Sign for the Irish Family History Centre

Irish Family History Centre

Dublin


Discover your family history with interactive screens where you can track your surname and centuries of Irish emigration. Private consultations are also available; prices range from €60 for a 30 minute consultation to €155 for a 90 minute consultation. Consultations can be conducted in the Irish Family History Centre in the CHQ Building in Dublin 1 or online via Zoom. You can visit as part of the EPIC exhibition or buy a separate ticket.


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