Tracing your Roots/Heritage

If your ancestors originated in County Clare, your host will be happy to assist you in tracing your roots.

Teresa has been helping guests tracing their ancestors for many years. Her extensive local contacts and knowledge may unlock the key to your family history.

Quote from guests on Tripadvisor:

"What a treasure Clareville House is. Visited Tuamgraney to explore the area where my great-grandmother was born and emigrated to New Zealand from. Was thrilled to find my Great Great Grandparents in the beautiful old church yard of St. Cronan’s. When I mentioned this to Derek & Teresa they immediately made a phone call and before I know it I was meeting my grandfathers first cousins. Wow!!!"

County Clare suffered greatly from emigration over the last 200 years. Between 1850-1880 an estimated 112,000 people emigrated from Co. Clare. Emigration has created a Clare Diaspora which has resulted in millions of people would wide who can trace their ancestry to Co. Clare. Many people who live in America, Canada, Great Britain and Australia like to gain a better understanding and knowledge of the lives of their ancestors. They like to learn more about their personal heritage.

Common surnames in County Clare are Burke, Hogan, Murphy, Kelly, Ryan O’Halloran, McInerney & McNamara.

Common Clare Place names:
Broadford, Feakle, Tulla, Scariff, Tuamgraney, Mountshannon, Whitegate, Ogonnelloe, Killaloe, Sixmilebridge, Ennis, Kilrush, Lisdoonvarna & Corofin.

Certificate of Irish Heritage
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Millions of people world wide currently claim Irish ancestry. Some of these connections are recent others go back hundreds of years. The new Certificate of Irish Heritage is an important acknowledgement and appreciation by the Irish State of all Irish emigrants.