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Introduction -- Linking your family tree to Ireland. Discovering your Irish heritage ; Jump-starting your Irish research ; Identifying your immigrant ancestor -- Getting to know the old country. Understanding Irish history ; Understanding Irish geography ; Deciphering Irish names and surnames ; Civil registrations ; Church records ; Census records ; Land and property records ; Printed records ; Probate, law & order, military, and occupation records -- Using advanced sources and strategies. Putting it all together ; What to do when you get stuck

Follow your family tree back to its roots on the Emerald Isle! Santry walks you through the exciting journey of researching your Irish heritage. You'll learn how to identify your immigrant ancestor, and locate key genealogical resources that will breathe life into your family tree