Welcome to Global Irish Family History
I specialise in helping clients worldwide learn about their Irish family history. Using genealogical records and boots-on-the-ground research, I will no stone unturned to help you get to your Irish family roots. In addition to genealogy I am an experienced historical & archival researcher and consultant. You can learn more this on my personal website.
About Me
I’m an Irish historian and genealogist, and former team member of the BAFTA-winning TV series Who Do You Think You Are?
I earned my MPhil in Modern Irish History from Trinity College, Dublin in 2012, and then spent over 10 years working as a Historical Specialist on TV shows for the BBC, RTE, National Geographic Channel and countless others.
I split my time between my home in Co.Meath, Ireland and my adopted home in South London.
In September 2025 I will commence my PhD in transnational Irish emigration history, at the Unviersity of Edinburgh.
On Who Do You Think You Are? I researched and produced episodes where celebrities including Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellan and Cheryl Cole uncovered their family history.
I am a member of Irish Genealogical Research Society (IGRS) and Meath Archaeological & Historical Society.
EDUCATION
- PhD (History) – University of Edinburgh (expected 2030).
- MPhil (Modern Irish History) – Trinity College, Dublin (2012)
- BA Hons (History, Politics & International Relations) – University College Dublin (2011)