Tracing your ancestry

Researching Your Ancestors

Ireland may be a small country but there is no denying that it is bursting at the seams with deep seeded history and heritage at every turn. As well as striking castles and thought provoking ruins, there are millions around the globe who claim another part of Irish history, having ancestors who once called the Emerald Isle their homeland.

Retrace the footsteps of your ancestors to see how they once lived in Ireland; Visit the ports where many said their final farewells to their loved ones; Learn more about that maiden voyage when the first fleet of convicts set off for NSW and download a copy of our 'Tracing Your Ancestors' brochure to start your very own exploration.

Start today, find that missing piece of your family tree and who knows what else.

The Marquis Cornwallis

The First Irish Australians

Download and read an excerpt from Cassie Mercer's book on that maiden journey our ancestors took from Ireland to Australia

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Census Records

Sources and Resources

Discover where you can find information about your ancestors who once lived in Ireland

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Skibbereen Heritage Centre
Skibbereen Heritage Centre

Skibbereen Heritage Centre, in Skibbereen West Cork, features two main...

Donegal Ancestry
Donegal Ancestry

The Donegal Ancestry Centre is situated in a beautiful restored...

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Did you know

Ireland has an estimated 160 different nationalities living here, and the number of people registered in the state in 2002 from outside the European Economic Area was 116,588.