Session was published in 2023

Getting Started with Research in Ireland

Getting started with research in an unfamiliar country can be daunting, especially if you are unfamiliar with the records and resources available. In this class, we will introduce key records, resources, strategies, and tools for researching in Ireland.

Dan Poffenberger, AG
Dan Poffenberger, AG® is a Senior British and Irish Research Specialist for FamilySearch at the FamilySearch. He is accredited by the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen) in England research. He has been a professional genealogist for 34 years specializing in England, Ireland and United States research. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Brigham Young University in Political Science, with a minor in Family and Community History. He and his wife Keirstin have been married for 35 years and have 5 children. Dan has presented at numerous conferences around the United States and internationally.

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