As a direct result of political and economic adversity, millions of Irish were forced to leave their Ancestral Homeland in search of a better life. They settled in every continent and country, from Europe to the United States, Argentina to Australia. Few were ever able to return, yet they kept alive the memories of their homeland and handed on to their descendants a sense of what it means to be Irish. Researched and prepared by professional genealogists, this video presentation will take you on a step-by-step journey through the process of identifying your Irish family and place of origin. What information do you need before starting research in Ireland? How do you locate your ancestor's family and place of origin in Ireland? Is it possible to trace living relations? Using actual case studies, these and many other questions will be discussed as we visit the principal research centers and other locations throughout Ireland. Not only is the search for ancestral roots an adventure in itself, it also gives a sense of identity and cohesion to the millions of Irish people who are scattered throughout the world. Please note: Videos are available in NTSC (American) format only. |
Irish Records International
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