Those with Irish ancestry know that its research provides unique challenges. If you're just beginning your Irish research, or need a refresher course, you'll be excited to hear about a new, online presentation offered by the New England Historic Genealogical Society.

The New England Historic Genealogical Society just announced a new, free video presentation entitled "Getting Started in Irish Genealogy." The free presentation lasts about 16 minutes and covers the following:

• Getting Started
• Start with yourself
• Keep a wide focus
• Census records
• Other records
• Records with birthplaces
• Naturalization records
• Post-1906 passenger records
• Gravestone inscriptions
• Newspaper records
• Military records
• Court records
• Business records
• and a reading list

To view the presentation, visit http://nehgs.breezecentral.com/irishgettingstarted/