Why come to NEHGS to research Irish ancestors?
Although most people know about the wonderful collection of early New England records at NEHGS, the extensive collection of Irish records has been largely a well-kept secret. The types of information available for the Irish-American genealogist range from general guides and how-tos, to indexed censuses and census substitutes, maps and atlases, local histories, church records, tombstone inscriptions, county historical journals, newspaper records, and directories. By performing much of your research here in the United States, you can use your time in Ireland more productively and more enjoyably, i.e., visiting your ancestors birthplaces, seeing where they came from, and possibly meeting descendants of relatives left behind. In addition, many people have used the heritage centers in Ireland with mixed success and satisfaction. By researching as much as you can on your own, you can increase your chances for a successful search. By furnishing good detailed information to the heritage center
