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Ireland Reaching Out (IrelandXO) is a non-profit organisation that has been helping people of Irish descent to reconnect with their ancestors’ place of origin since 2010. The organisation is founded on a vast network of volunteers who have a wealth of knowledge of local records.

Ireland Reaching Out has built up a robust reputation for helping people navigate the vast amount of family history information online and in doing so has developed a large body of expert advice for those interested in finding out more about their Irish ancestry.

IrelandXO’s course has been developed hand-in-hand with some of the top genealogy practitioners in Ireland and is designed to introduce key concepts and research strategies. It allows you to not only understand y...
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An Introduction to Irish Family History
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You Will Learn How To

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Outline the first steps to take to find your Irish ancestors
  • Summarize Irish naming and baptism traditions and their importance in genealogical searches
  • Define what a parish and townland are and describe their importance in researching one’s heritage
  • List vital genealogy records that can be accessed online and identify what information can be found therein
  • List military record resources and summarize their importance in locating ancestors
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Great resources to start a search. For someone like me that is new to genealogy, it points a learner in the right direction from the start.
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This is a very well thought out and concise course for people researching their family history, be they beginner or more advanced.
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