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YOU’RE JUST SECONDS AWAY FROM THE ESSENTIAL HELP YOU NEED TO RESEARCH YOUR IRISH FAMILY HISTORY!

DOES ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SOUND FAMILIAR...

You have discovered an Irish ancestor in your family - but don't know how to find their roots in Ireland.
It can be so difficult to figure out Irish surnames and placenames. The spelling just seems to change from record to record...
You have a great tree on Ancestry.com - but most of the brick walls seem to be on the Irish side...
It's so frustrating trying to pin down an Irish record or relevant source on your side of the world - you'd love to have access to some folks in Ireland...

If it does sound familiar, then you already know how difficult it can be to get quality advice & support

THAT'S THE REASON WE BUILT THE GREEN ROOM

We were fed up hearing how good people were being frustrated and let down in the pursuit of their Irish Family History, thanks to:

Hard-to-access Irish records that can be difficult to decipher and interpret...
So many incorrect trees and information on sites like Ancestry.com...
Technical explanations and tutorials that give you all the ins and outs of genealogical research - but don't say a thing about the stories and lives of your Irish ancestors...
Not knowing where to go next - should you hire a genealogist? How much would that cost? Where would you even start looking for one...

We're happy to say all of that is behind you...

Introducing The Green Room

The Green Room is a unique learning and support community for Irish Family History Researchers.
It’s dedicated to JUST Irish Family History Research!
It’s packed with in-depth, practical training and resources to help you discover and interpret the right records - with support from Irish Genealogists along the way.
PLUS the support of a community to learn from (and enjoy!) - members just like you .

THE GREEN ROOM WILL HELP YOU TO:

Understand just what's different about Irish ancestry research - and help break down those brickwalls - by giving you a step-by-step sequence to follow

Get direct help or inspiration by asking a question whenever you wish of one of our specialist Irish Genealogists

Access the collective experience of a community of fellow Irish researchers and experts who are there to support each other

Become much better at Irish Family History research, so that you can lower your frustration and enjoy the process much more

Understand what life was like for your Irish ancestors through our special features where we travel the 32 counties of Ireland looking at local history and stories

Finally get to grips with all of those Irish placenames, townlands, parishes, surname spellings and more with our tutorials and easy explanations

WHAT MAKES THE GREEN ROOM DIFFERENT?

ACCESS TO EXPERTISE

Tap into the fact that we are based in Ireland (established for over 10 years) with a proven track record of helping people to break down their Irish ancestry brick walls - and enjoy the process!

WE ARE IRISH AND BASED IN IRELAND

We live in Ireland and spend much of the year connecting with local experts as well as travelling the 32 counties to gather stories and family histories.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

With over 5,000 members - all fellow Irish family history researchers - the Green Room community is always here to answer all your questions and to provide feedback and support.

WE WALK THE TALK

While others teach and advise based on library materials and records - we head out into the field talking with local historians, "characters", as well as walking the farms, cemeteries, villages and towns of your Irish ancestors.

SEE HOW WE APPROACH RESEARCH

Our Quick-Win and training modules show you how to approach a research situation - as you look over our shoulder see how we do research and produce genealogist and homelands reports.

OUR 100% COMMITMENT

We eat, sleep and breathe Irish heritage and family history. The Green Room is 100% of our focus. We love helping our members to break down those brick walls (and have fun along the way). The Green Room is all we do, and we plan to be around for a long time.

MEET MIKE AND CARINA

Hi, we're Mike and Carina Collins - and we’ve spent years helping thousands of people of Irish ancestry from all around the world to break down those brick-walls and have lots more fun when doing so!

We are based in a cottage in County Cork in the south of the country - but spend a lot of time on the road around Ireland working on behalf of our members. We have a combined 40+ years experience in both online and offline training, coaching and education - and have built online educational platforms for clients in a number of industries. Along the way, our hobbies have always involved storytelling, local history, writing, photography and travelling this lovely island that we are fortunate to call home.

In 2014 we decided to combine all of that knowledge and experience and use it to help people of Irish ancestry - just like you - to achieve more success with their Irish family history research and really bring it to life! This is now our full time pursuit and we seriously love spending our days travelling the 32 counties of Ireland, gathering stories, creating content and supporting our members.

ALL GREEN ROOM MEMBERS GET ACCESS TO:

IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO OUR TRAINING COURSES

We have a large library of content for you to use and enjoy as soon as you join. They include full courses helping you to understand Irish placenames and land divisions to Church Records to DNA Testing, to "quick-win" tutorials and expert workshops that "deep dive" into specific approaches to Irish ancestry research. All tied together by our "Green Room Research Wheel".

Learn just what you need - when you need it - from whatever device you want.

ASK THE GENEALOGIST

One of the things that makes the Green Room unique is that we have both an Ireland-based and US-based genealogist on-hand to answer your questions and provide you with guidance on overcoming those ancestry brick-walls.

See how a genealogist constructs a report with our specially-commissioned Irish ancestry reports.

Expert Guidance - all focused on Irish Ancestry research.

St. Nicholas Grave, Newtown Jerpoint, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland

IRISH HOMELAND FEATURES

Join us as we make our way across the 32 Counties of Ireland - and beyond - to track down the places and stories associated with the Irish ancestors of one of our Green Room members.

The finished articles are full of discoveries, interviews, videos, photos and stories - all to inspire you and help bring your Irish heritage to life!

Join us as we follow your Irish ancestral trails on the ground!

