Beginning Irish Research Webinar

We’re offering our first ever Beginning Irish Research webinar on 23 October. Register to attend live online or pre-order a downloadable copy of the presentation.

30 October 2020 at 2:00 pm central time–note date change


This session will focus on starting your Irish genealogical research. This session will begin with an overview of the importance of completely researching the Irish immigrant in the United States.
Ireland-specific topics will include:

  • Irish civil records–overview and search strategies
  • Irish religious records–overview and search strategies
  • Irish political jurisdictions, their relationships with each other, and what you need to know
  • Overview of record destruction–sorry, it’s a reality
  • Overview of Irish names
  • Overview of Irish migrations
  • Reaching out to others who may be able to help and networking strategies

Intended for those who have not done extensive Irish research.


Attendance is via GotoWebinar. The session will be recorded for those who have connection issues or schedule changes. Attendees receive a free download of the presentation after it has been processed. Handout included.