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Thousands of FREE, searchable how-to articles from Ancestry.com publications such as Ancestry Magazine, the Ancestry Weekly Discovery and the Ancestry Monthly Update.

Archival Research Techniques and Skills Scheme

Online tutorial aimed at those who wish to start research work in archives in the UK.

Donna Moughty's Genealogy Resources

Donna writes a weekly blog focused on methodology for those starting their family history journey and those researching Irish ancestors. Other topics include the Internet and Macintosh computers.

FamilySearch Research Guidance - Research Outline - Ireland

This outstanding outline introduces records and strategies that can help you learn more about your ancestors. It explains terms associated with this state's particular genealogy research and describes the content, use, and availability of major genealogical records.

FamilySearch.org - Education - Research Series Classes Online

Includes videos and class outlines.

FFHS Research Tips - First Steps in Family History

From the Federation of Family History Societies. This online brochure provides answers to a new researcher's first questions about family history.

FFHS Research Tips - Record Offices: How to make the most of their resources

From the Federation of Family History Societies. Online brochure gives advice on what to expect when visiting a Record Office.

Fianna Study Group Guide to Irish Genealogy Research

Finding Your Ancestors in Ireland

Finding Your Irish Immigrant Ancestor's Place of Birth in Ireland

Research guide with tips for locating your Irish ancestor's town or parish of birth in US records.

free guide to Irish genealogy, Ireland

Guide to researching Irish roots. Includes essential advice on Irish place-names and Irish land divisions. Understand 'barony' and 'townland' etc. Site also lists sources for church and civil records.

Genealogy at a Glance: Irish Genealogy Research

A four-page distillation of the key ingredients for Irish research. For sale from Genealogical Publishing Company.

Griffith's Valuation - A 19th Century Irish Census Substitute

Guides - Irish - The Genealogy Center - Allen County Public Library

HMSO Guidance Notes - Publishing and Copyright

For UK documents under Crown Copyright (including census & civil registration documents), the HMSO has revised its stance on enforcing their copyright. These guidelines can help genealogists understand what they may and may not do with UK Crown Copyrighted information without prior approval from the HMSO.

Irish Roots - Irish Families Worldwide Enhanced

The world's first audio broadcast series for Irish family history from the Irish Genealogical Foundation. Podcasts are free when first posted and enhanced podcasts are available for members only.

Latin in Parish Records

Article by Alison U. Ring.

Monumental Inscriptions as Genealogy Resources

RTE Television - The Genealogy Roadshow

Irish television program. The Roadshow's crack historical and genealogical team toured the country to help people verify their old family tales and hunches. Over the course of four episodes The Genealogy Roadshow has uncovered extraordinary stories on the branches of the Irish public's family trees and gives advice on how to track down your own family history.

Scotch-Irish Research