Genealogy Introduction Genealogy, or the searching for family history, is commonly documented to be the largest hobby past-time, and particularly with the "Irish Diaspora". Everybody is captivated by Ireland heritage, whether those of President Obama or Mohamed Ali, to The Fitzgerald-Kennedys, to many artists and writers, or ones own migration trail. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD recently endorsed the "Ireland Reaching Out" initiative, wherein the Republic of Ireland officialy encourages citizens to reach out on a community and parish level to former residents and their descendants. The Tourism industry in Ireland has for some time been thuroughly engaged in catering to and encouraging such homeland travel visits. "There are few human instincts stronger than the need to belong," said Mr Kenny. "And it is not surprising that for many people, tracing their genealogy becomes a personal and emotional journey." This series of articles and interviews will explore some of these topics, show you specific approaches, and hopefully assist you as well on your personal family quest. Basic beginning genealogy starts at home, and is country independent, because the same logical methodologies and standards of practice in history research apply to any heritage. Many attempting such work use commonly formed tools and information organizers which are readily available, and quickly learn some of the topical nomenclature that any new knowledge-area bandies about. =welcome>about>help> back(to"begin")>continue

Topical Weblinks Genealogy Popularity Irish Diaspora Obama's Ireland Ancestors Ali's Ireland Ancestors Kennedy's Ireland Ancestors "Ireland Reaching Out" Genealogical Travel Common Gen. Tools Gen. Terminology