The secrets to successful Irish family research [video masterclass]

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By Niall Cullen | November 21, 2019

Irish genealogy help

There are certain tricks and tips you can use to get ahead in Irish genealogy. Expert, Fiona Fitzsimons, is here to tell you more.

Is it possible to do Irish family history research when so many historical records have been destroyed? Join Irish Family History Centre's Fiona Fitzsimons in our video masterclass, as she passes on the knowledge that will help you find those elusive Irish ancestors.

Fiona Fitzsimons has been carrying out Irish genealogy research for over 25 years. What she doesn't know about Irish ancestry isn't worth knowing. So much so, in fact, that President Barack Obama even commissioned Fiona to delve into his Irish family tree.

In this video masterclass, Fiona discusses how to get started in Irish family history, specifically honing in on:

About the presenter

Fiona Fitzsimons is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, Irish genealogy expert and entrepreneur. Since 1996, she's developed the research arm of the Irish Family History Centre (formerly Eneclann).

Fiona has provided Irish research and historical consultancy for television and film productions, including Who Do You Think You Are? and has carved out a role as a writer and educator in Irish public history. Her impressive resume has seen Fiona teach at RootsTech, the British Institute, Salt Lake City and the National Library of Ireland, as well as write columns for History Ireland and other popular magazines and newspapers.

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