Trace Your Irish Roots with Expert Genealogists in Ireland
Are you looking to trace your Irish ancestry and uncover your roots in Ireland? At Little Gem Tours, we connect you with the selected best Irish genealogy experts who specialize in helping individuals like you discover their family history.
How Our Recommended
Genealogy Experts Can Help You
Looking for a genealogist in Ireland? Here’s how we can assist you with your search:
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Start Your Genealogical Journey – Our recommended genealogy experts will help you gather important documents such as birth and death certificates, marriage records, and other key data.
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Family Tree Building – Our recommended experts help you organize your family information and begin constructing your Irish family tree using available records.
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Local Research – We incorporate the research findings into our tour itineraries and you can visit local archives, graveyards, and towns to gather data on your ancestors that may not be available online. Tracing your roots in Ireland with hands-on research with your personal driver guide.
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DNA Analysis and Interpretation – If you have taken a DNA test, our recommended genealogy experts can help interpret your results and link them to your ancestral origins in Ireland.
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Our Recommended Genealogy Experts
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Whether you're just beginning to research your Irish heritage or you're already working with some family records, our recommended genealogy specialists will take your journey to the next level. These selected experts are experienced in using both historical records and modern techniques to reveal your Irish family history.
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Kayleigh Bealin
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The Irish Genealogist
Kayleigh provides in-depth, place-based genealogical research that uncovers each guest’s individual Irish story. Her work is grounded in written records, genetic genealogy, historical context, and lived experience.
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She holds a Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Genealogical, Paleographic, and Heraldic Studies from the University of Strathclyde, supported by over eight years of experience specialising in both traditional and genetic genealogical research for international and Irish clients.
Kayleigh has appeared on television programmes in the UK and the United States and has completed research for politicians, sports figures, and public personalities.
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​Learn more here about Kayleigh: www.theirishgenealogist.com/
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Fiona O’Mahony ​
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Heritage planning lead
Fiona is the primary point of contact for clients, acting as the strategic liaison with tour companies and the architect who translates The Irish Genealogist’s research into a meaningful and practical touring experience.
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With extensive senior-level experience in Irish heritage tourism—most notably as Head of the Irish Family History Centre—Fiona brings deep operational expertise, trusted industry relationships, and a proven ability to manage complex, high-value visitor experiences.
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Her background spans genealogical services, museum operations, international tourism engagement, client relationship management, and programme development.
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​Learn more here about Fiona: www.theirishgenealogist.com/
Claire Bradley
Expert genealogist from Leinster
Claire Bradley is one of Ireland’s leading genealogists, with over 15 years of experience helping clients from around the world trace their Irish roots. Claire specializes in Irish civil and church records, land valuation archives, and DNA research.
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Claire has a Certificate in Family History from University College, Dublin and a Masters in the History of the Family at the University of Limerick which broadened her knowledge of Irish migration and familial development.
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Areas of Expertise:
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Irish family tree research
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DNA and genetic genealogy
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Civil and church record tracing
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Emigration and diaspora studies
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Learn more about Claire: cbgenealogy.ie
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Don't forget to mention Little Gem Tours if contacting your genealogist directly!!
Christy in the Cobh Heritage Center, County Cork
Cobh Heritage Centre offers a Genealogical Family History Research Profile.
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Their expert system has been designed to allow someone with no knowledge of genealogical records to obtain a detailed custom made analysis of all Irish records relevant to researching a particular ancestor.
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What records are relevant to my ancestors?
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There is a charge of €90.00 for a one hour session with the Cobh Heritage Center Genealogists. For more information or to book a session please book in advance via their website below.
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Learn more about the Cobh Heritage Center Cork Geneaology
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Don't forget to mention Little Gem Tours if contacting your genealogist directly!!
Reserve Your Private Irish Ancestry Tour
Let us turn your family history into a deeply personal journey through Ireland. With the help of our recommended expert genealogists, we design private tours that trace your ancestral roots — visiting the towns, villages, churches, graveyards, and family homesteads connected to your heritage.
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Walk the same paths your ancestors once did
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Meet local historians — and possibly distant relatives
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Explore original records, sites, and stories tied to your family
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Experience authentic Irish culture in the places that shaped your lineage
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Whether you know a single surname or have a full family tree, we’ll help you build an unforgettable experience rooted in your own history.
