Irish Genealogy Tips, Techniques, and Tales

Book excerpt: Irish Genealogy Tips, Techniques and Tales makes a great addition to an Irish family researcher's reference library. The book contains Irish genealogy problem solving tips and techniques, to include: finding an ancestor's birthplace, deciphering illegible handwriting, translating Irish place names, working with transcription errors, and much more. Some Irish roots travel tips, Irish immigration patterns, children name customs, a "brick wall" case study, and a list of popular Irish genealogy reference books are also included. The book ends with a few short Irish traditions and Celtic history stories told with some humorous twists. Beautiful scenic Ireland photos appear throughout the book. May you be blessed with the opportunity to travel to Ireland someday to visit your Irish ancestors' birthplaces and walk in their foot steps. Five percent of the book sales' royalties support selected Irish youth programs in Ireland.