How to Trace your Irish Ancestors with Genealogist Helen Kelly

How to Trace your Irish Ancestors with Genealogist Helen Kelly
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Saturday 3rd March 2012

Irish World Heritage Centre

  • Starts at 10:00 am
  • Admission: £3

Helen will give a talk about her work and how to research your Irish Ancestors on Saturday 3rd March at the Irish World Heritage Centre at 10.00am.

‘Irish land and property records - their importance to all who seek their ancestors in Ireland

Helen Kelly, well-known Irish genealogist, will be available for individual consultations by appointment on 2nd ,3rd and 4th March at the Irish World Heritage Centre.

For a variety of reasons, there is a great scarcity of Irish census material for the 19th century. The only complete census returns at present available to the public, are those of 1901 and 1911.

This absence renders the land/property record known as ‘Griffith’s Primary Valuation’ an extremely useful genealogical source, particularly to members of the Irish Diaspora. Published between 1847-64 it essentially records tenants, as well as lessors of land/property in that time-frame. Therefore, this source is of immense value to those who wish to re-connect with their Irish roots.

Helen is passionate in her belief that Griffith’s and the subsequent survey records lead those of Irish ancestry on a wonderful journey of discovery and to a much deeper understanding of their heritage and homeland.

About Helen Kelly
Helen Kelly is a well-known Irish genealogist, and has been involved in research and consultation since the late 1980s. She has been a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland (APGI)since 1995,and is currently their President.

She carries out research, lectures frequently, and is also one of a team of consultant genealogists at the National Archives in Dublin. She has also broadcast on the subject on radio and television in Ireland, England and North America.

Helen Kelly’s website: http://www.helenkelly.com/

For bookings and information on this event please contact Margot Power : 0161 202 1200 / margot@iwhc.com or Rose Morris : rose@iwhc.com

  • Telephone: 0161 202 1200
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