In the latest issue of Irish Roots Magazine, genealogist Elaine Hannon provided "7 Unusual Ways to Trace Your Irish Ancestors":

1) Did your ancestor have a dog? Dog licenses at findmypast

2) What was your ancestor like as a child in school? National Archives school registers and rollbooks (also available through findmypast)

3) Was your ancestor one of the school children who wrote a story about folklore and local tradition between 1937 and 1939? National Folklore Collection

4) Did you ancestor make a will? National Archives calendar of wills (1858-1920)

5) Did you visit the county library where your ancestor lived? Many sources available if you visit in person

6) Was your ancestor's name reported in a local newspaper? Irish newspaper archive

7) Did your ancestor own property/land? Registry of Deeds, Years 1708-1929 at Family Search