Researching Your Irish Ancestors: A Real-Life Case Study From Start to Discovery
$29.99
Follow a complete Irish genealogy research journey from first clues to breakthrough discoveries. Learn exactly which records to search, where to find them, and how to interpret what you discover—all through a detailed real-life case study you can replicate yourself. Instant PDF download.
Description
Ever felt lost trying to trace your Irish ancestors? Overwhelmed by scattered records, confusing land divisions, and not knowing where to start?
This practical, hands-on guide changes everything.
Written by Mike Collins from A Letter From Ireland & The Green Room, Researching Your Irish Ancestors takes you on a complete genealogy research journey—following one real ancestor back to his Irish origins. But here’s what makes this book different: you’ll follow along with the exact same case study, replicating each search step-by-step, so you master the skills before applying them to your own family tree.
What You’ll Discover:
- How to identify your best “target ancestor” and the crucial questions that drive successful research
- The Irish land division system explained (townlands, parishes, civil parishes, baronies)—and why understanding this unlocks everything else
- Which Irish records exist, where they’re located online, and exactly when to use each one
- Complete walkthroughs of Census records, Civil Registration, Church records, and Land records
- The essential free tools that speed up your research (JohnGrenham.com, Townlands.ie, RootsIreland, and more)
- How to build a timeline, spot the gaps, and form strategic “discovery questions”
- Real search results with screenshots—so you see exactly what to look for
Why This Approach Works:
Instead of dry theory, you’ll work through a real case—Patrick Dolphin, who left Ireland in the late 1800s. By choosing an uncommon surname, Mike ensures you won’t get distracted (as you might with a “Murphy”) and can focus on mastering the methodology.
Each chapter ends with “Try For Yourself” exercises, so you practice the exact techniques on the same case before tackling your own Irish ancestors.
Perfect for beginners and experienced researchers who want to fill knowledge gaps and work more systematically.
Inside This 200+ Page Guide:
✓ 8 comprehensive chapters with detailed case study examples
✓ Complete directory of online Irish record locations and tools
✓ Irish record availability charts by time period
✓ Blank research worksheets you can print and use
✓ Expert insights from leading Irish genealogists
Endorsed by John Grenham (author of Tracing Your Irish Ancestors): “A wonderfully clear step-by-step guide to researching a typical Irish ancestor, with systematic hands-on guidance to all the relevant research tools. A superb tool for anyone starting, or doing, Irish research.”
Whether you’re just beginning your Irish ancestry journey or you’re a seasoned researcher looking for a more structured approach, this book gives you the roadmap, tools, and confidence to finally break through those Irish brick walls.
Start your journey from clues to discoveries today.
Additional Notes:
- PDF format, downloadable immediately after purchase
- Works on all devices
- Includes clickable links to all online resources mentioned
- Appendices with quick-reference guides and blank worksheets
