Genealogy Researcher and Blogger specialising in #IrishGenealogy ☘️ Helping people connect with their Irish Heritagehttps://bsky.app/profile/foreverdear.nethttps://bsky.app/profile/foreverdear.net/post/3ml6jw4qmt22c@ccabelljd.bsky.social‬ - sorry it wouldn't let me reply! While Ireland doesn't use DNA for citizenship, your DNA can lead you to the civil records and documents that the authorities actually require. Have you started looking into your matches to identify a specific county? [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 May 2026 10:53 +0000at://did:plc:3lw4tzlpfpjsrfaw7pr72tel/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6jw4qmt22chttps://bsky.app/profile/foreverdear.net/post/3mkqrnhr4kk2nThe #1926Census is a landmark moment for Irish family history, but the records are being released in phases. I’ve put together a guide to help you understand what comes next for your research. ​Details here: https://foreverdear.net/1926-census-phased-releases/ ​#Genealogy #IrishHistory #1926Census #FamilyHistory30 Apr 2026 23:34 +0000at://did:plc:3lw4tzlpfpjsrfaw7pr72tel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqrnhr4kk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/foreverdear.net/post/3mke6oojyn222Did your ancestors leave the language column blank in the 1926 Census? It wasn’t always a lack of ability. there could be a hidden reason behind those empty boxes. https://foreverdear.net/why-your-irish-speaking-ancestors-may-have-left-the-column-blank/ #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #1926Census #IrishHistory #IrishGenealogy #Gaeilge25 Apr 2026 23:22 +0000at://did:plc:3lw4tzlpfpjsrfaw7pr72tel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mke6oojyn222https://bsky.app/profile/foreverdear.net/post/3mjuycvascs2iThe 1926 Census is a goldmine, but the search engine can take a bit of getting used to! I’ve put together a guide based on the issues researchers are seeing so far. Here is how to navigate the 1926 release like a pro - https://foreverdear.net/expert-tips-troubleshooting-for-the-1926-irish-census/ #1926Census #IrishGenealogy #FamilyHistory19 Apr 2026 22:19 +0000at://did:plc:3lw4tzlpfpjsrfaw7pr72tel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjuycvascs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/foreverdear.net/post/3mjpvhvxuqk2hOperation #1926census Checklist! ​ Before we dive into the archives, let’s get equipped: ​☕ Flask of tea (Barry's or Lyons?) 🍪 Biscuits and buns 🧘 Timer for hourly breaks 📱 Phone on "Do Not Disturb" 💻 Fill in your 1926 Research Tracker - link below! How are you preparing? #IrishGenealogy17 Apr 2026 21:44 +0000at://did:plc:3lw4tzlpfpjsrfaw7pr72tel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpvhvxuqk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/foreverdear.net/post/3mjnidusdqk25Looking back through my videos, I found this of Moya Brennan. Her beautiful voice brings to mind the generations who came before us and the history and beauty of Ireland. It’s the music and spirit of artists like Moya that truly bring our Irish heritage to life. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.16 Apr 2026 22:44 +0000at://did:plc:3lw4tzlpfpjsrfaw7pr72tel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjnidusdqk25https://bsky.app/profile/foreverdear.net/post/3mjimkak25s2vStart preparing for the 1926 Irish census! We are counting down the days to the release! Do you know exactly who you are looking for? To ensure you don't waste hours in the search results, I’ve created a 1926 Census Research Tracker - https://foreverdear.net/1926-census-research-tracker/ #IrishGenealogy #1926Census15 Apr 2026 00:16 +0000at://did:plc:3lw4tzlpfpjsrfaw7pr72tel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjimkak25s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/foreverdear.net/post/3mj46ga33dc2iAn obstacle for #IrishGenealogy can be the geography. A story from your #FamilyHistory might say your #Ancestry is from 'Derry,' but records show your ancestors in a different Civil Parish. Understanding the borders is crucial to your research. Download a free guide here: foreverdear.net/resources10 Apr 2026 01:31 +0000at://did:plc:3lw4tzlpfpjsrfaw7pr72tel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj46ga33dc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/foreverdear.net/post/3mipam4r3bs2yWe often start genealogy because of an 'empty armchair', an old photograph, a grandparent we never met or a story that was lost to time. We're not just researching - we're reconnecting with who we are. #FamilyHistory #IrishAncestry #IrishRoots #Heritage #IrishGenealogy #GlobalIrish #FamilyTree04 Apr 2026 22:06 +0000at://did:plc:3lw4tzlpfpjsrfaw7pr72tel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mipam4r3bs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/foreverdear.net/post/3miewhjqffk2qFrom Family Tree to Irish Passport! Your genealogical research could be the key to Irish Citizenship. Here's a guide on bridging the gap between ancestry and Ireland's Foreign Birth Register. Read more on Forever Dear: https://foreverdear.net/from-family-tree-to-eire-passport-bridging-genealogy-and-irish-citizenship/ #IrishGenealogy #IrishCitizenship #GlobalIrish31 Mar 2026 19:38 +0000at://did:plc:3lw4tzlpfpjsrfaw7pr72tel/app.bsky.feed.post/3miewhjqffk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/foreverdear.net/post/3mi5loclsl22h"I'm 25% Irish, why can't I find an Irish grandparent?" If your ancestors lived in close-knit Irish communities abroad, your DNA might look more Irish than your paper trail suggests. High percentages can be a stack of 4th cousins rather than one recent ancestor. #Ancestry #DNA #IrishGenealogy28 Mar 2026 21:36 +0000at://did:plc:3lw4tzlpfpjsrfaw7pr72tel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi5loclsl22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/foreverdear.net/post/3mhtpj4653224Civil registration for births, marriages and deaths in Ireland started in 1864. 📜 If your Irish ancestors left before then, Parish registers are where the detective work begins. 🔍 Finding them takes a different route, but the records are worth the search. ☘️ #IrishGenealogy #FamilyHistory #Ancestry24 Mar 2026 23:18 +0000at://did:plc:3lw4tzlpfpjsrfaw7pr72tel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtpj4653224https://bsky.app/profile/foreverdear.net/post/3mhhcemnr5c2cForeverDear specialises in bridging the gap between family legends and documented certainty. ☘️Helping you find home through history☘️ #Genealogy #IrishHeritage #Ireland #IrishCitizenship #FamilyHistory20 Mar 2026 00:51 +0000at://did:plc:3lw4tzlpfpjsrfaw7pr72tel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhhcemnr5c2c