Monthly Meeting – Preparing for Your Irish Ancestry Research Trip: A Case Study with Mike Collins & Jane McGarvey
Join us for an inspiring journey that demonstrates the power of thorough genealogical research combined with boots-on-the-ground exploration in Ireland. This presentation follows the story of a Green Room (and Tiara) member who came to us with fragmentary knowledge of their Irish roots in County Wicklow. We’ll walk through genealogist Jayne McGarvey’s detailed research process and report preparation, then share the unforgettable experience of traveling together to Ireland where we located the family’s townland of origin and discovered the actual ruins of their ancestral home. This real-life case study offers practical insights into preparing for a successful ancestry trip to Ireland – from initial research and documentation to maximizing your time on the ground, connecting with local resources, and experiencing the profound emotional impact of literally walking in your ancestors’ footsteps. Whether you’re planning your own Irish heritage journey or simply curious about the process, this presentation will show you what’s possible when professional genealogy meets purposeful travel.
This meeting will be held on Zoom and live at the Weston Library (the speaker will be on Zoom)
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About the Speakers:
Mike Collins has spent years helping thousands of people of Irish ancestry from all around the world to break down those brick-walls and have lots more fun when doing so! Mike is based in a cottage in County Cork in the south of the country – but spend a lot of time on the road around Ireland working on behalf of our members. We have a combined 40+ years experience in both online and offline training, coaching and education – and have built online educational platforms for clients in a number of industries. Along the way, our hobbies have always involved storytelling, local history, writing, photography and traveling this lovely island that we are fortunate to call home. More info at: https://youririshheritage.com Mike and Carina produce “A Letter From Ireland” and “The Green Room”.
Jane McGarvey is a a professional genealogist located in County Down, Northern Ireland. Jane specialists in Irish Genealogy research and has experience in English and Autosomal DNA Research. With over 45 years of experience in the field, she has observed the evolution of genealogical research from paper-based to the present digital era. Jane works with private clients and has been the Irish-based Genealogist in “A Letter from Ireland”’s Green Room Forum for almost 10 years, providing research advice and writing training modules to aid Irish genealogical research.