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Discovering Your Irish Roots: Uncover Hidden Stories and Sources with MyHeritage

Lorna Moloney
Jul 8, 2025
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Welcome
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Speaker's Introduction
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Introduction
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MyHeritage Irish Catalog
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1901 & 1911 Census
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Civil Registration
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Griffiths Valuation
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Tithe Applotments
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Announcements / prizes
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Questions / answers
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About this webinar

Are your ancestors from the Emerald Isle? Whether your Irish roots are well-known or just a whisper in your family tree, this exciting webinar will show you how to trace them using MyHeritage’s rich and ever-growing collection of Irish records. Join Lorna Moloney, genealogy expert, for a deep dive into newly updated databases, rare historical collections, and clever research tips tailored for Ireland. From birth and marriage records to immigration files, land, directories and newspaper archives, you’ll learn how to unearth family stories you never knew existed. Whether you’re a genealogy beginner or a seasoned sleuth, this session is packed with lively insights, real examples, and expert guidance to bring your Irish heritage to life.

About the speakers

About the speakers

Lorna Moloney
Lorna Moloney is a renowned forensic genealogist and Irish heritage specialist whose work has significantly advanced the field of genealogical research, particularly within the Irish context. Based in County Clare, she combines a deep academic fou
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  1. JH
    joanne howard
    24 hours ago

    very interesting. I did not realized all that info was available on MyHeritage.

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    Sheila J Murphy
    24 hours ago

    I’m new to My Heritage and this should help me navigate my way to the records I’m looking for. Thank You

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    Patricia Wightman
    24 hours ago

    I thought this was an excellent webinar Lorna Moloney is so clear, methodical and informative i’ve been researching my Irish ancestors for nearly 20 years, but i still learned a lot today

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    Celeste Wixm
    24 hours ago

    Excellent presentation by a very knowledgeable Irish genealogy expert.

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  5. RG
    regina gortych
    24 hours ago

    very knowledgeable speaker esp regarding MyHeritage Irish research sites . I am very encouraged after listening to this presentation that I can find more about my Irish ancestors and where to search

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    Patricia Briggs
    24 hours ago

    Absolutely great webinar. So much useful information. Lorna is clearly an absolutely goldmine of information. As an Irish person it was a delight to listen to Lorna talking and the presentation was clear and precise. Thank you.

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    MARY JOHNSON
    24 hours ago

    excellent

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    Kendra Law
    24 hours ago

    Very informative! Good clear information, well-presented. excellent exlations and detail o Grifith’s work. When I re-read Griffith’s now, I will ge a lot more out of the reading which will be very helpful! Thank you

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