires

One of Findmypast’s recent journeys into historical news was to explore the legend of the “Molly Maguires."

Genealogy

Five books for researching your Irish family history

Genealogy

Five books for researching your Irish family history

Discovering your Irish ancestors has never been easier. Here are five titles that will have you uncovering your roots.

Genealogy

Irish DNA goes back to Vikings as well as Niall of the Nine Hostages

Genealogy

Irish DNA goes back to Vikings as well as Niall of the Nine Hostages

A group of residents in County Mayo just discovered that they not only have the blood of an ancient high king but a little Viking too, thanks to a National Geographic study.

News

Irish man's Facebook post puts him in contact with long-lost relatives

News

Irish man's Facebook post puts him in contact with long-lost relatives

Danny Price plugged his new Long Island bar on Facebook only to come across his long-lost cousins.

Genealogy

Trump advisor Kimberly Guilfoyle’s political streak started with her County Clare father

Genealogy

Trump advisor Kimberly Guilfoyle’s political streak started with her County Clare father

Kimberly Guilfoyle's Irish father was something of a kingmaker in San Francisco politics.

News

Honoring US hero great-grandfather in applying for Irish citizenship

News

Honoring US hero great-grandfather in applying for Irish citizenship

Reconnecting with his Irish heritage and eager to pay homage to his heroic ancestor, this proud Irish American took the step to apply for Irish citizenship.

Roots

1841 - The Cork Examiner, now The Irish Examiner, hits the streets for the first time

Roots

1841 - The Cork Examiner, now The Irish Examiner, hits the streets for the first time

The first edition was published on Monday, August 30, 1841, four years before the Great Famine.

Genealogy

Petition launched to get 1926 Irish census online by 2022

Genealogy

Petition launched to get 1926 Irish census online by 2022

Calls for Irish gov to release census in 2022, to mark the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the State.

Genealogy

Proud Irish "Singing in the Rain" star, Gene Kelly remembered on his birthday

Genealogy

Proud Irish "Singing in the Rain" star, Gene Kelly remembered on his birthday

"He was very proud of being Irish...he really felt his Irish roots were at the core of his being."

Politics

Steve Bannon’s Irish ancestors arrived to US after Great Hunger

Politics

Steve Bannon’s Irish ancestors arrived to US after Great Hunger

Raised in a "blue-collar, Irish Catholic, pro-Kennedy" family, Bannon's great-great-grandfather arrived to the United States in 1850.

Genealogy

In search of US descendants to Great Hunger bride orphans

Genealogy

In search of US descendants to Great Hunger bride orphans

Mountbellew Workhouse Orphan Girls Project's search for descendants of Tully sisters and others, from Galway, in the US.

Roots

Study claims that Irishmen descended from Turkish farmers

Roots

Study claims that Irishmen descended from Turkish farmers

Research indicates Turkish farmers arrived in Ireland about 6,000 years ago, bringing agriculture with them.

Do you know who’s in your family’s Glasnevin Cemetery plot? I didn’t

Other Writers

Do you know who’s in your family’s Glasnevin Cemetery plot? I didn’t

The search of a grave at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin unearthed some of my family’s secrets.

Genealogy

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Lynch Clan

Genealogy

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Lynch Clan

Find out more about the story of the Lynch family name, its famous clan members, and other interesting facts.

Genealogy

Breaking Bad Bryan Cranston's strong Irish roots

Genealogy

Breaking Bad Bryan Cranston's strong Irish roots

This Irish American star who has visited and loved Ireland now plans on visiting his ancestral home in Armagh.

Genealogy

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Duffy Clan

Genealogy

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Duffy Clan

Explore the history of the Duffy name: its family crest, coat of arms, and famous clan members.

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