ACCESS TO JOHNGRENHAM.COM

John Grenham is the foremost Irish genealogist working today. Some years ago he created johngrenham.com where he has assembled an amazing overview and pointers to Irish surnames, land divisions and ancestral records.

ALL of our member receive free membership to (and training on how to use) johngrenham.com for as long as they remain a member of the Green Room.

Green Room Hooley Group Photo, Cobh, Co. Cork, Ireland

AN ACTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY OF PEERS

Our community is the heart of the Green Room and the place to go with your questions, asking for feedback, gaining support and getting to know other like-minded Irish family history researchers.

Our members have an amazing range of skills and experience and they make the Green Room forum an incredible resource - available to you 24/7.

The forum is also home to our Ireland and US-based genealogists - there to give you guidance and pointers on your ancestral journey.

...You will find all of the above - and much more - ONLY in The Green Room

14 Day No Questions Asked Money Back Guarantee

When you join The Green Room, you are fully protected by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you don't feel like you enjoy the experience or have received the value you want - you can cancel any time within the next 14 days. Just let us know by direct email and we'll send you a refund. While we may ask for some feedback - we will not question your decision.

In summary, we're confident that you'll find the Green Room very useful for your Irish family history research. If you're not satisfied any time in your first 14 days of membership then we'll refund you without any problems.

Get Instant Access to The Green Room!

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HOW TO KNOW IF THE GREEN ROOM IS RIGHT FOR YOU...

The Green Room is NOT for everyone, and we'd prefer to help you decide if it's not right for you BEFORE you join rather than waste any of your time. Let's have a look at what we mean...

WHO THE GREEN ROOM IS FOR

People who are ready to take a leap forward with their Irish family history research. If you follow our direction and take action - you will see progress.
Someone who is curious, eager to learn and can follow up on suggestions from our in-house experts, genealogists and other members.
People who are happy to share their own approaches and discoveries so others can learn. Even better if you like encouraging others and celebrating when they succeed!
Someone who is comfortable with the basics of interacting with a computer (typing, copying and pasting, playing videos etc.)
People who take action - who aren’t just going to watch some training videos and never try things out. While we provide the training and resources, but you still need to put the work in!

WHO THE GREEN ROOM IS NOT FOR

Someone who just "dumps" all of their research into a forum and says "if anyone knows anything let me know". This is called "genealogical fly-tipping" and won't get you far.
People who just don't know their way around a computer screen. You will only get results if you are comfortable with typing, following online tutorials etc.
Close-minded individuals who have already decided that their research is flawless - and they don't like to be challenged. You will be challenged in the Green Room (in a positive way).
Someone who is looking for a done for you service. We’re not paid-by-the-hour genealogists, and we don't do your research for you - but will give you guidance, support and answer questions along the way.
People who want guaranteed results - we know that our approach works for the majority of people but cannot guarantee that you will get specific results from following our advice. I'm afraid no one can give a promise like that!

It might seem unusual, trying to talk you OUT of being a member of the Green Room - but if our approach is not right for you then we wish you luck. We have a huge interest in your success - and that starts by both of us making sure The Green Room is the right fit for you before joining.

WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY ABOUT US

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“Your site is growing in so many good ways and it’s such a pleasure to be a member. I hope you are truly encouraged by the feedback of your very appreciative members. You and Carina are melding a very important aspect of Irish history and heritage to our personal genealogical endeavours. Thanks for bringing it all to life for us!‬ "

Jack Healey, USA

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The genealogy content is amazing but I never expected the sense of "belonging" that I've experienced. In this day and age when social media is full of snarky comments, it's so nice to come here with like-minded people where everyone treats everyone else with respect. Thank you again for the awesome community you all have created!

Susan, USA

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"Many of us have trouble finding a link to our past, but this site takes you closer to your roots even without the actual records, and gives a sense of being with our ancestors. Do keep up this wonderful service."

Jack Coffey, USA

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT US

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“The biggest feature of [The Letter from Ireland] is The Green Room, a subscriber-only area that gives users access to video tutorials, e-books and a forum where they can discuss their research with genealogy experts.”

Who Do You Think You Are Magazine, U.K.

Frequently Asked Questions

So, you have questions? Let us try to answer those for you. Just click on any of the questions below to see our answer:

I'm just starting my Irish ancestry research - is the Green Room right for me?

I'm quite advanced in my Irish ancestry research - is the Green Room right for me?

When Does My Membership Start?

Will you be adding new content on a regular basis or is everything in the Green Room already?

Can I get one-on-one help for my research?

Can I upgrade to an annual membership at any time?

I'm not great on computers - is the Green Room hard to learn?

Are there any hidden extra costs?

I have no money - Can I still join The Green Room?

What if I don't enjoy The Green Room?

What happens if I want to cancel my membership?

Can I access the content that was released in the Green Room during my membership after I cancel?

If there's anything else you're uncertain about, or have any concerns or questions - please contact us at [email protected]

Get Instant Access to The Green Room!

Ready to take your Irish ancestry research to the next level by joining The Green Room? Just choose one of the payment options below - and click a button to join us...

PAY MONTHLY

$25

PER MONTH

Recurring payment - cancel anytime with just 2 clicks of your mouse

Hassle-free 14-day money back guarantee

JOIN TODAY

All prices in US Dollars

PAY ANNUALLY

$197

PER YEAR

Save $103 each year compared with monthly subscription

Recurring payment - cancel anytime with just 2 clicks of your mouse