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

GENEALOGY GIFT CERTIFICATES

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With Christmas coming up I am sure everyone will have the same problem again this year – What to buy people for Xmas??  Well, have you ever considered giving them … Read More

How to Start your Family Tree

Seamus-smyth family tree research

If you are just starting to compile your family tree but don’t know where to start, well here are some tips and basic guides to get you started on this … Read More

Emmigration in the 19th Century

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Having just visited the Titanic Quarter in Belfast at the weekend, it prompted me to write this blog on emmigration from Ireland, particularly in the 19th century.   I think … Read More