If you are just starting to research your Irish family history, Ireland Reaching Out has created a helpful post for you titled First Steps to Finding Your Irish Ancestors.

The Ireland XO website is totally free and a great resource for Irish research. Article topics are:

• What’s in a name
• Know your place
• Read more

Each category includes helpful sources, with links to other website articles and additional information.

Thanks to a faithful blog reader for sharing this tip.

With St. Patrick's Day around the corner, now's a good time to dig into your Irish ancestry.