A practical, engaging four week genealogy course designed for beginners. Participants must attend all 4 sessions. No experience required.

Participants will gain a solid foundation in the most important Irish record sets, confidence in navigating online archives and database and the opportunity to develop practical research strategies.

Who This Course Is For

Anyone beginning their Irish family history journey—whether you’re exploring one surname or building a full family tree. No prior experience required.

What You’ll Gain

A solid foundation in the most important Irish record sets.

Confidence in navigating online archives and databases.

Practical research strategies you can apply immediately.

Week 1 — Irish Census Records

Week 2 — Births, Deaths & Marriages

Week 3 — Valuation Records

Week 4 — Testamentary Records & Newspapers

The event is funded and supported by the Irish government's Department of Culture, Communications and Sport 2026 Commemorative Programme.

Frances Daly is based in Dublin and specialises in Irish Genealogy. Frances has been researching her own family tree for over 20 years. Frances completed her Certificate in Genealogy from University College Dublin in 2013 and in 2021, graduated from University of Limerick with an MA in History of the Family.

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Frances is a member of the Irish Genealogical Research Society, Irish Family History Society and the Pharos Pro-Am Genie Networking Group.

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