Introduction to Irish Genealogy
In this section, you will learn to review family records, use American resources to find additional information, and gain a perspective on genealogical records in relation to Irish history.
Module 2: Finding Your Townland
In this section, you will learn about Irish land jurisdictions, and search for a townland using American records, Irish maps and other resources.
Module 3: Records of Immigration
In this section, you will learn about the factors that contributed to Irish migration, and the records that provide the year of immigration.
Module 4: Working with Vital Records
In this section, you will begin your research in Irish records of civil registration, develop your awareness of the availability of church records by denomination, and carry out research for an individual using the online website of the Irish Family History Foundation.
Module 5: Using Censuses and Census Substitutes
In this section, you will learn about Irish census and census substitute records, and how they can be used in genealogical research.
Module 6: Using Land Records – Introduction to Griffiths Valuation
In this section, you will learn about Griffith's Valuation land records, and how they can act as census substitutes.
Module 7: Using Land Records – Introduction to Tithe Applotment
In this section, you will learn about Tithe Applotment records, and how you can use them in your research.
Module 8: Using Land Records: Valuation Lists
In this section, you will learn about Valuation Lists, and how they can be used to reconstruct a family.
Module 9: Working with Other Resources
In this section, you will learn about additional Irish record sources which may be used in your research.
This is a survey section of other possible sources, and will be covered in more depth in the advanced course.
Module 10: Pulling It All Together
In this section, you will review your findings, and create a research report. You will also consider possibilities for future research.