Discovering Your Irish Heritage with RootsIreland.ie – An Interview with Dr. Brendan Scott

In this episode, Dr. Brendan Scott, manager of Roots Ireland, discusses the importance of the RootsIreland.ie website for Irish family history research.

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Best Genealogy Websites: RootsIreland/Irish Family History Foundation Centres

In this episode, Dr. Brendan Scott highlights the extensive collection of records available, particularly Catholic records, and explains how the site operates with genealogy centers across Ireland. The conversation also covers the subscription model for accessing records, tips for newcomers to Irish genealogy, and the limitations of historical records.

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