A Castle in Phoenix: How to Find Your Irish Ancestors without Going to Ireland Cindy Patricki
Irish genealogy research has unique challenges due to destroyed and missing records, multiple jurisdictions, and family naming patterns. The McClelland Irish Library in Phoenix has many resources that are available to help you trace your Irish ancestors. Learn why most Irish research starts in the U.S. and how Irish migration patterns can provide clues to your ancestor’s origins.  Also, learn what Irish records do still exist and where to find them, including many online sources. An example of tracing a family using available Irish resources will be included.