UNDERSTANDING IRISH CENSUS RETURNS

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While recently searching for a family on the Irish Census Returns for 1901, I found it very difficult to find them.  They appeared on the 1911 census return and it … Read More

FAMILY MYTHS – FACT OR FICTION?!

Immigrants at Ellis Island

We have all heard the family stories and myths handed down from generation to generation by our ancestors, and some that have been embellished along the way!!  As a professional … Read More

1916 CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS

Padraig Pearse

So we are now at the end of another year and there is so much to look forward to in 2016!  Of course, I am talking about the 1916 celebrations … Read More

CHRISTMAS AND GENEALOGY

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We are coming near the festive season and a time when we get an opportunity to catch up with family and friends over the Christmas and New Year.   This … Read More