Welcome!

If you’re looking for help finding your Irish ancestors, you’re at the right website.

I’ve been researching Irish family history for decades. I created this website is to help others find their Irish roots, as well.

First, avoid the BIG mistakes many new researchers make:

  • Do NOT try to trace your family tree down from a famous person your family said was your Irish ancestor. (Or skipping ahead, thinking you’re close to making the connection.)
  • And, similarly, do NOT start by trying to find your family’s castle in Ireland

Oh, it’s not that the famous ancestor isn’t in your family tree. They might be.

And, with more than 30,000 castles and ruins left in Ireland today, your family might have a valid claim to an Irish castle.

But, the easier – and smarter – way to trace your Irish ancestry (perhaps finding your connection to Brian Boru or Cormac Mac Airt) is to start with your parents’ and grandparents’ information.

At this website, I’ll share some of my best research tips.

If you’re just getting started, click here for the first (and most important) step.

And, if you’re not entirely new to family history research, click here for some general tips.