Established in 1956, the Foundation has undertaken over 10,000 searches for clients throughout the world and each year answers over 3,000 genealogical enquiries and undertakes over 400 in-depth searches commissioned by clients. The quality of initial information supplied will determine the success of the search. A wide range of sources can be consulted Sample Search Reports Examine six Search Reports for cases from the 17th Century to the early 20th Century.
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Click here Research Form Take the first step in researching an Irish Ancestor by viewing the Research Form Queries Any queries about our Ancestral Research Service Click here A wide range of documentary sources can be consulted in the research process including civil registers of births, deaths and marriages, church records, census records, gravestone inscriptions, land records, estate papers, school registers, newspapers, wills and deeds etc. All clients will receive a bound interpretive report complete with a source list of all the relevant documents consulted during the search. The fees charged are kept to a minimum and are based on the time and expenses involved in the search. The degree to which research is successful is determined by the extent of available records pertaining to a particular area and family. Interpretive family history reports tailored to client's budget Clients seeking a full family history report pay a non-refundable registration fee of 20 which covers administration costs.