Posted by Belva,
It is a natural thing to want to trace your ancestors, wanting to know where they came from and what they did. It is unfortunate that knowledge of our ancestors is lost to most of us. However, there is no need to be ignorant of our ancestors and it is possible for anyone to look through the records and draw up a reasonable family tree. Over many years people have been fascinated by the fact that they may have an Irish Ancestry and it has become a very popular past time for many, especially American citizens who believe they have an Irish connection. Before you begin your quest to find your Irish Ancestry you need to know which branch of your family you will trace.