The Irish DNA Atlas - update Feb 2018 (Ed Gilbert, RCSI)
Channel: Genetic Genealogy Ireland
Date: 07/03/2018

This presentation was given to the Genealogical Society of Ireland (GSI) on 14th Feb 2018 and repeated at GGI2018 Belfast on 17th Feb 2018. This video is used with kind permission of Tom Conlon of the GSI, who recorded and edited the video. The original can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Lqs14ViW5Q&feature=youtu.be. Unfortunately our own recording of Ed's presentation failed due to technical difficulties, hence why we are using the GSI version instead. 

Ed presents the latest results of the Irish DNA Atlas project, which has used genome-wide autosomal genetic data to reveal a fine scale population structure within Ireland, and found genetic evidence of historical migrations into Ireland. The Atlas is being run as a collaboration between the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the Genealogical Society of Ireland. This work has provided valuable information on the history of the Irish population and compares the genetic makeup of the Irish to that in neighbouring Britain, as well as mainland Europe. It also provides fresh insights into our understanding of the role of DNA in various diseases within Ireland.

This lecture was presented at Genetic Genealogy Ireland 2018 Belfast. Please note that these GGI videos are copyrighted to the presenter and should only be used for personal study. They are not to be used for any other purpose without the presenter's express permission. Also, please note that because this is a rapidly advancing field, the content may quickly become outdated.

The lectures were sponsored by FamilyTreeDNA (at www.ftdna.com) and organised by Maurice Gleeson, Education Ambassador, ISOGG (International Society of Genetic Genealogy at www.isogg.org). ISOGG volunteers provided free DNA advice and support for members of the public at the conference.