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 First Irish Australians
Download and read an excerpt from Cassie Mercer's book on that maiden journey our ancestors took from Ireland to Australia
Sources and Resources
Discover where you can find information about your ancestors who once lived in Ireland
Listings
Skibbereen Heritage Centre
Skibbereen Heritage Centre, in Skibbereen West Cork, features two main...
Donegal Ancestry
The Donegal Ancestry Centre is situated in a beautiful restored...
What else to explore
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Search 1901 and 1911 census returns for free
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Griffith’s Valuation
Survey taken in Ireland between 1848 and 1864, with free search
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Family Search
Free search of Irish civil birth, marriage and death registers 1845-1958
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Roots Ireland
Search for free 18 million births, marriages and deaths from civil and church registers
