Discover your Irish family story
Grow your family tree, uncover long-lost relatives and explore generations of historical records — researched for you by a qualified genealogist.
- Free initial assessment
- No obligation
- Typically 4+ generations
- Member, Irish Genealogical Research Society
- University of Limerick qualified
- Strictly confidential
- Typically 4+ generations
Four ways to explore your family
After a free, no-obligation assessment we help you choose the right project — a single family line, both sides of your tree, a search forward to living descendants, or a one-off query.
Learn moreSingle query
One focused question: a date, a place, a person.
Family history
A single line traced back through the generations.
Expanded family history
Both maternal and paternal branches together.
Descendant search
Forward from a known ancestor to living relatives.
Bring your family story to life
Behind every name is a place, a livelihood and a journey. We piece together the records — parish registers, census returns, land valuations and newspapers — into a story you can hold, share and pass on.
The result is a complete family history report, usually reaching four generations or more, written for you to keep.
See a sample reportYour journey, in five steps
From a free assessment to a finished report delivered to your inbox — here’s how it works.
- 1
Free assessment
Fill out the online form.
- 2
Feedback & plan
We agree the right project.
- 3
The research
Across the available records.
- 4
Report written
Compiled from the findings.
- 5
Delivered to you
By email as a PDF.
Meet your genealogist
My Ancestors is run by Gerard Mulligan, a qualified genealogist based in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, with 14 years’ experience tracing Irish families. He holds the Certificate in History of Family & Genealogical Methods from the University of Limerick and is a member of the Irish Genealogical Research Society.
Every project is researched personally and treated in the strictest confidence — nothing is ever shared with anyone but you.
- University of Limerick qualified
- Member, IGRS
- 14 years' experience
The Tipperary Memorials Project
Alongside My Ancestors, Gerard leads a non-profit survey recording the headstone inscriptions of County Tipperary — photographing and transcribing each memorial before it weathers away, and publishing every record free online.
“Keeping the names that time would erase.”
Explore the project- Inscriptions transcribed
- 2,785
- People remembered
- 7,341
- Graveyards listed
- 170
- Years of records
- 1667–2026
Inscriptions transcribed
People remembered
Graveyards listed
Years of records
Genealogy is history on a personal scale. It helps satisfy a deep need to understand how we fit into the world around us — a journey of many lifetimes woven together, from the past to the present day.
Take the first steps on your own personal journey with My Ancestors.
In their words
“It was great to find out who my ancestors were, what they did and where they lived. As well as a detailed family tree, it was interesting to see the old newspaper clippings. I would highly recommend them.”
“We always wondered about our family history, where our ancestors lived and the times they lived in. We were overwhelmed by the amount of information we received. I now know who my great-great-great-great-grandfather was.”
Frequently asked questions
How far back can you trace my Irish ancestry?
It depends on the surviving records, but we typically reach four generations or more. Civil registration began in the mid-19th century, and parish (church) baptism and marriage registers often take us back further again — in many cases to the early 1800s or beyond where the records survive.
Is the assessment really free?
Yes. The initial assessment is free and carries no obligation. You tell us what you already know, we carry out an initial search of your ancestry, and we come back to you with honest feedback and the right way to proceed.
How much does the research cost?
A Single Query is €145, a Family History is €795 and an Expanded Family History (both sides of your tree) is €1395. A Descendant Search starts from €450. Every project includes both the research and a full written report — there are no separate report-writing fees.
How long does it take?
Turnaround depends on the project: roughly two weeks for a Single Query, six to eight weeks for a Family History, and ten to twelve weeks for an Expanded Family History. We confirm timing with you before any work begins.
Do I need to know much about my ancestors to start?
No. Just give us whatever you have — a name, a county, an approximate date. If you're unsure of a detail, simply enter “Unknown”. Part of our job is to fill in the gaps from the records.
Will my information be kept confidential?
Always. Your details and your family's information are treated in strict confidence and used only to carry out and deliver your research.
What do I receive at the end?
A complete family history report delivered as a PDF, drawing on church, civil, census and land records, with maps and newspaper references where relevant. A bound hardback edition and a printed family tree wall chart are available as optional extras.
Discover and treasure your unique family history
Free, no obligation. We reply within three working days.
Begin your free assessment