This Research Spotlight takes me to Carnaross, an intriguing blend of ancient medieval divisions and boundaries. Situated in the Barony of Upper Kells, Carnaross is a place where history runs deep, from its centuries-old monastic sites to the winding banks of the Blackwater River. The… Research Spotlight: The Townlands of Carnaross, Co. Meath
Learn how to manage and organise multiple DNA kits, who to test first, and how to use GEDmatch kit numbers to solve family mysteries.
Learn how to upload your raw DNA data to GEDmatch, find new cousins across different databases and use kit numbers to track your research.
Opened your DNA results and feeling overwhelmed? Here is your guide to moving past the ethnicity map and finding the real family stories in your match list.
For many of us, ethnicity results can be a bit of a shock. Seeing 12% Scandinavian or 5% Welsh when you were certain your ancestors were 100% Irish can leave you feeling more confused than when you started. Before you worry that the test is… A Beginner’s Guide to DNA Ethnicity Results
Beyond the DNA Basics: Is Y-DNA or mtDNA the Missing Piece to Your Irish Puzzle? Most of us start with a standard autosomal test (such as AncestryDNA) but sometimes our family history mysteries are hidden further back in time. This is where the specialist Y-DNA… The DNA Trio: When an Autosomal Test Isn’t Enough
When you open your DNA results for the first time, you’re often met with a wall of technical terms. It can feel like you need a degree in genetics just to view your results! To help you move from confusion to connection, I’ve put together… DNA Jargon Buster: Making Sense of Your Results
Taking the plunge into the world of genetic genealogy can seem like a daunting task. You are confronted with various options… AncestryDNA, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and FamilyTreeDNA (FTDNA) all promise to unlock your family history, but each serve slightly different purposes. It’s important to make the… Genetic Genealogy: Which DNA Test is Right for You?
If you’ve been searching the newly released 1926 Census and wondering why you can’t yet filter by your ancestor’s job or their specific birthplace, there is a very good reason. The National Archives is using a phased release strategy to get the records into our… The 1926 Census: Why it’s Arriving in Phases and What’s Coming Next
If you grew up hearing stories of your great-grandparents chatting in Irish, opening the 1926 Census can feel like a shock. You scroll to the “Language” column, expecting to see “Irish & English” but instead, you find… nothing. A blank box. It feels like a… Why Your Irish-Speaking Ancestors May Have Left the Column Blank