The Irish Roots Guide

By Tony McCarthy

Book Overview

Irish genealogy now attracts unprecedented interest both at home and abroad. Many who try to trace their roots, however, are disappointed. This practical, fact-filled book can turn failure into success. The Irish Roots Guide - offers clear, step-by-step instructions - provides an introduction to each of the important documentary collections - equips you to do your own research in the Irish archives, showing how to avoid pitfalls - adopts a fresh approach to family history, debunks myths, and never forgets that half of our ancestors were women. Whether your research is to be a lifelong hobby or a once-off quest, this book will prove indispensable.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0946640777
• ISBN13: 9780946640775
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Lilliput Press
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

Excellent guide

I think this is the best introduction to Irish Genealogy you can buy. By the editor of Irish Roots magazine. Discusses 12 major sources in considerable detail. Others may have more on specific topics but this covers the topic broadly and does it well.