The Irish Roots Guide

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.

TONY MCCARTHY was born in Cork city and educated at the Model School, Colaiste Chraost Rafa and University College Cork. He teaches English and History in Christian Brothers' College, Cork and is editor of Irish Roots magazine.